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 2025 is April 15. Apply below.

2024 Recipients

Quinn Harman

Quinn Harman has been a dedicated promoter of the rodeo lifestyle from an early age through her involvement in local cowgirl rodeos, Sheridan County Rodeo, and junior high and high school rodeos. She values the traditions and work ethic represented by the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and strives to share those values with others.

Her school and community activities include membership in National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Sources of Strength, and participation in the We The People competition. She has served as Vice President of her local 4-H club and is a member of the Wyoming High School Rodeo Association and the American Quarter Horse Youth Association. Quinn plans to attend Sheridan College to pursue a career as a pharmacist, inspired by her experience working at Cornerstone Pharmacy and witnessing the critical role pharmacists play in community health

Avery VonKrosigk

Avery Von Krosigk is a graduate of Sheridan High School who has been actively involved in her school and community. As part of her high school athletics team, she volunteered for post-rodeo cleanup at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo to help prepare the stands for each night’s events. She also assisted hospital volunteers in selling merchandise for breast cancer awareness and participated in the Safe Rides program to help rodeo and Gold Buckle Club patrons get home safely.

Avery’s school involvement includes participation in the Peer Assist class working with special needs students, serving as a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and being a member of Student Council, Sources of Strength, Rotary’s Interact Club (as secretary), and National Honor Society. She also played basketball and varsity soccer. Avery plans to pursue a career in nursing, with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner, and hopes to return to Sheridan in the future to give back to the community that shaped her.

Ty Gilbertson

Ty Gilbertson is a 2025 graduate of Sheridan High School. During high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also participated in football, basketball, and soccer all four years at SHS.

Ty volunteered during WYO Rodeo Week by helping set up for the Gold Buckle Club, assisting with the Boy Scouts of America’s pancake breakfast, and cleaning the grandstands in the mornings after each rodeo night. In the fall, he will attend Montana Tech University in Butte, Montana, where he plans to study civil engineering and continue his football career.

2024 Recipients

JHETT West

Jhett West, a SHS graduate in 2024, has been an active volunteer with the Sheridan WYO Rodeo since 2013 through his involvement in 4-H and FFA. He has assisted in various events, including fairground cleanup and helping with the grand entry. Jhett has also volunteered with Gold Buckle Events and served as a rodeo slack volunteer for four years. Outside of his rodeo involvement, he has demonstrated leadership within his community and multiple organizations. Jhett has excelled in livestock judging, earning multiple awards at the state and national levels. He is also the recipient of numerous 4-H awards, including Champion Market Steer and Champion Beef Showman. Academically, he maintained a GPA of 4.146 and is actively involved in his school and community, serving in leadership roles such as President of the John B. Kendrick FFA Chapter. Jhett plans to attend Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, to further his education and achieve his career goals.

VIVIAN MOREY

Vivian Morey has been deeply involved with the Sheridan WYO Rodeo for many years. She began by carrying flags for the WYO Rodeo Wranglers sponsor flag team and later became the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Princess in 2022 and the Senior Princess for 2024. Her contributions also include helping with steer pushing at slack. Outside of the rodeo, Vivian has excelled in athletics, being a part of the Sheridan Hawks U19 State Championship Girls Hockey team and competing in track and cross-country. She is currently a member of the National Honors Society and plans to pursue a degree in medicine. Vivian is considering both human and veterinary medicine as career paths and has been inspired by her parents’ work in the medical field. She is enrolled at the University of Wyoming, where she will further explore her options in this highly in-demand field.

Keira Benedict

Keira Benedict has been a dedicated volunteer with the Sheridan WYO Rodeo since childhood, participating in the rodeo parade and working with her 4-H club. She has helped with flag ceremonies and ticketing at the rodeo and has worked with Bonafide Catering. Keira’s continued involvement with the WYO Rodeo includes assisting with rodeo slack and serving as a member of the John B. Kendrick FFA Chapter. Keira is also a standout athlete, competing in track and field, with notable performances at an international track meet in Australia. She is passionate about special education and has gained hands-on experience by interning in a Special Needs classroom. Keira plans to pursue a degree in Special & Intensive Education at the University of Oregon and hopes to return to Sheridan or work elsewhere as an elementary school teacher, making a difference in the lives of others.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. 

2023 Recipients

CAEL GILBERTSON

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

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

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. 

Sheridan WYO ROdeo Scholarship Application

Application deadline is April 15. If you wish to submit the paper form, please download the PDF and follow the instructions.

past Sheridan wyo rodeo scholarship RECIPIENTS!

Mathew Ingalls
Sheridan Highschool Graduate
University of Mary 
Civil Engineering

Samantha Taylor
Sheridan Highschool Graduate
Iowa State University
Agribusiness and Animal Science

Brock Steel 
Sheridan Highschool Graduate
Montana State University
Law

 

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

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