John Buck Memorial Scholarship

John Buck Memorial Scholarship

John Buck was passionate about serving others throughout his life. He touched many lives through his skills and knowledge pertaining to social work. Originally graduating with his Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Mary, John continued his passion later in life pursuing a Master of Social Work Degree from Utah State University. He worked as an SMI case manager then a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the local human service center. Besides his passion for helping others, John’s biggest accomplishments and life was dedicated to his family. He never was shy to talk about his daughter’s accomplishments especially when it came to hockey. John was often seen at the Agri helping wherever he could.

 

John always stood up for what he believed in or spoke out if an injustice was occurring. His heart and spirit lives on through his family including his grandsons, Sully and Judd. John will be remembered for his big heart, contagious smile, selflessness, and boisterous voice when announcing his daughter’s hockey games. This scholarship was created by John’s family to support a student interested in a degree in counseling/social work or a girl’s hockey player to honor John’s memory.

 

Scholarship Amount: $500