DID YOU KNOW? 24 Years of The Marshall and E.J. Sprague Scholarship Did you know that each year the CSPM awards a $3,000 scholarship to a deserving high school student? Established in 1995, The Marshall and E.J. Sprague Scholarship was created in honor of the Spragues, who for generations served the people of the Pikes Peak region and delighted in documenting and preserving the area’s rich heritage. The scholarship is intended to recognize students who show a dedication toward and appreciation of the study of history. Marshall and E.J. Sprague were dedicated to family, community, and learning. Their work exposes generations of people to the fascinating history of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region and encourages people to explore and protect the world around us. Their commitment to education is carried on through this scholarship. In an effort to honor the legacy of the Spragues, the museum chose to connect the scholarship to History Day. National History Day is a program dedicated to engaging students and teachers in historical research and skills development. At the February 23 Colorado College Regional History Day, the museum’s scholarship committee was pleased to consider 12 applications. We read papers, explored websites, viewed exhibits and enjoyed performances. Matt Mayberry, CSPM Director; Ellie Schueler, 2019 Sprague Scholarship Recipient; Kathy Lindeman, Regional History Day Coordinator After a very challenging day of deliberation, the committee unanimously agreed to award the 2019 Sprague Scholarship to Ellie Schueler, William J. Palmer High School 10th grader. Ellie’s performance entry was titled, “Me Too 100 Years Earlier: The Triumphs and Tragedies of William Slocum’s Colorado College Presidency.” We were not only impressed with Ellie’s passion and well-developed historical research, but also her ability to explore such a challenging regional story in a national context. We also appreciated how this topic brought history into the present day. Selection Committee: L’Bertrice Solomon, Judy Cross, Lynn Barber, Bruce Wadman, Meg Poole MUSELETTER MAR 2019| PG 6
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