Marana, Ariz. — The Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR) has awarded scholarships for its upcoming annual conference, Ranger Rendezvous 47, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
“Thanks to the support of generous donors, we’ve fully covered expenses for three rising rangers who will participate in this year’s Ranger Rendezvous,” Rick Mossman, ANPR President said. “I know everyone is looking forward to meeting this year's scholars in person because they will shape the future of the ranger profession!”
Assessing Applications
ANPR uses a peer-judged, competitive process to select scholarship recipients. The selection committee is made up of current members of the organization’s board of directors and past scholarship recipients. The committee uses a double blind system to objectively assess applicants’ descriptions of their:
Since the program’s creation in 2008, ANPR has awarded more than 80 Supernaugh Scholarships. Past recipients have become permanent staff in the National Park Service, contributed to park leadership, and secured jobs in regional and national offices. As of 2024, about 15 percent have also served in positions on ANPR’s board of directors.
Jennifer Cook - Zion National Park
Jennifed (Jenn) Cook is from Orlando, Fla., and graduated from the University of South Florida in 2019. She was inspired to become a park ranger after traveling to parks around the United States with her family as a child. She first fulfilled her dream of working in a park as an intern at Yosemite in the summer of 2019. Jenn’s ranger journey has taken her to Yellowstone and South Carolina, as well as various public lands in Florida. She currently about to finish her second season as an interpretive ranger in Zion National Park, and she will volunteer in Yellowstone this winter. Jenn is eager to learn and connect with fellow park professionals from diverse backgrounds at this year’s Ranger Rendezvous! In the meantime, you can find her hiking, birding, or enjoying a good book in her hammock.
Carter Humola - Mount Rainier National Park
Carter Humola graduated from Moravian College in 2020 and spent the next year driving across the United States using NPS sites to guide his travels. In the process, he fell in love with the National Park Service. This journey inspired him to give back to the public lands which gave him so much joy. He started his career at Shenandoah National Park and worked at Mount Rainier National Park for the 2024 season. During his time as a ranger, Carter has developed a well-rounded set of skills in disciplines including: revegetation, aquatic invertebrates, museum curation, wildlife management, population monitoring, trails maintenance, plant nurseries, meadow protection, botany, macro-invertebrate research, and air quality monitoring. He also took on responsibilities related to Search and Rescue (SAR), andwildfire management. Carter strives to preserve park resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Crystal Muzik - Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front
Crystal has been a park ranger in the American West for 17 seasons. Since July 2024, she has been stationed at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in California as a permanent park guide. Crystal grew up in Central Illinois and served in the U.S. Air Force before fulfilling her childhood dream of working as a park ranger. She holds degrees from Hocking College and Humboldt State University, and she is currently continuing her education at the University of Montana. In her free time, Crystal enjoys hiking, backpacking, reading, and is learning how to sail. Crystal is excited to attend her first Ranger Rendezvous this fall in Rapid City as a Supernaugh Scholar.
For more information on the Supernaugh Scholarship, click here.