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The annual Bruce Tashiro, Frank Stenson, John Johnson, Richard Von Wald, Monte Sutak and Jim Williams scholarships are sponsored by the Nancy L. Nixon Foundation.
The annual Bruce Tashiro, Frank Stenson, John Johnson, Richard Von Wald, Monte Sutak and Jim Williams scholarships are sponsored by the Nancy L. Nixon Foundation.
The annual John Heller Memorial Throwers Scholarship is sponsored by the John Heller Family.
The annual John Heller Memorial Throwers Scholarship is sponsored by the John Heller Family.
We'd like to thank the both the Nancy L. Nixon Foundation and the John Heller family for their continued support for student-athletes in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts.
We'd like to thank the both the Nancy L. Nixon Foundation and the John Heller family for their continued support for student-athletes in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts.
For a listing of previous year scholarship winners, see below:
For a listing of previous year scholarship winners, see below:
Bruce Tashiro
Bruce Tashiro
This scholarship was established in 1995 to honor Bruce Tashiro, a coach and teacher for 30 years in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Recipients will be one Senior Boy and one Senior Girl scheduled to graduate who are members of their school’s track and field team, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, and plan to attend college or an institution of higher learning. Nominations from coaches are received by the selection committee composed of School District Officials and a member of the Tashiro family, with selections announced at the track meet.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Boys Girls
1995 Ben Poore, Erie Lisa Meirer, Centaurus
1996 Jason Wunsch, Boulder Jenny Seewald, Skyline
1997 Lucas Anderson, Longmont Londa Bassman, Boulder
1998 Chad Hoffman, Skyline Heather Marie Reed, Skyline
1999 Ben Brittenham, Longmont Ashlee DeGesualdo, Longmont
2000 Carlos Medina, Frederick Alisha Williams, Frederick
2001 Casey Wadlow, Lyons Sarah Hopping, Longmont
2002 Sam Napp, Longmont Carly Siegrist, Lyons
2003 Mike Gurule, Niwot Rebecca Hogue, Longmont
2004 Tucker Huey, Centaurus Angelina Cabrera, Boulder
2005 Jeremy S. Bubb, Silver Creek Kelsey L. Teran, Boulder
2006 Austin Jurgensmeyer, Longmont Chelsea Williamson, Boulder
2007 Fleet Russell White III, Boulder Bethany Praska, Longmont
2008 Travis Boccard, Broomfield Ashley Snow, Broomfield
2009 Andrew Roberts, Lyons Daphne White, Boulder
2010 Matt Dishman, Centaurus Melanie Ferraro, Broomfield
2011 Trent Ireland, Broomfield Shelby Brow, Erie
2012 Sam Estrella, Centaurus Aubrey Long, Monarch
2013 Joshua Young, Boulder Valarie Allman, Silver Creek
2014 Ethan Gonzales, Broomfield Katie Paswaters, Monarch
2015 Calvin Munson, Fairview Jenna Anderson, Lyons
2016 Isaac Ruble, Peak to Peak Brenna Fankell, Broomfield
2017 Nico Heineke-Magri, Monarch CeAnn Udovich, Lyons
2018 Benjamin Fuchs, Monarch Mary Gillett, Niwot
2019 Maliek Swain, Centaurus Quinn McConnell, Peak to Peak
2020 Ian Mackeigan, Centaurus Helen Cross, Nederland
2021 Luke Werner, Boulder Allison Beasley, Peak to Peak
2022 Bodhi Rubinstein, Fairview Greta Richardson, Mead
2023 Marcus Cote, Fairview Olivia Kosanovich, Fairview
2024 Dante Rozin, Peak to Peak Emma Johnson, Lyons
2025 Gavin Fagan, Monarch Malia Grosser, Centaurus
Frank Stenson
Frank Stenson
This scholarship was established in 1989 to honor Frank Stenson, a coach and teacher for 35 years in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Recipients will be one Senior Boy and one Senior Girl scheduled to graduate who are members of their school’s track team, have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0, and plan to attend college or an institution of higher learning. Nominations from coaches are received by the Selection committee composed of School District Officials and a member of the Stenson family with selections announced at the track meet.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Boys Girls
1989 Luke Spencer, Skyline Jennifer Paananen, Centaurus
1990 Craig Holiday, Broomfield Cindy Showers, Longmont
1991 Jason Christiansen, Lyons Melissa Slusher, Frederick
1992 Steve Bush, Centaurus Kendra Robinson, Longmont
1993 Tony Brakohiapa, Erie Sharlene Wasson, Broomfield
1994 Lars Nygren, Nederland Jessica Bower, Longmont
1995 Trae Tashiro, Skyline Angie Wilcox, Erie
1996 Ryan Smith, Longmont Julie Alldredge, Erie
1997 Adam Bergquist, Fairview Erin Neiss, Niwot
1998 Nick Davies, Niwot Rachel Traudt, Longmont
1999 Matt Billings, Erie Jill Fadenrecht, Skyline
2000 Kurt Earl, Longmont Catherine Tenedios, Boulder
2001 Mike Boone, Longmont Michelle Didier, Skyline
2002 Justin Hazzard, Broomfield Sjeeba Ibidunni, Fairview
2003 Andy Hopping, Longmont Stacy Adams, Lyons
2004 Marley Smith, Lyons Kristen Glisinski, Longmont
2005 Robert P. Kohl, Boulder Sara E. Zuelke, Longmont
2006 Tyson Quiller, Boulder Justina Larson, Silver Creek
2007 Adam Birt, Longmont Mari Carmen Stout, Monarch
2008 Colin Anderson, Lyons Courtney Rolando, Silver Creek
2009 Mitch Jones, Skyline Mollie Jones, Skyline
2010 Tevan McIntire, Longmont Julie Knaus, Longmont
2011 Zach Pfeiffer, Lyons Rachel Hinker, Lyons
2012 Dillon Manzanares, Niwot Sam Lewis, Boulder
2013 Brian Hardy, Silver Creek Genevieve McIntire, Longmont
2014 William Schell, Erie Morgan Lu, Mead
2015 Ethan Hitchcock, Longmont Mackenzie Neal, Nederland
2016 Eli Sullivan, Longmont Sierra Tucker, Lyons
2017 Josh Negrey, Centaurus Brenna Kuskie, Lyons
2018 John O’Malley, Centaurus Elizabeth Moore, Monarch
2019 Jack Moroney, Silver Creek Michela Hewitt, Frederick
2020 William Ledden, Peak to Peak Katie Fankhouser, Lyons
2021 Josh Candy, Fairview Emily Cameron, Monarch
2022 Quintin Dukes, Mead Sara Hakanson, Longmont
2023 Ryan Taylor, Peak to Peak Gwendolyn Hanks, Frederick
2024 Owen Mellish, Monarch Ella Jimenez, Erie
2025 Wesley Walker, Frederick Sabrina Stroia, Erie
John "Jet" Johnson
John "Jet" Johnson
This scholarship is dedicated to an extraordinary husband, father, teacher and coach, John Johnson. Coach Johnson came to Lyons High School in 1971 and began a remarkable run as a mentor, history teacher, and a football and track coach. During his run, Coach’s football teams won two state championships, four second place finishes and perennially advanced to the state playoffs. Even greater than his coaching accomplishments, Coach touched the lives of hundreds of Lyons High students whether they were in his classes or not. He was a role model who showed that faith, honor, honesty, and hard work are the pillars that one’s life should be built upon.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Boys Girls
2011 Kevin Hall, Fairview Megan Heidel, Silver Creek
2012 Braden Hitchcock, Longmont Kelsey Traxinger, Niwot
2013 Not awarded Not awarded
2014 Ryan Bant-Cogburn, Longmont Miriam Roberts, Lyons
2015 Zach Christiansen, Lyons Rachel Sharpe, Niwot
2016 Conlan Berger, Longmont Alex Hellenberg, Skyline
2017 Danny Ahern, Longmont Cammy Manes, Longmont
2018 Danny Nichols, Longmont Kayla Waterman, Longmont
2019 Jack Wathen, Skyline Logan Kuskie, Lyons
2020 Isaac Roberts, Lyons Deborah Chou, Longmont
2021 Eddie Kurjak, Longmont Sally Marshall, Longmont
2022 Connor McCormick, Longmont McKenna Selby, Monarch
2023 Bodhi Governson, Longmont Liadan Graham, Longmont
2024 Erik Yoho, Longmont Jordan Johnson, Longmont
2025 Caleb Christiansen, Lyons Ella Stearman, Longmont
Monte Sutak
Monte Sutak
This scholarship was established in 2009 to honor Monte Sutak, a teacher, coach, High School Athletic Director, and District Athletic Director in the Boulder Valley School District. Monte served as a member of the Boulder County Track and Field Championship Board of Directors from 1986 to 2005. Recipients will be one Senior Boy and one Senior Girl scheduled to graduate who are members of their school’s track team, and plan to attend college or an institution of higher learning. Nominations from coaches are received by the Selection Committee composed of School District Officials and a member of the Sutak family with selections announced at the track meet.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Boys Girls
2009 Cody Walega, Centaurus
2010 Kenny Warner, Silver Creek Lisa Walker, Monarch
2011 Rexford Quartarone, Boulder Lea DeLassus, Centaurus
2012 Mitch Lemon, Monarch Michelle Hickey, Lyons
2013 Eric Walker, Monarch Nola Basey, Lyons
2014 Chris Erwin, Frederick Bailey Kuechenmeister, Nederland
2015 Austin Hartman, Silver Creek Emery Bradlina, Boulder
2016 Tony Feula, Mead Paige Overcash, Monarch
2017 Atiba Obika, Peak to Peak Kelly Aragon, Frederick
2018 Nate Christy, Lyons Lilliana Martin, Frederick
2019 Austin Gaetano, Broomfield Hannah Munger, Broomfield
2020 Alexander Walker, Erie Emily Hopkins, Fairview
2021 Nick Parker, Lyons Madeline Manning, Silver Creek
2022 Jackson Doran, Fairview Maggie McCleskey, Centaurus
2023 Rafer Severson, Boulder Luisa DiGiano, Fairview
2024 Marco Martinez, Erie Kourtney Rathke, Peak to Peak
2025 Westin Domich, Niwot Taisia Taraschuk, Boulder
Richard Von Wald
Richard Von Wald
This scholarship was established in 2004 to honor Dick Von Wald, a local businessman and supporter of youth athletics in the Boulder Valley School District. Recipients will be one Senior Boy and one Senior Girl scheduled to graduate who are members of their school’s track team, have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0, and plan to attend college or an institution of higher learning. Nominations from coaches are received by the Selection Committee composed of School District Officials and a member of the Von Wald family with selections announced at the track meet.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Boys Girls
2004 John Larson, Longmont Brittney Pfnister, Centaurus
2005 Logan J. Boccard, Broomfield Ashley L. Wilson, Silver Creek
2006 Alex Gomez, Centaurus Marcia Winer, Peak to Peak
2007 Josh Anderson, Broomfield Janan Graham, Broomfield
2008 Matt Bailey, Monarch Brynn Valentine, Centaurus
2009 Travis Smith, Broomfield Ashley Miknis, Broomfield
2010 Cody Waikwan, Boulder Alexa Urban, Frederick
2011 Cyrus Norwood, Centaurus Maddie Alm, Monarch
2012 Scott Dickinson, Broomfield Kirsten Jacobs, Broomfield
2013 Jordan Jackson, Centaurus Forrest Wetterstrom, Longmont
2014 Trent Poulsen, Lyons Amanda Campbell, Broomfield
2015 Daniel Alvarez-Chao, Broomfield Regan Van De Pol, Broomfield
2016 Paul Roberts, Lyons Olivia Rogers, Centaurus
2017 Danny Ahern, Longmont Danielle Honan, Monarch
2018 Mitchell Gorman, Broomfield Faith McNeil, Broomfield
2019 Colton Jonjak-Plahn, Lyons Molly Maksin, Centaurus
2020 Robert “Trey” Ortega, Broomfield Lauren Felknor, Broomfield
2021 Dayne Ortega, Broomfield Hannah Thomas, Lyons
2022 Josh Dunn, Broomfield Sophia Buschmann, Broomfield
2023 Ronan Gibson, Broomfield Elizabeth Dunham, Broomfield
2024 Diego Estebanes, Broomfield Lilly Nichols, Broomfield
2025 Blaes Kane, Broomfield Vilate Carwin, Broomfield
Jim Williams
Jim Williams
This scholarship was established in 2004 to honorJim Williams. Jim began his 31-year career in the Boulder Valley School District as a counselor at the “old” Fairview High School (now Nevin Platt Middle School) in 1966. He served the district in numerous roles; the ones he enjoyed the most were connected to students, extra-curricular activities and athletics. Upon his retirement in 1997 he was recognized by his colleagues as “the heart and soul” of Boulder Valley School District. Jim actively supported Boulder County Track Meet founders Lonnie Nixon, Mic Pahl and many other dedicated track guru's as they sought to create a meet unique to the athletes in Boulder County. Their efforts culminated in a meet which showcases local talent competing against each other and which local spectators continue to enjoy.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Boys Girls
2021 Leo Sundstrom, Frederick Ann Russell, Frederick
2022 Kyle Berg, Centaurus Megan Kelleghan, Silver Creek
2023 Evan King, Skyline Sophie Pierce, Fairview
2024 Keenan Young, Lyons Charlotte Elliston, Fairview
2025 Jesse Hatlan, Centaurus Leah Shelton, Lyons
John Heller Memorial Throwers
John Heller Memorial Throwers
This memorial scholarship was established in 2014 to honor Mr. John Heller, a track coach and local entrepreneur. He worked closely with high school track throwing events and loved coaching kids and being part of the team. John Heller recognized his role was more than developing stronger throwers but rather developing the student/athlete’s character, confidence and commitment to their track team. The recipient of this memorial scholarship will be one senior boy or senior girl, who are members of their school’s track team, attend a Boulder Valley or St. Vrain Valley School, participate in the annual Boulder County Track Meet, they must compete in the shot event or discus event, they must be scheduled to graduate this spring and they must also have plans to attend college or an institute of higher learning in the fall.
This individual scholarship is sponsored and selected by the John Heller Family.
Past Winners
Past Winners
Year Winner
2014 Daniel Scarborough, Frederick
2015 Elias Archuleta, Skyline
2016 Daniel Garrels, Centaurus
2017 Brant Smith, Fairview
2018 Malachi Lisowski, Centaurus
2019 Stephanie Gross, Mead
2020 Leilani Purcell, Frederick
2021 Tyler Long, Longmont
2022 Ryan Henson, Mead
2023 Sarah Wallerius, Broomfield
2024 Daniel Kohlbrenner, Peak to Peak
2025 Isaac Chacon, Centaurus
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