JEFF FIELDER Editor
SCOTTSBLUFF – Jensen Bedlan, a senior at Scottsbluff High School, has been named Nspire Today!’s Female Student of the Week, sponsored by First State Bank. She participates in FCA and National Honor Society and is on the drill team. Her GPA is 3.89. Her parents are Triniti and Ryan Burgner.
Q: How important are grades to you, and how special is it being part of National Honor Society?
BEDLAN: “I think it’s really important because my parents have always had very high standards for me, so it feels good to live up to those high standards.”
Q: Of the activities you’re involved in, which one do you enjoy the most?
BEDLAN: “Probably drill team just because I get to be around all of my friends, and we get to travel and perform at all the football and basketball games. It’s a lot of fun.”
Q: How many years have you been on the drill team?
BEDLAN: “My junior and senior years.”
Q: Have you participated in dancing for quite a few years?
BEDLAN: “Yes. I’ve been dancing since I was 4.”
Q: What is your favorite subject?
BEDLAN: “Probably science because I want to go into nursing. I think that’s one of my strongest areas.”
Q: You’re also involved in FCA. How many years have you been in that group?
BEDLAN: “Since my freshman year.”
Q: For those who don’t know, explain what FCA is? Also, how much do you enjoy being part of FCA?
BEDLAN: “It’s a lot of fun. We get together every Sunday. It’s a good way to learn more about God. Also, the Weekend of Champions is a super good experience. I only got to go one year because I was gone the other two years, but I really enjoyed it.”
Q: Are you part of a church youth group?
BEDLAN: “Yes, I’m part of the Calvary Lutheran Church youth group.”
Q: What is your favorite class this year?
BEDLAN: “I really like my comp class.”
Q: Up to this point in your educational career, which teacher do you feel has influenced you the most?
BEDLAN: “I would say Mrs. [Jennifer] Harre. She teaches medical classes. I’ve been with her for a couple years, and she’s super helpful, not only with school stuff but also outside of school. She’s constantly giving us advice about college and other things.”
Q: What are your plans after you graduate from high school?
BEDLAN: “I plan to go to Kearney to major in nursing.”
Q: What impresses you about UNK?
BEDLAN: “Definitely the new facilities. They’re updating everything right now. I also like the environment there. Also, my parents went there. So, it seems like a good fit.”
Q: Describe the way your high school career has gone up to this point.
BEDLAN: “It’s been really fun. I’ve had a lot of good experiences, especially with drill team. My best friends are on the drill team. It’s a really fun group. We get to go to Florida every year, and that’s a really fun trip.”
Q: Have you lived in Scottsbluff your whole life?
BEDLAN: “Yes, I have.”
Q: How much have you enjoyed growing up in Scottsbluff?
BEDLAN: “I like it. I like the small town because you know a lot more people, and you can get to know them on a more personal level than in a bigger city.”
Q: What do you think is the coolest attraction in the WyoBraska area?
BEDLAN: “I love the Wildcat Hills. My mom and I go hiking there quite a bit. It doesn’t feel like you’re in Scottsbluff anymore when you’re out there.”
Q: Outside of your school activities, what do you like to do for fun?
BEDLAN: “I like to hang out with friends and family.”
Q: What is one thing that Scottsbluff doesn’t have that you wish Scottsbluff did have?
BEDLAN: “Maybe a wider variety of shopping. I love to shop.”
Q: What is your favorite local restaurant?
BEDLAN: “Probably Runza.”
Q: What do you like to order there?
BEDLAN: “I always get chicken wraps.”
Q: Favorite type of music?
BEDLAN: “Country.”
Q: Favorite TV show?
BEDLAN: “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Q: If you could give a shoutout to one business in Scottsbluff, which one would it be and why?
BEDLAN: “Probably the hospital because it’s a lot of work taking in interns, and I’m doing an internship there right now.”
Q: What is one thing you wish more people would do more of?
BEDLAN: “Be kinder to others.”
Q: Do you have any siblings?
BEDLAN: “I do – Kyndal Burgner and Kolten Burgner.”
NOTE: Area high school students named Athlete of the Week or Student of the Week will be included in the upcoming issue of Nspire Today! magazine. To sign up for a one-year subscription (12 issues), please send $15 to Nspire Today!, P.O. Box 454, Scottsbluff, NE 60363, or call 308-220-8865. If you would like to increase your subscription to $20, Nspire Today! will donate the extra $5 in November to the Veterans and Military Families Emergency Relief Organization. Nspire Today!, a locally owned and operated business based out of Scottsbluff, focuses on positive, feel-good and inspiring content on people in the Panhandle and eastern Wyoming.
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