Youth News
AFR Hands Out $25,000 in Scholarships to Oklahoma Youth
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:27:03 CDT
Oklahoma based American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR), general farm organization and insurance company, announced today the 2009 State AFR Scholarship recipients. AFR presented twenty-five $1,000 awards to active participants of the organization’s youth program. In addition to AFR involvement, winners were selected based on academic achievement and leadership activities.
“Our scholarships are simply another way we support the leaders of tomorrow,” said Terry Detrick, AFR President and CEO. “The premiums paid to Oklahoma based American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company enables the organization to have an active role in developing Oklahoma’s youth through scholarships and other agricultural events like speech contests, livestock judging and leadership summits. We are happy to invest Oklahoma insurance premium dollars in Oklahoma youth rather than see those funds sent to an out-of-state corporate headquarters never to be seen again.”
“Being able to award these scholarships is the most rewarding part of my job. Educational costs continue to rise, but we at AFR believe a college education is critical to the quality of life. Scholarship funds are essential in helping students turn their dreams into reality,” added Shelly Bilderback, AFR Director of Education. “These kids are the best of the best and we’re happy to be involved with developing their future.”
The 2009 AFR State Scholarship recipients are:
Cheyenne Allen, Newcastle, Okla.
Jarred Campbell, Haworth, Okla.
Heath Burchfield, Fairview, Okla.
Tara Burchfield, Fairview, Okla.
Andrea Chapman, Buffalo, Okla.
McKenzie Clifton, Kingfisher, Okla.
Stephen Eller, Haskell, Okla.
Elizabeth Golliver, Agra, Okla.
Nikki Holt, Kingfisher, Okla.
Karli Hostetler, Billings, Okla.
Shelby Latta, Gage, Okla.
Colin Lowe, Chickasha, Okla.
Blake Matlock, Tecumseh, Okla.
Levon Nichols, Ringwood, Okla.
Cody Ott, Fairview, Okla.
Kelby Rounsaville, Tecumseh, Okla.
Carly Schnaithman, Garber, Okla.
Travis Schnaithman, Garber, Okla.
Brent Smith, Haworth, Okla.
Justin Strate, Garber, Okla.
Lindsey Thomas, Cache, Okla.
Ashley Willis, Kingfisher, Okla.
Brandon Womack, Madill, Okla.
Brian Womack, Madill, Okla.
Brent Womack, Madill, Okla.
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