MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University has announced five winners of the Bishop Leadership Award to the university.
 
Thanael Certa-Werner, Superior, Wis.; Rachel Christensen, Jamestown, N.D.; Mason Juracek, Gregory; Beau Keeter, Miller; and Erik Wehlander, Iroquois, were all awarded the Bishop Leadership Award, a prestigious scholarship at DWU for students affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The Bishop Leadership Award is a $14,000 per year award available to a United Methodist student who demonstrates strong commitment to youth leadership in his or her local church and pledges to be active in student ministry at DWU. The award is renewable for four years.

Certa-Werner, of Superior, Wis., is the son of Joel and Barb Certa-Werner. He is a senior at Superior Senior High School and a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
 

Christensen, of Jamestown, N.D., is the daughter of Jody Christensen. She is a senior at Jamestown High School and a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
 

Juracek, of Gregory, S.D., is the son of Wade and Amy Juracek. He is a senior at Gregory High School and a member of Gregory United Methodist Church.
 

Keeter, of Miller, S.D., is the son of Jim and Chris Ketter. He is a senior at Miller High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Miller.
 

Wehlander, of Iroquois, S.D., is the son of Curt and Lori Wehlander. He is a senior at Iroquois High School and a member of Esmond United Methodist Church.
 

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