Wyoming 4-H Foundation awards $62,000 in scholarships

More than $62,000 in scholarships was awarded by the 4-H Foundation/State 4-H Office scholarship committee to 4-Hers attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college this coming school year.

Approximately $31,000 was presented to first-time winners this year, said Steve Mack, 4-H Foundation director.

Past Ella Schloredt scholarship recipients, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 and meeting academic progress, are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship for up to four years. He said 19 continuing scholarships were awarded ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for the fall 2018 academic year.

The scholarships and names are as follows:

Ella E. Schloredt first-year awards: Christina Hewlett; Hannah Powers; Kaycee Linford; William Stewart; Emily Sweet and Dawson Hoover.

Ella E. Schloredt continuing awards: Alexandra Dockter; Thomas Christensen; Amanda Christensen; Cassidy Little; Jacey Hays; Hali Ike; Hailie Knight; Marin Dey; Rebecca Derner; Mackenzie Klipstein; Lexie Dockery; Meghan Proctor; Tyra Relaford; Sarah Bousman; JD Fear; Taylor Ruckman; Karsen Stotts; Kylie Anderson; and Kylie Woffinden.

Edna Mae & Wallace McClaflin: Maddy Hanks.

F.A.I.R. Posse: Delaney Lupher.

Farmhouse Foundation: William Howell.

Janie Smith (Laramie County): Kelsey Faircloth.

J.M. Nichols: Megan Lovitt.

Lynette Wallace (Big Horn or Park): Bryanna Williams.

Lael Harrison: Jaedon Williford.

Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply: Kyle Despain; Grace Belize Anderson; Kassidy McClun; Morgan Sanchez.

Linnabur (Park or Big Horn): Bronson Smith.

Underwood Scholarship: Derick Buhr.

Wilbur Brettell (Laramie County): Garrett Hartigan.

Wyoming 4-H Foundation: Falynn Mackey and Bailee Mackey.

Bonnie Ellenwood: Barrett Freise.

Peterson: Josey Bailey.

Wyoming Veterinary Sciences: Megan Lovitt.

Whitmire Leadership: Hannah Powers; Susana Villasenor; Grace Belize Anderson; Bradley Zimmerman; Stevie Moyles; Aletta Ziehl; McKenzi Davison; McKenna Carnahan; and Morgan Sanchez.