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The family of Kyle “Bud” Sperry Jr. established a memorial 2012-13 by being a stand-
scholarship in Bud’s honor. The Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy” out in the state of North
Memorial Scholarship awarded $6,000 in scholarships to Dakota in both academ-
members of the North Dakota High School Rodeo Associa- ics and in the rodeo
tion (NDHSRA) in 2022. arena. One of Kelby’s
goals was to earn a Bud
Bud loved rodeo, whether it was competing or support- Sperry “Old Cowboy”
ing his boys. He was always there to lend a helping hand Memorial Scholarship.
or advice to anyone concerning rodeo, horses or anything
else it may be. Bud watched his sons, Russell and Robert, The memorial scholar-
and many other neighboring kids compete in high school ships are awarded an-
and national high school rodeos, then on to college rodeos nually to both boys and
throughout their careers. He knew of the importance of a girls. The qualifications
college education and the expenses that come with it. for the Sperry Scholar-
ship are: a graduating
The past 11 years, family, friends, neighbors and horse senior who is a member
buyers gathered in August at the Sperry Quarter Horse Sale on the NDHSRA in Bud Sperry on Gun Too
where they raised funds for the memorial scholarship. The good standing. Member must have qualified to the ND State
sale is now held at the Sperry Ranch north of Beach, N.D. High School Finals at least once in their high school career.
We have added “Old Cowboy” to the name as a tribute to Those who have not qualified for state by their senior year,
Bud’s era and his friends.
and are close to being in the top 24 should apply. Applicant
The Sperry family awards two scholarships in memory should have a 2.00 GPA or better and have plans to attend
of Kelby Indergard (17), Sidney, Mont., whose life was an accredited university, junior college or trade school the
unexpectedly cut short on Jan. 12, 2013. Kelby was an immediate fall semester after high school graduation.
active member of the NDHSRA and attended the 2012 Scholarship applications and more information are available
High School National Rodeo Finals in team roping with his on the NDHSRA website, www.ndhsra.org, and on Sperry
partner, Rory Irwin. He also qualified for “Team Cinch” in 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 support
the scholarship through gifts and memorials. Con-
2022 Scholarship Recipients tributions ensure a strong future for the scholarship.
Please contact Marcia or Robert Sperry or Dixie
Bud Sperry Scholarship Winners, $1,000: Logan Topp, Mika Guty, Samantha
Sabroksy, Lathan DeMontigny, Austyn Schafer, Chase Heim, Allie Bopp, Luke Mavity Schaffer for more information.
Kelby Indergard Scholarship, $500: Shayna Pond and Cael Hilzendeger Thank you,
The Sperry Family