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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 ten years, family, friends, neighbors and horse buyers
                                                                graduating senior who is a
             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-

                 2021 Scholarship Recipients                               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: Kennady Myers and John Grann
                    $500:Kazanne Gjermundson, Kambree Kvamme, Trista Hovde,  Sperry or Dixie Schaffer for more information.
                       Sydney Mosset, Elli Rettinger and Cassidy Davidson               Thank you,
               Kelby Indergard Scholarship, $500: Abby Sigvaldsen and Trey Bohlmen
                                                                               The Sperry Family
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