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There are several unique opportunities that are available to MHSRA members.

NHSRA ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Wyatt Lytton! Wyatt has been honored by receiving the Student Athlete 2011 National Champion award from NHSRA. This is the first time a Montana rodeo athlete has been honored with this award. Congrats to you, Wyatt.

The Professional's Choice Student Athlete of the Month program began in 1999. This NHSRA program rewards one girl and one boy each month with a Professional's Choice Air Ride Saddle Pad and qualifies each monthly winner for two $1000 scholarships (one boys and one girls) to be awarded at the end of the rodeo season. To be eligible for this honor, students must submit an application to the NHSRA national office in Denver. As part of the application procedure, applicants must answer questions regarding extracurricular activities, volunteerism, goals, and submit a 150-word essay, as well as a letter of recommendation. Each month winners are featured in the NHSRA Times. Scholarship winners are announced at the National High School Finals Rodeo each year.

Past Montana members honored include Wyatt Lytton (Ronan) - May 2011; Hanna Heckman (Choteau) - March 2010; Tammy Williams (Dillon) - March 2003; Holly Matz (Missoula) - March 2004, January 2005, and June 2007; and Sarah Guenzler (Ronan) - February 2005.

To apply, download the 2011 - 2012 Athlete of the Month application. To be considered, the National Office in Denver must receive the completed forms and supporting materials by May 1st. We'd love to see our Montana members in an upcoming issue of the NHSRA Times!

HORSE OF THE YEAR

The AQHA/NHSRA state boy's and girl's Horse of the Year winners receive an award in recognition of the top American Quarter Horse and will also be eligible to compete for the boy's and girl's national AQHA/NHSRA Horse of the Year at the National High School Finals Rodeo.

Any questions regarding this program can be directed to the National office by calling (800) 466-4772. The application can be found on the Forms page of this website and clicking the 2011 - 2012 Horse of the Year application link. Applications are due to the National Office in Denver and must be postmarked by March 1st.

Our 2011 girl's state Horse of the Year winner is Cowboy Decked Out ridden by Ava Rankin (Forsyth).

Our 2011 boy's state Horse of the Year winner is HR Legend of Tari ridden by Josh Davison (Miles City).

SCHOLARSHIPS

2012 Scholarship Applications will be available from this page in March 2012.

As you can see from the list below, there are several scholarship opportunities that are available to graduating MHSRA members to assist with their college educations. Scholarships are awarded to Senior boys and girls who are active members.

The MHSRA Scholarship Committee encourages each graduating Senior member to participate and attempt to earn these scholarships. This 2010-2011 season all senior members in good standing who submit a scholarship application by the deadline below and participate in the interview process will be awarded a $300 scholastic scholarship to match all MHSRA scholarship criteria.

The MHSRA Scholarship application is a Word document consisting of a total of six pages (one page cover letter, one page of explanation, and four pages of scholarship application). This application is also referred to for Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame Scholarships. They will be offering $36,000 worth of scholarships to qualified graduating seniors this year. Each winner of a Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame scholarship will be asked to sign an agreement to appear at all Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame functions. Scholarship checks will be paid to the recipient after this agreement is fulfilled. Scholarship applications must be mailed to the MHSRA State Office. They must be postmarked on or before June 1, 2011. No late applications accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!

The Gilean Ann Newman Memorial Scholarship application was mailed to all Senior girls in March. This application needs to be submitted by May 1, 2011, to the Newman family, as they have a selection committee that will be choosing the recipient. The Gilean Newman Memorial Scholarship application is a Word document consisting of a total of nine pages.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 2011

Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame $3000 - Graduating Seniors

Lauren Reiser

Shaylee Hance

Mandy Newman

Jaylyn Garrison

Laine Patten

Emily Schall

Justin Beschorner

Kendall Green

Tanner Hollenback

Parker Breding

Weston Brown

Nevada Newman

Laura Gunderson Memorial Scholarship $3000 (All Around Points + GPA*100) - Graduating Senior Girl - Heather Knerr

Levi Butts Memorial Scholarship $500 - Graduating Senior Boy - Justin Harrell

Dean Copping Memorial Scholarship $310 - Garrett Hanson

Gilean Newman Memorial Scholarship $2000 - Jessie Marreel

MHSRA Scholarships $500 - Graduating Seniors -

Rebecca Tatarka

Amanda Nelson

Zane Holdbrook

Ty Hedrick

MHSRA Scholarships $300 - Graduating Seniors -

Nikki Barta

Catherine Callantine

Pirrie Harris

Anne Indreland

Rebecca Lake

Jessie Marreel

Kaela Murphy

JoLee Pemberton

Jessica Read

Keli Rooney

Kasey Thiem

Danielle Wright

Kana Wuttunee

Kolby Bignell

Maverick Bushnell

Andrew Evjene

Kane Feist

David Graham

Douglas Hall

Collin Johnson

Cache King

Dakota Louis

Tyler Marr

Newt Novich

Travis Owens

Royce Tamcke