This scholarship is funded by an endowment. Funds for this endowment were raised locally through donations, fund raising and the former Jesse James Road Race. It is given to a Garretson High School Senior who plans to attend a college, university, or trade school. The amount of the scholarship will vary depending on current interest rates and is payable on the student's second semester of higher education. A check will be sent directly to the student's school.
A recipient of this scholarship must have:
(1) not violated any training rules as defined by the student handbook
(2) participated in a minimum of two sports during his/her Junior and Senior year
(3) a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
(4) achieved a total of five varsity letters in any combination of sports
The selection will be made by a committee from outside the school and will be based on the student's overall achievements. This scholarship will be given only on years when qualified applicants apply. Presentation will be made at the awards banquet.
More information may be obtained by contacting Bob Bennett. Donations may be sent to Jesse James Road Race, Box 361, Garretson SD 57030 or left at the First Bank and Trust in Garretson.
In 2016 this scholarship became part of the Garretson Community Scholarship Foundation.
Past Winners
1992 Paul VanDeBerg
1993 Brad Lowe
1994 Michael Clark
1995 Kristina Nesheim
1996 Rebecca Engebretson
1997 Tina Julson
1998 Bobbie Bennett
1999 Michaela Garry
2000 Tony Schotzko
2001 Sally Stoterau
2002 Ana Sarar
2003 Missy Lyngen
2004 Maggie Williamson
2005 Sarah Hanson
2006 Brad Howe
2007 Emily Nolz & Maddie Johnson
2008 Jordan Westhoff & Mary Schotzko
2009 Justin VanDeBerg & Alyssa Whetham
2010 Breonna Oveson
2011 Kelbi Koch
2012 Dustin Steckler
2013 Patrick Whetham
2014 Haley Edmundson
2015 Tait Johnson
2016 Evan Fick
2017 Shay Gibson
2018 Marc Rattenborg
2019 Drew Blosmo
2020 Rachel Kindt ($1000 scholarship)
2021 Lizzie Olson ($500) and Peyton Hove ($500)
2022 Jaelyn Benson ($500) and Lily Ranschau ($500)
2023 Preston Bohl ($1000)
2024 Jordyn Williams ($1000)
2025 Tayler Benson (1000)