$10,000 has been distributed for ANRS academic and Rodeo scholarships ($5,000 each). There are two scholarships (one academic and one rodeo) named in memory of Marty and there are two other scholarships (one academic and one rodeo) named in honor of SandRidge Energy, Inc. The remaining $12,000 has been deposited in the Association's Permanent Scholarship Fund for future scholarships.
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ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association
32nd Annual Reunion
The 32nd Annual Reunion was dedicated to the memory of
long-time Member and Former Officer and Director Marty Acton
who we lost to an untimely death on July 19, 2008.
Marty grew up in Ozona, Texas and was a graduate of Ozona High School
and Sul Ross State University. He entered the family ranching business
and became well known and respected through out the West Texas ranching
community. He was a dedicated supporter of multiple youth programs and
Rodeo Cowboy ministries. He was also an active member of the Farm
Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Crockett Soil & Water Conservation
District, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock
Show and Rodeo Foundation.
Marty loved helping people. He always had a ready smile and a hearty
laugh, even for the toughest jobs. He was affectionately called “Ka Ka”
by his niece and nephew. His family and many friends will remember and
miss the friendly, positive way Marty lived his life.
Many memories and stories of Marty were shared at the Reunion as part of a celebration of his life and spirit. The Board created a Marty Acton Memorial Scholarship which will be awarded annually to ANRS Academic students and ANRS Rodeo participants.
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The ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association is an independent non-profit, charitable organization recognized
by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an eligible 501(c)(3) entity. The mission of the Association
is to promote Sul Ross State University and to raise funds to be disbursed to deserving Agricultural
students and rodeo participants by the University. Neither the Board, nor the membership, of the
Association has any part in the selection of scholarship recipients. Membership to the Association
is open to all individuals interested in the mission and activities of the Association.
Membership is $50 (from July to July each year). New or renewal memberships can be sent to:
ANRS & Rodeo Exes Treasurer
PO Box 539
Fort Stockton, Texas 79735
Additional information regarding the Association can be obtained from the same address.
Est. 1976
