MEEKER — Samantha Stewart was graduated cum laude from the University of Denver following the fall semester 2008. She received a BA degree in journalism and a minor in English. Samantha completed an internship in journalism by working as a writer and editorial assistant at the University of Denver Magazine summer and fall trimesters 2008. She is currently freelancing in the same capacity at the magazine. Samantha is the daughter of Gary and Linda Stewart and the granddaughter of Florence Hazelbaker and Nellie Stewart, all of Meeker.