June 18, 2014 at 3:13 p.m.

Plover VFW Awards Bert Platta Scholarship to Rhinelander student

Plover VFW Awards Bert Platta Scholarship to Rhinelander student
Plover VFW Awards Bert Platta Scholarship to Rhinelander student

Bryce Bilogan, a 2014 graduate of Rhinelander High School, received the "Plover VFW Post 10262 Bert Platta Scholarship" in a ceremony in Plover June 9. The scholarship competition, held annually, began in 1994 and carries the name of long-time Plover Veterans of Foreign Wars member and Korean War veteran, Bert Platta. The $500 scholarship is awarded by the Rifle Squad and Color Guard, formerly commanded by Platta.

Bilogan has been accepted by the University of Wisconsin - Parkside and plans to pursue a career in physical therapy or nursing. He will also compete on the university's wrestling team.

Applications for the Bert Platta Scholarship are accepted from any high school senior who meets requirements that include having an immediate family member (including grandparents, aunts and uncles) who has served or is serving in the armed forces of the United States of America and is a member of the VFW or eligible to become a member, acceptance for admission to a program of higher education at an accredited college, university or technical college and involvement in volunteer or service activities in school, church or community. Applicants also submit an essay and high school transcripts that are evaluated by the VFW Scholarship Committee. For additional information, contact Plover VFW Post 10262 at (715) 341-8414.

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