The Ellis County 4-H Scholarship & Development Fund has awarded this year’s Rosemary Smith 4-H scholarship to Quentin Rupp of Hays.

Rupp is a senior at Hays High. He has been an active member of the Big Creek Astros 4-H Club for the past twelve years. He has been actively involved in Livestock, Photography, Woodworking, Leadership and Community Service projects.

Rupp has served as an officer in his 4-H club and has held several county leadership positions as well. He has been actively involved in planning and carrying out the Photo Adventure Day Camp for community youth each summer.

Rupp plans to attend NCK-Tech in the fall, majoring in welding. He is the son of Julie Miller of Hays.

The Rosemary Smith 4-H scholarship is presented in memory of a long time Ellis Co. 4-H volunteer by her family. The $250 scholarships are awarded to high school students who are taking concurrent credits or to current college students with a 4-H background.

4-H Scholarship & Development is a subcommittee of the 4-H Program Development Committee representing the Cottonwood Extension program. Their primary focus is fund development to support the 4-H Youth programs and scholarships in Ellis County. To give support to this fund, contact the Cottonwood Extension Office at (785) 628-9430.

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