North Dakota in both academics and in the rodeo arena. One of Kelby’s goals was to earn a Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy” Memorial Scholarship. The memorial scholar- ships are awarded an- nually to both boys and girls. The qualifications for the Sperry Scholar- ship are: a graduating senior who is a member on the NDHSRA in good standing. Member must have qualified to the ND State High
The family of Kyle “Bud” Sperry Jr. established a memorial scholarship in Bud’s honor. The Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy” Memorial Scholarship awarded $6,000 in scholarships to members of the North Dakota High School Rodeo Association (NDHSRA) in June 2025. Bud loved rodeo, whether it was competing or sup- porting his boys. He was always there to lend a helping hand or advice to anyone concerning rodeo, horses or anything else it may be. Bud watched his sons, Russell and Robert, and many other neighboring kids compete in high school and national high school rodeos, then on to college rodeos throughout their careers. He knew of the importance of a college education and the expenses that come with it. The past 13 years , family, friends, neighbors and horse buyers gathered in August at the Sperry Quarter Horse Sale where they raised funds for the memorial scholar- ship. The sale is now held at the Sperry Ranch north of Beach, N.D. We have added “Old Cowboy” to the name as a tribute to Bud’s era and his friends. The Sperry family awards two of the scholarships in memory of Kelby Indergard (17), Sidney, Mont., whose life was unexpectedly cut short on Jan. 12, 2013. Kelby was an active member of the NDHSRA and attended the 2012 High School National Rodeo Finals in team roping with his partner, Rory Irwin. He also qualified for “Team Cinch” in 2012-13 by being a standout in the state of
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School Finals at least once in their high school career. Those who have not qualified for state by their senior year, and are close to being in the top 24 should apply. Applicant should have a 2.00 GPA or better and have plans to attend an accredited university, junior college or trade school the immediate fall semester after high school graduation. Scholarship applications and more information are avail- able on the NDHSRA website, www.ndhsra.org, and on Sperry Quarter Horses’ website, www.sperryhorses.com. Recipients of the Bud Sperry “Old Cowboy” Memorial Scholarship will be announced on Sunday in Bowman at the State North Dakota High School Rodeo Finals. The family of Bud Sperry would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Memorial Scholarship, and for those who continue to support the scholarship through gifts and memorials. Contributions and memorials will ensure a strong future for the scholarship. Please contact Marcia or Robert Sperry or Dixie Schaffer for more information. Thank you, The Sperry Family
Bud Sperry Scholarship Winners: Paige Delaney, Sofie Huff, Cedar Hovde, Kierra Mavity, Allie Wolla, Trey Bohmbach, Alexa Varty, Kari Hepper, Noah Narriman, Sheridan Bubel. 2025 Scholarship Recipients
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