**2012 Scholarship Packets will be handed out at the Kingman Rodeo.

KHSRA SCHOLARSHIPS

~ National Awards  ~
Teskey’s Top Hand Award          WW Livestock Award

~ Chance Ramsey Memorial Scholarship  ~
In May of 2009, Chance Ramsey tragically lost his life in a pasture accident.  He died doing what he loved best, being on the back of a horse.  He loved pasture work as well as competing in the arena.  However, high school rodeo was his very first love.  He and his dad or grandpa attended every high school rodeo during his high school years.  He had a winning smile and a handshake for everyone he met.  He was always willing to help his fellow contestants or the young kids just getting started in rodeo.  Thanks to all of Chance’s family and friends, we will be able to honor his name by presenting a college scholarship to a boy or girl who participates in the timed events for years to come.
The family selects the recipient after reviewing the NHSRA application, paragraph and transcript of each applicant.

~ Denton Shepherd Memorial Scholarship  ~
The early morning hours of May 18th, 2009 is a time many rodeo families will never forget. 19 year old Denton Shepherd lost his life in a tragic automobile accident. Because of the loss of his mother at an early age, the bond between Denton, his father, Dwight, his brother, Dallas, and the KHSRA families was very strong.  Denton competed in cutting, calf roping, and team roping. He represented Kansas at Nationals three years; twice in team roping and once in cutting. Denton made many close friends through high school rodeo. He knew he could go to almost any trailer and be treated like one of the family.  Along with rodeo, Denton was also very active in basketball and football. He was named to All State football in 2008. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting in his spare time. So many KHSRA families “adopted” him and considered him family. His friends will remember his outgoing personality and sense of humor. Though we all hold wonderful memories of Denton in our hearts, he will be greatly missed by his rodeo family.  
A separate application is included with the scholarship packet.

~ Robert “Bigun” Bewley Memorial Scholarship ~
Robert “Bigun” Bewley was a great proponent of high school rodeo.  An Arkansas native, Robert made his first trip to Topeka, KS as an adult sponsor for the Arkansas High School rodeo national finalists.  After moving to Kansas in 1989, Robert served for several years as a cutting horse judge at the Kansas High School Rodeo Finals.  Most recently, Robert hauled his grandson and other Kansas High School Rodeo members to rodeo events and practices.  Robert shared his interest in horses unconditionally.
A separate application is included with the scholarship packet.
 
~ Kansas Ethanol, LLC~
Kansas Ethanol, LLC is proud to sponsor a scholarship through the KHSRA. The agriculture industry of Kansas is an integral part of operations at Kansas Ethanol, LLC. Through this scholarship, Kansas Ethanol, LLC will support a Kansas student in the biofuels and agri-business fields of study.

~ Marcella Patterson Scholarship ~
In honor of the many years of service that Marcella Patterson has given to the KHSRA as a points keeper, the association would like to give this scholarship in her name.  Marcella’s commitment and expertise with rodeo was invaluable to our association.  She gave 26 years of service with 19 of those years being our official points keeper.  In recognition of her generosity, we proudly award an annual scholarship in the name of Marcella Patterson.
The recipient is selected by the judges.

~  Floyd Rumford/KHSRA State Finals Scholarship ~
In 1951, while lying in a hospital bed, Floyd Rumford produced his first rodeo.  Floyd was recuperating from a life threatening and career ending injury.  A tractor rolled over on him and with that, his dreams of becoming a champion rodeo cowboy vanished.  But with his love and desire for the sport of rodeo, Floyd’s dream went down a different path.  Floyd Rumford became a rodeo stock contractor – this would enable him to stay involved in the sport he loved and through that also help many aspiring rodeo cowboys attain their dreams.  It is with great pleasure we present two, $250 scholarships to KHSRA graduating seniors in Floyd’s name.  Floyd had a love and passion for Kansas High School Rodeo.  He would be so proud to see the KHSRA Finals come to his home of Hutchinson, KS and see how far this organization has come in the last 55 years.  We hope with this scholarship we are able to play a small part in helping young rodeo athletes attain their hopes and dreams. 
The recipient of the scholarship will be selected by the family from a group that will be selected by the judges.

~ Gloria Mae Baugher Ward Memorial Scholarship  ~
In 1959, Gloria Baugher Ward loaded up her little palomino horse, Honey, an orphaned twin, onto the back of a grain truck for the multi-day trip to Lewiston, MT for the Tenth National High School Finals Rodeo. The long haul paid off. The duo won the Pole Bending, making Gloria the first girl from the state of Kansas to earn a National High School Rodeo Championship. Gloria and Honey also competed in barrel racing and break-away roping, representing the state at the National High School Finals Rodeos in Sulphur, Louisiana and Hot Springs, South Dakota. Gloria and her husband, Russell, also a KSHSRA alumni and NHSFR qualifier, continued to compete in regional rodeos for many years. Their daughter, Bobbie reigned as Miss Rodeo Kansas 1991. Despite graduating as salutatorian from Lecompton Rural High School, there was no money available for Gloria to pursue her dream of obtaining a degree in education. Gloria's family, daughter Bobbie, her husband Mark and son Alan, along with numerous other family and friends, have established this memorial scholarship in her honor so that a deserving cowgirl can obtain her goal of a higher education. This $500 scholarship will be presented to a senior girl participating in Pole Bending at the State Finals Rodeo, one who has demonstrated a passion for horses, a love for the sport of rodeo, and who exemplifies the cowgirl spirit. This year's scholarship is awarded in partnership with Wolff Automotive in Baldwin City in acknowledgment of their donation.
The recipient will be selected by the judges.

~ Floyd Kirby Memorial Scholarship ~
His wife, Evelyn, and the families of his son Jim Kirby and daughter Sue Hansen give the Floyd Kirby Memorial Scholarship.  Floyd was a WWII veteran as well as a cowboy.  He owned and operated Kirby’s Western Store in Dodge City for over 40 years.  He also was one of the founders of the Dodge City Round Up Arena.  Floyd enjoyed roping and was a regular entry in the Old Timer’s Rodeos.  “He would rather rope than eat,” says his wife, Evelyn.  Floyd had a soft spot in his heart for high school rodeo as he had a grandson and several granddaughters who participated in many events.  We celebrate the life of Floyd Kirby with this memorial scholarship.
The recipient will be selected by the family - there is no separate application for this scholarship.

~ Delbert Peak Memorial Scholarship ~
Delbert Peak grew up in the Cottonwood Falls area and married Deneise Brown.   Delbert and Deneise’s children all participated in the KHSRA.  Delbert’s sons won the KHSRA state bull riding championships in 1997, 1998 and 2000.  Both boys traveled to the NHSRA finals in the bull riding.  Brian also tam roped.  Delbert’s youngest, Amy, tied goats and barrel raced.  Amy was the KHSRA Queen in 2000.  Delbert was an involved rodeo Dad and headed up the state finals BarBQ.  Deneise handled the calendar fundraiser for several years with his help.  Delbert died in an accident in the summer of 2005.  His family wishes to give this scholarship to remember his love of high school

~ Edgar “Puncher” Cooper Memorial ~
The first contestant in the National High School Rodeo competition died January 27, 2006.  Edgar “Puncher” Cooper (1931-2006) was born in Saffordville, KS, served four years in the Navy, and lived the remaining 50 years on a farm north of Saffordville.  His father, Elmer Cooper, was a cowboy and Puncher became skilled with horses at a very young age, thereby receiving the nickname that stuck with him the rest of his life.  In 1949, he traveled by bus to the high school rodeo in Halletsville, TX, and competed as a saddle bronc rider, winning 2nd place, and competing in several other events.  He competed the following year in Santa Rosa, NM, also placing 2nd in the saddle broncs.  In 1949, he won the Amateur Saddle Bronc contest at the Flint Hills Rodeo in Strong City, KS.  Puncher was a member of the AQHA for more than 50 years and was a breeder of performance quarter horses.  He and his family held an annual production sale with two other breeders for 25 years and it is still running.  Several children and grandchildren competed in local rodeos and two granddaughters were members of the KHSRA. His wife, Jeannine, and their five children and families are designating his memorial monies to be used to help with expenses for a Kansas youth to compete nationally. 
The recipient will be selected by the family and it does not have to be a senior.

~ Farm Credit Academic Excellence Scholarships ~
Farm Credit of Kansas, the sponsor of the KHSRA Academic Rodeo Team, continues their support with scholarship funding.  Every senior member of the Academic Team will be awarded a college scholarship funded by Farm Credit.  Farm Credit of Kansas serves the agriculture industry across the state.  They are proud to support the pursuit of academic excellence among our high school rodeo athletes. 
The recipient will be senior members of the Farm Credit Academic Team.

~ Half and Half Scholarships ~
The Scholarship Committee earns money for scholarships by selling half and half tickets at each rodeo.  Half the funds go into a drawing given to some lucky ticket purchaser while the other half is added into the scholarship fund.  Other fundraising activities include clothing sales, silent auctions, bake sales and raffles.  Thanks to everyone who helps make our scholarship program a success.
The recipients willbe selected by the judges.