NW Kansas students among those earning KLA scholarships

Pictured (standing, L to R) are Leah Scholz, Lancaster; Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill; Brittney Houck, Americus; Kenzie Curran, Farlington; Reid Beeman, Olpe; Jacqueline Clawson, Meade; Sam Morgan, White City; Cade Hibdon, Princeton; Karley Stockton, Meade; Madelyn Mushrush, Strong City; Bailey Corwine, Lyndon; (kneeling, L to R) Ethan Bellar, Howard; Hayden Walker, Sharon Springs; Hadley Schotte, Marysville; and Campbell Martin, Bucklin.

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WICHITA – Twenty-six scholarship winners for the 2016-17 school year were recognized during the annual Kansas Livestock Association Convention November 30 in Wichita. A total of $27,100 was presented by the Kansas Livestock Foundation and its partners.

Three Kansas State University veterinary school students were chosen to each receive a $1,500 Ralgro Wheels for Bucks scholarship from Merck Animal Health and KLF. Jessica Eisenbarth is the daughter of Connie and David Eisenbarth of Hoyt. She is a third-year veterinary student. Megan McLaughlin, also a third-year veterinary student, is the daughter of Julie and Daniel McLaughlin from Olathe. Ellen Unruh is the daughter of Edward and Darla Ouellette of Rantoul and is a fourth-year veterinary student. This award recognizes K-State veterinary school students with a career goal of being a large animal veterinarian.

Six Kansas students each have been awarded, through KLF, $1,000 Wheels for Bucks Scholarships. Morgan Gantz is the daughter of Mark and Angela Gantz of Perry. She is a sophomore at Cloud County Community College majoring in agricultural economics and business. Samuel Morgan, the son of Steve and Nancy Morgan from White City, is a junior at Emporia State University majoring in business and finance. Leah Scholz is the daughter of Trent and Lori Scholz of Lancaster. She is a junior majoring in pre-veterinary medicine at K-State. MaRyka Smith is the daughter of Lisa and Kevin Smith from Hoyt. She is a senior at K-State majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. Karley Stockton, daughter of Kris and Sharon Stockton from Meade, is a junior majoring in animal science at K-State. Katelyn Thomson is the daughter of Dan and Cindy Thomson of Riley. She is a junior at K-State majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. This scholarship is presented to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field. WFB scholarships are funded by Merck’s donation of $1.00 for each used Ralgro wheel turned in to KLA.

Hadley Schotte of Marysville has been awarded the $1,000 Cattlemen’s Scholarship from GoBob Pipe & Steel and KLF. Schotte is the son of Pat and Kelly Schotte. He is a freshman at Hutchinson Community College majoring in animal science. This scholarship is awarded to a student entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

Cade Hibdon has been awarded the $1,000 Cancrete Cattle Waterers Scholarship through KLF. Hibdon is the son of Darren and Julie Hibdon from Princeton. He is a freshman attending Butler Community College and majoring in agribusiness. This scholarship is presented to a student entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

The $1,000 Glenn & Clyde Lindstrom Scholarship has been awarded through KLF to Braden Mishler, the son of Brian and Janet Mishler from Arnold. He is a sophomore at K-State majoring in agricultural engineering. This scholarship is awarded to a student of sophomore level or above attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture. Preference is given to students residing within the boundaries of Unified School District 400 in northern McPherson and southern Saline counties.

Four $1,000 Hampel Oil Scholarships have been presented to K-State students. Austin Baalman, son of Duane and Michaela Baalman from Oakley, is a junior majoring in agricultural economics. Jerica Hall is the daughter of Jerry and Stephanie Hall from Independence. She is a junior majoring in animal science. Tyler Marr, the son of Tom and Sherry Marr of Formoso, is a junior majoring in agronomy. Hayden Walker is the son of Bryce and Tracy Walker from Sharon Springs. He also is a junior majoring in agronomy. This scholarship is awarded to students entering their junior or senior year at K-State or Fort Hays State University and pursuing a degree in agronomy, agribusiness or ag economics. Preference is given to applicants with a career goal of being actively engaged in a farming or feedyard enterprise.

Five students from across the state have received $1,000 “Youth in Agriculture” scholarships from KLF. Ethan Bellar is the son of Mike and Peggy Bellar from Howard. He is a freshman at Pratt Community College majoring in farm and ranch management. Bailey Corwine of Lyndon is the daughter of Matt and Kathie Corwine and Charles and Heather Sharp. She is a sophomore attending Allen Community College and majoring in agricultural communications. Taylor Nikkel, daughter of Mark and Janice Nikkel of Maple Hill, is a freshman at K-State majoring in agricultural economics. Madelyn Mushrush is the daughter of Joe and Connie Mushrush of Strong City. She is a freshman at K-State majoring in animal science. Jacqueline Clawson is the daughter of Dan and Tamra Clawson from Meade. She is a sophomore at K-State majoring in agricultural economics and business marketing. Funded by the KLF Club Calf Sale held during the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, these scholarships recognize students entering or returning to a Kansas junior or senior college and pursing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

Three students attending K-State each were awarded a $1,200 Kansas CattleWomen (KCW) Scholarship. Kenzie Curran is the daughter of Joe and Kim Curran of Farlington. She is a senior majoring in agricultural communications and journalism. Brittney Houck, the daughter of Jeff and Lori Houck from Americus, is a junior majoring in mass communications and animal science. Sarah Jones is the daughter of Michael and Debra Jones from Riverton. She is a senior majoring in food science. This scholarship, funded by the KCW silent auction, is awarded to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in dietetics, food safety, agriculture or a related field.

Reid Beeman was awarded the $500 Fred H. Woodbury Memorial Scholarship through KLF. Beeman is the son of Preston and Jeanna Beeman from Olpe. He is a freshman at Fort Scott Community College majoring in agriculture. This scholarship is presented to a student attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture. Preference will be given to students residing within Chase, Franklin, Lyon, Osage or Wabaunsee county.

The $500 Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship has been presented to Campbell Martin. He is the son of Eric and Holly Martin from Bucklin. Martin is a freshman majoring in agriculture at Hutchinson Community College. This scholarship is awarded to student attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.