SHS Seniors Receive WYDOT Employees Association Scholarship

The Wyoming Department of Transportation district four Wyoming Transportation Department Employees Association (WTDEA) recently awarded two Sheridan high school seniors Lainey Konetzki and Matthew Taylor scholarships.

Lainey Konetzki is the daughter of Larry and Lisa Konetzki. Her future plans include attending Sheridan College for General Studies and the Carpentry Apprenticeship. After that, she hopes to pursue a career in the equine industry, starting her own training and chiropractic business. She’s an active member of 4-H, FFA, and High School Rodeo, where she is Miss Wyoming High School Rodeo. She plans to continue to rodeo in the WPRA. Lainey’s father, Larry is WYDOT’s district four maintenance engineer.

Matt Taylor is the son of Scott and Janey Taylor of Sheridan. His future plans included attending The University of Wyoming and studying civil engineering. Matt was a four-year letterman for the Sheridan Broncs. A state champion in 2019-20 and first-team at-large defense All-Conference selection after the 2020-21 season. Matt has a 4.0 GPA and was selected as a Summit Award winner for the class of 2021.  Matt’s father Scott is WYDOT’s district 4 district engineer. All high school seniors and current college students whose parents are active members of district fours’ WTDEA chapter are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

WTDEA is an internal association that deals with problems and the solutions to make changes to create better working conditions within the Department of Transportation. Membership is open to all employees.  Proceeds from membership help support the scholarship program and employee’s Relief Fund.