Mickey Looney Team Spirit Endowed Scholarship

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.

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 in 2025 and 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.
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​Scholarship Recipients

2020   Molly McEvoy
2021   Alec Kelsey
​2022   Camryn Busenbark
​2023   Pamela Castaneda Martinez
2024   AJ Ress-Conkey
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