By VICTORIA LASKER Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | “Never choose the easier path in life, you will only find true victory through working hard through everything that is handed to you. Take a challenge, aspire to achieve every goal you set, never lose hope that greatness is down[Read More…]
Tag: Scholarships
MHS junior earns computer science scholarship
By Allie Willey Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The computer science scholarship offered by the Silicon Stem academy has been awarded to 16-year-old Alex Murray, a junior at Meeker High School. The scholarship includes a full online course already paid for. Selle recommended him for the scholarship when[Read More…]
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship applications are due Feb. 15
RBC | The Pinnacol Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. The Foundation provides scholarships to children whose parents have been injured or killed in work-related accidents, regardless of insurance carrier. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Since its inception in 2000, the Pinnacol Foundation has awarded $4.5[Read More…]
First benefit event for ‘Young Leaders & Dreamers Scholarship’ Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | “I wanted to be an attorney my whole life,” said Class of 2009 Meeker High School alumnae Meg Nieslanik about her life plans prior to graduation. Like so many others, her course changed dramatically during her college experience. She started with a degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane,[Read More…]
Guest Column: MHS alumnae wants to give back
By Meg Nieslanik Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | When I graduated from Meeker High School in 2009, I would have lost a lot of money on the bet that I’d ever live in New York City. Yet, in one of life’s many plot twists, I am today nearly[Read More…]
Scholarship opportunity for RBC students
RBC | Colorado currently has 13,500-plus open computing jobs with an average salary of $98,597, yet Colorado had only 785 computer science grads in 2015. These Colorado graduation rates and technology training opportunities impact the students and their families, businesses, community and the state economy. CTA, Colorado Succeeds and Silicon[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation announces 2017 scholarship winners
MEEKER | “We are excited to award $4,500 in healthcare scholarships this year,” said Healthcare Foundation Executive Director, Margie Joy. Five outstanding students and healthcare professionals received this year’s scholarships, awarded to Kinzy Burke (nursing), Meghan Gerloff (nursing), Alexis Gutierrez (nursing), Maggie Phelan (occupational therapy) and Brittany Smith (occupational therapy).[Read More…]
Meeker High School awards assembly honors many
MEEKER | Meeker High School (MHS) Principal Amy Chinn welcomed the assembled group in the high school auditorium last Thursday to the 2017 awards assembly and student body president Madeline Amack led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chinn cheered the opportunity to recognize some of the wonderful accomplishments[Read More…]
SGM announces Meeker 2017 scholarship winners
MEEKER | SGM is pleased to announce Meeker High School seniors Chase Rule and Casey Turner are recipients of the 2017 Steve Westhoff Scholarship. Both demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for engineering, creativity and a commitment to service, all qualities embodied by Steve Westhoff, a beloved and inspirational SGM employee[Read More…]
Kiss The Pig for scholarships April 29
MEEKER | Come help the VFW and Auxiliary raise $2,000 for their scholarship program and see your favorite principal kiss a pig!
Kiss The Pig for scholarships April 29
MEEKER | Come help the VFW and Auxiliary raise $2,000 for their scholarship program and see your favorite principal kiss a pig! Saturday, April 29 at Samuelson’s True Value. Dinner from 4-6 p.m., $8 for adults and $6 for kids. Sponsored by Samuelson’s True Value and Mountain Valley Bank.
WREA awards scholarships to outstanding seniors
MEEKER | White River Electric’s philanthropic commitment to its community is best highlighted by WREA’s annual scholarship program. Graduating high school seniors within the WREA service territory are eligible to apply for both renewable and one time scholarship awards. “Interviewing graduating seniors is the highlight of the board’s calendar,” says[Read More…]