Johnson, Thurin receive High West scholarships

PINE BLUFFS, Wyo. – July 13 – High West Energy has announced the recipients of its 2015 college scholarships. High West Energy’s scholarship award program was created to encourage and assist in the educational pursuits of the co-op’s members and their families.

“These scholarships are one of many ways we strive to demonstrate to the members and local communities that we are always looking out for them,” said Brian Heithoff, CEO/general manager of High West Energy.

For students to be considered, their parents or legal guardians must be current members of the cooperative. An independent panel of judges reviews each application and determines the winners based on GPA, ACT scores, community service and/or work experience, letters of recommendation and an essay.

High West Energy awarded six scholarships valued at $1,000 each and two scholarships valued at $500 each for a total of $7,000. This year’s recipients are:

$1,000 scholarships

• Oakley Carhart, Cheyenne East High School; Attending the University of Wyoming

• Samantha Hanson, University of Wyoming

• Jake Johnson, Potter-Dix High School; Attending the University of Nebraska – Lincoln

• Quinn Marquardt, Cheyenne East High School; Attending the University of Wyoming

• Chelsea Schnyer, University of Wyoming

• Preston Thurin, Pine Bluffs High School; Attending Chadron State College

$500 scholarships

• Alex Corbin, Cheyenne East High School; Attending Sheridan College

• Mardi O’Neal, Burns Jr./Sr. High School; Attending the University of Wyoming