New scholarship to honor late Kemmerer resident's legacy

Tyler Spear, Director of Development, University of Wyoming Foundation
Posted 8/23/18

“This new scholarship will help students with great potential complete their studies at the University of Wyoming and move into tremendous careers, to lead productive lives, and to leave a positive impact on the communities in which they live,” said UW Alumni Association Executive Director, Keener Fry.

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New scholarship to honor late Kemmerer resident's legacy

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The University of Wyoming Alumni Association announced the creation of a new endowed scholarship designed to provide financial support to students from the Kemmerer-Diamondville community as well as Wyoming at large, thanks to a gift of $350,000 from the late Mary J. Papworth. The gift is in honor of Mary’s brother and long-time Kemmerer resident, John Evezich, who passed away in 2008.

Proceeds from the endowment will be used to provide scholarships to students enrolled at the University of Wyoming — with focus on students from Kemmerer and Diamondville, then Wyoming at large. The overall goal of the scholarship is to make an impact on the lives of local students — particularly those who would greatly benefit from additional funds to support their education at UW.

“This new scholarship will help students with great potential complete their studies at the University of Wyoming and move into tremendous careers, to lead productive lives, and to leave a positive impact on the communities in which they live,” said UW Alumni Association Executive Director, Keener Fry.

“The creation of additional endowed scholarship funds to provide financial support to students is one of our top priorities,” Fry continued. “We are so privileged to have had the opportunity to partner with Mary Papworth and to honor the legacy of John Evezich.”

John Evezich lived in Kemmerer for most of his life. He was born on July 24, 1920, and graduated from Kemmerer High School. After serving in the U.S. Army in World War II, he worked at the post office in Kemmerer until his retirement in 1981. John enjoyed fishing and hunting. He and his sister, Mary, were avid Wyoming Cowboys fans and traveled to many games both in Laramie and out of state. Though he was never able to attend college, John always placed an emphasis on the importance of education. This award serves as his legacy to the community and state that he so dearly cared for.

For more information about the award, please contact the UW Alumni Association at (307) 766-4166; or visituwyo.edu/alumni.