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Matthew Kennedy, who graduated from Santa Cruz High School, was killed in a snowmobile accident in February 2001. In his memory, his family established the Matt’s Climb Scholarship to provide opportunities for students to experience the outdoor adventure sports that Matt so enjoyed.
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"We want the Matt's Climb Scholarship to really be a turning point for some young person, someone who would ordinarily never be able to participate in a wilderness experience."
– Eliza Livingston, Matthew Kennedy's grandmother
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One scholarship up to $3,200 to be used toward tuition costs to attend a 14-30 day wilderness experience with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), based in Laramie, Wyoming. In addition, the scholarship provides up to $600 toward travel expenses.
NOLS offers courses throughout the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, and the Southwest and is considered to be one of the top organizations offering leadership training through outdoor adventures for young people.
Cherie Jacque is is varsity pole vaulter at Aptos High School and is thrilled about about her upcoming 30-day wilderness course in the Wind River mountain range in Wyoming.
"Every time I go camping, I want to stay longer," Cherie said. "With the Matt's Climb Scholarship I can finally do that."
Contact Robin Larsen or call 477-0800 ext. 208.
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