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RCH Medical Staff Scholarships Awarded

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RCH Medical Staff Scholarships Awarded

May 25, 2026, 6:51 AM CT

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RIPON, Wis (WRPN)- Three area students who intend to pursue careers in health care have been awarded scholarships from the SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff.

Scholarship recipients were chosen from among area high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health care. The three seniors receiving $2,000 scholarships include Ginger Austin (pictured above), a Markesan High School student, who plans to attend University of Northwestern-St. Paul to pursue a nursing degree. Her parents are Matt and Karen Austin.  

McKenzie Nodolf, a Ripon High School student, plans to attend Clarke University to pursue a physical therapist degree. Her parents are Jesse and Bethany Nodolf.

Nicholas Talma, a Markesan High School student, plans to attend Moraine Park Technical College to pursue a respiratory therapy degree. His parents are Olivia and Curtis Talma.

Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson is News Director in Ripon, and the voice of newscasts on WRPN and WAUH. Email him at bob.nelson@civicmedia.us.

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