Wagoner awarded Firestone scholarship

Lady Trojan basketball players and fans could always depend on Jim and Betty Firestone to be in the stands near the front row cheering on the team.  The Firestones also served as host parents for many of the Lady Trojan players, inviting them into their home and helping whenever they could.
Jim, who died in 2006, was the first recipient to be awarded the CCC Honorary Degree posthumously in May 2006. He and his wife Betty were honored with the degree in recognition of their commitment to the growth and success of Colby and the college.
Betty and her family established the memorial scholarship to be awarded annually to a member of the Lady Trojan basketball team.
“Jim would be so pleased that the first scholarship was awarded to Tasha,” said Firestone.  “We have watched her play sports for many years and she’s the perfect recipient.” 
Wagoner is a graduate of Colby High School.  She is a freshman majoring in general studies at CCC.  Tasha is the daughter of Jeff and Lesley Wagoner of Colby.