The Saint Jo Riding Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Agricultural Scholarship.  After receiving applications from numerous deserving graduates, the club decided to increase the amount to be awarded from $3,000 to $3,700 to include 3 additional recipients.

• 2 Scholarships for $750.00 Each to Saint Jo ISD
  • $750: JOHNSON, JACE HEATH

Jace Johnson is the son of Heath Johnson and Johnna Johnson.  He is a graduate of Saint Jo ISD and was ranked No. 2 in his class.  He has participated in sports and agriculture events during his time in high school and has received numerous awards.  He plans to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to study architecture, and he hopes to one day own his own firm.

• $750: MARTIN, EMMA

Emma Martin is the daughter of Mike and Laurie Martin and is a 2022 graduate of Saint Jo High School where she served as FFA president and was ranked No. 1 in her class. Her plans are to attend Texas Tech University and return close to home to be an elementary teacher and operate a registered Hereford cattle herd. Emma wants to incorporate her background in agriculture into the classroom so children can understand the importance of agriculture from a young age.

• 2 Scholarships for $500.00 Each to Area Graduates
  • $500: HANSARD, KOOPER

Kooper Hansard is the son of Justin & Melanie Hansard.  He is a graduate of Nocona High School.  He has been active in 4-H, showing hogs and winning many awards.  His time in 4-H and the example of his parents have taught him leadership skills and the value of community involvement and hard work.  He plans to attend NCTC in Gainesville as a stepping stone to Tarleton University in Stephenville where he will study AG Business.

• $500: HUNT, HALEY

Haley Hunt is a 2022 graduate of Alvord High School.  Haley plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the Fall of 2022 and compete on the OSU rodeo team. Haley is an agricultural business major and has been accepted into the honors college at OSU. Throughout high school Haley has been an active member in 4-H, FFA, athletics, Student Council, Alvord Rodeo Team, FCA, and NHS.  Her parents are Jarid & Roxanne hunt.

• 2 Scholarships for $300.00 Each to Area Graduates
  • $300: HAND, KASSIDY “REXA”

Rexa Hand is the daughter of Rex & Regina Hand of Henrietta.  She is a 2022 graduate of Midway ISD.  She will be attending Tarleton University in Stephenville to study Criminal Justice with an AG Education minor.  Rexa has been active in rodeos and has recently served as Miss Jim Bowie Days 2021.

• $300: JOHNSON, ANNABETH

Annabeth Johnson is a graduate of Forestburg High School. She plans to attend Tarleton State University in Stephenville and hopes to later attend Texas A&M University in College Station to study English.  She would like to teach English in a high school or a college.  She is the daughter of Laurie Johnson and recently deceased Brad William Johnson who spent time on the professional rodeo circuit.

• 2 Scholarships for $300.00 Each to SJRC Legacy
  • $300: BROWN, KARLEE

Karlee Brown is the daughter of Chad and Sherry Brown. She graduated from Nocona High School where she was active in Volleyball, Basketball, FFA, and Rodeo. She plans on attending Tarleton State University to major in a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.  Her sister, Raylee Brown, served as Saint Jo’s rodeo queen in 2014 and as Junior Queen in 2012.

• $300: RITCHIE, KONNER

Konnor Ritchie is a graduate of Prairie Valley ISD.  He plans to attend NCTC to become a paramedic and firefighter.  He would like to become a ranch owner.  Konner is the son of Randal and Laurie Ritchie, and he is the brother of Karagan Ritchie, the Saint Jo rodeo queen for 2021-2022.