Since 1999, the Capital Striders have awarded up to five $1200 scholarships to students in Polk County who are leaders and letter winners on their high school cross country or track teams and have been accepted at a college or university. This year we are pleased to again present five $1200.00 scholarships.
The David Hurd Scholarship is awarded to Hannah Nelson. Hannah will graduate from Ankeny Centennial High School and plans to attend Iowa State University this fall. This scholarship is named in honor of Dave Hurd who was an avid runner and patron of running and wellness in Central Iowa.
The Chuck Jipp Scholarship is awarded to Jeanne Peters. Jeanne is a student at Ankeny Centennial High School and will be attending Gannon University this fall. This scholarship is given in honor of Chuck Jipp, who lost his battle with ALS in 2000. He was a long-time Striders Board Member, volunteer, and runner.
The Stan Smith Scholarship is awarded to Paxson Picken. Paxson will graduate from Johnston High School and has not yet decided which college he will attend. Stan Smith was one of the first members of the organized version of the Capital Striders, and contributed endlessly to the running community whether it be youth programs, high school, collegiate, or lifetime.
The Kinetic Edge Scholarship is awarded to Molly Wright. Molly will graduate from Valley High School and has not yet decided which college she will attend. We thank Kinetic Edge for the fourth year in a row, to have donated additional scholarship funds. Special thanks to Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy and Todd Schemper, a long-time Striders member.
And the Capital Striders Scholarship is awarded to Rowen Abbas. Rowen will graduate from Roosevelt High School and has not yet decided which college he will attend.