President Albrecht Congratulates Seely-Hinckley Scholars, Thanks Foundation

Utah State University President Stan Albrecht welcomed guests, student scholarship recipients, family and representatives of the Seely-Hinckley Scholarship Fund during an award luncheon that honored the 2004-05 Seely-Hinckley Scholars.

"It is on days like this that we remember what a university is all about," President Albrecht said to the gathering. "Today, we have the opportunity to recognize some of our best and brightest and to say thank you to the dedication and contributions of the Seely and Hinckley families who established this scholarship program."

This marks the 20 th year since the Seely-Hinckley Scholarship Program was established.

"Since that time millions of dollars have come to Utah State University thanks to this program," Albrecht said. "You, the students of the 2004-05 class of Seely-Hinckley Scholars, reflect the donors belief in higher education. The importance of this scholarship cannot be denied."

"This scholarship will help launch the lives of these bright, young people. Thank you to all who are involved in this endeavor."

The following students are this year's Seely-Hinckley Scholars:

Debra Christofferson
Ashley L. Slane
Jeffrey Wayne Smart
Lori Bacon
Mauri Love
Roger Mayo
Derek Theurer
Jamie Hammons Owen
Nancy Pence
Emily Tingey
Michael R. Holt
Brett Olsen
Ryan Summers
Lindsay Child Nelson
Janie Schen
Phiwo Mnyandu
Lindsy Hales Riddle
Christina Howard
Hayley Olsen
Andrew Shaw
Shelby Jace Beattie
David Haderlie
Grant Roper
Matt Bettridge
Brad Bowser
Jerilyn Brunson
Carrie Anne Drake
Elsia Regen
Jeffrey Wu

 The Seely-Hinckley Scholarship Fund at Utah State University was initiated in 1985 by the family of Robert H. Hinckley and of John H. Seely. Recipients are chosen annually from every college within the university. The annual scholarships are awarded to outstanding students majoring in almost any field offered by the university, four within each college and the School of Graduate Studies. The fund provides assistance to students having superior attainments who otherwise would be unable to attend, or who would be delayed in attending the university.

The awards honor two outstanding Utah men, both pioneers of their time.