Hays, KS, September 2, 2026 — Nex-Tech is proud to announce that Derek Clydesdale and Savana Rumback have been selected as recipients of the WTA Foundation Scholarship Program. Derek received a $1,500 trade school scholarship, and Savana Rumback received a $1,750.00 academic scholarship. These awards highlight not just their amazing academic achievements but also the hard work and dedication they’ve shown throughout their educational journey.
Dereck is the son of Teresa Clydesdale, an Account Specialist at Nex-Tech, and recently graduated from Norton Community High School. He is still deciding which college to attend and plans to pursue a degree in Auto Body Collision/Refinishing.
Savana, the daughter of Missy Rumback, an Accounts Payable Representative at Nex-Tech, recently graduated from Norton Community High School. She will be attending Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in Graphic Design.
“Nex-Tech is proud to support national organizations like WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband that help create opportunities for youth development,” said Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manager. “Derek and Savana have achieved something truly noteworthy, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.”
A complete list of scholarship recipients and the WTA member companies supporting the program is available online.
WTA – Advocates for Rural Broadband (WTA) is a national trade association that represents more than 370 small, rural broadband carriers providing voice, broadband, and video-related services in the United States. WTA’s members serve some of the most rural and hard-to-serve communities in the country and are on the forefront of bringing 21st Century broadband services to rural America. To learn more about WTA, visit www.w-t-a.org.