Mickey Looney Team Spirit Endowed Scholarship
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Unable to participate in sports due to a congenital heart condition, Mickey participated in the games from the sidelines. He served as student manager of varsity squad athletics during his seventh and eighth grade years, and passed away on May 18, 1963 just two months prior to his 14th birthday. Mickey represented the heart and soul of our teams and Ralston as a community. He was an honest, enthusiastic, and conscientious part of everything associated with what it means to be a devoted team member. Mickey was a giver of his best to help others be at their best. That virtue of gratitude was a hallmark of Mickey because he constantly looked outward of the self to serve others. His high-energy presence was infectious. He left a lasting mark on all who knew him. His parents and loving brother, Ralph, extended Mick's memories for all to feel his goodness knowing so many were touched positively by him. In many ways, he represented the goodness of what it meant to grow up in Ralston.
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Description of Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who most exemplify Mickey’s character in their academic studies and co-curricular activities, such as sports, music, school clubs, or school projects, especially his strong and enduring commitment to helping others excel at Ralston High School. One graduating senior will be selected during the academic year. The scholarship recipient will receive $2,000. The scholarship will be disbursed through the Ralston Schools Foundation directly to the recipient’s higher education institution, in accordance with the scholarship terms. Payments will be divided into two equal installments, one for each semester. Disbursement will occur upon notification of acceptance and proof of enrollment at the institution.
Please consider a charitable donation to our alma mater through the Mickey Looney Team Spirit Endowed Scholarship in memory of Mickey or in honor/memory of your Ralston family members, classmates, or teachers.
Please consider a charitable donation to our alma mater through the Mickey Looney Team Spirit Endowed Scholarship in memory of Mickey or in honor/memory of your Ralston family members, classmates, or teachers.
(You will be directed to the Ralston Schools Foundation secure donation page.)
Scholarship Recipients
2020 Molly mcenvoy
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The first recipient of the Mickey Looney Team Spirit Scholarship is Molly McEvoy. Molly will be attending Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. next fall. Her major will be Pre-Law with a minor in Deaf Education.
Molly McEvoy is an amazing young lady. "She is deaf but has never let that hold her back. She is a great leader and very involved at RHS. She is very bright has been a part of both the National Honors Society and the Deaf Academic Bowl. She has been chosen to attend many leadership conferences and serves in leadership roles for multiple student organizations, both at the State level and locally at RHS. |
She played basketball, tennis, and volleyball and participated in Athletic Leadership Academy. She also serves as a 'Rambassador' which are the RHS student ambassadors who are involved in many school and community activities. Overall, she is a great representation of not only school spirit, but the kind of student who overcomes any obstacle thrown her way with grace and determination, similar to the life Mickey lived.”
We would like to sincerely thank all the donors for helping to make Mickey's legacy an enduring one. Giving back to our alma mater showcases your 'RAM' spirit!
We would like to sincerely thank all the donors for helping to make Mickey's legacy an enduring one. Giving back to our alma mater showcases your 'RAM' spirit!
2021 alec kelsey
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Congratulations to Alec Kelsey! Alec was a part of many activities and sports at RHS including National Honor Society, Rambassadors and several varsity sports such as cross country, swim/dive, and track/field. He took many AP classes and achieved placement on Distinction Roll, earned 3 academic letters, and was named NCPA Academic All-State multiple times.
In addition to his RHS career, Alec also participated in Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He received his 'Seal of Biliteracy' from the State of Nebraska which led to earning his interpreter strip through Boy Scouts. He has also completed over 200 hours of community service. |
Alec will continue his swimming career at UNO, while pursuing a degree in Architectural Engineering. Some of Alec’s favorite Ralston High School memories are of his coaches training him to make State three years in a row for both cross country and swimming.
We would like to sincerely thank all the donors for helping to make Mickey's legacy an enduring one. Giving back to our alma mater showcases your 'RAM' spirit!
We would like to sincerely thank all the donors for helping to make Mickey's legacy an enduring one. Giving back to our alma mater showcases your 'RAM' spirit!
2022 camryn busenbark
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Congratulations to Camryn Busenbark! Camryn participated in many activities at Ralston High School including Cross Country, Soccer, Showchoir, Rambassadors, Class Officers, Play Production, and National Honors Society, where she served as an elected officer.
Not only has Camryn been an committed participant in several activities, she has become a leader and dedicated teammate as well. After breaking her arm in her first high school soccer game, Camryn remained committed to her team and attended every single practice, workout, and game in a full arm cast to support her team. She gave advice from the bench, cheered on teammates and helped her team reach their goals. Even though she wasn’t on the field, she recognized her role as a leader and carried that through her career at RHS. |
“I am now in several leadership positions where I am not only responsible for my attitude, but also for the mindset of everyone as a whole. [...] I am the person that my teammates rely on to create a positive environment. [...] I spent my years at Ralston working towards the success of not only myself, but those around me.”
Camryn plans to attend UNO to study Criminal Justice and Criminology. Her favorite Ralston High School memory was winning the first Trailblazer Conference Championship for soccer.
We would like to sincerely thank all the donors for helping to make Mickey's legacy an enduring one. Giving back to our alma mater showcases your 'RAM' spirit!
Camryn plans to attend UNO to study Criminal Justice and Criminology. Her favorite Ralston High School memory was winning the first Trailblazer Conference Championship for soccer.
We would like to sincerely thank all the donors for helping to make Mickey's legacy an enduring one. Giving back to our alma mater showcases your 'RAM' spirit!
2023 Pamela Castaneda martinez
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The 2023 recipient of the Mickey Looney Team Spirit Scholarship is Pamela Castaneda Martinez. Pamela attended Seymour Elementary School, Ralston Middle School and Ralston High School. While at RHS, Pamela was involved in many sports and activities, proving to be a trusted leader and role model for her fellow classmates. She participated in National Honors Society, Band, Rambassadors, Class Officers, Tennis, and Volleyball. In addition to all of those activities, Pamela managed to complete 134 hours of service during her time at RHS.
Pamela will be attending College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE, where she will continue her tennis career. Although she is currently undecided on which major she will pursue, we are confident she will succeed in any path she chooses. Congratulations, Pamela! We are proud of you! |
2024 AJ Ress-Conkey
2025 Owen elasser
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Owen Elsasser is the recipient of the 2025 Mickey Looney Team Spirit Endowed Scholarship & the Ralston Schools Foundation Scholarship. He will attend Wayne State College in the fall, where he plans to major in Secondary English Education with the goal of helping future students reach their full potential.
Through his involvement in Educators Rising, Owen has developed leadership, collaboration, and advocacy skills that will serve him well in the classroom. A dedicated student-athlete, Owen participated in baseball, tennis, and wrestling at Ralston High School—demonstrating both teamwork and school spirit on and off the field. |
2026 Genesis Acosta Barrios
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Ralph Looney: A Life of Service to Others
Learn more about Ralph Looney's kindness and generosity to others during his life by clicking the link below.
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