WYO RODEO
scholarship

Over the past 25 years, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo has awarded over $90,000 to deserving Sheridan County students.

Wyo Rodeo Community

ABOUT THE Scholarship

Every year, Sheridan County graduating high school seniors are invited to apply for the three (3) $1,000 Sheridan WYO Rodeo scholarships. Over the past 25 years, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo has awarded over $90,000 to deserving Sheridan County students.

Applicants must graduate from a high school in Sheridan County the year they apply and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00. 

As an incentive to help with the various activities surrounding the rodeo, all applicants that are a part of the SPURS volunteer group will receive extra points toward the total points that determine the scholarship winners.

The application deadline for 2024 is April 15.

2023 Recipients

CAEL GILBERTSON

Gilbertson plans to major in kinesiology at the University of Wyoming.

Cael Gilbertson stays busy throughout the year with
extracurricular activities such as sports, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteering at youth
sports camps. For the last three years, Gilbertson has also helped set up for the Gold Buckle Club at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds and the pancake breakfast in downtown Sheridan. Gilbertson plans to major in kinesiology at the University of Wyoming, with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. Teachers and coaches remarked on Gilbertson’s leadership abilities and model behavior. “Not every high school student asks what they can do to become a better soccer player, a better student or even a better person,” said Wade Kinsey, Gilbertson’s teacher and coach. “Not every student is respectful, warmhearted and driven. Not every student is Cael Gilbertson.

LUCINDA WILCOCK

Sheridan High School graduate. Wilcock hopes to earn a degree in nursing from the University of Wyoming.

Lucinda Wilcock is no
stranger to the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. She has volunteered as a Wrangler since 2019 and plans to continue her membership when she completes
college. She has also twice competed in the Sheridan WYO Rodeo royalty program. Wilcock is a member of the Sheridan 4-H and Sheridan High School Student Council, serving as vice president of the class of 2023. Wilcock hopes to earn a degree in nursing from the University of Wyoming and noted
she has always felt a calling to help people who are hurting or in trouble. She earned a cumulative
GPA of 3.657 and those who recommended her for the scholarship sang her praises. “Lucy was always a great inspiration and an example of good leadership to our club members,” said Carolyn French, Wilcock’s 4-H leader for the last nine years. “She was always willing to help them in any area she had knowledge of that particular project area.”

JOSAPHINE ANKNEY

Sheridan High School graduate. Ankney plans to major in finance at Charleston Southern University.

Josaphine Ankney has helped make the Sheridan WYO Rodeo a success by volunteering to catch, hold and fold the giant American flag on the arena floor; stamp and check tickets; hand out programs; and work in the Gold Buckle Club with caterers. She has also worked with the Wranglers and the John B. Kendrick FFA Chapter at slack. Ankney is a 10-year member of the Wyotana 4-H Club, five-year member of the FFA, member of the National Honor
Society and a three-sport athlete. Ankney plans to major in finance at Charleston Southern University, hoping to one day guide young ranchers and farmers in the areas of savings and risk management. She hopes to keep young generations on their family ranches and farms. “Josie is a hard worker, cares about her success and sets goals
for herself that she achieves time and again,” said Becky Leno, a Sheridan High School counselor. 

2022 Recipients

Matthew Ingalls

Sheridan High School graduate. Matthew plans to attend University of Mary to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.
Matthew is a dedicated athlete and student at Sheridan High School, earning academic letters over the last two years. He is a member of the indoor and outdoor track teams and is actively involved in National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Matthew also volunteers for the Masonic Lodge and Shrine, Gold Buckle Club, Lion’s Club and Boy Scouts of America. As a member of the Sheridan Broncs football team, he played an essential role in helping them earn the 2019 and 2021 4A state championship titles. Matthew was also recently nominated by the Wyoming Chapter of the National Football Foundation for the College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award, and he has been selected to play in this year’s Shrine Bowl Award. Matthew will attend University of Mary to pursue a degree as a civil engineer.

Samantha Taylor

Sheridan High School graduate. Samantha plans to attend Iowa State University to pursue a four-year degree in Agribusiness and Animal Science.
Samantha is an accomplished horsewoman, cross country runner, and high-achieving student who has lettered many times throughout her time at Sheridan High School. She is a member of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association and has been show jumping and cattle showing for many years. In 2018, the AQHA named her world and reserve world champion at the youth world show. Throughout the year, she is an active member in the Interact Club with Rotary, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Student Council, National Society of High School Scholars and FFA. Samantha volunteers throughout the holiday season for a number of organizations, including the Salvation Army, Operation Christmas Child and Sheridan Media. Samantha will attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in agribusiness and animal science with a focus on the equine industry.

Brock Steel

Sheridan High School graduate. Brock plans to attend Montana State University, ultimately pursuing a degree in Law.
Brock is an energetic, passionate student who has achieved great things in the classroom, on the field and throughout his community. In addition to being a key member of Sheridan High School’s football, wrestling and baseball teams, he volunteers for the Food Group, VA Medical Center, Grace Anglican Church, Gold Buckle Club, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and several other special events in the community. For many years he has been heavily involved in Sheridan High School’s adaptive PE program, while also serving as team captain for We the People. Brock has earned the title of Rotary Student of the Month, National Football Foundation (NFF) Courage Award and Scholastic Achievement Award. Brock will pursue a degree in political science at Montana State University, with the ultimate goal of becoming an attorney.

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past Sheridan wyo rodeo scholarship RECIPIENTS!

Maggie May McStay
Sheridan High School Graduate
Black Hawk East
Agricultural Communications and Agribusiness.

Braden West
Sheridan High School Graduate
Casper College and South Dakota State University Agriculture.

Lainey Konetzi
Sheridan High School Graduate
Sheridan College
Wildlife Biology or Zoology

 

Rikki Redman
Sheridan High School Graduate
Sheridan College
Zoology

McKenna Auzqui
Arvada/Clearmont High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Nutrition & Dietetics

Toby Jacobs
Sheridan High School Graduate
Black Hills State University
Exercise Science

 

Quinn Heyneman
Sheridan High School Graduate
Dartmouth College
Environmental Law

Reata Cook
Big Horn High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Elementary Education

Taylor Greig
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Alabama
Chemistry

Aeriana Roth
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
STEM field

Quinton Brooks
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming or Jamestown University
Bio Chemistry

Aaron Woodward
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Business or Dentistry

Andrew Boint
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Agriculture Business

Anna Miech
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Utah
Doctor of Neurology

Coy Steel
Sheridan High School Graduate
Montana State University
Civil Engineering

Tyra Relaford’s
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
English Education and Agricultural Business

Sara Von Krosigk
Sheridan High School Graduate
Western Washington University
Graphic Design

Mikaela Weeder
Daughter of Jacob and Sheri Weeder of Sheridan
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Veterinary degree
 

Taylor Townsend
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Biology or Botany

Jess Edens
Sheridan High School Graduate
Black Hills State University
Elementary education

Gabrielle Koltiska
Sheridan High School Graduate
Michigan State University
Animal Science

Zoe Sherman
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Pharmacy

Sara Ellingrod
Arvada/Clearmont High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
International Studies

Shelby Mann
Big Horn High School Graduate
Northwest College
Athletic Training and Radiology

Hanna Caiola
Sheridan High School Graduate
Sheridan College
Art and Physical Education.

Cashlee Cunningham
Big Horn High School Graduate
Sheridan College
Accounting Major

Jin Woo Kim
Sheridan High School Graduate
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering

Eilish Hanson
Tongue River High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Agricultural Communications

Katelynn Julian
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Speech and Language Therapy, and Special Education

Stephen Yellowtail
Tongue River High School Graduate
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Engineering and industrial management

Reata Brannaman
Sheridan High School Graduate
Montana State University
Business Marketing & Ag Education

Claire Korpela
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Chemistry major

Lauren Buyan
Sheridan High School Graduate
The College of Wooster
Medical major

Jessi Spielman
Sheridan High School Graduate
Sheridan College
Interior Design major

Philip ‘Jr’ Kane 
Big Horn High School Graduate
University of Montana
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.

Michael Leibrich
Sheridan High School Graduate
University of Wyoming
Mechanical Engineering.

Seth Stadick
Sheridan High School Graduate
John Hopkins University
Medicine