Sam Trzebiatowski, a senior at Rosholt High School, has received first place in the WECA Essay Scholarship contest, and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

The contest called for students to submit a 600-1,200-word essay in response to a question related to electric cooperatives and youth involvement. Trzebiatowski’s essay was about the impact on his life and community in a world without electricity. To give himself a better perspective on how his life would be impacted, he spent three days without electricity during the summer.

To read Trzebiatowski's essay, click the link below.

Trzebiatowski’s parents are Tim and Jolene Trzebiatowski.   

Congratulations, Sam.