Greeley Stampede Foundation Receives Record Number of Scholarship Applicants
The 2017 recipients were difficult to choose from with a record breaking number of applications. With over 100 applicants this year, the Greeley Stampede Foundation was humbled to see the amount of hard work and dedication that these students represent.
“These students deserve recognition for their hard work,” said Bob Hinderaker, Scholarship Chairman of the Greeley Stampede Foundation. “To show our appreciation and support, the students will be recognized through several Stampede events including the Stampede Kickoff Luncheon, Big Buckle Ball and the June 28th rodeo.”
Applications were submitted from across Weld County, creating a very competitive selection process. Recipients were selected based on their outstanding academic results, school involvement, leadership in the community, and plans to further their education. The 2017 selected scholarship recipients represent 13 Weld County High Schools. The Foundation Board is proud to help these community minded students build a bright future for themselves and, as a result, our community.
Over $50,000 will be awarded to the students for the 2017-2018 academic year. The recipients include:
| Riley Moir Greeley Central Greeley, CO | Kolby Moore Platte Valley High School Kersey, CO | Adam Vega Valley High School Gilcrest, CO | Diego Ruis-Marin Greeley West High School Greeley, CO |
| Kianna Antuna Northridge High School Greeley, CO | Elizabeth Baxley Greeley Central Greeley, CO | Madelyn Willers-Moeller Greeley Central Greeley, CO | Kaitlyn Pettit Highland High School Ault, CO |
| Aaron Huskerson Frontier Academy Charter Greeley, CO | Nancy Caudillo Cardenas Northridge High School Greeley, CO | Trent Dilka Windsor High School Windsor, CO | Madison Pollart Prairie High School New Raymor, CO |
| Joseph Canterbury Greeley Central High School Greeley, CO McKenzie Schneider Platte Valley High School Kersey, CO | Connor Clancy Frontier Academy Charter Greeley, CO Trevor Been Eaton High School Eaton, CO | Riley Juenemann Frederick High School Frederick, CO Kassandra Vega Lucero Greeley Central Greeley, CO | Connor Moos Eaton High School Eaton, CO Brianna McBride Windsor High School Windsor, CO |
For the third year, a college-level rodeo scholarship was also awarded. The 2017 recipient is Cody Gabel who attends Colorado State University and is pursuing a degree in Agriculture.
The Stampede Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to support continuing education for Weld County students. Since beginning the program, the Stampede Foundation has awarded more than $380,000 in scholarships.
The Foundation works with the Greeley Stampede to produce events and programs that benefit the Stampede Foundation including the Stampede Western Art Show, Big Buckle Ball, and Golf Tournament.
ABOUT THE GREELEY STAMPEDE: The Greeley Stampede, a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation, is the Colorado’s premiere summer western celebration. This longstanding event has grown in diversity and popularity since its inception and has provided music and rodeo entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people every summer. The Stampede was inducted in the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2014 and the event was named 2015 Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Mountain States Large Rodeo of the Year. The Stampede will be celebrating its 96th annual event June 23 – July 4, 2017. For more information about the Greeley Stampede visit www.greeleystampede.org.
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