Anna C. Petteys & Dorothy J. Corsberg Scholarship

This scholarship was created in the fall of 1982 in memory of two very special women. 

Anna C. Petteys was an American education activist, newspaper woman, lecturer and politician in the mid-20th century. She was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2008. Born in 1892, she moved to Colorado in 1914 where she married Loronzo Petteys, with whom she had four children.

Her philanthropic work extended to include hospitals, libraries, women's shelters, volunteer fire departments, two newspapers, as well as a radio station and much more, throughout most of northeastern Colorado. In 1950 she started an 18 year service on the Colorado State Board of Education, serving as chairwoman for her last four years. It was then she caught the attention of the White House and was appointed to the Committee for Special Education and the Committee on Education for Migrant Children. She was also active in the United Nations, first having been selected to attend the United Nations Charter Convention in San Francisco, and later on appointment to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Dorothy Jean "Jeane" Corsberg was a longtime educator and arts patron, she was Professor Emeritus of Humanities at Northeastern Junior College (NJC) in Sterling. Ms. Corsberg taught at Northeastern in Sterling for 41 years before retiring in 1987. While at NJC, Ms. Corsberg served in many capacities, from instructor to Dean of Women to chair of the Humanities Division. While in Sterling, Ms. Corsberg worked closely with the Sterling Arts Council to bring art exhibits, music and theatre productions to Sterling. She won numerous awards for activities in the Sterling community and for excellence in teaching, including being named the Colorado Community College Teacher of the Year. 

In 1987, NJC dedicated its new theatre to her and named in her honor. Ms. Corsberg was instrumental in the planning and design of the performing arts facility. Ms. Corsberg was a member of PEO, Chapter Z, the NJC Alumni Association, the N.E.A., the National Council of Teachers of English, Friends of the UNC Libraries, Friends of the City of Greeley Museum, Friends of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra and the Greeley Chamber Orchestra. Ms. Corsberg always brought out the best in everything she did and in everyone she met. She was a wonderful educator, a counselor for many students, a supporter of the arts and humanities and a true friend. She was very generous with her time and talents and always showed concern for her students, friends and family.

Out of Anna C. Petteys & Dorothy J. Corsberg's love for education, this scholarship was created to assist Northeastern students from Logan or Morgan counties who aspire to obtain a degree in education, journalism or the humanities.