Anne Stradling Equine Foundation
News Release
The Anne Stradling Equine Foundation is pleased to announce $14,000 in scholarship monies awarded to Santa Cruz County Class of 2024 graduates. The scholarship recipients were selected based on their high scholastic achievement, agricultural experiences, and financial need. We are pleased to announce the following recipients:
Aliyah Gallardo from Patagonia High School will be attending Pima Community College with plans to continue on to either University of Arizona or New Mexico State University pursuing a career in the medical field.
She impressed the board with her strong work ethic, kind heart, and high academic achievement. Aliyah credits her grandmother as an inspirational force in her life.
McKenzie Beyer from Benson Digital Learning Center plans to attend Central Arizona College focusing on agricultural studies and will be participating on the collegiate rodeo team.
McKenzie impressed the scholarship committee with her grit, determination, and can-do attitude. Working at the Steak Out Restaurant while managing high school classes, 4-H animals, and participating at a high level in state rodeos were qualities the committee admired.
Santa Cruz County Cowbelles
News Release
Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded the Santa Cruz County Cowbelle Scholarships for 2024-2025. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
McKenzie Beyer is from Sonoita, attending Benson High School and is the daughter of Cody and Lacy Beyer. She plans to attend Central Arizona College and major in Biology and Agriculture. Her future goal is to become a Veterinarian.
While in school, McKenzie participated in rodeo, basketball, volleyball, softball and FFA (raising hogs). She is employed at the Sonoita Steakout as a Busser and Hostess. While attending Central Arizona College she will become a part of the College Rodeo Team.
Jenny Vasquez attends Patagonia Union High School and is the daughter of Jose and Julie Vasquez of Thunder Valley Ranch. She plans to attend the University of Arizona and major in Agribusiness.
While in school, Jenny was an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society, taking dual course work during her Junior and Senior years. She participated in various athletics taking on leadership roles, she was also in the Student Council as the Senior Class President.
The Santa Cruz County Cowbelles wish the very best to our scholarship recipients in their education as they begin working on their future goals in life.
We also wish all applicants’ success in their educational plans. This year we had 13 excellent applications turned in, all very worthy of scholarships.
