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****ONLINE EXCLUSIVE****North Texas State Fair Association Announces 2015 Scholarship winners
North Texas State Fair Association Announces
2015 Scholarship Winners
Three Denton area graduating high school seniors have been awarded scholarships by the North Texas State Fair Association. The program includes the Bob C. Powers Scholarship, the Continuing Education Scholarship and the North Texas State Fair Association Scholarship.
Bobbi Wiersema
The North Texas State Fair Association Scholarship was awarded to Marcus High School senior Bobbie Wiersema. Bobbie has been involved in 4-H activities throughout her high school years, including serving as Silver Saddle Club Secretary, participating and mentoring in areas of competitive horse judging and serving as Equine Ambassador for Texas 4-H. She has been a Denton County Livestock Association Queen candidate and has extensive experience in public speaking. Bobbie plans to attend West Texas A&M, majoring in Equine Business and Industries.
Stephanie Clement
The Bob C. Powers recipient, Stephanie Clement, is a senior at Bowie High School. Stephanie’s many public school and community involvements include leadership positions in the Bowie and Montague County 4-H, member of the National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, Peer Assistance Leadership Service and various school sports. She is an active leader in church youth organizations. She also regularly volunteers for various community events. Stephanie intends to attend Tarleton State University, majoring in Agriculture Service and Development.
Kendall Martin Pearse
The North Texas State Fair Association’s Continuing Education Scholarship was awarded to Kendall Martin Pearse, senior at Era ISD. Kendall has been heavily involved in athletics throughout her high school career, including cross country, track and tennis. She has received numerous state awards through her involvement with the Future Farmers of America. She has been named as Rodeo Queen at the Jim Bowie Rodeo, Saint Jo Rodeo and the North Texas Fair and Rodeo. Kendall is actively involved in community and church activities in Era and Valley View.
She plans to attend North Texas Central College and major in Nursing.
The North Texas State Fair Association Scholarship Program is open to seniors graduating from a public, private or home school. Applicants are not required to have a 4-H or Ag background for the Bob C. Powers Scholarship or Continuing Education Scholarship. Qualifying students must be a graduating senior and attending a college or junior (community) college in the fall following graduation.
For further information, contact:
Nanci Kimmey
Executive Assistant
North Texas State Fair Association
940 387 2632
Submitted by The Crouch Group
Ron Ray
940 383 1990
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