The 2024 Keith Maddox Memorial Scholarship Recipients
May we present to you the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ recipients! Stranton Oftedahl and Triana Garcia.โโ๏ธ
Founded in 2020 by Susan Maddox in loving memory of her late husband, Keith Maddox, the Keith Maddox Memorial Scholarship Fund continues his legacy of positivity and dedication to higher education. Keith, who passed away on September 4, 2019, was known for his unwavering commitment to success and his belief in the power of education.
Through this scholarship, Mrs. Maddox and American Hat Company strive to honor Keith’s memory by supporting two deserving high school seniors each year. Partnering with the National High School Rodeo Association, the fund shines a light on exceptional students during the NHSRA High School Finals Rodeo each summer.
The scholarship embodies Keith’s spirit of generosity and his philosophy of “Positive Times,” providing students with opportunities to further their education and achieve their dreams. By celebrating Keithโs legacy in this way, Susan and American Hat Company are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young scholars.
More about our recipients:
Stranton Oftedahl – As Stranton just finished up his last season of National High School rodeo, he will be moving on to attend Kansas State University in the fall. Going in as a Junior, Stranton will spend two years in undergrad and then will go on to further his aspirations of becoming a Board Certified Equine Veterinarian in Kansas State’s Veterinary Scholars Early Admission Program. He has also committed to Kansas State’s Rodeo Team and intends to compete as a three event athlete in Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping and Team Roping.
Triana Garcia – As Triana just finished up her last season of National High School rodeo, she will be moving on to attend Tarleton State University in the fall. Triana plans to obtain her Kinesiology degree to further become an Athletic Trainer. Triana also plans to compete on Tarleton State’s Rodeo Team as a breakaway roper.