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Download the BCHSRA GRAD BANQUET QUESTIONAIRE 2013 here


GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Once the BC scholarship application forms are received, all applicants go through an interview process at finals and the scholarship committee distributes the scholarship funds to all the students that have applied as evenly as possible.  They do not apply for any one particular scholarship, so unless an actual scholarship is designated for a certain winner (such as rookie or saddle bronc rider, etc.) they just apply for funds in general.  The interview committee then distributes what funds are available.

Also, there are event scholarships in which, all event winners at BC Finals will receive $250 scholarships.  So if a member wins an event in grade 9 ($250), nothing in grade 10, 2 events in grade 11 ($500) and 3 events in grade 12 ($750), they would be eligible for $1500 in event scholarships when they show proof of enrolment in post secondary within 2 years following graduation.

 Download application form here.



Attached is a revised copy of the Cinch Scholarship Application that was sent out previously. The ONLY change to the document was the removal of the requirement that the scholarship is open to US Citizens Only. This is NOT the case; the scholarship is available to our entire membership regardless of where they are from.


 


For BCHSRA Scholarship Information please contact Brenda Wills at 250-983-3300 or Angie Watson at 250-262-7996

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

BC Cowboy Heritage Society Scholarship Info:                           www.bcchs.com/scholarships.html

National High School Rodeo Association Scholarship Info:         www.nhsra.com/index.php/foundation-scholarships

OTHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Horses In High School Info:                                                       www.horsesinhighschool.ca

Horse Council BC High School Equestrian Awards Program        www.hcbc.ca/High-School-Credits.html

 

2011 BCHSRA Scholarship & Award Winners

 

Jenna Wills Memorial                                                                                                 $250.00 X 2

Criteria:                                                Shows a passion for ranching & rodeo.  Demonstrates – heart, grit & determination

Recipient:                           Jake Watson

Recipient:                           Ellis Smith

Kamloops & District High School Rodeo Club                                                            $250.00

Criteria:                                                Preference to a Kamloops High School Rodeo member

Recipient:                           Casey Collins

Merritt & District High School Rodeo Club                                                     $250.00

Criteria:                                                Preference to a Merritt High School Rodeo member

Recipient:                           Melissa Dinsdale

Reel Cowboys Inc.                                                                                                         $500.00

Criteria:                                Dave and Chris Leader are a BC High School Rodeo association alumni.  They appreciated and value the BCHSRA experience and went on to compete in the CPRA.  Currently Dave works in the movie industry and trains horses.  This annual award is a way of showing appreciation; they have been a proud sponsor of this award for quite some time and want to give the BCHSRA graduates a chance to pursue post secondary education and their dreams.  A member who has been involved in BCHSRA, is from the Barrier area and/or is a Bull Rider

Recipient:                           Ryan Jasper

BC High School Rodeo                                                                                                            $250.00 X 4

Criteria:                                This money has been raised through an annual silent auction, usually held in Merritt, but this year was held at Valemont 

Presenter:                          Teri Dougherty

Recipient                            Daine Bortolussi

                                                Melynn Stromquist

                                                Jesse Bates

                                                Devan Graham

Pay It Forward                                                                                                                $500.00 X 2

Criteria:                                                2 names from the north submitted by Lynn Peck

                                                2 names from the south submitted by Fritz Mier

Committee to base the final decision on Students already showing an understanding of what “Pay it Forward” means.  Acts of kindness, just because it is the right thing to do.

Recipient:                           Candace Chevallier

Recipient:                           Melissa Dinsdale

Canadian Pro Rodeo Grant                                                                                      $400.00 X 2

Have been a proud sponsor of this program since the Scholarship program began.  The winners must submit a biography and picture to the Scholarship committee that will be submitted to the

                                                CPRA paper.

Recipient:                           Colton Manual

Recipient:                           Terris Billy-boy

Encanna                                                                                                                              $250.00 X 2

Criteria:                                                               

Recipient:                           Vickie Jeffery

Recipient:                           Nik Smith

West of the Rockies     (CPRA)                                                                                 $400.00

Recipient:                           Shale McLeod

Northern BC High School Rodeo Group                                                                       $500.00

Criteria:                                                Preference given to northern member

Recipient:                           Amanda Gardner

Essential Well Service                                                                                              $250.00 X 2          

Presenter:                          Jake Gardner

Recipient:                           Melissa Gamache

Recipient:                           Taylor Schneider

Dr. David Ciriani                                                                                                             $500.00

Has sponsored the BC High School Rodeo Assoc. for a number of years, and has practiced dentistry in Kamloops.  He would like to encourage western heritage with the youth.

Recipient:                           Kelsie Mills

BC High School Rodeo Scholarship                                                                    $250.00 X 9

Recipient:                           Melissa Gamache

Recipient:                           Shayle McLeod

Recipient:                           Hayden Huxley

Recipient:                           Vicky Jefferies

Recipient:                           Cole Scott

Recipient:                           Justine Plecas

Recipient:                           Jessie Bates

Recipient:                           Sarah Wright    

Recipient:                           Jake Watson

Teskey’s Top Hand                                                                                                         $250.00 US

Criteria:                                Nationals sponsors this award,   Award is designed to award the cowboy or cowgirl who showed exemplary horsemanship.          

Recipient:                           Taylor Schneider

Kamloops Indoor Professional Rodeo Grant

In memory of Raymond Kerr                                                                                      $250.00 X 2

Recipient:                           Kelly Buhler

Recipient:                           Emily Gjerde

BC High School Rodeo – Chutes                                                                           $250.00 X 2          

Recipient:                           Justine Pleacas

Recipient:                           Ashley Appel

Canadian Finals Williams Lake                                                                               $250.00 X 2

Recipient:                           Sarah Wright

Recipient:                           Courtney Pearson

Quesnel Rodeo Club                                                                                                    $500.00 X 2

Participates and contributes to the production of high school rodeo

Recipient:                            Amanda Gardner

Recipient:                           Devon Reay

Student Presidents Scholarship                                                                           $300 X 2     

From the National High School Rodeo Office

Recipient:                           Amanda Gardner

Recipient:                           Charlie Ray Dougherty

Greta Ann Garthwaite Memorial                                                                           $1000.00

Greta was a rodeo mom/grandmother who devoted herself to encouraging her children and grandchildren in the sport of rodeo.  They need to be a dedicated and caring horseperson, sportsman like and want for a future in the agriculture industry.               

Recipient:                           Devon Reay

 

Lawrence Bruce Memorial                                                                                       $1000.00   

Lawrence Bruce was a good all round, ranch cowboy who could turn his hand to most tasks to some degree or another, although he was especially gifted when it came to horses.  He was born into a rodeo family in High River, Alberta and excelled in saddle bronc, but could also walk away with an all-round award – on what he claimed was a good day.  Being patient, understanding, focused and determined gave him the personality it takes to be a really good horseman and a wonderful father.  He loved kids and when he watched the High School Rodeo kids trying so hard, enjoying their friends and handling their animals well, you would glimpse a little extra brightness to his eyes.  But those old cowboys don’t cry, do they?  Lawrence admired true effort and focus to the task at hand (no matter what the task was).  He admired congeniality, helpfulness & good sportsmanship.  Most of us learn too late in life that the whole point in life is the journey towards the goal.  Lawrence knew this and made everyday special for the rest of us.

This award is for the student who demonstrates dedication, courage, reliability, consideration and caring for others.  This person is not afraid to try hard and also make time to help others.

Lawrence would be very pleased to award this scholarship.

Recipient:                           Hayden Huxley

Raymond Kerr Memorial                                                                                            $750.00

Represented our province at the National Level for many years, and his legacy to the sport of rodeo continues to live on through not only his children, but his grandchildren carrying on the tradition and dedication to the sport of rodeo – there is no greater honour  than having your values continue.

Presenter:                          Kerr Family

Recipient:                           Cole Scott

Frankie Kerr Memorial Buckles                                                                            2 buckles

Frankie Kerr was a long time volunteer for high school rodeos even before BC had national status.  These coveted buckles have been award to a cowboy and cowgirl who have contributed to the association.  The Frankie Kerr Memorial Buckles have been given out since 1976.  The recipients will be chosen for their overall contributions to High School  Rodeo, including, sportsmanship, ability to follow through with the jobs they have been asked to within their own Rodeo Club, respect the national rules, adult helpers, directors, contractors and arena crews.  The recipient does not necessarily have to be a competing member.  The successful student will receive suitably engraved buckles and have their names engraved on the memorial trophy which will remain on display in Williams Lake.

Recipient:                           Candace Chevalier

Recipient:                           Cole Scott

Miss BCHSRA Alumni Scholarship Sponsors                           $1000 for 2011 BC Queen

A group of past Queens, princess, committee people all joined to support the new Miss BCHSRA in future education.  This year a total of $1000 was raised by the following sponsors and contributors:

Northern High School Rodeo Group

Central Okanagan High School Rodeo Club

Williams Lake Physiotherapy Clinic

Pat Kerr

Robbie Weir

Darcey Woods, Miss BCHSRA 1995

Diana Weir (Marchiel), Miss BCHSRA 1996

Rose Weir, Miss BCHSRA 199

Caitlyn Vince, Miss BCHSRA 2001

Amy Reece, Miss BCHSRA 2005

Candace Chevallier, Miss BCHSRA 2010

Recipient:           Emma McFarland, Miss BCHSRA 2011/2012

2011 Finals Event Champions Scholarship Winners

Kenny McLean Memorial Scholarships                                                              $250.00 Each

All Around Cowboy and All Around Cowgirl

Sponsored by the Meyer Family Farm and Vineyard from Okanagan Falls, the hometown of one of BC’s most decorated Cowboys, World and Canadian Champion, Kenny McLean.  This award goes to the All Around Cowboy and Cowgirl in memory of the great All Around Cowboy himself.

Recipient:           Taylor Schneider

Recipient:           Lance Isaak

Finals Event                     SPONSOR                                                   CHAMPION            Receiving $250 ea.

Bareback Riding             Reel Cowboys Inc.                                             Ryan Jasper     

Barrel Racing                 7 Spurs Trucking                                                            Fallon Fosbery

Boys Cutting                     Encanna                                                                  Lance Isaak

Breakaway Roping        Earth First Logging Ltd                                 Taylor Schneider

Bull Riding                        S & E Bulls                                                                        Ryan Jasper

Girls Cutting                    Rawhide Contracting                                      Frankie Wilson

Goat Tying                         Sunshine Riding/The Windmill Family       Taylor Schneider

Pole Bending                   Pushor Mitchell                                                            Madison Mills

Queen                                   Chevallier’s Arena                                          Emma McFarland

Saddle Bronc Riding    Essential Energy                                               Clay Elliott

Steer Wrestling                         Dendoff Springs Ltd.                                          Cole Scott

Team Roping – Header Ian McAndrews Law Corp                                      Lance Isaak

Team Roping – Heeler Luke & Leanne Pozzobon                                   Jake Watson

Tie Down Roping             Canoe River Campground                                  Lance Isaak


2010 BCHSRA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

 AWARD                                                            AMOUNT                   WINNER

 Teskey’s Top Hand                                                                        -                                - Buzz Mason

 WW Livestock Dealer                                                                     -                               - Shelby Scott

 Raymond Kerr Memorial – Kamloops Indoor Pro Rodeo   -                             - Morgan Fosbery

        - Cally Allison

 Kamloops & District High School Rodeo Club                     -                                - Bailey Arduini

 BC High School Rodeo – Chutes                                              -                               - Alyssa-Lynn Harroff

        - Shelby Currier

 Jenna Wills Memorial                                                                -                                  - Shelby Scott

 Peter Bolster Memorial                                                              -                                  - Cally Allison

 Cache Creek Veterinary Hospital                                          -                                   - Buzz Mason

 Canadian Pro Rodeo                                                                 -                                  - Alyssa-Lynn Harroff

                                                                                                        -                                  - Tyler Reay

 West of the Rockies                                                                -                                   - Bailey Arduini

 Northern Rodeo Club                                                             -                                   - Shelby Currier

 Dr David Ciriani                                                                        -                                   - Morgan Fosbery

 BC High School Rodeo Student President                        -                                   - Kelcie Mills

 Pay It Forward                                                                           -                                   - Justine Gjerde

 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals – Williams Lake     -                                   - Cassie Cooper

 Reel Cowboys Inc.                                                                  -                                   - Shelby Scott

 Raymond Kerr Memorial                                                       -                                   - Clint Maier

 BC High School Rodeo                                                          -                                   - Keely Cahill

 Lawrence Bruce Memorial                                                    -                                   - Cody Braaten

 Greta Ann Garthwaite Memorial                                          -                                   - Keegan Smith

 Frankie Kerr Memorial                                                             -                                  - Keely Cahill

      - Cally Allison

      - Keegan Smith


Congratulations to the 2010 Grad Valedictorians:

North Grad – Alyssa-Lynn Haroff                  Grad song choice – My Wish

South Grad – Keegan Smith                           Grad song choice – Chicks Dig It

Scholarship/Bursaries/Grants/Awards

Grad Sponsors

Kamloops & District High School Rodeo Club

Reel Cowboys Inc. Dave & Chris Leader

Canadian Pro Rodeo Grant

West of the Rockies

Dr David Ciriani

BC High School Rodeo

Frankie Kerr Memorial

Raymond Kerr Memorial 

Raymond Kerr Memorial Grant – Kamloops Indoor Pro Rodeo

Peter Bolster Memorial

Greta Ann Garthwaite Memorial 

Lawrence Bruce Memorial

Pay It Forward

Northern Rodeo Club

Cache Creek Vet Clinic

Jenna Wills Memorial

WW Livestock Dealer

Teskey’s Top Hand

Finals Event Sponsors

The Horse Barn                                               -           All Around Cowboy & Cowgirl

-             Queen

Sunshine Riding & The Windmill Family       -           Goat Tying

Earth First Logging Ltd                                  -           Pole Bending

7 Spurs Trucking                                             -           Barrel Racing

-             Breakaway Roping

-              Team Roping – Header

-               Team Roping - Heeler

Ed Gardner & Family                              -        Saddle Bronc Riding

-            Bareback Riding

-             Steer Wrestling

-              Calf Tying

Mic Mack Logging                                         -           Bull Riding

-        Cutting – Cowboy

                                                          -        Cutting - Cowgirl


2010 BCHSRA Grads

Alyssa-Lynn Harroff

Bailey Arduini

Buzz Mason

Cally Allison

Cassie Cooper

Chanel Trenholm

Clint Maier

Cody Braaten

Cody Currier

Colby Stewart

Danielle Edmondson

Hunter Deacon

Joe Roberson

Justine Gjerde

Keegan Smith

Keely Cahill

Lora Pozer

Morgan Fosbery

Nick Texiera

Shelby Currier

Shelby Scott

Tyler Reay

Vanessa White


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