Walla Walla, WA – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2023-2024 NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. They are as follows:
| Alexander, Annie | New Mexico State University |
| Allen, Chisum | Sul Ross State University |
| Andersen, Hayden | Utah Valley University |
| Anderson, Carter | Eastern Wyoming College |
| Andrews, Wilder | Montana State University |
| Arnold, Tessa | Weatherford College |
| Arviso, James | Hill College |
| Augustiro, Kahiwa | Mid-Plains Community College |
| Bailey, Monte | Montana State University |
| Baker, Korben | Fort Scott Community College |
| Bang, Kelly | Dickinson State University |
| Bastian, Dallie | Utah Valley University |
| Beck, Emily | Dickinson State University |
| Begay, Kiara | University of Arizona |
| Berens, Lena | New Mexico State University |
| Berger, Libby | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Berquist, Sydney | Montana State University |
| Boote, Jory | Dickinson State University |
| Brewer, Shantell | Montana State University |
| Brower, Dakota | College of Southern Idaho |
| Brower, Tori | Tarleton State University |
| Brown, Saige | Hill College |
| Burcalow, Clare | Montana State University |
| Caldwell, Raelee | Eastern Wyoming College |
| Caraway, Abby | Southern Arkansas University |
| Carver, Caden | Texas A&M University |
| Cavender, Kody | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Cavender, Kyle | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Chiglo, Emily | Hill College |
| Clark, Kyler | Eastern Wyoming College |
| Clayton, Catherine | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Colvin, James | West Texas A&M University |
| Cook, Kennedy | New Mexico State University |
| Coombs, Desatoya | University of Montana - Western |
| Cooper, Timothy | Treasure Valley Community College |
| Corcoran, Bella | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Cornia, Hattie | Utah Valley University |
| Cox, Brittney | Montana State University, Northern |
| Cullen, Olivia | Northeastern Junior College |
| Davenport, Emily | New Mexico State University |
| Davis, Bailey | Weatherford College |
| Davis, Faith | Southern Arkansas University |
| Davis, Gage | Laramie County Community College |
| Davis, Saydee | Utah State University - Eastern |
| Day, Wacey | Laramie County Community College |
| Dean, Beau | Eastern New Mexico University |
| DeMontigny, Lathan | North Dakota State University |
| Derner, Shelby | Laramie County Community College |
| Detweiler, Cody | New Mexico State University |
| Dickinson, Ira | Tarleton State University |
| Doherty, Matt | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Draper, Josie | Clarendon College |
| Driver, Jordan | Tarleton State University |
| Duffin, Cooper | Utah Valley University |
| Dunagan, Kassidy | Laramie County Community College |
| Dunn, Samantha | Treasure Valley Community College |
| Eastep, Greeley | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Eck, Bryce | Fort Scott Community College |
| Egbert, Brit | Walla Walla Community College |
| Ellis, Brenna | Clarendon College |
| Farrow, Colton | University of Wyoming |
| Fillmore, McCrae | Snow College |
| Fischer, Makaylee | Laramie County Community College |
| Foster, Jaron | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Foster, Madalyn | University of Montana - Western |
| Freeman, Justin | Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Fretwell, Kadie | Weatherford College |
| Fritchley, Ryan | Murray State University |
| Garrett, Braleigh | University of Montana - Western |
| Garrison, Gavin | Montana State University |
| Gasperson, Catcher | Weatherford College |
| Gerhards, Zachary | Treasure Valley Community College |
| Ghormley, Aly | Texas A&M University |
| Gilbert, Grey | Laramie County Community College |
| Goven, Ashlyn | Gillette College |
| Gravely, Charles | Montana State University, Northern |
| Griffin, Hannah | University of Montana - Western |
| Haight, Laura | University of Montana - Western |
| Harrell, Lena | Southern Arkansas University |
| Harrington, Tana | South Dakota State University |
| Harris, Trace | Texas A&M University |
| Harvey, Chase | Southwest Texas College |
| Haugen, Landry | University of Wyoming |
| Hayes, Kelsey | Southern Arkansas University |
| Hernandez, Adrian | New Mexico State University |
| Herring, Brenna | Eastern Wyoming College |
| Hillis, Gage | Laramie County Community College |
| Hoffman, Laney | Southeastern Oklahoma State University |
| Holston, Kara | Southern Arkansas University |
| Jenkins, Jentry | Laramie County Community College |
| Jennings, Whitney | Mid-Plains Community College |
| Jensen, Bryce | Hill College |
| Johnson, Fallon | Utah State University |
| Johnson, Kayla | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Jones, Haven | Black Hills State University |
| Kalafatic, Clare | Montana State University |
| Kay, Trevor | University of Montana - Western |
| Kent, Tayler | University of Arizona |
| Klatt, Weston | Eastern Wyoming College |
| Knotwell, Kamry | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Kornegay, Kayden | Sam Houston State University |
| Krolczyk, Brooke | Sam Houston State University |
| Kunkee, Dalton | South Dakota State University |
| LaBree, Heather | Dickinson State University |
| Lay, Olivia | University of Wyoming |
| Long, Emily | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Lund, Kylie | University of Montana - Western |
| Mackenzie, Tyson | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Magee, Emma | Garden City Community College |
| Marchand, Krista | University of Montana - Western |
| Marek, Mayce | Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Marr, Shacie | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Marr, Shaeden | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Marshall, Faith | Montana State University |
| Martinez, Carlee | Southwest Texas College |
| Massey, Bailey Jo | New Mexico State University |
| Mauler, Everitt | University of Montana - Western |
| McAbee, Brody | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| McCormick, Michaela | Montana State University |
| McGee, Cashae | Black Hills State University |
| Mcloed, Logan | Sam Houston State University |
| McNeil, Kenna | University of Wyoming |
| Meeks, Caleb | Southeastern Oklahoma State University |
| Mendenhall, Sadie | Utah Valley University |
| Miller, Collin | Treasure Valley Community College |
| Miller, Tate | Laramie County Community College |
| Mines, Levi | New Mexico State University |
| Moeykens, Tayla | Montana State University |
| Monnett, Zane | Western Texas College |
| Montgomery, Coy | College of Southern Idaho |
| Montoya, Juan | New Mexico State University |
| Morris, Lauren | Southern Arkansas University |
| Neeley, Jordan | Southern Arkansas University |
| Nelson, Shaw | South Dakota State University |
| Neville, Talyn | University of Montana - Western |
| Newman, Breyer | Montana State University |
| O'Neal, Malli | University of Montana - Western |
| Otto, Reid | College of Southern Idaho |
| Owens, Cash | Iowa Central Community College |
| Parker, Ashley | New Mexico State University |
| Peters, Shaylee | Montana State University |
| Peters, Weston | West Texas A&M University |
| Phillips, Cooper | Eastern Wyoming College |
| Ramsey, Karley | Texas A&M University |
| Ravenscroft, Tucker | Laramie County Community College |
| Remmington, Caden | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Resch, Charlee | University of Montana - Western |
| Richards, Madalyn | Texas A&M University |
| Richey, Brooke | University of Montana - Western |
| Ricke, Emma | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College |
| Rodell, Alex | Hill College |
| Rutherford, Clint | Treasure Valley Community College |
| Sanborn, Sherrick | New Mexico State University |
| Sanchez, Zavier | Southwest Texas College |
| Sceirine, Jackie | University of Montana - Western |
| Schalla, Wacey | Clarendon College |
| Schellenberg, Cache | Mesalands Community College |
| Shaw, Wesley | Montana State University |
| Shepherd, Ava | Montana State University |
| Shuckburgh, Amy | Laramie County Community College |
| Skene, Tanner | Sul Ross State University |
| Slavin, Kiley | Oklahoma Panhandle State University |
| Smith, Logan | Montana State University |
| Spain, Mason | Tarleton State University |
| Statham, Kenda | Montana State University, Northern |
| Stevens, Jessica | Montana State University |
| Stewart, Cora | Texas A&M University |
| Stewart, Jett | Weatherford College |
| Strain, Britta | Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Sullivan, Tristan | Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Talkington, Tate | Northeastern Junior College |
| Talley, Katherine | Southern Arkansas University |
| Tattrie, Dixon | Laramie County Community College |
| Telford, Shawy | Montana State University |
| Teut, Hadley | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Thomson, Falyn | Clarendon College |
| Thorstenson, Treg | Black Hills State University |
| Tindall, Kaydence | Weatherford College |
| Tomlinson, Tabitha | Eastern New Mexico University |
| Vande Stouwe, Cheyenne | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| VanderVoort, Alix | South Dakota State University |
| Vaughn, Lane | Western Texas College |
| Veilleaux, Oceane | Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Vernon, Annsley | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Ward, Braylee | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Ward, Konner | University of Montana - Western |
| Warner, Shaylee | Clarendon College |
| Watson, Jezimay | Garden City Community College |
| Weil, Addie | Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Weil, Cutter | Coffeyville Community College |
| Weil, Roan | Casper College |
| Weil, Rowdy | Casper College |
| Whitaker, Jenae | Montana State University |
| White, Lauren | Hill College |
| Williams, Michelle | Montana State University |
| Wittstrom, Grace | Utah State University |
| Wolstein, Haven | Montana State University |
| Workinger, Shealyn | Treasure Valley Community College |
| Wren, Landry | Weatherford College |
| Wright, Justin | Garden City Community College |
| Ybarra, Meason | New Mexico State University |
The national headquarters of the NIRA are located in Walla Walla, Washington. More information on the association and results from recent events are available on www.collegerodeo.com.
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