Rich Pratt Memorial SCHOLARSHIP

Richard Pratt was a 1964 graduate of Okanogan High School. While in high school he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in both football and track. He played halfback on the football team and earned a college athletic scholarship. He ran the low hurdles and was a member of the track relay team. The low hurdles were his best race, and he qualified for and participated in a state track meet. He worked for the Forest Service for three years and spent one year as a smoke-jumper in Winthrop. He attended Yakima Valley College for one year on an athletic scholarship and transferred to Spokane Community College for his second year.

Rich entered the US military service on October 18, 1966, and received training as a helicopter mechanic. On November 4, 1967, he left for Vietnam, where he was assigned to the 92nd Assault Helicopter Company at Dong Ba Thin, mainland side of Cam Ron Bay. Rich earned a Bronze Star during his time in the military, a decoration that recognizes members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves in combat or perform heroic or meritorious service. He died in a training mission when the helicopter he was riding in crashed and burned.

The Richard Pratt Memorial Scholarship was established by the Okanogan High School Class of 1964 and endowed by his sister, Judy Pratt Nelson in 2024 to serve students of OHS in perpetuity

Application Opens: January 1st
Application Due Date: March 1st

Eligibility:
  1. Graduating Senior at Okanogan High School and plan to attend 4-year college, community college, or vocational/tech school.
  2. Participated in at least one sport during their senior year
  3. Minimum 2.5 GPA
  4. Demonstrates good citizenship as evidenced by participation in school, extra-curricular and civic activities
  5. Previous scholarship recipients are eligible for a second year of funding, but preference will be given to graduating seniors
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