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Photo submitted Pictured left to right: Mary Kastendieck, Marietta Johnson, Keri Partlow and Kirstie Martinez with Dr. Patrick O’Meara, president of the Curecanti Medical Society.The Curecanti Medical Society (CMS) proudly announces that seven area students have been awarded scholarships in honor of the late Doctor George G. Balderston. The CMS Scholarship program was originated over 30 years ago to assist students in pursuing a career in the medical field.
The Montrose physicians of the CMS fund the scholarships, which are awarded annually by the Curecanti Medical Society. Each student was awarded between $500 and $1,000 to further their education.
Kirstie Martinez is a 2011 graduate of Montrose High School. She is starting her healthcare career at Delta-Montrose Technical College in the certified nurse assistant program with a goal of becoming a registered nurse.
Krista Herr is a 2003 graduate of Montrose High School and obtained an undergraduate degree in social and behavioral science before being accepted into the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing Program at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, Calif., in January 2012. She is expected to graduate in 2014.
Keri Partlow is a 2008 graduate of the licensed practical nursing program at Delta-Montrose Technical College and a graduate of Mesa State College's registered nursing associate of applied science program in 2009. She is currently enrolled in the Colorado Mesa University on line AAS-BSN program and is expected to graduate with a bachelor's of science in nursing in May 2013.
Sarah DeJulio graduated from Montrose High School in 2010 and completed certified nursing assistant training at Delta-Montrose Technical College. She is currently enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado nursing program and is expected to graduate in May 2014.
Janelle Despres completed training at Delta-Montrose Technical College as a licensed practical nurse in 2011. She is currently enrolled at the Montrose campus of Colorado Mesa University in the registered nursing program and is expected to graduate in May 2013.
Marietta Johnson is currently enrolled in the Delta-Montrose Technical College practical nursing program and is expected to graduate in May 2014.
Mary Kastendieck is currently enrolled in the Delta-Montrose Technical College practical nursing program and upon graduation is planning to complete the registered nurse training at Colorado Mesa University.
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