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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 2020. 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 nine years, family, friends, neighbors and horse buy-
graduating senior who is a
ers gathered in August at the Sperry Quarter Horse Sale where Bud Sperry on Gun Too
member on the NDHSRA
they raised funds for the memorial scholarship. The sale is in good standing. Member must have qualifi ed to the ND State
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
scholarship. Please contact Marcia or Robert
Bud Sperry Scholarship Winners, $1,000: Clay Gerhardt, Cambria Riehl
$500:Waylyn Davis, Katelyn Eisenbeis, Justin Inglis, Sperry or Dixie Schaffer for more information.
Allison Ness, Colter Soderholm, Mariah Topp Thank you,
Kelby Indergard Scholarship, $500: Jory Boote, McKenzy Dean The Sperry Family