SLCF scholarship awarded to two local students

The Seeley Lake Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 SLCF Scholarship. Ava Thornsberry and Walker McDonald each will receive $1,000 towards university expenses.

Thornsberry graduated from Seeley Swan High School in 2023. Throughout her high school years, she received numerous awards both in academics and athletics. Some of her accomplishments include: Academic All-State selection for volleyball for three years, basketball for two years, and cross country and golf for one year, All-Conference selection for volleyball and golf for two years. Thornsberry was a member of the National Honor Society for two years, student council for two years and LEOs club for three years.

Thornsberry is currently a student at Montana State University with a 3.94 GPA. Her goal is to graduate with a degree in psychology and then attain her master's degree in speech pathology.

McDonald graduated from Seeley-Swan High School in 2022. Throughout his high school years, he received numerous awards both in academics and athletics. Some of his accomplishments include: Academic All-State for several years in football, basketball and track, currently holding the state record for discus. He was state champion in the shot put and discus and holds current school records in both. He was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with an additional 18 college credits.

McDonald is currently a student at the University of Montana with a 3.59 GPA and is on the Dean's List, as well as being an athlete for the track and field team. His goal is to graduate with a degree in journalism.

Congratulations to Thornsberry and McDonald, and good luck in the year ahead!

Seeley Lake is lucky to have such motivated students who grew up here, and the Seeley Lake Community Foundation is delighted to sponsor a small part of their education.

The Seeley Lake Community Foundation has provided over $22,000 in scholarships to local students since 2006. The 2024 SLCF scholarship is designed for students who have graduated from Seeley-Swan High School and are enrolling in their second or third year of post-secondary study at a college or technical school. The scholarship is meant to assist with costs incurred at a college, university or technical school for the 2024-2025 academic year. The SLCF scholarship is generally in the $1,000 per student range.

The Seeley Lake Community Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that engages philanthropy, provides leadership and enhances the quality of life and economic vitality of the Seeley Lake area.