Forty-Two Scholars to attend six universities in Colorado
DENVER, May 1, 2020 — A group of Colorado’s most talented graduating seniors has been named 2020 Boettcher Foundation Scholars, marking the newest class of students to earn the prestigious scholarship recognizing the next generation of dynamic thinkers and leaders.
“This group of 42 students personify our mission to invest in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans,” said Katie Kramer, President and CEO of the Foundation. “Their collective talents, interests, and leadership are what stood out and we’re excited they have committed to our state institutions.”
Established in 1952, the Boettcher Scholarship program annually awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Colorado. The four-year scholarship includes virtually all expenses to attend the Colorado school of the recipient’s choice: full tuition, fees, a book allowance and an annual stipend for living expenses.
The scholarship also includes programming and support to ensure that students reach their full leadership potential. Scholars are selected based on academics, service, leadership and character. The Boettcher Scholar network includes more than 2,500 leaders who have gone on to make their marks in business, government, nonprofits, academia, and other industries.
“Our 2020 Boettcher Scholars stood out from a highly competitive pool of nearly 1,500 qualified applicants,” said Tiffany Anderson, the Foundation’s director of programs. “This year’s class includes the founding board member of the Native American Youth Summit who has volunteered with the Pine Ridge Reservation for more than five years, the founder of a nonprofit organization that provides cyber security services, a composer for ballet and jazz routines, and a state Youth Advisory Council Representative. We’re confident that this year’s class represents the values the Boettcher family sought to encourage.”
Scholar names, school districts, high schools, and photos follow. High-resolution images available upon request.
Contact:
Curtis L. Esquibel
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
curtis@boettcherfoundation.org
303.565.6291
About the Boettcher Foundation
At the Boettcher Foundation, we believe in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Every day we champion excellence across our state by investing in our most talented citizens and high-potential organizations, because supporting their hard work and leadership will enable them to give back for years to come.
2020 Boettcher Scholars
Isla Anderson
Denver North High School
Colorado State University
Colton Arciniaga
Elizabeth High School
University of Denver
Daniel Arjona Hau
Strive Prep-Smart
University of Colorado Boulder
Audrey Bankes
Loveland High School
Colorado State University
Ryan Bayer
Pueblo East High School
Colorado State University
Mikyla Bowen
Northridge High School
Colorado State University
Aidan Boyd
Coal Ridge High School
Colorado College
Mackenzie Boyd
Castle View High School
Colorado College
Branson Camp
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
University of Colorado Boulder
Jasey Chanders
Apex Homeschool
University of Colorado Boulder
Owen Craig
Cedaredge High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Helen Do
Rangeview High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Benisa Ellis
Springfield High School
Colorado Christian University
Glenn Falacienski
Denver School of the Arts
Colorado College
Samel Frykholm
Lake County High School
Colorado College
Eleanor Gentry
Peak to Peak Charter School
University of Colorado Boulder
Jocelyn Gonzalez-Franco
Kennedy High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Jeffrey Hage
Douglas County High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Quincy Hansen
Faith Christian Academy
Colorado State University
Taylor Harris
Pueblo West High School
Colorado College
Joslyn Hays
Gunnison High School
University of Denver
Colton Huff
Doherty High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Aiden Ingenthron
Castle View High School
Colorado College
Caitlin Johnston
Pueblo East High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Walt Jones
Colorado Academy
Colorado College
Anette Leyva
Northfield High School
Colorado College
Emma Logan
Denver Montessori Junior Senior High School
Colorado College
Mayerli López-Hernández
Bruce Randolph High School
University of Denver
Abigail McAdams
Wheat Ridge High School
University of Denver
Brynn McCall
St. Mary’s Academy
Colorado State University
Holly McCollough
D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Josh Mejia
Denver School of Science & Technology: Green Valley Ranch
University of Denver
Steven Oakes
Grandview High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Angela Peña De Niz
Atlas Preparatory School
University of Colorado Boulder
Sachi Rohilla
The Classical Academy High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Sophia Russell
Swink High School
Colorado State University
Cameron Shelley
Legacy High School
Colorado School of Mines
Shreya Shrestha
Pine Creek High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Cassidy Simpson
D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Cassandra Sterns
Ralson Valley Senior High School
University of Colorado Boulder
Jacob Tow
Stargate Charter School
Colorado College
Amy Weisensee
Limon High School
University of Northern Colorado