Tyler Adix, left, received a $500 John Nelson Agricultural Scholarship during the commencement ceremony at Alden-Conger School on June 3. On the right is Alan Walker, who presented the award, and in the middle is John Nelson, an agriculture teacher at Alden High School from 1958 to 1987. Adix will major in general agriculture at South Dakota State University. The scholarship is given in honor of John Nelson, who inspired many students to pursue a career in agriculture. -- Submitted photo