Sewell Lufkin Scholarship Now Accepting Student Applications

from Fortuna Chamber Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2022

Wild Souls Ranch Announces Land Purchase

Wild Souls Ranch ribbon cutting. Photo by Stephanie Richardson

Nate Zwerdling, our former Board President,” said Scolari. Wild Souls Ranch has earned numerous awards, including Nonprofi t of the Year in 2018 by the Fortuna Chamber and North Coast Kiwanis Champion for Children in 2016. For more information, please visit wild-souls-ranch.org.

In memory of Sewell Lufkin, the Scotia Band enacted the Sewell Lufkin Memorial Scholarship in 1979. The current $600 college scholarship is available to one high school graduate from Humboldt County who seeks a career in music beginning with a major or minor in an accredited music program. Preference may be given to those students majoring in music education and/or to those candidates who have been active members of the Scotia Band. Applicants must complete an application form, include one letter of recommendation, and provide a short, written essay of 250 words or less expressing their musical accomplishments and aspirations.

Students interested in applying may contact the Scotia Band via email or direct mail. Completed applications must be received by April 22, 2022. For more information, please visit scotiaband2.org.