St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation awarded $205,119 in scholarships to 155 students from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors for helping to make dreams come true for these students.
Photo by Roxy Holle Photography
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Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | Student Recipient | Student College, University or Trade School | Scholarship Sponsored By |
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 Scholarship | $500.00 | Charlotte Brennan | Lawrence University | American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 |
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Marcus Garcia | Front Range Community College | American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 |
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 Scholarship | $500.00 | Lucy Rothe | University of Alabama | American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1985 |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Javier Amaya | Colorado State University | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Jaylene Jimenez | University of Colorado Boulder | Stromquist Family and Friends |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Bruce Tashiro | $500.00 | Marcus Cote | Montana State University | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Bruce Tashiro | $500.00 | Olivia Kosanovich | Vanderbilt University | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Frank Stenson | $500.00 | Gwendolyn Hanks | University of Alabama | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Frank Stenson | $500.00 | Ryan Taylor | Colorado School of Mines | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Jim Williams | $500.00 | Megan Kelleghan | Univesity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Jim Williams | $500.00 | Evan King | Colorado Mesa University | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Jim Williams | $500.00 | Sohpie Pierce | College of Charleston | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – John “Jet” Johnson | $500.00 | Bodhi Governson | University of Colorado Boulder | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – John “Jet” Johnson | $500.00 | Liadan Graham | Western Colorado University | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Monte Satuak | $500.00 | Luisa DiGiano | Colorado College | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Monte Satuak | $500.00 | Rafer Severso | Hastings College | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Richard Von Wald | $500.00 | Elizabeth Dunham | Cloud County Community College | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
BoCo Track Scholarship – Richard Von Wald | $500.00 | Ronan Gibson | Colorado State University | Nancy L Nixon Foundation |
Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Ryan Brewster | LIFT Academy (Myrtle Beach, SC) | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Gloria Brown | Colorado Mesa University | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural & Animal Husbandry | $1,000.00 | Connor Peterson | Michigan State University | Patricia Meade and Family |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural & Animal Husbandry | $1,000.00 | Desiree Shaklee | University of Wyoming | Patricia Meade and Family |
Bud and Ruth Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Hosannah Adams | Grand Canyon University | The Willis B. Johnson Trust |
Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Frances Hudson | Weber State University | Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lucy Rothe | University of Alabama | Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Maya Thompson | University of Arizona | Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $1,250.00 | Katherine Fallon | Rochester Institute of Technology | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500.00 | ReyLynn Killinger | Maryland Institute College of Art | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $1,250.00 | Ellie Klish | University of Colorado Boulder | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Bridget Tingstad | University of Oregon | Cundall Trust Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $9,750.00 | Rosemary Calvert | University of Colorado Denver | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $5,000.00 | Zahra Geiling | undecided at time of posting | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $9,750.00 | Alyssa Hill | University of Colorado Denver | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $5,019.00 | Annika Olson | University of Colorado Boulder | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $250.00 | Kathryn Valenzuela | undecided at time of posting | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $500.00 | Krystin O’Neill | Front Range Community College | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $400.00 | Giselle Caraveo Dominguez | Front Range Community College | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $400.00 | Elizabeth Cunningham | Front Range Community College | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $400.00 | Nevaeh Gomez | Front Range Community College | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $400.00 | Cassandra Lee | Aims Community College | Dodge Family Fund |
Dodge Family Fund Scholarship | $400.00 | Olivia Nunez | undecided at time of posting | Dodge Family Fund |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Austin Brubaker | Harvard University | Jessica and Jon Cooney |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Cullen Aasmundstad-Williams | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Javier Amaya | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Vivian Berens | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Madelyn Bowling-Garcia | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Gloria Brown | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sarahi Carreon Gonzalez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Anginette Carrillo | IBMC | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Heidy Chavarria-Cardoza | University of Colorado Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Ulises Cortez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Hayden Delier | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Lizette Duran Valderrama | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Briana Enriquez Luna | undecided at time of posting | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Diana Escarcega | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Satchel Falborn | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Eric Falcon Saldivar | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Dominic Flattery | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hayden Floyd | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Vian Fuday | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Veer Gandhakwala | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Josue Garcia | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Cesar Garcia | undecided at time of posting | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Kaydence Gayden | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Francisco Gaytan | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Violeta Gonzalez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Margaret Graves | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Brandt Hartman | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kimberly Hernandez Delacruz | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Gabriela Hinojos Madrid | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Jaylene Jimenez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Avry Lee | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Brooklyn Lee | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Victoria Leon-Granillo | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Cameron Mann | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Haylee Matney | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Andrew Miller | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Daisy Moncada | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Evelin Morales Toledo | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Daniel Morton | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Madeleine Netherton | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Jonathan Nunez Toledo | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Katerina O’Malley | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hanna Palomo | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Reese Pearson | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Julius Phommatha | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Keara Ping | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Bernardo Quinones Mateo | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Adrian Reyes | undecided at time of posting | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Ariana Rodriguez | University of Colorado Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Lilyana Sanchez | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Reman Shrestha | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Joseph Sierra | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Cory Simpson | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Natalia Toledo | Colorado State University Pueblo | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Alondra Uvina Perez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cesar Velasco Ramirez | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Nicole Vicente | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Jocelyn Weber | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Hosannah Adams | Grand Canyon University | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Chase Caylor | University of Northern Colorado | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Caroline Martin | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Elle Murray | University of Utah | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Madison Price-Kohlert | University of Northern Colorado | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Hannah Snow | University of Colorado Boulder | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Piper Tocco | University of Colorado Boulder | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Jessica Vallejo | University of Colorado Boulder | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Paige Wazenegger | Brigham Young University | Edna Layton Trust |
Edna Layton Scholarship | $2,395.00 | Brooklyn Weingardt | undecided at time of posting | Edna Layton Trust |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Jacie Zou | University of Colorado Boulder | Eryn and Matt Elder, Family and Friends |
Frederick High School Alumni Association Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Lucy Rothe | University of Alabama | Frederick High School Alumni Association |
Frederick High School Alumni Association Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Micah Wittler | Grand Canyon University | Frederick High School Alumni Association |
Frederick High School Alumni Association Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Cruz Zamudio | Colorado School of Mines | Frederick High School Alumni Association |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lauren Brown | University of Massachusetts Boston | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Gwendolyn Hanks | University of Alabama | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Otis Kindvall | University of Northern Colorado | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Julius Phommatha | University of Colorado Boulder | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship In Memory of Mr. Doug Jackson | $1,000.00 | Jacob Lovins | University of Colorado Boulder | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship In Memory of Mr. Doug Jackson | $1,000.00 | Owen Willis | Front Range Community College | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cullen Aasmundstad-Williams | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Education Foundation |
Frederick High School Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hayden Delier | University of Colorado Boulder | Frederick High School Education Foundation |
Frederick High School Mario Portillo Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Kennedy Rhodes | University of Northern Colorado | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Ronnie Evezich Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Soren Ammerman | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Cullen Aasmundstad-Williams | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Riley Cabot | University of Wyoming | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Gabriela Hinojos Madrid | Colorado School of Mines | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Owen Willis | Front Range Community College | Frederick High School Staff |
Friends of Mario Portillo Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Gabriela Hinojos Madrid | Colorado School of Mines | Friends of Mario Portillo |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Arizona Lee | Front Range Community College | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Katerina O’Malley | Colorado State University | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Maggie Watson | University of Colorado Boulder | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Henry Braly Lineman Scholarship | $5,000.00 | William Triplett | Black Hills State University | Braly Family Foundation |
JBSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Bernardo Quinones Mateo | University of Colorado Boulder | JBSK CPAs LLP |
JBSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Alondra Uvina Perez | University of Colorado Boulder | JBSK CPAs LLP |
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Javier Amaya | Colorado State University | Laurel and Christopher Stolte and Family |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Morgan teVelde | Northern Arizona University | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Layna Platt | University of Colorado Boulder | Gwen Sieckmann and Family |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Bob Norris | $1,000.00 | Alejandro Lozona Reyes | Front Range Community College | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Griffin Ferguson | $1,000.00 | Lizette Duran Valderrama | University of Colorado Boulder | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Jeff “Beaver” Cordova | $1,000.00 | Daisy Moncada | Front Range Community College | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Jennie Rodriguez | $1,000.00 | Javier Amaya | Colorado State University | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Linda Marquez | $1,000.00 | Lilyana Sanchez | Colorado State University | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Marta Moreno | $1,000.00 | Kimberly Hernandez Delacruz | Colorado State University | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Longmont Latinx Voices Scholarship – Vic Vela Sr | $1,000.00 | Alondra Uvina Perez | University of Colorado Boulder | Longmont Latinx Voices |
Margaret Olson Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lauren Caldwell | University of Colorado Boulder | Margaret and Gilman Olson Family Memorial Fund |
Margaret Olson Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kambrie Payne | University of Colorado Boulder | Margaret and Gilman Olson Family Memorial Fund |
Marsha Nixon Soukup Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lailynn Lashaway | undecided at time of posting | Dennis Soukup, Lonnie Nixon |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500.00 | Izaac Cruz Stone | University of Colorado Boulder | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $1,000.00 | Ethan Wheaton | University of Colorado Boulder | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500.00 | James Wilson | Brigham Young University | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Cambria Burton | Brigham Young University | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Anna Loyal Felt | Brigham Young University | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Henry Jones | Colorado School of Mines | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Otto Moellenberg | University of Colorado Boulder | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Autumn Olson | Colorado State University | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Keara Ping | Colorado State University | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $700.00 | Cole Thomas | University of Colorado Boulder | Mr. LaVerne Johnson & Mrs. LaVern Johnson Memorial Fund |
Occidental Energy Scholarship | $4,000.00 | Tessa Jacoby | University of Colorado Denver | Occidental |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Sydney Fehrmann | University of Kansas | PEARL Promise |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Logan Godejohn | University of Tampa | PEARL Promise |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Kimberly Hernandez Delacruz | Colorado State University | PEARL Promise |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Emma Hunt | University of Colorado Boulder | PEARL Promise |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Wren Pritchett | Colorado School of Mines | PEARL Promise |
PEARL – Echo Owen Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Leslie Flores Lemus | Front Range Community College | Don and Scott Owen |
PEARL – Echo Owen Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Jessica Nilmeyer | Front Range Community College | Don and Scott Owen |
Rebel Rodders Car Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hayden Delier | University of Colorado Boulder | Rebel Rodders Car Club |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Alexander Deputat | Colorado State University | Elevations Foundation |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Briona Loughran | Florida State University | Elevations Foundation |
Scott Meade Art Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Katherine Fallon | Rochester Institute of Technology | Patricia Meade and Family |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Stockton Brush | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Thania Cordova | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Avry Lee | Colorado Mesa University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Sophia Trahan | University of Colorado Boulder | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Frings Ventura | Front Range Community College | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hannah Donaldson | Montana State University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Darryk Hall | University of Tennessee – Knoxville | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Grace Moroney | University of Utah | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kaitlin Ruth | Loyola University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Brynne Sullivan | Colorado State University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $500.00 | Angela Wu | University of Washington | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Diana Escarcega | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Leslie Flores Lemus | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Alejandro Lozona Reyes | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Daniel Mendivil Nunez | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
Tom Nelson Memorial Golf Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Tyler Plaster | Montana State University | Family and Friends of Tom Nelson |
Willis Bud Johnson Memorial Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Alexander Deputat | Colorado State University | The Willis B. Johnson Trust |
Zadel Realty Scholarship | $500.00 | Carlie Nagy | Colorado School of Mines | Greg Zadel, Zadel Realty |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation awarded $115,700 in scholarships to 87 graduating seniors from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors for helping to make dreams come true for these students.
Photo by Roxy Holle Photography
CLICK HERE to view all the photos from the 2022 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | Student Recipient | Student College, University or Trade School | Scholarship Sponsored By |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Savanah Garcia Martinez | University of Northern Colorado | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Karolyn Matthies | Aims Community College | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Braden Chaddic | FRCC Foundation | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Wyatt Falborn | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural & Animal Husbandry | $1,000.00 | Desiree Shaklee | University of Wyoming | Patricia Meade and Family |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $500.00 | Lilia Alizadeh | University of Redlands | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $500.00 | Bridget Egan | Arizona State University | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Abigail Aragon Larsen | FRCC Foundation | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Ava Sidwell | University of Nebraska – Lincoln | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Jessica Witten | Colorado State University | Cundall Trust Fund |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Allison Buderus | Colorado State University | Jessica and Jon Cooney |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Evelyn Arroyo | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Karla Avitia | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Gage Basey | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Levi Benter | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Allison Buderus | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Murren Campbell | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Brooklynn Carlson | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Marlene Castanon | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Carlos Cisneros Jr | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Emily Congdon | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Iesha Cordova | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cruzieluna Dudley | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Maxwell Ebert | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Aishah Fregoso | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Levi Friss | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Bruno Gallegos Sanchez | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Diana Paola Garcia Garcia | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Savanah Garcia Martinez | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Jonathan Granados | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Alondra Guillen Castañeda | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Camila Gutierrez Jimenez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cecilia Jimenez Borrego | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Brody Leetun | Western Colorado University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Vanessa Legarda | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Zoe Lux | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sajan Malla | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Mackenzie Maruca | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Logan Mathews | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Karolyn Matthies | Aims Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Mason McClellan | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Adrian Mendez | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Angela Mendivil Chavez | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Francisco Molina Maldonado | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Maeve Moran-Vanderhoeven | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Brendan O’Dell | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Andreas O’Malley | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Anjhely Orellana Lopez | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Nguyen Pham | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Huy Thanh Phan | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Hayley Price | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Autum Quinonez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Anahi Sarmiento Garcia | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Elizabeth Schmidt | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Erina Shrestha | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Kaden Sisk | Colorado College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Elizabeth London Smith | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Frankie Rose Tafoya | Aims Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Collin Taylor | Fort Lewis College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Asher Tosaka | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Taryn Walters | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Edith Welker Myers Scholarship | $500.00 | Owen Wroe | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Education Foundation Review Board Special Award Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Angela Mendivil Chavez | FRCC Foundation | Anonymous Donor |
Education Foundation Review Board Special Award Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Anjhely Orellana Lopez | FRCC Foundation | Anonymous Donor |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Desiree Shaklee | University of Wyoming | Eryn and Matt Elder, Family and Friends |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sudhiksha Sivakumar | University of Colorado Boulder | Eryn and Matt Elder, Family and Friends |
Frederick High School Mario Portillo Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Kyla Mares | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Ronnie Evezich Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Alexander Carrillo | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Sharpe-Magnie Scholarship | $500.00 | Morgan Krause | Colorado State University | Sharpe-Magnie Scholarship Fund |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Levi Friss | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Ashley Kay Livingston | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | MacKenzie Maruca | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Brooklyn Tagliente | University of Colorado Boulder | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Succeeds Scholarship | $400.00 | Emma Knote | Montana State University | Frederick High School |
Frederick High School Succeeds Scholarship | $400.00 | Sophia Meza | San Diego State University | Frederick High School |
Frederick High School Succeeds Scholarship | $400.00 | Quinn NcNeill | Oregon State University | Frederick High School |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Levi Friss | Colorado State University | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Grayson Hubbell | University of Colorado Boulder | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Andreas O’Malley | Colorado School of Mines | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Henry Braly Lineman Scholarship | $10,000.00 | Josef Dostal | University of Washington – Seattle | Braly Family Foundation |
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Anahi Sarmiento Garcia | University of Colorado Boulder | Laurel and Christopher Stolte and Family |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Maeve Moran-Vanderhoeven | Colorado State University | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cassidy Maven All | University of Colorado Boulder | Gwen Sieckmann and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $750.00 | Murren Campbell | University of Northern Colorado | LaVern Johnson and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $750.00 | Quinlyn Gregg | Colorado Mesa University | LaVern Johnson and Family |
Margaret Olson Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Paige Flagg | Colorado State University | Mead High School |
Marsha Nixon Soukup Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Caelan Herk | Colorado State University | Dennis Soukup, Lonnie Nixon |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500.00 | Samuel Fallon | University of Colorado Boulder | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500.00 | Joseph Reback | Colorado State University | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $1,000.00 | Ruby Scott | Colorado State University | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Grace Barnett-Fitch | University of Colorado Denver | Pearl |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Madison Kassel | University of Colorado Boulder | Pearl |
Prism Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Charlie Bastunskiy | Lewis & Clark College | Longmont High School LGBTQ Alumni |
Prism Scholarship | $1,500.00 | Bruno Gallegos Sanchez | FRCC Foundation | Longmont High School LGBTQ Alumni |
Ray Hickman Scholarship | $500.00 | Caden Wach | Colorado State University | Ray Hickman Memorial Fund |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Riley Crawford | Western Washington University | Elevations Credit Union & Elevations Foundation |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Caitlyn Fong | Carnegie Mellon University | Elevations Credit Union & Elevations Foundation |
Scott Meade Art Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Mia Kaliszewski | Savannah College of Art and Design | Patricia Meade and Family |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Bruno Gallegos Sanchez | FRCC Foundation | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Wiliam Hale | Washington State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Angela Mendivil Chavez | FRCC Foundation | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Joseph Richardson | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarships | $1,000.00 | Ashtyn Waddle | University of Colorado Boulder | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Augusta Rose Lewis | Colorado State University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Mackailee Longobricco | Morningside University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Rodrigo Ordonez-Enriquez | Colorado School of Mines | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Cassidy Batts | Colorado State University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Scholarship Fund |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Braden Chaddic | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Bruno Gallegos Sanchez | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Audrey Long | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Asher Tosaka | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
Tom Nelson Memorial Golf Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Jake Chesler | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Family and Friends of Tom Nelson |
Western Midstream Mead High School Energy Academy Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Becca Atkins | University of Wyoming | Western Midstream |
Western Midstream Mead High School Energy Academy Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Aidan Pettitt | Colorado State University | Western Midstream |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation awarded $84,000 in scholarships to 80 graduating seniors from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors for helping to make dreams come true for these students.
Due to the on-going pandemic, we were not able to hold our scholarship awards ceremony in the Spring.
Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | Student Recipient | Student College, University or Trade School | Scholarship Sponsored By |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Joaquin Herrera | Adams State University | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lizbeth Lara | Aims Community College | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Art and Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Mauricio Mendez | University of Colorado Boulder | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Adrian Deputat | Colorado State University | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural & Animal Husbandry | $1,000.00 | Dominic August Gittlein | University of Nebraska Lincoln | Patricia Meade and Family |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Mikayla Dotson | Utah Valley University | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500.00 | Sofia Narvaez | Pratt Institiute | Cundall Trust Fund |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Shelby Seybold | Boston College | Jessica and Jon Cooney |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Abigail Kristeen Awad | University of Colorado Boulder | Eryn and Matt Elder, Family and Friends |
Frederick High School Mario Portillo Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Brayden Berringer | Deferred due to National Guard Training | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Ronnie Evezich Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Wyatt Adam Schroth | University of Pittsburgh | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Sharpe-Magnie Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kendrick Ticen Lear | Aims Community College | Sharpe-Magnie Scholarship Fund |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Aurora Rangel | Mount Saint Mary’s University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Ethan Ahlstrom | Brigham Young University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500.00 | Skylar Rae Moulton | University of Northern Colorado | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Succeeds Scholarship | $500.00 | Kylie Lecumberry | Colorado Mesa University | Frederick High School |
Frederick High School Succeeds Scholarship | $500.00 | Madeleine Chambers | University fo Colorado Boulder | Frederick High School |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Malia Harton | Baylor University | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Treya Pember | Wellesley College | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Yanira Neidine Carrasco Castaneda | Colorado State University | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Henry Braly Football Lineman Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Drake Rhodes | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Braly Family Foundation |
JBSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Jacob Farling | University of Arizona | JBSK CPAs LLP |
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Yanira Neidine Carrasco Castaneda | Colorado State University | Laurel and Christopher Stolte and Family |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Abigail Kristeen Awad | University of Colorado Boulder | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Joaquin Herrera | Adams State University | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Rhyse Campion | Colorado State University | Gwen Sieckmann and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $500.00 | Katlyn Jazmyn Enny | FRCC Foundation | LaVern Johnson and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $500.00 | Tala Moe | Northeastern Junior College | LaVern Johnson and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $500.00 | Zoe Chase | Texas Christian University | LaVern Johnson and Family |
Margaret Olson Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hailee K Martinez | Western Colorado University | Margaret and Gilman Olson Family Memorial Fund |
Marsha Nixon Soukup Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Andres Duarte | Colorado State University | Dennis Soukup, Lonnie Nixon |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500.00 | Samuel Ruffing | Utah State University | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $1,000.00 | Tyler Long | Colorado School of Mines | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500.00 | Zachary Selleck | University fo Colorado Boulder | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Aurora Rangel | Mount Saint Mary’s University | Pearl |
PEARL – Above All Scholarship | $500.00 | Shelby Seybold | Boston College | Pearl |
Ray Hickman Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | Isabella Zebolsky | Front Range Community College | Ray Hickman Memorial Fund |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Keegan Caldwell | Untied States Naval Academy | Elevations Credit Union |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sophia Diane Kruse | University of California Los Angeles | Elevations Credit Union |
Scott Meade Art Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Britta Stearns | Naropa | Patricia Meade and Family |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Alexia Yaneth Meza Vengas | University of Denver | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $750.00 | Elmer Torres Chach | Front Range Community College | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Jillian Jean Willard | Front Range Community College | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kaylee Miriah Stiffler Rendon | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $750.00 | Torrian Michael May | Front Range Community College | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Brent Sommervold, Sommervolds Constructs LLC |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Adrian Deputat | Colorado State University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Ana Greer | University College Roosevelt | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Avery Joy | University of Wyoming | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Owen teVelde | The University of Arizona | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Shuchi Shah | University fo Colorado Boulder | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Ashley Danielle DeBie | Colorado State University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Scholarship Fund |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Amelia Chubbs | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Gabriella DeSimone | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kaitlyn Elisabeth Floodeen | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
SVVSEF & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Sidnee Annalee Thompson | FRCC Foundation | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
Tom Nelson Memorial Golf Scholarship | $1,000.00 | John Robert Reed | Purdue University | Family and Friends of Tom Nelson |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Abigail Kristeen Awad | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Alexis Jordyn Burger | Fort Lewis College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Angelica Garcia | FRCC Foundation | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Ashley Danielle DeBie | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Bayard Cadwell | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Charles Peritz | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Daniela Franco | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Deja Roturier | IBMC | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Diego Cordero | University fo Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Dip Bijay Thapa | Colorado School of Mines | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Dulce Diana Amaya | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Emily Stewart | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Haven Alicia Cordova | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Hilda Orona Gonzalez | University fo Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Isabella Zebolsky | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Ismael Dominguez | University fo Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Jesus Fontes | University of Colorado Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Joaquin Herrera | Adams State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | John William Klingensmith | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Joshua Buchanan | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Josie Christine Reid | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Kaitlyn Elisabeth Floodeen | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Katelyn Matthies | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Laisha Macias | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lia Ditslear | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Liliana E Eurich | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Lizbeth Lara | Aims Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Lynsey Grace Sibold | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Marina Steele Goter | Aims Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Mauricio Mendez | University fo Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Michael E Warner | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Nevaeh Sisneros | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Owen James Hartman | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Ramon Teodoro Chavarria | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Yanira Neidine Carrasco Castaneda | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000.00 | Yesika Moroyoqui-Gaytan | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500.00 | Zachary Carlstrom | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Whitney Lee McClure Scholarship – Frederick | $500.00 | Abigail Kristeen Awad | University of Colorado Boulder | McClure Family, Frederick High School |
Whitney Lee McClure Scholarship – Mead | $500.00 | Marina Goter | Aims Community College | McClure Family, Mead High School |
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley awarded $74,000 in scholarships to 90 graduating seniors from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors for helping to make dreams come true for these students.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are not able to hold our scholarship awards ceremony in the Spring.
Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | Student Recipient | Student College, University or Trade School | Scholarship Sponsored By |
Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | Clarissa Smith | Pueblo Community College | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural & Animal Husbandry | $1,000 | Alicia Bohren | Kansas State University | Patricia Meade and Family |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500 | Nikky Simms | Colorado State University | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,500 | Danni Wilson | Community College of Denver | Cundall Trust Fund |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Roman Garcia-Martinez | University of San Francisco | Jessica and Jon Cooney, Family and Friends |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Emma Thompson | South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | Jessica and Jon Cooney, Family and Friends |
Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Scholarship | $1,000 | Michael Clementson | United States Military Academy @ West Point | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Scholarship | $1,000 | Kayla Plante | Lake Forest College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Scholarship | $1,000 | Leilani Purcell | Colorado Mesa University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Catherine Darrow | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Peter Larsen | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Abigail Mix | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Emily Ocampo-Lara | Front Range Community College | St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation & FRCC Foundation |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | Nicholas Johnson | Cornell University | Eryn and Matt Elder |
Frederick High School Mario Portillo Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Hakan Boyce | Brigham Young University – Idaho | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Ronnie Evezich Memorial Scholarship | $250 | Leilani Purcell | Colorado Mesa University | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Ronnie Evezich Memorial Scholarship | $250 | Jonah Sanders | Bethany College | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Sharpe-Magnie Scholarship | $1,000 | Autumn Everhart | University of Northern Colorado | Sharpe-Magnie Scholarship Fund |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $250 | Aria Bragalone | Yakima Valley College | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $250 | Autumn Everhart | University of Northern Colorado | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Succeeds Scholarship | $2,000 | Audrey Olson | Colorado State University | Frederick High School |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000 | Katherine Fankhouser | Fort Lewis College | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000 | Roman Garcia-Martinez | University of San Francisco | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Gladys Hubbard Scholarship | $1,000 | Jessica Valadez Fraire | University of Colorado Boulder | Gladys Hubbard Fund |
Henry Braly Football Lineman Scholarship | $1,000 | Zachary Coblentz | Montana State University | Braly Family Foundation |
JBSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship | $500 | Alex Olson | Colorado Mesa University | JBSK CPAs LLP |
JBSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship | $500 | Maria Solis-Zamora | Front Range Community College | JBSK CPAs LLP |
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Jennifer Meza Vanegas | Colorado State University | Laurel and Christopher Stolte and Family |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $1,000 | Sophia Chivers | College of the Atlantic | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $1,000 | Madyson Kominski | University of Northern Colorado | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $2,000 | James Ho Tran | University of Colorado Boulder | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation |
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Clayton D’Epagnier | University of Colorado Boulder | Gwen Sieckmann and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $750 | Katherine Fankhouser | Fort Lewis College | LaVern Johnson and Family |
LaVern Johnson Scholarship | $750 | Katie Felt | Brigham Young University | LaVern Johnson and Family |
Lucy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Riley Dufour | Trinidad State Junior College | Stromquist Family and Friends |
Margaret Olson Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Madison Bradt | Front Range Community College | Margaret Olson Memorial Fund |
Marsha Nixon Soukup Scholarship | $1,000 | Courtney Hull | Whitman College | Dennis Soukup, Lonnie Nixon |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $1,000 | Sean Findley | Colorado School of Mines | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500 | Rebecca Pavot | University of Kansas | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500 | Aidan Wegner | University of Colorado Boulder | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
PEARL Above All Scholarship | $500 | Stori Pardee | Front Range Community College | Pearl |
PEARL Above All Scholarship | $500 | Joel Perez Rivera | Colorado State University | Pearl |
PEARL Above All Scholarship | $500 | Savana Trujillo | Montana State University | Pearl |
Ray Hickman Scholarship | $500 | Angeline Mitchell | Adams State University | Ray Hickman Memorial Fund |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000 | Emmella Ashton | Colorado School of Mines | Elevations Credit Union |
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship | $1,000 | Lindsey Slama | Colorado State University | Elevations Credit Union |
Scott Meade Art Scholarship | $1,000 | Quinn McCain | Loyola Marymount University | Patricia Meade and Family |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Joel Perez Rivera | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Longmont High School |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Marisol Sanchez Fernandez | Front Range Community College | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Longmont High School |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Giovanni Wilson | University of Colorado Boulder | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc., Longmont High School |
St. Vrain Valley Schools Scholarship | $1,000 | Katelyn Lam | New York University | St. Vrain Valley Schools Scholarship Fund |
Tom Nelson Memorial Golf Scholarship | $1,000 | Broderick Kuehl | University of Colorado Boulder | Family and Friends of Tom Nelson |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Dezirae Andersen | University of Colorado Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Sudikshya Bhatta | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Torshawna Chew | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Braeden Elwood | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Katherine Fankhouser | Fort Lewis College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Emma Fike | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Reymundo Gutierrez Chavez | Univesity of Arizona | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | ShaeLoren Hall | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jocelyn Jimenez | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Brayden Jonason | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Madyson Kominski | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jenyfer Lara-Serrano | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jacob Kelly Levin | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jilissa Macias | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jordan Madera | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Taylor Maguire | Colorado State University – Pueblo | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Daysmar Mendivil Chavez | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Anthony Mendoza | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jennifer Meza Vanegas | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Chloe Miller | Western Colorado University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Natasha Mora | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jessica Morales | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Alaina Noble | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Samantha Oravec | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Tyler Oravec | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jaylene Ortiz | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Quinn Overlin | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Joel Perez Rivera | Colorado State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Evan Rivera | Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Amelia Rojas | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Christopher Roy | Colorado Mesa University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jordan Shackelford | Adams State University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Cerra Shattuck | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Marissa Shaw | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Reba Shrestha | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Xochilth Sierra | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Kennedy Smith | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Dalton Smith | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Maria Solis-Zamora | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Yesenia Solis-Zamora | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Nicole Soto Ramirez | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Fernando Tinajero | Front Range Community College | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Daniel Torres-Hernandez | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | James Tran | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jessica Valadez Fraire | University of Colorado Boulder | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Ashlee VanHeesch | University of Northern Colorado | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Danni Wilson | Community College of Denver | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Brandy Yager | Western Colorado University | Edith Welker Myers Trust Fund |
Whitney McClure Etter Memorial Scholarship – Frederick | $500 | Emilee Hurtado | Colorado State University | McClure Family, Frederick High School |
Whitney McClure Etter Memorial Scholarship – Mead | $500 | Jocelyn Jimenez | Metropolitan State University of Denver | McClure Family, Mead High School |
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley awarded $67,400 in scholarships to 79 graduating seniors from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors for helping to make dreams come true for these students.
Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | Student Recipient | Student College, University or Trade School | Scholarship Sponsored by |
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Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | Leevi Clark | International Diving Institute | Brendan Dunigan Memorial Foundation, Candi and Joe Dunigan |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural and Animal Husbandry | $1,000 | Adelina DeSantis | Colorado State University | Patricia Meade and Family |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $1,750 | Sherie Davideit | St. John’s College | Cundall Trust Fund |
Cundall Art Scholarship | $2,000 | Zoe Mazurkiewicz | Coe College | Cundall Trust Fund |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Indiana Cantata Sjahputera | Colorado School of Mines | Jessica and Jon Cooney, Family and Friends |
Donna Bower Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Katlyn Lucas | Utah Valley University | Jessica and Jon Cooney, Family and Friends |
Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Scholarship | $1,000 | April Cardenas Borrego | University of Colorado Boulder | EFSVV |
Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Scholarship | $1,000 | Jeremy Hollingsworth | University of Wyoming | EFSVV |
Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Scholarship | $1,000 | Savannah Parrot | Rice University | EFSVV |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Sandy Esmeralda Chavez Meraz | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Geraldine Gomez Garcia | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Samantha Pinley | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Jette Sagapolutele | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | Emily Sanchez | Harvard College | Eryn and Matt Elder |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000 | Adelina DeSantis | Colorado State University | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000 | Megan Lewis | Brigham Young University | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Booster Club Scholarship | $1,000 | Katlyn Lucas | Utah Valley University | Frederick High School Booster Club |
Frederick High School Mario Portillo Memorial Scholarship | $200 | Victoria Dufour | Colorado Mesa University | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Ronnie Evezich Memorial Scholarship | $200 | Cody Ayres | University of Wyoming | Frederick High School Student Council |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500 | Megan Lewis | Brigham Young University | Frederick High School Staff |
Frederick High School Staff Scholarship | $500 | Jette Sagapolutele | Front Range Community College | Frederick High School Staff |
Henry Braly Football Lineman Scholarship | $1,000 | Nathan Hackney | Colorado State University Pueblo | Braly Family Foundation |
JBSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship | $1,000 | Caleb Zietlow | Colorado State University | JBSK CPAs LLP |
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Sreeya Kairamkonda | Colorado State University | Laurel and Christopher Stolte and Family |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $2,000 | Hailee Hurtado | Colorado State University | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family and EFSVV |
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Taylor Tamarin Merz | Colorado Mesa University | Gwen Sieckmann and Family |
Marsha Nixon Soukup Scholarship | $1,000 | Vanessa Richards | Utah State University | Dennis Soukup, Lonnie Nixon |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500 | Tanna Carson | University of Kansas | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $1,000 | Oakley Dehning | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $500 | Emily Sanchez | Harvard College | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Sydney Davies | Colorado State University | Pearl |
Rhonda Herrman Community Service Scholarship | $1,000 | Tanna Carson | University of Kansas | Elevations Credit Union |
Rhonda Herrman Community Service Scholarship | $1,000 | Kate Knudsen | Savannah College of Art and Design | Elevations Credit Union |
Saint Vrain Masonic Lodge Scholarship | $500 | Amanda Schmidt | Colorado State University | Saint Vrain Masonic Lodge #23 |
Scott Meade Art Scholarship | $1,000 | Marlo Harvey | Colorado State University | Patricia Meade and Family |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Katie Byrne | Yale University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Jack Herrmann | University of Colorado Boulder | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Valeri Onate | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Sommervold Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Matthew Sprecher | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Tom Nelson Memorial Golf Scholarship | $500 | Alexa Ekern | Colorado State University | Family and Friends of Tom Nelson |
Tom Nelson Memorial Golf Scholarship | $500 | Kellen Kudma | Irvine Valley College | Family and Friends of Tom Nelson |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Julian Alanzo | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Aileen Arroyo | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Victoria Buchannan | University of Northern Colorado | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | April Cardenas Borrego | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Marina Cellario Infante Vieira | University of Colorado Denver | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Tristan Chavez | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Sandy Esmeralda Chavez Meraz | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Rachael Dreiling | University of Northern Colorado | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Rene Gonzales | Colorado State University | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Mireya Gonzalez | University of Colorado Denver | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Beyonse Gordillo | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Zoey Gunter | University of Northern Colorado | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | David Hernandez | University of Northern Colorado | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Maria Hernandez | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Jack Herrmann | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Keomoniroth Kan | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Amy Lara-Gonzalez | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Jennifer Mares | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Ava McCall | Colorado State University | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Brenna McCall | Red Rocks Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Realeen Munoz | Colorado Mesa University | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Amanda Nelson | University of Northern Colorado | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Nathan Ooms | Colorado State University | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Samantha Pinley | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Orlando Quiroz | University of Colorado Denver | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Riley Schilling | Front Range Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Angel Sitte | Aims Community College | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Arturo Solis Miramontes | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Kaylee Speer | University of Northern Colorado | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | William Ulloa | Colorado State University | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Christina Uphoff | University of Colorado Boulder | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Josephine Whitley | Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $1,000 | Aidan Young | Colorado State University | Welker Trust Fund |
Welker Scholarship | $500 | Chris Zavakos | Colorado State University | Welker Trust Fund |
Whitney McClure Etter Memorial Scholarship – Erie | $500 | Flora Elena Amaya Garcia | Gallaudet University | McClure Family, Erie High School |
Whitney McClure Etter Memorial Scholarship – Frederick | $500 | Aileen Arroyo | Front Range Community College | McClure Family, Frederick High School |
Whitney McClure Etter Memorial Scholarship – Mead | $500 | Jose Gurrola Zavala | Amis Community College | McClure Family, Mead High School |
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley awarded $35,000 in scholarships to 32 graduating seniors from across St. Vrain Valley Schools. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors for helping to make dreams come true for these students.
Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount | Student Recipient | Student College, University or Trade School | Scholarship Sponsored by |
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Alpha Martial Arts Future Leader Scholarship | $1,000 | Brock Dykema | Colorado State University | Alpha Martial Arts |
Anadarko College and Career Night Scholarship | $1,500 | Connor Whitney | University of Northern Colorado | Anadarko |
Anadarko Excellence in Energy Scholarship | $1,500 | Kennalyn Peterson | Colorado State University | Anadarko |
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural and Animal Husbandry | $1,000 | Amanda Tomaszewski | University of Colorado Denver | Patricia Meade and Family |
Donna Bower Educational Scholarship | $1,000 | Brianna Doton | Colorado State University | Donna Bower, Jessica and Jon Cooney |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Hannah Davis | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Maya Givens | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Linda Marquez Rubio | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Sarah Miller | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV & FRCC Partnership Scholarship | $1,000 | Karime Soto | Front Range Community College | EFSVV and FRCC Foundation |
EFSVV Directors’ Scholarship | $1,000 | Kimberly Fung | University of Colorado Boulder | EFSVV Board of Directors and EFSVV |
EFSVV Directors’ Scholarship | $1,000 | Markissa Lindquist | Laramie County Community College | EFSVV Board of Directors and EFSVV |
EFSVV Directors’ Scholarship | $1,000 | Parker Nicholas | Colorado Mesa University | EFSVV Board of Directors and EFSVV |
Evelyn C. Elder Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Michelle Tran | University of Colorado Boulder | Eryn and Matt Elder |
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Diana Barila | Trinity Western University | Laurel and Christopher Stolte and Family |
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship | $2,000 | Shaeli Herman | Northwestern College | Kathy and Bruce Hall Family and EFSVV |
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Evangeline D’Epagnier | Creighton University | Gwen Sieckmann and Family |
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics | $1,000 | Jacob Bonner | University of Colorado Boulder | Cynthia and Richard Hoge, Colton and Megan Hoge, Family and Friends |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Brandon Barton | Case Western Reserve University | Pearl |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Kaitlyn Bridge | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | Pearl |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Jayson Brubaker | University of Colorado Boulder | Pearl |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Kayla Jackson | University of Colorado Boulder | Pearl |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Brittlyn Massey | Colorado Mesa University | Pearl |
Pearl Above All Scholarship | $1,000 | Madalyn Massey | Front Range Community College | Pearl |
Rhonda Herrman Community Service Scholarship | $1,000 | Johannah McDonald | University of Denver | Elevations Credit Union |
Rhonda Herrman Community Service Scholarship | $1,000 | Renee Choksey | Colorado State University | Elevations Credit Union |
Scott Meade Art Scholarship | $1,000 | Brie Shay | Cornish College of the Arts | Patricia Meade and Family |
Sommervold Scholarship | $1,000 | Kaitlyn Bridge | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Sommervold Scholarship | $1,000 | Sydney Fixmer | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Sommervold Scholarship | $1,000 | Adam Peña | Colorado State University | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Sommervold Scholarship | $1,000 | Kendall Waddle | University of Colorado Boulder | Wendy Conder, Windemere Realty Inc, Longmont High School |
Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship | $2,000 | Amanda Dillon | University of Colorado at Colorado Springs | Tutoring Club of Longmont |
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley awarded $38,500 in college scholarships to 35 graduating seniors from across the school district. The amount of scholarships allotted in 2017 increased by 43% from the previous year. Thank you to our generous scholarship donors and Colorado Gives Day contributors. Your support for our Colorado Gives Day campaign enabled us to add $8,500 in scholarships to this year’s fund. Head to our Facebook page to see the full photo album from the event.
BSK CPAs Accounting Scholarship – Anthony Allman
This $1,000 scholarship is provided by JBSK one of the leading CPA firms in and throughout the Longmont area. The firm’s partners are very community oriented and interested in providing support to students who are pursuing a degree in accounting. Their long term hope is that such students will return to the Longmont area to practice accounting possibly at their firm. This years’s scholarship has gone to Anthony Allman of Silver Creek High School. He is attending Black Hills State University in the fall.
EFSVV and FRCC Partner Scholarship – Kathryn Alonzo
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. This year, 11 EFSVV and FRCC Partner Scholarships for $1,000 were awarded to seniors planning to enroll at Front Range Community College. Kathryn Alonzo of Longmont High School will be attending FRCC and focusing on machining.
Dance Enrichment Scholarship – Kaitlyn Beale
The $500 Dance Enrichment Scholarship is for a senior with a demonstrated a passion for dance, has extensive dance training and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Kaitlyn Beale of Mead High School will be attending the University of Northern Colorado and plans to major in either psychology or criminal justice.
EFSVV and FRCC Partner Scholarship – Samantha Biles
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Samantha Biles of Niwot High School will be attending FRCC and plans to major in criminal justice.
EFSVV and FRCC Partner Scholarship – Jesi Buckley
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Jesi Buckley of Erie High School will be dual enrolled at FRCC and Metropolitan State University and she plans to major in nursing.
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship – Vanessa Bonilla
Laurel, Julia’s mother, taught ESL and social studies at Sunset Middle School for 4 years. She and her husband, Christopher, along with their family and friends, are providing a scholarship to support a student who embodies their hopes for their daughter. Graduating seniors with financial need who have demonstrated a commitment to serving their community by using their bilingual language skills to bring people together are considered for this $1,000 scholarship. This year’s recipient is Vanessa Bonilla of Skyline High School. She will be attending Front Range Community College in the fall and intends to become a pediatric surgeon.
Amerikick Martial Arts Future Leader Scholarship – Riley Christianssen
This $1,000 scholarship was established by Michael and Shelby Wax the owners and head instructors of Amerikick Martial Arts in Longmont. They both work closely with their students to develop leadership skills such as confidence and character. Providing this scholarship is another way that Michael and Shelby are able to support the development of future leaders in our community. This year’s recipient is Riley Christianssen of Erie High School. Riley will be attending CSU in the fall and intends to obtain a major in business with a concentration in marketing.
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship – Riley Christianssen
The Above All Scholarship is provided by the The Pearl Group, a local organization that focuses on providing single parent families support to build an economically and emotionally stable home environment through sustainable programs. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students of single parent families who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. One of this year’s recipients is Riley Christianssen of Erie High School. Riley will be attending CSU in the fall and intends to obtain a major in business with a concentration in marketing.
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics – Elizabeth Clifton
Michael’s family and friends provide the funding for this scholarship of $1,000. Michael had a thirst for knowledge, adventure and travel and absolutely loved playing Monopoly. This scholarship is intended to go to the “top” math student at Longmont High School. The candidate is selected by the math department at the school. Elizabeth Clifton is this year’s recipient. She will be attending Brown University and plans to major in geology with an emphasis in biology.
Director’s Scholarship – McKinley Coppock
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. Mckinley Coppock of Silver Creek High School is the recipient of one of this year’s Director’s Scholarship. She will be attending CU Boulder in the fall.
Director’s Scholarship – Rachel Cross
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. Rachel Cross of Silver Creek High School is the recipient of one of this year’s Director’s Scholarships. She will be attending the Colorado School of Mines to major in Engineering and Physics.
EFSVV and FRCC Partner Scholarship – David Demers
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. David Demers plans to complete two years at FRCC before transferring to CU Boulder. He intends to major in Mathematics.
Director’s Scholarship – Katie Emberley
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. Katie Emberley of Silver Creek High School is the recipient of one of this year’s Director’s Scholarships. She will be attending Northeastern University and intends to major in Behavioral Neuroscience.
Rhonda Herrman Community Service Scholarship – Taryn Eveland
This scholarship was established in honor of Rhonda Hermann, former member of the St. Vrain Valley Credit Union staff. Rhonda was influential in establishing the SVVCU Community Involvement Committee as a way to give back to the communities the Credit Union served. Elevations Credit Union, following its merger with SVVCU, gladly continues Rhonda’s vision through this scholarship program. The focus of this scholarship is community service and candidates must have at least 75 hours of volunteer or community service over the past 12 months. Two scholarships for $1,000 have been awarded to graduating seniors this year. Taryn Eveland of Longmont High School is one recipient. Taryn will be attending Montana State University this fall where she plans to major in fish and wildlife ecology and management.
EFSVV and FRCC Partnership Scholarship – Carmen Fernandez
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Carmen Fernandez of Longmont High School is one of this year’s scholarship recipients.
EFSVV and FRCC Partnership Scholarship – Daisy Frias
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Daisy Frias of Frederick High School is one of this year’s scholarship recipients.
Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship – Sarah Fritsche
The Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship is for a graduating senior who has a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, at least an ACT score of 28 or its equivalent SAT score, documentation of community service and work with children, and a stated reason for wanting to become a teacher. This $1,000 scholarship is to be used to major in education or related field with intent to become a teacher. One of the two of this year’s recipients is Sarah Fritsche of Erie High School. Sarah is attending Colorado Christian University in the fall where she plans to major in education.
Director’s Scholarship – Mikayla Gaffney
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. One of this year’s recipients is Mikayla Gaffney of Silver Creek High School. Mikayla will be attending Houghton College in the fall where she plans to build a major to include psychology, pre-physical therapy and pre-athletic training.
Director’s Scholarship – Jessica Gallegos
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. One of this year’s recipients is Jessica Gallegos of Erie High School. Jessica will be attending CSU in the fall.
Director’s Scholarship – Emma Glen
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. One of this year’s recipients is Emma Glen of Longmont High School. Emma will be attending Duke University in the fall where she plans to major in Biology.
Director’s Scholarship – Riley Juenemann
The Directors’ Scholarships are funded by donations to EFSVV on Colorado Gives Day. Each scholarship is for $1,000. The scholarship recipients are chosen with the guidance and support of the Education Foundation Board of Directors. One of this year’s recipients is Riley Juenemann of Frederick High School. Riley will be attending Tulane University this fall.
EFSVV and FRCC Partnership Scholarship – Sarah Lee
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Sarah Lee of Longmont High School is one of the recipients of this year’s scholarships.
Donna Bower Educational Scholarship – Savannah Leigh
Donna Bower was a long time employee of the St. Vrain Valley School District at Rocky Mountain Elementary. Her family is honoring her dedication to students with this scholarship. Each year the scholarship committee awards up to $1,000 to a graduating senior who has had to overcome personal obstacles to get to graduation day, has perhaps attended Rocky Mountain Elementary or is the child of a single parent. This year’s recipient is Savannah Leigh of Olde Columbine High School. Savannah will be attending Metropolitan State University in the fall to study global business.
Anadarko Energy Academy Scholarship – William Malesenka
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a student has participated with the Mead High School Energy Academy. Anadarko has been a key supporter of the Energy Academy. This year’s recipient is William Malesenka of Mead High School. William will be attending CSU in the fall.
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship – Taylor Merriman
The Above All Scholarship is provided by the The Pearl Group, a local organization that focuses on providing single parent families support to build an economically and emotionally stable home environment through sustainable programs. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students of single parent families who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. Taylor Merriman of Silver Creek High School is one of this year’s recipients.
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship – Nikayta Neu
The Above All Scholarship is provided by the The Pearl Group, a local organization that focuses on providing single parent families support to build an economically and emotionally stable home environment through sustainable programs. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students of single parent families who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. Nikayta Neu of Frederick High School is one of this year’s recipients. Nikayta will be attending CSU-Puebo in the fall where she plans to major in nursing.
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship – Nikayta Neu
The Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship was established by the EFSVV Board of Directors to honor Kathy Hall for her years of dedicated service as a member of the St. Vrain School District Board of Education and her volunteer service as Executive Director of the Education Foundation. The $2,000 scholarship is jointly funded by the Hall family and EFSVV. This year’s recipient is Nikayta Neu of Frederick High School. Nikayta will be attending CSU- Pueblo in the fall to study nursing.
Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Studies – Georgena Ratliff
Brett’s mother, Pat Meade, honors her son by providing this $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who wishes to pursue a career in Agricultural and Animal Husbandry studies. This year’s recipient is Georgena Ratliff of Niwot High School. Georgena is attending Oklahoma State University this fall where she plans to double major in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science.
Scott Meade Art Scholarship – Morgan Rosebrock
Scott’s mother, Pat Meade, honors her son by providing this $500 scholarship to a Longmont High School Senior who has demonstrated excellence in art and is planning to pursue art in college. This year’s recipient is Morgan Rosebrock. Morgan will be attending CSU in the fall where she plans to double major in art and human development.
EFSVV and FRCC Partnership Scholarship – Dillon Silvernail
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Dillon Silvernail of Olde Columbine is one of this year’s recipients. Dillon plans to complete two years at FRCC before transferring to Metro State University. He plans to major in English.
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship – Anastasia Sjahputera
Larry Sieckmann’s family and friends honor his memory with this $1,000 scholarship. Larry was a long time community resident proudly involved in community banking and local civic organizations. He was vitally interested in making the Longmont and Mead area a great place to work and raise children to become well-rounded, successful adults. This year’s recipient is Anastasia Sjahputera of Mead High School. Anastasia is attending the Colorado School of Mines in the fall where she intends to major in biochemical engineering.
Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship – Nicole Smith
The Kathy Hall Future Impact Scholarship was established by the EFSVV Board of Directors to honor Kathy Hall for her years of dedicated service as a member of the St. Vrain School District Board of Education and her volunteer service as Executive Director of the Education Foundation. The $2,000 scholarship is jointly funded by the Hall family and EFSVV. One of this year’s recipients is Nicole Smith of Lyons Middle/Senior. Nicole will be attending the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs in the fall where she plans to major in computer security.
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship – Nicole Smith
The Above All Scholarship is provided by the The Pearl Group, a local organization that focuses on providing single parent families support to build an economically and emotionally stable home environment through sustainable programs. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students of single parent families who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. One of this year’s recipients is Nicole Smith of Lyons Middle/Senior. Nicole will be attending the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs in the fall where she plans to major in computer security.
Rhonda Herrman Community Service Scholarship – Jessica Tremolini
This scholarship was established in honor of Rhonda Hermann, former member of the St. Vrain Valley Credit Union staff. Rhonda was influential in establishing the SVVCU Community Involvement Committee as a way to give back to the communities the Credit Union served. Elevations Credit Union, following its merger with SVVCU, gladly continues Rhonda’s vision through this scholarship program. The focus of this scholarship is community service and candidates must have at least 75 hours of volunteer or community service over the past 12 months. Two scholarships for $1,000 have been awarded to graduating seniors this year. One recipient is Jessica Tremolini of Silver Creek High School. Jessica will be attending Flagler College in the fall.
EFSVV and FRCC Partnership Scholarship – Cody Trenholm
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Cody Trenholm of Silver Creek High School intends to complete two years at FRCC before transferring to CU Boulder. Cody has an interest in studying political science and the physical sciences.
EFSVV and FRCC Partnership Scholarship – Aaron Vasquez
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and the Front Range Community College Foundation have joined in partnership to offer scholarships to students from the St. Vrain Valley School District area who plan to attend Front Range Community College. Aaron Vasquez of Lyons/Middle Senior is the recipient of one of these scholarships.
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship – Jensen Walker
The Above All Scholarship is provided by the The Pearl Group, a local organization that focuses on providing single parent families support to build an economically and emotionally stable home environment through sustainable programs. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students of single parent families who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. One of this year’s recipients is Jensen Walker of Longmont High School. Jensen will be attending CU Boulder in the fall and plans to study business.
Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship – Brenna White
The Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship is for a graduating senior who has a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, at least an ACT score of 28 or its equivalent SAT score, documentation of community service and work with children, and a stated reason for wanting to become a teacher. This $1,000 scholarship is to be used to major in education or related field with intent to become a teacher. One of this year’s recipients is Brenna White of Skyline High School. Brenna will be attending Portland State University in the fall where she plans to focus on English.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is very pleased to announce that $26,500 in college scholarships has been awarded to 26 graduating seniors from across the school district. The amount of scholarships allotted in 2016 increased by 36% from the previous year.
AmeriKick Martial Arts Future Leadership Scholarship
The AmeriKick Martial Arts Future Leadership scholarship was awarded to Verena O’Malley, Longmont High in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship is provided by Michael and Shelby Wax, owners of AmeriKick Martial Arts in Longmont and focuses on martial arts and/or leadership development training. Verena has a Tae Kwon Do, 1st degree black belt and plans to attend Regis University.
Axis of Movement Dance Enrichment Scholarship
The Axis of Movement Dance Enrichment Scholarship was awarded to Skyler Bortz, Mead High in the amount of $500. The scholarship focuses on academic achievement and dance development training. Skyler has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, modern, and hip hop. She plans to attend the University of Akron.
The Donna Bower Education Scholarship
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship was awarded to Ulises Garcia, Skyline High, in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship focuses on financial need and overcoming hardships and is sponsored by Donna Bower’s daughter, Jessica Cooney and her family. Ulises was a student at Rocky Mountain Elementary and he is the first in his family to go to college. He plans to attend Colorado Christian University.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Director’s Scholarship
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarships were awarded to Alana Carlson, Niwot High and Mariah Lorenz, Erie High in the amount of $1,000. The Foundation’s Board of Directors awards this scholarship to extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated they will truly benefit from financial support. The recipient is selected from the pool of candidates that the Foundation’s selection committee reviews for other scholarships. Alana plans to attend Bryn Mawr College where she will pursue a teaching degree with a focus on poetry. Mariah plans to attend University of Northern Colorado where she will pursue a teaching degree with a focus on history.
The EFSVV – FRCC Partnership Scholarship
The EFSVV – FRCC Partnership Scholarship was awarded to the following students:
This scholarship focuses on students who are planning to enroll full-time at Front Range Community College. The scholarship committee focuses heavily on personal essays and the applicants’ abilities to demonstrate themselves as well-rounded students with a desire to obtain a college degree.
The JBSK Accounting Scholarship
The JBSK Accounting Scholarship was awarded to Marissa Casey, Lyons Middle Senior in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is interested in pursuing a career in accounting. Marissa plans to attend the University of Colorado Boulder to pursue cultural anthropology and accounting.
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Mohica Nagpal, Niwot High in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship, sponsored by the Stolte family, supports bilingual students with financial need who have made a difference in their community. Mohica speaks both English and Hindi and has held countless leadership roles within her school and the St. Vrain community. She plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania.
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics was awarded to Ethan Gabrielle ($500), Lazlo Stepback ($1,000) and Ryan Rulon ($500) — all from Longmont High. The Longmont High School counselors and faculty of the math department recommended these students. The recipients of the Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship not only receive financial support for college, but they also walk away from the award ceremony with a Monopoly game!
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship was awarded to the following students:
This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is intended to give students of single parents the opportunity to obtain a college education and long-term stability in their lives. These unique students have varied accomplishments such as academics, athletics, student body leadership roles, studying abroad — all in the face of adversity.
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship was awarded to Mckenzie Peila, Silver Creek High and Sierra Tucker, Lyons Middle Senior in the amount of $1,000 each. These scholarships are sponsored by the Elevations Credit Union to recognize students committed to helping others. Mckenzie has volunteered over 125 hours in the year 2015 and plans to attend the University of Northern Colorado. Sierra has volunteered over 100 hours in the years 2014 – 2015 and plans to attend Colorado State University.
Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship
The Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sophia Smith, Mead High in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship is awarded by Larry’s family and friends in honor of Larry’s long time involvement in community banking and local civic organizations. Sophia’s application stood out based on her well-rounded nature, academic strength and financial need. She plans to attend Hope College.
The Scott Mead Art Scholarship
The Scott Mead Art Scholarship was awarded to Jessica Herold, Longmont High in the amount of $500. This scholarship is awarded annually by the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley to a Longmont High School graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in art and is planning to pursue art in college. The Longmont High School counselors and faculty of the art department highly recommended Jessica.
The Brett Meade Scholarship for Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Studies
The Brett Meade Scholarship was awarded to William Cook, Longmont High in the amount of $1,000. Billy has stated that his inability to have pets while he was growing up has been “one of the greatest tragedies of my life.” Pat Meade’s son Brett was very involved in agriculture in the local community. Pat honors him by providing scholarship support to a student interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture, animal husbandry or veterinary medicine. Billy intends to become a veterinary and to attend Colorado State University.
Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship
The Tutoring Club of Longmont Future Teacher Scholarship was awarded to Mackenzie Hill and Tianna Chandler in the amount of $1,000 each. The scholarship focuses on graduating seniors who intend to pursue an education related degree. Mackenzie plans to attend the University of South Carolina and Tianna plans to attend either Colorado University or Colorado State University.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is very pleased to announce that $19,500 in college scholarships has been awarded to 20 graduating seniors from all across the school district. This amount and the number of students is twice that of last year’s awards.
The Alpha Martial Arts Future Leader Scholarship
The Alpha Martial Arts Future Leader Scholarship was awarded to Kristine Appel, Longmont High, in the amount of $1,000. Kristine has an exceptional academic record and routinely demonstrates strong leadership skills and is a first degree black belt. She is planning to attend either Ohio State University or the University of Colorado – Boulder to further her education in the bioengineering field of prosthetic science.
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship was awarded to Noel Garcia, Skyline High, in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship focuses on financial need and overcoming hardships and is sponsored by Donna Bower’s daughter Jessica Cooney and her family. Noel, the eldest of five brothers, has overcome a lot of adversity in his short life. He is committed to being a good example for his siblings by being the first in his family to go to college. He is planning to attend the University of Colorado – Boulder in the fall
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarship
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarship was awarded to Alejandro Lopez, Frederick High, in the amount of $1,000. The Foundation’s board of directors awards this scholarship to extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated they will truly benefit from our support. The recipient is selected from the pool of candidates the Foundation’s selection committee reviews for other scholarships. Alejandro is an outstanding student who routinely demonstrates leadership skills and clearly understands the importance of community volunteer service. This scholarship will help him defray some of the cost of attending Red Rocks Community College on the way to becoming a certified personal trainer.
The EFSVV – FRCC Partnership Scholarship
The EFSVV – FRCC Partnership Scholarship was awarded to the following students:
This scholarship focuses on students who are planning to attend Front Range Community College this fall. Each of these students is confident in their abilities and are committed to expanding their horizons through a college education. Some are the first in their family to attend college. Some know exactly what they want to do in the future, including pursuing careers in the medical field, while others are open to trying new paths. Regardless of the end result, their leadership skills and determination will take them far.
The JBSK Accounting Scholarship
The JBSK Accounting Scholarship for $1,000 was awarded for the first time this year to Jenevie Nuñez, Skyline High. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is interested in pursuing a career in accounting. Jenevie is interested in doing just that. Coming from a difficult childhood, she recognized early on that she needed to stand out academically, which she has certainly done. Her goals are to attend the University of Colorado – Boulder, major in business and eventually become a CPA.
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Victoria Sonora, Skyline High, in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship, sponsored by the Stolte family, supports bilingual students with financial need who have made a difference in their community. Throughout high school she has used her bilingual skills to help incoming freshman get used to high school, manage the soccer team and to help residents at a local retirement community. She is committed to getting a college education and pursuing a career that will make a difference in people’s lives. Victoria will be attending the University of Colorado – Denver to become a registered nurse with the goal of joining the Peace Corps.
The Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship
The Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sean Glenn, Longmont High, in the amount of $1,000. He is a well-balanced student-leader with an excellent GPA, a football player, member of the orchestra, on the debate team and if that isn’t enough, is the operation manager at a local fitness center. Sean is planning to attend the Colorado School of Mines.
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics was awarded to Ethan Hitchcock, Longmont High, in the amount of $1,000. Ethan has a “love of learning math” and wants to make sure that “everyone in class has the opportunity to learn.” He was very highly recommended for the “top math student” by the Math Department at LHS.
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship
The Pearl Group Above All Scholarship was awarded for the first time this year to Kristian Brubaker, Silver Creek High, and Alysia Martin, Longmont High, for $1,000 each. This scholarship is intended to give students of single parents the opportunity to obtain a college education and long-term stability in their lives. Both of these students come from difficult family situations but have set goals to overcome the obstacles of the past. Kristian is planning to attend Baylor University and pursue a career in pediatrics. Alysia is considering attending Loyola Marymount University and ultimately working with at-risk and disabled youth.
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship was awarded to Emily Calzolari, Mead High, and Alex Rodgers, Silver Creek, in the amount of $1,000 each. These scholarships are sponsored by the Elevations Credit Union to recognize students committed to helping others. Just in this past year, Emily has volunteered over 300 hours with the Mead Rotary, the Girl Scouts and many other community and school organizations while still maintaining an outstanding GPA. Alex has been an active volunteer for many years and most recently initiated and coordinated all of the phases of a shoe and clothing donation program for flood victims with Vans Shoes. Emily is planning to attend CU – Boulder and Alex is going to attend Belmont University.
The Scott Meade Art Scholarship
The Scott Meade Art Scholarship was awarded to Sierra Brady, Longmont High School, in the amount of $500. Sierra has “distinguished herself with her academic excellence, leadership ability and jovial attitude” and was enthusiastically recommended for this scholarship by the Art Department at LHS. Sierra is planning attend the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and hopes one day to be an underwater photographer for National Geographic.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is very pleased to announce that $9,000 in college scholarships has been awarded to nine graduating seniors. This year’s scholarship recipients, their guests, school officials and the financial contributors to the scholarships were honored at an awards celebration on April 22.
The Scott Meade Art Scholarship
The Scott Meade Art Scholarship was awarded to Jenna Zimmerman, Longmont High School in the amount of $500. Jenna has “discovered herself through art” and was enthusiastically recommended for this scholarship by the Art Department at LHS. Jenna is planning to “combine her love of children and art” through a degree in developmental psychology at the University of Colorado – Boulder.
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics was awarded to Kianna Lauck and Kathryn Schell, Longmont High School in the amounts of $750 each. Kianna and Kathryn “share the passion for mathematics and learning in general … they both want to know how math works and why it makes sense.” Both young women were very highly recommended for this scholarship by the Math Department at LHS.
The Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship
The Larry Sieckmann Memorial Scholarship was awarded for the first time this year to Kianna Lauck, Longmont High School in the amount of $1,000. She is a well-balance student with a 4.4 GPA, strong volunteer activities and interests in both sports and music. Kianna is considering studying engineering at Lehigh University.
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship was awarded to Christopher Erwin, Frederick High School, and Megan Tatusko, Niwot High School, in the amount of $1,000 each. These scholarships are sponsored by the Elevations Credit Union to recognize students committed to helping others. Christopher has volunteered over 100 hours at the Longmont Humane Society and other Key Club and National Honor Society events this past year while still maintaining his position as class valedictorian. Megan’s love for community service in apparent in her over 180 hours of church and civic youth group service including volunteering with Kindness for Kids and Youth Equipped to Serve (YES). Christopher is planning to attend the Colorado School of Mines and Megan is considering going to Cornell University.
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship was awarded to Esmeralda Sarai De Mendez, Niwot High School, in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship focuses on financial need and overcoming hardships and is sponsored by Donna Bower’s daughter, Jessica Cooney, and her family. Donna was the long time secretary at Rocky Mountain Elementary. Sarai is a young mother determined to become an English teacher. She will be attending Front Range Community College in the fall.
The Alpha Martial Arts Future Leader Scholarship
The Alpha Martial Arts Future Leader Scholarship was awarded for the first time to Prerit Oberai, Niwot High School in the amount of $1,000. Prerit has an outstanding academic record and routinely demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring skills throughout the community. He is planning to attend the University of Colorado – Boulder to further his education in science and engineering.
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Christian Mucha, Longmont High School in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship, sponsored by the Stolte family, supports bilingual students with financial need who have made a difference in their community. During his high school career Christian made significant use of his bilingual skills while volunteering approximately 300 hours with the Longmont Community Justice Partnership. He will be the first person in his family to attend college and is planning to pursue a degree in chemical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarship
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarship was awarded to Hannah Billeter, Skyline High School in the amount of $1,000. The Foundation’s board of directors awards this scholarship to extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated they will truly benefit from our support. The recipient is selected from the pool of candidates the Foundation’s selection committee reviews for other scholarships. Hannah is a strong student who routinely demonstrates leadership skills beyond her years. This scholarship will help her defray some of the cost of attending Front Range Community College which she will be paying for herself.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is very pleased to announce that $6,500 in college scholarships has been awarded to seven graduating seniors. This year’s scholarship recipients, their guests, school officials and the financial contributors to the scholarships were honored at an awards celebration on April 23. This year’s recipients are as follows:
Left to Right: Kailee Cox, Stephanie Garcia, Samantha Macias, Brisco Archedera, Jessica Calzolari, Anna McCabe
Director’s Scholarship
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarship was awarded to Stephanie Garcia, Frederick High School in the amount of $1,000. The Foundation’s board of directors awards this scholarship to extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated they will truly benefit from our support. The recipient is selected from the pool of candidates the Foundation’s selection committee reviews for other scholarships. Stephanie is an excellent student who cites her single mother’s “courage in the face of hardships” as her inspiration to pursuing a college education. Stephanie is planning to attend Colorado State University this fall.
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship was awarded to Jessica Calzolari, Mead High School and Kailee Cox, Silver Creek High School in the amount of $1,000 each. These scholarships are sponsored by the Elevations Credit Union this year to recognize students committed to helping others. During her senior year, Jessica has volunteered over 150 hours at Avista Hospital’s New Life Center and as a gardener and instructor at the 2nd Start Community Garden. As part of her school’s leadership program, Kailee put on a soccer camp for Columbine Elementary students and worked routinely with post-secondary special needs students. Jessica is planning to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology and Kailee will be going to the University of Colorado – Boulder.
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics was awarded to Brisco Arechederra, Longmont High School in the amount of $1,000. Brisco, who ranks #2 in his graduating class, not only challenges himself with the most rigorous of math courses but is “always looking for ways to make the learning fun.” He was very highly recommended for this scholarship by the Math Department at LHS. Brisco will be attending Colorado State University this fall.
Scott Meade Art Scholarship
The Scott Meade Art Scholarship was awarded to Anna McCabe, Longmont High School in the amount of $500. Anna is an “excellent artist” enthusiastically recommended for this scholarship by the Art Department at LHS. Anna is planning to “pursue her love for fashion design” at the Denver Art Institute.
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Samantha Macias, Skyline High School in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship, sponsored by the Stolte family, supports bilingual students with financial need who have made a difference in their community. During her high school career Samantha has spent hundreds of hours mentoring elementary school students and working with the elderly. Samantha is planning to attend the University of Colorado – Boulder this fall.
Donna Bower Education Scholarship
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship was awarded to Elizabeth Diaz-Ruiz, Skyline High School in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship focuses on financial need and overcoming hardships and is sponsored by Donna Bower’s daughter Jessica Cooney and her family. Donna was the long time secretary at Rocky Mountain Elementary. While living on her own and working, Elizabeth is the first member of her family to graduate high school and go on to college. Elizabeth will be attending Front Range Community College in the fall.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is pleased to award college scholarships totaling $7,000 to nine graduating seniors. This year’s scholarship recipients, their guests, school officials and the financial contributors to the scholarships joined the Foundation’s directors in honoring these exceptional students on April 24.
Donna Bower Education Scholarship
The Donna Bower Educational Scholarship was awarded to Gisela Moreno, Skyline High School in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship focuses on financial need and overcoming hardships and is sponsored by Donna Bower’s daughter Jessica Cooney and her family. Donna was the long time secretary at Rocky Mountain Elementary. Gisela is the first member of her family to go to college and is planning a career as a dental assistant. Gisela will be attending Front Range Community College in the fall.
Director’s Scholarship
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Directors’ Scholarship was awarded to Kimani Njenga, Olde Columbine High School and Anh Pham, Erie High School in the amount of $500 each. The Foundation’s board of directors awards this scholarship to extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated they will truly benefit from our support. These students were selected from the pool of candidates the Foundation’s selection committee reviews for other scholarships. Both Kimani and Anh are driven to succeed. They came to this country from Kenya and Vietnam, respectively, and are both enthusiastic about attending college. Kimani is planning to attend Front Range Community College and Ahn will be attending the University of Colorado – Denver.
Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship
The Rhonda Herrman Community Involvement Scholarship was awarded to Josie Valadez Fraire, Silver Creek High School and Brett Sorensen, Frederick High School in the amount of $1,000 each. These scholarships are sponsored by the Elevations Credit Union this year to recognize students committed to helping others. Among other activities, Josie has volunteered over 140 hours at Longmont Estates Elementary this year while attending both high school and cosmetology school.She has volunteered thousands of hours during her high school career. Brett has volunteered a significant number of hours supporting activities at LifeBridge Christian Church such as the special needs prom and has been active on the town of Frederick’s Youth Commission. Josie is planning to attend the University of Colorado – Boulder and Brett will be going to Colorado State University.
Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics
The Michael Thomas Hoge Scholarship for Mathematics was awarded to Rachel Transtrum, Longmont High School in the amount of $1,000. Rachel has a GPA of 4.3, with all A’s in tough math classes since entering high school. She was whole-heartedly recommended for this scholarship by the Math Department at LHS. Rachel has not finalized her college choice at this time.
Scott Meade Art Scholarship
The Scott Meade Art Scholarship was awarded to Michael Bramble, Longmont High School in the amount of $500. Michael was enthusiastically recommended for this scholarship by the Art Department at LHS. He is a “superlative” art student who is planning to study art at the University of Colorado.
Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship
The Julia Sage Stolte Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Bryan Paredes, Longmont High School and Thelma Pereda, Niwot High School in the amounts of $1,000 and $500, respectively. This scholarship, sponsored by the Stolte family,supports bilingual students with financial need who have made a difference in their community. Bryan has spent more than 700 hours tutoring at Alternatives for Youth (AFY) during his high school career, in addition to working part time. Thelma has demonstrated significant leadership skill in her volunteer activities at AFY as well. Bryan is planning to attend Front Range Community College this fall and Thelma will be attending Regis University.