Powder River Energy Foundation donates first scholarships in memory of Shayna Ritthaler

In October, the Powder River Energy Foundation awarded two $1000 preschool tuition scholarships to students at preschools in Upton and Moorcroft. These are the first in what promises to be many preschool tuition assistance awards as part of the Shayna Ritthaler Memorial Scholarship program.

This first round of scholarships was coordinated with the Weston County Children’s Center/Region III Developmental Services and reviewed and approved by the Powder River Energy Foundation (PRECorp Foundation) Board of Directors.

The awards were made possible one year after the tragic death of Shayna Ritthaler, a high school student with ties to Moorcroft and Upton high schools. Shayna enjoyed her life with her sister Josalyn, and their grandparents Reuben and Shelly Ritthaler, on their ranch near Upton.

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