We are pleased to announce the 2021 Capital Striders Scholarship winners – again this year, presenting five $1200.00 scholarships. Since 1999, the Capital Striders have awarded scholarships to Polk County students who are leaders and letter winners on their high school cross country or track teams.
The David Hurd Scholarship is awarded to Alayna Wallace. Alayna graduated from Ankeny Centennial High School. 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 Kathryn Vortherms. Kathryn graduated from Ankeny Centennial High School and will be attend the University of Iowa 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 Abbie McLaren. Abbie graduated from Johnston High School and will also attend the University of Iowa. 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 Rachel Currant. Rachel graduated from Bondurant Farrar High School and will attend Iowa State University this fall. 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 Olivia (Livi) Ovrom. Livi is a graduate of Roosevelt High School and has plans to attend Iowa State University.