Post secondary scholarships awarded to deserving students

Submitted by Nicky Beynon

Fred Beynon, the Scholarship Committee Chairman of The Oyen Lions’ Club, was very proud to present post-secondary scholarships to two well-deserving students this year. Members of the club wish these two students all the best in their future endeavors.

The first recipient is Cashius Norris, son of Greg and Jerilyn, a local young man who is attending Lakeland College and studying in the Animal Science Livestock Major program.

During his school years at South Central High School, Cash was on the curling team, and played volleyball and badminton.  Volunteering with the yearbook committee, as well as with the Big Country Rod and Gun Club, and the Big Country Agricultural Society were important to him.

Ranching is an integral part of Cash’s life, as along with his family, he raises animals and participates in 4-H.  He fully intends to pursue a career in ranching as he loves livestock and the great outdoors.  Before being full-time on the ranch, he is going to pursue a Masters in Animal Nutrition.

The second scholarship recipient is Pacey Phillips who moved from Kerrobert, SK to become a player for the Badgers Baseball Academy, while attending South Central High School for Grades 10-12.  Along with his parents, Bree Phillips and Gary Phillips, he saw the advantages that the academy could offer him to play a higher level of baseball.

He has really enjoyed his time in Oyen, and willingly participated in Halloween for the Hungry, and coached a Little League baseball team in New Brigden.  He also managed to play his final year of U18 hockey in his hometown. 

Before heading off to Bismarck State College in North Dakota, he played with the Veteran AAA Wranglers, helped coach the Kerrobert U15 provincial baseball team, and worked.  His plans include completing an Instrumentation course and receiving his ticket.  He hopes his future includes living and contributing to a rural community in Alberta or Saskatchewan.

The Oyen Lions Club takes applications for two $1000 scholarships every year with the deadline being November 1st. Contact SCHS or Oyen Lions Club for the criteria.  The Lions Club is always in need of new members and volunteers. There are opportunities for them to make more money to put back into the community, but more people power is needed.  Please reach out to Fred Beynon at 403-664-0883, if you can help out in any way.