JC announces Melvin R. Arnold scholarship recipients

Jamestown College has awarded Melvin R. Arnold Scholarships to three high school seniors.

Matt Achter, Fargo; Alison Bruggeman, Moorhead, Minn.; and Joseph Poshepny, Viroqua, Wis., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview and examination process in February. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years.

Recipients of the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship must major in either biochemistry or chemistry at Jamestown College, or minor in chemistry along with a major in biology, mathematics or a pre-professional science area.

Melvin R. Arnold, a 1938 graduate of Jamestown College, spent his career as an international consultant in catalysis and synthetic fuels. He expressed pride in all Jamestown College students and was a significant donor to the college, establishing an annual chemistry scholarship in 1982. Through his estate, the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship was established, with the first awards taking place during the 1997-98 academic year.

Achter is the son of Jon and Janna Achter. He plans to major in chemistry at Jamestown College. At Fargo South High School, he has been active in football, baseball, Legion Baseball, Latin Club, National Honor Society and DECA.

Bruggeman is the daughter of Kevin and Denise Bruggeman. She plans to major in pre-physical therapy at Jamestown College. At Moorhead High School, she has been active in orchestra, basketball, volleyball, golf, Junior Olympics volleyball and peer tutoring. She is a recipient of the Triple A Award.

Poshepny is the son of Craig and Cathryn Poshepny. He plans to major in pre-medicine at Jamestown College. At Viroqua High School, he has been active in basketball, football, track, golf, National Honor Society, orchestra, band, Honors Math Club and Reading Buddy program.

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