Farmers Federation awards six scholarships
Published 12:40 pm Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The Butler County Farmers Federation awarded six scholarships to county students on April 6. Pictured, from left to right, are Winston Sims, Greenville High School; Lindsey Gibson, Fort Dale Academy; Kendall Lambert, Fort Dale Academy; Chey-Anne Kilpatrick, Fort Dale Academy; Jake Gillem, Fort Dale Academy; and Katelyn Fuller, Georgiana School. (Submitted photo)
Since 2000, the Butler County Farmers Federation has been awarding scholarships to deserving students.
On April 6, the organization recognized its latest crop of recipients at a reception at Cambrian Ridge.
“We try to help as many students as we can each year based on the amount of money we have and the students’ needs,” said Carey Thompson. “These students have worked hard and they deserve to be recognized.”
The following students were chosen for their academic excellence and active participation in school and community: Winston Sims, Greenville High School; Lindsey Gibson, Fort Dale Academy; Kendall Lambert, Fort Dale Academy; Chey-Anne Kilpatrick, Fort Dale Academy; Jake Gillem, Fort Dale Academy; and Katelyn Fuller, Georgiana School.
According to Thompson, students attending a four-year college or university will receive $1,000, while students attending a two-year college or trade school will receive $500.
Thompson said that in the last 16 years, the BCFF has presented 89 students with scholarships.
