Samantha Young has been named “Business Student of the Month” for December at North Platte Community College.

The daughter of Jim and Patty Young, Samantha is a North Platte resident who graduated from Maxwell High School in 2008. She is currently studying business administration, marketing and entrepreneurship at Mid-Plains Community College. Her plans are to graduate in December of 2015.

“I selected MPCC because it is local, and the class selection and class size were best for what I needed,” said Samantha. “Everyone at MPCC is amazing. All of my instructors have really pushed me to excel in my classes and helped me incorporate what I have learned into my existing business. They all understand my crazy life and how busy it can get.”

When she’s not in class, Samantha is either working as a personal banker at NebraskaLand National Bank or managing The Turquoise Junkie boutique she owns.

“When I decided to go back to school, it was mainly for personal gain,” said Samantha. “However, I have really enjoyed the marketing classes. My main goal is to build my store’s image, so that I can focus on being a business owner full time.”

Samantha’s interests outside of work and school include: racing cars, crafting, “junking,” traveling, volunteering, hunting, fishing, shopping and sports.