ESCANABA — Each year, Bay College selects an outstanding graduate from each of the six divisions at the college. The graduate is selected by their instructors for their academic excellence, leadership and community service.

Josie Bower was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Graduate for the Business Division, with the award being sponsored by Schneider, Larche, Haapala & Company via the Bay College Foundation.

A graduate of Bark River-Harris High School, she received an associate in applied science in office systems / administrative assistant from Bay College in May. She is currently employed as a legal assistant at Stupak Law Office.

She plans to transfer to Northern Michigan University to pursue a bachelor degree in paralegal studies with the goal of becoming a paralegal at a local law office.