Lewison wins Rising Star of the West

Custer High School senior Quinn Lewison is the winner of the 19th annual Rising Star of the West scholarship contest sponsored by KOTA Territory and Monument Health.  The four finalists in this year’s contest each delivered four on-air commentaries which were rated by both online viewers and a KOTA Territory panel. Lewison was picked as this year’s best by a combination of those groups.  She receives a $4,000 college scholarship.
KOTA Territory TV general manager Chris Gross says, “We’re always thrilled to be able to feature some of the outstanding high school students from here in the Black Hills and help them along financially in their college journey.”
“At Monument Health, we recognize the power of investing in our youth, as it not only strengthens our future workforce but also uplifts the very communities we serve,” said Trina Allen, vice president of human resources. “By proudly supporting these invaluable scholarships, we empower our children to pursue their dreams and create a brighter, healthier future for all.”
“I was watching the TV with my family last night. I was so excited,” Lewison told KOTA Territory upon finding out she had won. “It was such a great moment to be with my family for it.”