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HARTINGTON — Breah
Steen, a senior at Cedar Catholic High School in Hartington, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter HZ of Hartington.
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional high school senior women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The competitive STAR Scholarship is for women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Steen is involved in National Honor Society, Yearbook, EMHC, Volleyball, Cross Country, Student Council, Campus Ministry, One Act, Choir, Swing Choir, Lector, Speech, C-Club, FFA Secretary and 4-H Council Secretary. Steen plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney and major in Communications Disorders. Breah is the daughter of Brad and Jackie Steen of Hartington.
Chapter HZ has been a part of the Hartington community since it was organized in 1982.
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) has been motivating, educating and celebrating women for more than 155 years. Since its inception in 1869, the nonprofit organization has helped more than 129,000* women pursue educational goals by providing approximately $462 million* in grants, scholarships, awards and loans. The Sisterhood is also the primary support for Cottey College.
Through membership, the P.E.O.
Sisterhood has brought together more than half a million women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education while supporting and motivating them. In addition to the educational philanthropies, the P.E.O. Sisterhood provides a framework of support and community for all members.
What started with a bond of friendship among seven women in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is now one of the oldest women's organizations in North America with over 5,400 chapters. To learn more about P.E.O., its powerful educational philanthropies and see stories of women who have benefited from the programs, visit peointernational.org. You can also find more information at: facebook.com/ peointernationalPEOInternational on Instagram linkedin.com/company/peo- international
