North Central Missouri College recognized four area students as recipients of the A Outstanding Student Award, honoring their academic achievement, campus involvement and commitment to excellence.

The A Outstanding Student Award was established to celebrate the hard work and dedication of A students at NCMC. This year’s recipients are: Harlee Beck of Chillicothe High School, Presley Burke of Gilman City High School, Courtney Faustlin of Northeast Nodaway High School and Levi Youtsey of Winston High School.

Students were selected based on grade-point average, campus involvement and recommendations from instructors and staff. Each recipient received a $250 scholarship through the Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young and Myra A. Young Scholarship, awarded by the North Central Missouri College Foundation.

“The A scholarship program provides Missouri students with a valuable opportunity to make higher education more affordable while fostering the discipline and confidence that comes from reaching their academic goals,” said Merribeth Copeland, NCMC financial aid representative and A coordinator. “These individuals embody the academic excellence we see in the A students at NCMC. Congratulations to Harlee, Presley, Courtney and Levi for this well-deserved recognition of their hard work.”

Each student shared what the A program means to them.

“To me, this scholarship represents opportunity; the chance to grow, to serve and to make an impact that extends far beyond myself,” said Beck.

“To me, A represents the time, effort and commitment I put into my education,” said Burke. “It reminds me that showing up, working hard and staying dedicated truly matters. Because of A , I’m able to continue pursuing my education and keep moving toward the career and future I’ve been working for.”

“A means to me that I can feel secure while furthering my education here at NCMC,” said Faustlin.

“The A program made college possible for me by turning hard work in high school into real opportunities for my future,” said Youtsey.