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MORGANTOWN, KY - The Butler County Water System promotes education in the water supply field by offering an annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior.  Loryn Robbins of Butler County High School was presented with a $1,000 scholarship to Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College for the 2023-2024 academic year.   

“Loryn has demonstrated leadership and dedication as a student and as a member of her community," said BCWS General Manager Jacob Cuarta. "She excelled academically through hard work while supporting extracurricular activities including cheerleading and serving on her church’s handbell choir. Loryn completed college courses while working at a long-term facility as a certified nursing assistant. We are excited to offer assistance as she furthers her higher education. This scholarship is another way that we can serve our community and our customers.”    

In an effort to foster success of future water utility professionals the scholarship is offered to assist a Butler County high school senior pursuing further education in a related field.  The scholarship is renewable for four years, as long as requirements are maintained.   

For application and eligibility details, students should contact their high school guidance counselor or visit www.butlerwater.com.   

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About Butler County Water System: Butler Water serves a diverse blend of residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial water users.  The system provides an average of 750,000 gallons of water each day through a network of 520 miles of pipeline in a 440-square-mile area. Butler Water draws its supply from the Green River which is then treated at its 2 million gallon per day treatment plant in Morgantown.  Details about Butler Water can be found online at butlerwater.com.