NMAA FOUNDATION TO AWARD OVER $50,000 IN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Activities Association is excited to announce the recipients of the 2020-2021 NMAA Foundation Scholarships.
The NMAA Foundation will recognize the students receiving these scholarships during the NMAA State Track & Field Championships which will be held June 17-19 & 25-26.
Over 300 students were nominated or submitted applications, with a total of $53,500 being distributed through 48 different scholarships. There were 12 scholarship categories, with one being the special Together We Rise Scholarship that was created this school year due to the challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to support even more kids during these difficult times.
The following list details those students who were selected:
Garry Tripp NMAA Extraordinary Participation Scholarship, presented by U.S. Bank ($2,000)
*given to students excelling in athletics, activities, and academics in Class 3A-5A schools
- Brayden Strickland, Hobbs
- Asa White, Farmington
Mario Martinez Memorial NMAA Extraordinary Participation Scholarship ($2,000)
*given to students excelling in athletics, activities, and academics in Class A-2A schools
- Kambry Burns, Logan
- Kelby Hightower, Capitan
“Compete with Class” Scholarships, presented by the NM National Guard ($1,000)
*given to students that exemplify the ideals of sportsmanship & the Compete with Class initiative
- Winnie Keller, Roswell
- Ryan Marquez, Lovington
- Grace McDaniel, Texico
- Savannah Montgomery, Miyamura
- Ryan Segura, Ruidoso
Dan & Lucille Wood/Gray Gladiator Scholarship, presented by Subway ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in athletics and academics
- Riley Clavel, Roy
- Johnny Herrera, Volcano Vista
Activities Scholarship, presented by Subway ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in activities and academics
- Deedee Jansen, Santa Fe Waldorf
- Luke Xue, La Cueva
El Richards/Francis Walsh Spirit Scholarship, presented by Varsity Spirit ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in spirit (cheer/dance) and academics
- Hannah Hendricks, Centennial
- Elaina Trevino, Hobbs
Pedro & Mateo Sandoval Strong Famly Scholarship ($1,500)
*given to students excelling in athletics and academics
- Sophia Sena, Espanola Valley
Coach Dick Shelley St. Michael’s HS Basketball Scholarship ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in basketball and academics
- Maria Barela, Eldorado
- Verrels Eugeneo, Hot Springs
Ralph Ortiz BPOE Elks Club of Santa Fe Scholarship ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in athletics and academics
- Larissa Scott, Santa Fe Indian School
- Kennedy Smiley, Gallup
Santa Fe Knights of Columbus Scholarship ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in athletics and academics
- Cora Mullins, Piedra Vista
Mike Mittelstaedt Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in cross country and/or track & field and academics
- Juan Branch, Espanola Valley
- Vanessa Dominguez, Pecos
Together We Rise Scholarship ($1,000)
*given to students excelling in athletics, activities, and academics
- Olivia Farrar, St. Michael’s ($2,000)
- Jace McNabb, Belen
- Mason Van Otteson, Piedra Vista
- Taylor Mick-Keck, Cleveland
- Rezeile Acantilado, Bernalillo
- Jintry Albin, Quemado
- Owen Alsup, Goddard
- Tunte Baca, Mescalero Apache
- Reaghan Boyden, Eldorado
- Jacob Cook, Cloudcroft
- Maurie Daniels, Pine Hill
- Hayden Dean, Eunice
- Nena Dorame, Albuquerque High
- Arissa Frazier, Eunice
- Anaya Gonzales, Tularosa
- Emily Hervol, Carlsbad
- Taylor Jones, Rio Grande
- Jesse Murphy, Valley
- Maya Ortiz, Sandia
- Julienne Rirsimaah, West Las Vegas
- Nathan Slota, Albuquerque High
- Haleigh Soffera, Onate
- Coy Wagley, Animas
- Baylor Walton, Raton
- Isaiah Zunic, Oak Grove Classical Academy
The Together We Rise Scholarships were presented in part by the NMAA Foundation, Taco Bell Restaurants of Santa Fe, Mr. Ben Lucero & Dr. Wendy Fronterhouse, Mr. Bruce Cottrell, and Various NMAA/NMOA Hall of Fame Members.
The NMAA Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was set up in 2007 to support the many students that participate in high school athletic and activity programs across New Mexico. The funds raised by the Foundation are used for student scholarships and school grants/support.
For additional information pertaining to this announcement, please contact Dusty Young, NMAA Associate Director at (505) 977-5385 or dusty@nmact.org.
