MANHATTAN, Kan. – Local FFA members were among the 71 Kansas students awarded $1,000 Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough Scholarships during the third session of the 87th Kansas FFA State Convention on Thursday, May 28.
The Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarship Program recognizes FFA members’ talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic achievements.
“We’re proud to recognize these student leaders for their passion for FFA and the leadership they display in their communities and chapters,” said Chantelle Simon, Kansas FFA Association treasurer. “We thank Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough for providing financial support for our students’ educational goals.”
This year’s recipients are, from: Anderson County: Melissa Kropt, Alexis Pedrow; Buhler: Amber Finney, Bailey Peterson, Keli Schrag; Burlington: Deana Peason; Central Heights: J.R. Kimball; Centralia: Kenton Steinlag; Centre: Nellie Kasseau; Chapman: Kaylin Fink, Bailey Stien; Chetopa: Abigail Dominguez; Cheylin: Jacob Brubaker, Anna-Lura Frisb; Clay Center: Audrey Desrosiers, Lorren Williams; Columbus: Maggie Teel; Elkhart: Colton Boaldin, Sydney Dougherty; Ell-Saline: Evan Morrical; Ellis: Danielle Hausler; Erie: Reagan Dillow; Garden City: Jonathan Lock; Girard: Faith McClaskey; Haven: Jacob Kentzler, Kolton Kincaid; Hillsboro: Jesse Meier; Hodgeman County: David Nuss; Holcomb: Allyson Knoll; Holton: Emaleigh Clark; Horton: Katie Campbell, Kelly Lehew; Hoxie: Joshua Heim, Connor Katt; Humboldt: Karsyn Miller; Inman: Krystan Miller; Iola: Colton Heffern; Jayhawk Linn: Sirena Bruner; Jefferson West: Samantha Montgomery; Kingman: Abigail Harbert; Labette County: Loren Lay, Meredith Reitemeir; Louisburg: Andrea Buffington; Manhattan: April Ascher; Marmaton Valley: Trent Johnson; Minneapolis: Lane Nichols; Newton: Brome Stahly; Ottawa: Taylor Carpenter, Nicolas Fergerson; Paola: Case McDowell, Katherine Thoden; Pleasanton: Savannah Reynolds; Prairie View: Sidney Snyder; Riley County: Abigail Wahl; Rock Creek: Lane Forge; Rock Hills: Tyler Marr; Royal Valley: Patrick Broxterman; Sabetha: Sarah Plum; St. Francis: Mariah Belkman; Scott City: Macy Davis; South Barber: Ceria Houlton; Southeast of Saline: Tobias Blue; Southern Coffey County: Lydia Brooks; Spring Hill: Ricky Wagner; Syracuse: Lakota Stucky; Uniontown: Hannah Fry; Wamego: Matthew Plummer, Blythe Wagner; Wellington: Jessica Reyes; Winfield: Rebekah Branch, Shea Carver.