Montana District 2: Bill Gianoulias Scholarship

The Bill Gianoulias Scholarship was established in 1998 in the honor of Mr. Bill Gianoulias who dedicated more than 30 years of his life to Little League Basbeall and Softball in Montana.  Bill served as a President as well as District Adminsitrator for Montana District 2.  He was instrumental in establishing some of the first Little League Softball programs in the Western United States.  His dedication to the youth of Montana has touched the lives of many individuals.  He was also essential in the advancement of many Little League Umpires aspiring to work Regional and World Series play.  These umpires include current District Administrator Keith Miller, Assistant District Adminsitrator Hal Karl, as well as Mark Beckman, the current Executive Director of the Montana High School Association.  Bill retired as the District Adminstrator of Montana District 2 in 1998, succeeded by Renny Malach of Missoula.  Bill continues to be a strong influence in this Little League Family. 

 The Bill Gianoulias Scholarship was established in order to recognize and perpetuate his contributions to the community of Great Falls.  The scholarship is open to all boys and girls who participated in Little League Baseball or Softball in Great Falls.  High school seniors living in Great Falls are eligible to apply for the scholarship no matter what high school he or she attends.  Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from his or her Little League Coach and are judged in the following ares:  Number of years played in Little league, Sportsmanship, and Leadership - with an emphasis on volunteerism.  The following is a list of previous winners:

> 1999    Ben Myers & Amy Kohm

> 2000    Andrea Albrecht & Jennifer Heintz

> 2001    Jesse Sidor & Brian Romsa

> 2002    Christina Wankel & Michelle Reeves

> 2003    Jenna Reynolds & Alex Ferguson

> 2004    Jessica Jensen & Bobby Anderson

> 2005    Paul Gysberg & Genevieve Dupuis

> 2006    Andrea Boysun & Staci Welgum

> 2007    Ashley Mahoney & Shaun Tatarka

> 2008    Dani Lynn Dellla Rossa & Suzie Bartram

> 2009    Brady Kangas

This year's winner is Brady Kangas, a proud Riverside Little League graduate along with a member of the CMR High School Class of 2009. 

For more information on the Bill Gianoulias Scholarship or to make a donation, contact Jim Peterson at 406-452-1633 or at petehome1@bresnan.net.