Community Corner
2014 Ralph Burnet Scholarships Given to Local Students
Coldwell Banker Burnet has presented a local high school graduate, Joe Tschida, a Ralph Burnet Scholarship. This annual scholarship program is offered locally to graduating high school seniors who are the son or daughter of a Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Services independent sales associate or full-time employee. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and scores on college entrance exams.
Joseph Tschida of Cottage Grove is the winner of a $1000 scholarship. He is the son of John Tschida, independent sales associate at the Woodbury office. Joe graduated from Park High School where he was the captain of the boys swim and dive team and the manager of the girls swim and dive team. He was also a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to school activity, Joe is involved in Boy Scouts of America and achieved Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor in the Order of Arrow. Joe plans to study science and engineering and will attend Marquette University.
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“We are pleased to honor these students and our future leaders for their hard work in academics, athletics and for their contributions to their schools and communities,” said Robin Peterson, president of Coldwell Banker Burnet.
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The Ralph Burnet Scholarship was established by the company as a tribute to Ralph Burnet for his contributions to Coldwell Banker Burnet and the real estate profession. The program awards one-time scholarships to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
Coldwell Banker Burnet, a leading residential real estate brokerage headquartered in Edina, Minn., serves Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The company, which was founded in 1973, operates 24 offices and is affiliated with 1,700 independent sales associates throughout the market. For more information, please visit www.CBBurnet.com or call 952-820-HOME (4663). Coldwell Banker Burnet is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company.
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Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Burnet are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Burnet.