Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarships

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Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarships

For Drug-Free Youth Announced

The family of Dr. Liz Karnes, in conjunction with PRIDE-Omaha, Inc., is proud to announce the three recipients of the fifth annual Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarship For Drug-Free Youth. Former U.S. Senator David K. Karnes and his four daughters established this scholarship fund in Liz’s memory to honor and support those young people who have shared Liz Karnes’ high standards of dedication to a drug-free lifestyle. Liz was a strong supporter of drug-free youth and was involved in many drug prevention activities.

Derek Adam Collins of Millard North High School, Alyssa Marie Brown of Skutt Catholic High School, and Logan Thomas Dudzinski of Creighton Prep have each been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship award.

Derek Adam Collins ~ Millard North High School

Alyssa Marie Brown ~ Skutt Catholic High School

Logan Thomas Dudzinski - Creighton Prep

All three seniors live, model, and promote a drug-free lifestyle by volunteering within their community and schools. They demonstrate a proactive approach to advocating a drug-free message. The three scholarship recipients were chosen from a field of over 70 applicants from Douglas and Sarpy Counties.

The Karnes family and PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. congratulate all of the applicants on their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and encourage all youth to make the choice to be drug free.

Liz Karnes was a wife, mother, and respected leader on the national, state, and local levels. Liz died of cancer in 2003 at age 53. She dedicated her life to the service of others and was a well-known advocate for youth and the American family. Liz was a strong supporter of drug-free youth and was involved in many drug prevention activities. In 1990, Liz co-authored and edited “Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent’s Guide for Prevention.” More than two million copies of this book were distributed nationwide. Liz also served as citizen co-chair of the President’s Commission on Drug-Free Schools, and she participated in the White House Conference on Drugs. Liz was never shy about challenging those who promoted alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs to young people. Her charm and warmth live on in the hearts of all who knew her.