Boettcher Scholars, Teachers, Investigators and Grantees in the News

23 Apr TEDxMileHigh: Understand COVID-19 and Learn How You Can Help

By TEDxMileHigh Staff We hope that you and your friends and family are doing okay in these stressful times. Your health and the well-being of our community is our primary concern, and we are thinking of you. This week we are sharing content that we hope will provide educational resources and inspiration to take action both at home and in our community. Our new blog series, Heroes of COVID-19, highlights essential workers' lives during the pandemic. This week, read about Zeppelin Station General Manager Marika Evanger and the project she co-founded to help feed hospitality workers who have lost their jobs. ...

23 Apr The Pueblo Chieftain: Boettcher Scholar Bayer revels in life’s little things

By Jon Pompia The Pueblo Chieftain Although he boasts a 4.8 weighted and 4.0 unweighted GPA, is second in his class, and earned a coveted Boettcher Scholarship, East High School’s Ryan Bayer cites his most notable high school accomplishments as the little things in life. “I made friends and relationships I will cherish for my life,” he said. “Some of my most memorable relationships are the ones I made within my community involvement. I attempted to involve myself in every volunteering activity I could.” Bayer plans to use his Boettcher endowment — a full ride, four-year scholarship awarded to the state’s top graduating seniors — to attend Colorado State University: the first step to his goal of a career in cardiology. ...

21 Apr Greeley Schools: Two District 6 students honored as Boettcher Scholars

By Greeley Schools Staff Greeley Schools Two Greeley-Evans School District 6 high school seniors are eligible for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship this year. Mikyla Bowen of Northridge High School was selected to receive the scholarship and Gracejit Chahal of Greeley West High School was chosen as an alternate recipient. The Boettcher Foundation awards 40 scholarships per year that pay the full cost of tuition at any four-year college or university in Colorado, as well as fees, a book allowance and an annual stipend for living expenses. Thousands of students undergo a rigorous application and interview process to compete for this prestigious award. Students are selected based on their superior scholastic abilities, evidence of leadership and involvement, service to the community and their school, and outstanding character. ...

21 Apr The Leadville Herald: Frykholm earns full-ride to Colorado College

By the Leadville Herald Staff The Leadville Herald Samuel Frykholm, a senior at Lake County High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship. Boettcher scholarships recognize Colorado’s top students by providing them with the funds to attain an excellent in-state education and access to additional opportunities to enrich their time in college and beyond. Boettcher Scholars become part of a network of Alumni and community leaders who are meant to support and engage them throughout their lifetimes. ...

21 Apr The Pueblo Chieftain: East scholar Johnston to attend CU on Boettcher award

By Jon Pompia The Pueblo Chieftain Ranked first in her East High School senior class with a GPA of 4.898, International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate and high achieving DECA and 4-H standout Caitlin Johnston can now add another achievement to her already packed resume. Boettcher Scholar. Boettcher Scholarships recognize Colorado’s top graduating seniors with a full-ride, four-year endowment to any institution in the state. The award covers tuition and fees, and offers an allowance for books and living expenses. Johnston plans to use her scholarship to attend the University of Colorado to study elementary education. ...

21 Apr The Mountain Mail: Salida teacher receives honor from Boettcher finalist nomination

By D.J. DeJong The Mountain Mail Salida High School chemistry and physical science teacher Todd Bright was honored when Boettcher Scholarship finalist Fin Petit nominated him for a Boettcher teacher recognition award recently. The Boettcher Foundation began recognizing “teachers who have dedicated themselves to providing Colorado students with an outstanding education” in 1992. Each student who makes it to the finalist level of the Boettcher Scholarship application process is asked to nominate a teacher who contributed significantly to their success. ...

21 Apr La Junta Tribune: Pueblo West senior earns coveted Boettcher Scholarship

By Luke Lyons La Junta Tribune Many know Taylor Harris’ prowess on the basketball court. The Pueblo West High School senior led the Cyclones in scoring while helping guide the team to the Class 4A Final Four. But what many may not know is that Harris takes that same hard work, dedication and perfectionism into the classroom as well. “My philosophy growing up has always been that I am a student-athlete and not an athlete-student,” Harris said. As much as I love the game of basketball, I understand that ball will stop bouncing at some point in my life and I will rely on my education to start a career.” Harris was named the recipient of the esteemed Boettcher Scholarship. In addition to being awarded the scholarship, Harris has committed to playing basketball and pursuing his studies at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. ...

21 Apr The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo West’s Harris Named 2020 Boettcher Scholar

By Jon Pompia The Pueblo Chieftain Taylor Harris, a high-achieving student athlete from Pueblo West High School, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Boettcher Foundation Scholarship. Boettcher Scholarships recognize Colorado’s top graduating seniors with a full ride, four-year endowment to any institution in the state. The award covers tuition and fees, and offers an allowance for books and living expenses. According to Katie Kramer, president and CEO of the Boettcher Foundation, Scholars are selected based on academic achievement, outstanding character, and service and leadership in their schools and communities. ...

21 Apr World Journal Newspaper: Chenoweth Winners Announced

By Karen Jo Agnello World Journal Newspaper TRINIDAD — On January 25, the Trinidad Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a sold out audience to the annual Chenoweth Awards. ...

21 Apr Medscape Medical News: Gut Microbiome Is Less Diverse in Teens with Obesity and PCOS

By Veronica Hackethal, M.D. Medscape Medical News Teens with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have decreased bacterial diversity and a more "unhealthy" gut microbiome compared to similar-sized teens without PCOS, according to a new study published online January 23 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. "We have for the first time demonstrated that obese adolescents with PCOS have an altered gut microbiome compared to girls without PCOS with similar body mass index (BMI), activity level, and dietary habits," write Beza Jobira, MD, and colleagues. ...