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The family of Kyle “Bud” Sperry Jr. established a memorial   also qualifi ed for “Team
             scholarship in Bud’s honor. The Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy”   Cinch” in 2012-13 by
             Memorial Scholarship awarded $6,000 in scholarships to   being a standout in the
             members of the North Dakota High School Rodeo Association  state of North Dakota in
             (NDHSRA) in June 2017.                             both academics and in
                                                                the rodeo arena. One of
             Bud loved rodeo, whether it was competing or supporting his   Kelby’s goals was to earn a
             boys. He was always there to lend a helping hand or advice to
                                                                Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy”
             anyone concerning rodeo, horses or anything else it may be.
                                                                Memorial Scholarship.
             Bud watched his sons, Russell and Robert, and many other
             neighboring kids compete in high school and national high   The memorial scholar-
             school rodeos, then on to college rodeos throughout their   ships are awarded annually
             careers. He knew of the importance of a college education and  to both boys and girls.
             the expenses that come with it.                    The qualifi cations for the
                                                                Sperry Scholarship are: a
             The past seven years, family, friends, neighbors and horse
                                                                graduating senior who is a
             buyers gathered in August at the Sperry Quarter Horse Sale                   Bud Sperry on Gun Too
                                                                member on the NDHSRA
             where they raised funds for the memorial scholarship. The sale   in good standing. Member must have qualifi ed to the ND State
             is now held at the Sperry Ranch north of Beach, N.D. We have
                                                                High School Finals at least once in their high school career.
             added “Old Cowboy” to the name as a tribute to Bud’s era and
                                                                Those who have not qualifi ed for state by their senior year, and
             his friends.
                                                                are close to being in the top 24 should apply. Applicant should
             The Sperry family awards two scholarships in memory of Kelby   have a 2.00 GPA or better and have plans to attend an accred-
             Indergard (17), Sidney, Mont., whose life was unexpectedly   ited university, junior college or trade school the immediate fall
             cut short on Jan. 12, 2013. Kelby was an active member of   semester after high school graduation.
             the NDHSRA and attended the 2012 High School National
                                                                Scholarship applications and more information are available on
             Rodeo Finals in team roping with his partner, Rory Irwin. He
                                                                the NDHSRA website, www.ndhsra.org, and on Sperry Quarter
                                                                           Horses’ website, www.sperryhorses.com.

                                                                           Recipients of the Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy” Me-
                                                                           morial Scholarship were announced at the North
                                                                           Dakota High School Rodeo Finals this past June.

                                                                           The family of Bud Sperry would like to thank
                                                                           everyone who has contributed to the Memorial
                                                                           Scholarship, and for those who continue to sup-
                                                                           port the scholarship through gifts and memori-
                                                                           als. Contributions ensure a strong future for the
                              Bud Sperry Scholarship Winners:              scholarship. Please contact Marcia or Robert
                     Brooklyn Vollmer, Bridger Anderson, Annie Praus, Jayden Leiseth  Sperry or Dixie Schaffer for more information.
                  Jade Boote, Paige Johnson, Jada Maher, Wade Berg, Brendan Butterfi eld,  Thank you,
                             Molly Thompson, Quint Stroh, Rope Smith           The Sperry Family
                Kelby Indergard Scholarship Winners: Justin Dahl and and Megan Jangula
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