“There were multiple times in my life when I could have given up. I mean, I could not speak proper English for most of my school years. But doors I never believed I could have opened on my own were opened with the help of so many amazing people who believed in me.” Cristal Brambila-Rico struggled […]
All it took for Landry May was one combine ride with her stepdad. Suddenly, the young girl from a small town in northwestern Montana knew she wanted to pursue an education in agriculture. “My parents supported me in continuing my education, but they believed that it was important for me to pay for this all […]
As the Sheridan College student of the year in 2021, Eric Trueblood is the epitome of perseverance, dedication and success through life’s obstacles. Eric is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a United States Army Veteran, having served overseas in both Iraq and Afghanistan. While on his second deployment, Eric was a recipient of […]
“The faculty and staff at Sheridan College believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself…..” As an older, non-traditional student, and a mother of four children, Threhaa Knutson was very intimidated when she first entered the Nursing program at Sheridan College. “I wasn’t sure I could go back to school, and here I […]
This is Payton’s second year as a Student Partner. Name: Payton Vrbas Projected graduation date: 2022 or 2023 Where are you from? Wright, WY Are you working while going to school? If so, what is your job title? I am currently working at Foot of the Bighorns. My job title would be salesman. What is […]
Cloie Banderob joined Student Partners this year and is looking forward to a great year at Sheridan College! Name: Cloie Banderob Projected graduation date: May 2023 Where are you from? Billings, MT Are you working while going to school? If so, what is your job title? Resident Assistant at Sheridan College What is your current […]
Hannah is one of our graduating Student Partners. She has taken full advantage of all Sheridan College Foundation has to offer, earning scholarships, participating as a Student Partner and participating in the Scott Internship program with non-profit Rooted in Wyoming. Click Here to learn about Hannah’s internship at Rooted in Wyoming through the Scott Internship […]
Growing up outside of Atlanta, GA in a large Liberian American family, Tehn Forte never expected to end up in a small town in Wyoming. Tehn is an artist, writer, student and an activist for social justice, and is currently serving as vice president of the LGBTQ+ student organization at Sheridan College. Identifying as “They […]
Designing and sewing has been an important creative outlet for Katherine Emond for almost thirty years. Now an Engineering Technology major at Sheridan College and an engineering aide at Kennon, she is turning her favorite hobby into a rewarding career. Emond, who is married with three teenaged children, started working at Kennon as a production specialist five […]
Kade is one of our graduating Student Partners. She joined the Student Partner program in the Fall of 2019. Projected graduation date: May 2020 Where are you from? Big Horn, WY What is your job title and where do you work? I work independently and train horses. What is your current major? Health Science What are […]