2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Ashley Perez
Ashley recently graduated from Ridgeline High School and is going to school to become a high school Spanish teacher so that she can connect with her students and help them be successful both in the classroom and outside of it. In addition to helping her future students, Ashley is going to school to set an example to her younger brothers and those around her as she becomes the first person to graduate with a college degree in her family. Throughout high school, Ashley has worked as a Teacher Aide at Ridgeline High School, a reading aide at one of the local elementary schools, and at McDonald’s. In her spare time, she is heavily involved in her church youth group and helps plan and schedule lessons and activities for the children’s ministry group. She truly cares about those around her and never ceases to show them. She is going to touch so many lives as she meets new people in her classes and on campus.

Kiley Duersch
Kiley recently graduated from Ridgeline High School and will be attending Utah State University in the fall. She plans to major in accounting. She is a good student and is passionate about gaining an education. During high school, she spent time as the girls’ basketball manager and served on the Nibley City Youth Council for three years. Part of her responsibilities on the youth council allowed her to plan some of the big events in Nibley such as the Movie in the Park, Nibley’s Heritage Days, and Halloween Boonanza. As the oldest in her family, she is a good example to both her siblings and others around her as she is driven and persistent in the face of opposition. She is a natural leader and is willing to work hard. Kiley is going to be successful in whatever she ends up doing in the future.

2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ASHLEE BUIST
A 2017 Summer Citizens scholarship award presented to Ashlee Buist during the 2017 End of Summer Closing Social Luncheon. Ashlee graduated in the first graduating class of Ridgeline High School in Millville, UT. Ashlee enrolled in upper level classes and was on the honor roll. Her accomplishments include varsity basketball for 3 years, serving as captain during her senior year. The first game she injured her knee resulting in surgery that sidelined her for the remainder of the season, but maintained her leadership role. Ashlee was involved in extra-curricular activities including FFA (Future Farmers of America) where she was team captain. She took first place in Utah for Veterinary Science and went on to compete in nationals. Ashlee also volunteered at the Cache Meadow Vet Clinic for 2 ½ years. Ashlee is enrolled in the 2017 fall semester at Utah State University and after completing her undergraduate studies hopes to go on to study Veterinary Medicine.

MICHELLE HARKER
Michelle Harker Michelle Harker was the recipient of the second 2017 Summer Citizens scholarship at an awards ceremony during the 2017 End of Summer Closing Social Luncheon. Michelle graduated from Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum Utah. She developed a keen interest in medical field and completed multiple science classes including medical anatomy, physiology, physics, and chemistry graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.981. Staying healthy by exercising and eating nutritiously has always been important to Michelle. She was often running throughout her community in preparation for Mountain Crest High School cross-country and track meets. Michelle always tried to be a good example to her peers through her life style choices and actions. Michelle begins her freshman studies at Utah State University in the fall of 2017. She also announced during the scholarship award ceremony that she is hoping to serve a full time mission for the LDS Church.