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s Marten Memorial Scholarship one girl and one boy, to be decided by the
family.
This scholarship is in memory of Lois Mar-
ten, Fallon and Kason Dyers grandmoth- KHSRA Scholarships
er. Lois was an avid rodeo supporter and
true rodeo mom. Although she never com- The Scholarship Committee earns money
peted herself, you could always find her in for scholarships by selling half and half tick-
the stands, rain or shine, cheering and sup- ets at each rodeo. Half the funds go into a
porting not just her kid, but anyone needing drawing given to some lucky ticket purchas-
a little encouragement or a kind word. She er while the other half is added into the
made many lifetime friends, and great mem- scholarship fund. Other fundraising activi-
ories through high school rodeo. Because ties include clothing sales, silent auctions,
she left this earth when Fallon was just days bake sales and raffles. Thanks to everyone
old, she has never physically been at any of who helps make our scholarship program a
her grandkids rodeos, but she is always success.
there is spirit. With a Xyngular fundraiser, The recipients will be selected by the judg-
and support from Gerald "Cheese" Marten, es.
a $400 scholarship will be divided between

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