In this picture Back Row: Ethan Shanks, Tyler Krszjzaniek, Denise Leaver, Ryan Baxter, Nicholas Craker.  Front Row: Matthew Rosene, Kassandra Sprecher, Michelle Newgent, Jonathan Wise.

Chris Rector Memorial Scholarship Press Release

Chris Rector Memorial Scholarship

Nine Chris Rector Memorial Scholarships Awarded on May 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jackie Smith
Phone: 608-393-8135
Email: hungry4somesuppermyself@gmail.com

The Chris Rector Memorial Scholarship Committee has selected nine outstanding candidates to receive scholarships to be used for their post-secondary education. Two recipients, Matthew Rosene and Denise Leaver, received $1,000 scholarships. Seven recipients, Michelle Newgent, Nicholas Craker, Jonathan Wise, Ethan Shanks, Tyler Krszjzaniek, Kassandra Sprecher and Ryan Baxter, received $500 scholarships.  These scholarships must be used within one year of Honors Night and are awarded regardless of any other scholarships received.

These young adults must be a Baraboo High School graduate with a GPA of 2.75 to attend any accredited two or four year college or vocational school.  The individual must have participated in band or Cross Country while in high school.  All of our recipients demonstrate great potential in leading the next generation. They were all actively engaged in activities to lead and support their school, team, church, and community. 

The Chris Rector Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 in memory of Christian M. Rector.  Chris passed away unexpectedly at the age of 16 on May 19, 2009. He had made the decision to be an organ and tissue donor, and his last act of kindness saved the lives of 3 people, restored sight to two people, and improved the quality of life for over 40 other individuals.

The first two scholarships were awarded in 2010 with funds received from Chris’ memorial service.  In February 2010, Hungry 4 Some Supper Myself Charitable Trust was formed with the purpose of organizing a 5K/10K Fun Walk/Run to raise funding to continue the Chris Rector Memorial Scholarships as well as to raise money for the Baraboo Food Pantry and most importantly to raise awareness about organ donation.  The first event held on November 13, 2010, was able to raise $4,000 for the Baraboo Food Pantry and $5000 for the scholarship fund.  An additional $500 scholarship was contributed by Ken Smith, Chris’ dad, from the Chris Rector Memorial Bowling Tournament held in December 2010.  Hungry 4 Some Supper Myself will be putting on another 5K/10K Fun Walk/Run on November 12, 2011 at Pierce Park in Baraboo.  You can go to www.hungry4somesuppermyselfrun.com for all the details. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, you may contact Jackie Smith at 608-393-8135.