SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Awarded in memory of Steve A. Torres

Steve A. Torres was born in Los Angeles, California on July 31, 1998.  He was the son of Marisa S. Stubbs and Steve D. Torres.  As a youth he traveled and lived in Asia, learning to snowboard in South Korea, surf in Bali, Indonesia, explore the Angkor Wat historical site in Cambodia, and immersed himself in another culture in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam where he attended Saigon South International School.  

After falling in love with the San Juans of Colorado, Steve moved to Durango and lived with his grandparents, Nancy and William Stubbs.  He thrived in natural beauty, snowboarding at Purgatory and the backcountry, hiking the Fourteeners, kayaking in Durango’s lakes, and tubing on the Animas River.

Steve attended Miller Middle School, Durango High School, and Durango Big Picture High School.  At BPHS he found friendships and personal insights, connected with attentive mentors, and gained confidence and self-worth through their internship programs.  A caring, compassionate individual, Steve was sought after by friends for his ability to listen, recognize their strengths, and prioritize their values.

Steve left this world October 3, 2019 at the young age of 21.  He would be proud to help and support other Durango Big Picture High School students as they recognize their potential, overcome hardships, and achieve their goals.

Award Amount: $2,500 non-renewable and can be applied to any expense that the donor finds acceptable to support a student in whatever their next endeavor might be. 

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Any BPHS junior or senior student can be nominated that could use support in their next educational, career, or life step. The funding can be used in creative ways to support a student's future. The primary objective is to allow BPHS teachers and administration, in collaboration with the Stubbs family, to choose a student who could use additional financial support as they pursue their own goals, overcome hardships, and recognize their own potential. 

GPA Requirement: This award has no minimum GPA and is not given for specific academic or athletic performance.
 

Eligibility: To be considered, a candidate must receive at least ONE (1) nomination. Every qualified nominee will receive consideration, regardless of the number of nominations beyond the required one (1).

Who can nominate a student? Any Big Picture High School teacher, staff member, or administrator can nominate a graduating Big Picture High School junior or senior.

Deadline to Nominate: March 11, 2025 @ 5PM MST

Selection: The recipient will be selected in collaboration with the Stubbs family, Big Picture staff, and the Durango Education Foundation.​

 

 

 

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