The Spirit of '76 Scholarship

Started during our 40th reunion, the Spirit of '76 Scholarship is entirely funded by the Ranum High School Class of 1976. We are excited that our recipient in 2026 will be the thirteenth student to receive this honor. While this fund provides much-needed financial assistance for education after leaving Westminster Public Schools, we also want to state that if we can succeed, so can you. 

When you donate, you fund postsecondary education opportunities through helping to cover expenses as students further their education or skill development in college or trade programs. Your donation initiates a ripple effect of opportunity and hope that contributes to our community for generations. 

Scholars:

2026 Scholarship Recipient

Naomi Rodriguez Valerio | Regis University | Business Administration

2025 Scholarship Recipient

Ciara Lopez | Colorado Mesa University | Biology

2024 Scholarship Recipients 

Leslie Cordova Valencia | Regis University | Neuroscience

Helen Tran | Regis University | Nursing 

2023 Scholarship Recipient 

Ix Chel Velasco | University of Colorado Boulder | Neuroscience

2022 Scholarship Recipient

Lesedi Manyothwane | Purdue University Class of 2026| Genetics

2021 Scholarship Recipient 

Kiana Hall | Regis University | Nursing 

2020 Scholarship Recipient

Elias Montanez | University of Colorado Boulder Class of 2024 | Neuroscience and Psychology

2018 Scholarship Recipient

Ivan Mendoza Hinojos | Colorado State University Class of 2022 | Marketing and Spanish 

2017 Scholarship Recipient

Kendrick Trujillo | University of Northern Colorado Class of 2021| Journalism News and Multi Media