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2025 Scholarship Recipients

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Isabella Brandberg

Isabella attends Arapahoe High School and is extremely involved in many AP classes.   She was the Junior Class President and is currently Senior Class Vice President..  She values the HHF program’s emphasis on mental health as well as the important role of animals in developing coping strategies and creating an internal confidence to self lead.  She has been accepted to Pepperdine, Point Loma, Westmont, Biola, Azusa Pacific, Taylor University, the University of Kansas, Colorado State University, and Grand Canyon University.

Itzel Garcia

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Itzel is a senior at Westminster High School and has chosen to pursue an education in animal sciences at Colorado State University, She chose this career path because of her passion. for animals from taking care of her Grandmothers dog when she was 11.  By the beginning of high school, she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

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AVA ANDERSON

Ava attends Arapahoe High School and is part of the cross-country team and the yearbook team.   Ava will attend either Colorado State University or the Univ. of Wyoming to pursue her life-long dream of becoming a veterinarian.

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KELSIE JOHNSON

Kelsie is a student at Arvada West High School.  She is a member of the National Honor Society, HOSA, Spanish Honor Society and Softball.   Kelsie will be attending Auburn University majoring in Biology. 

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JAIDEN MILLER

Jaiden is a student at Hidden Lakes High School.   She volunteers at a local animal shelter and would love to start a nonprofit that helps stray animals in the community and train them to help people with disabilities and mental challenges.  Jaiden will be attending Colorado State University majoring in Animal Science.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

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AVERY VARVARINECZ

Avery attends Arapahoe High School. She participated in several sports throughout high school with her favorite being Lacrosse. Avery has shadowed veterinarians and her dream is to become one herself! She plans on attending either Colorado State University or Texas A&M.

CALLIE PAUL

Callie attends Regis University and is pursuing a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She hopes to specialize in animal-assisted therapy, specifically working with adolescents. Callie is also doing an internship with Animal Assisted Therapy Programs in Arvada.....one of HHF's participating therapists for our ATT program! What a great surprise being told this by Callie when we awarded her at Regis!

SHELBY C.

Shelby attended Douglas County High School and is now a freshman at CSU. She will be majoring in Biomedical Science for her undergraduate degree with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Shelby thanks her mom for being her biggest supporter!

2022 Scholarship Recipients

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BREANNA POWELL

Brianna attended Golden High School and is now attending Central Wyoming College.   Brianna has been around horses all her life and they bring her so much joy that she's pursuing a degree in Equine Management.   

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MACIE LYNCH

Macie is a senior at Rock Canyon High School.  She is interested in the animal service industry, specifically marine biology or zoology.   Macie has applied at Univ. of CO, CO State Univ., and Texas A&M.   

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ASHLEY JOHNSON

Ashley graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017 with a Rural Development degree. She grew up around dogs as her grandpa was a dog musher and owned a dog team. Ashley dreams of having her own team one day! She is planning on attending Bel-Rea Animal Institute of Technology in Denver to obtain her vet tech certification. This would allow her to provide the care for her dog team!

2021 Scholarship Recipients

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AMANDA SAMUELS

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Amanda volunteered during her high school years in a vet clinic; it was there when she became passionate about animals and chose to become a vet tech.   Amanda attends Bel-Rea Vet Tech School.   She enjoys spending time with her friends, family, & having date nights with her new husband. 

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KIRA DURAN

Kira is a graduate from Vantage Point High School in Northglenn.    Kira loves being outside with her dogs.   Kira was employed at a doggie day care facility and became supervisor within a very short period of time!   Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 & travel restrictions heightened, many were let go at the facility.  Her dream now is to attend Bel Rea Vet Tech school.

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ASHLEE JULIAN

Ashlee is currently a senior at Arvada West High School.  She has been accepted into Kansas State University, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Washington State University.  With all of these outstanding colleges to choose from she has chosen The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss Hotty Toddy) in the fall of 2021 and plans to major in Biology.  Good luck Ashlee! 

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MITCHELL MEYERS

Mitchell is a senior at Golden High School.   He loves to play tennis in his spare time.  He plans on attending Colorado State University and major in Zoology and then pursue a degree in veterinary medicine.   Mitchell has the goal of specializing in veterinary surgery. 

2020 Scholarship recipients

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LEAH NAGAR

 Leah is currently attending Bel-Rea Animal Institute of Technology in Denver, CO to obtain an Associates in Animal Technology.  Leah holds a BS in Business Management.   Leah's goal is to work in an equine medical hospital.   She also volunteers for a horse therapy clinic for students with disabilities and works part time at Park Hill Animal Clinic. 

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MARTY KACSH

Marty is a resident of Evergreen, CO & a senior at Green Mountain High School.  Marty is very active in 4-H and FFA.  He will be attending West Texas A&M to study veterinary medicine.  He loves his horse Scout, rides frequently, and has been known to judge Best Bison competitions.

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TAYLAR KOLSTAD

Taylar resides in Lakewood, CO.  She is a senior at Green Mountain High School and very active in 4-H.  Taylar will pursue a Marine Sciences degree before studying veterinary medicine.  She loves her horse Moose and rides as often as possible.

CONTACT US

halstonshopefoundation@gmail.com

 

Halston’s Hope Foundation is a Colorado based non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and ending the stigma surrounding mental health.  Halston’s Hope Foundation provides scholarships to young adults interested in the animal service industry and who are passionate about reducing the stigma of mental illness.  We believe that through the healing touch of animals and the helping hands of a community, together we can save lives and inspire strength in young adults everywhere. 

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© 2019 By Halstons Hope Foundation

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