Macon County Cattlemen’s Association announces winners of their annual scholarship program.

 

(MACON, MO) The Macon County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) has announced the winners of their annual scholarship program. 

This year, the Cattlemen awarded $22,000 in scholarships to 25 high school seniors, college or technical school students in the amount of $800 each. One student was awarded an additional $500 for having the top essay and three current college students with majors relating to agriculture will receive an additional $500.

Since 2001, MCCA has provided 406 scholarships to high school seniors, college or technical students.  Total scholarship payouts have totaled $292,250 in the past 21 years, which makes the scholarship program the largest of its type in the area.

According to member Aaron Baker, the scholarship program is just one way the cattlemen are supporting youth in the county.  “We are proud to support local youth by sponsoring activities at the county fair, charitable groups serving youth and industry interests and also providing funds for our junior organization,” Baker said.  “Our future is only as strong as our youth.” 

The association raises the funds to provide annual scholarships through its annual February banquet, which was a two-day prime rib drive-through dinner hosted by Noland’s Catering. 

This year’s winners include seniors from the following high schools:

Atlanta -  Connor Cain, Alexis Couldry, Bryann Magers, Kullen McElhaney, Treasurer Miles, Bryce Teter, Dalton Teter and Kolbey Watson.

Bevier – Ashton Binder.

Macon R-I – Ryan Ancell, Emma Blackford, Josh Bonuchi, Rylan Gann and Hunter Stivers.

Macon County R-IV – Patrick Peterson.

College or Technical School Students represented the following local high schools:

Atlanta – Cole Thompson, Jordan True and Dylan Young.

La Plata -  Sheridyn Bealmer and Addison Belfield.

Bevier – Kandace Inskip and Evan Thurnau.

Macon – Grace Cason and Caden Phillips.

              Other – Braden Collins.

Three students with majors related to agriculture received an additional $500 scholarship making their total award amount equal to $1,300: Jordan True, Addison Bellfield and Caden Phillips.

An additional $500 was awarded to Sheridyn Bealmer for having the best essay.

All applicants for this scholarship program must be current members of a Macon County 4-H Club, FFA Chapter, or Junior Cattlemen and/or have parents, grandparents, or a spouse that are current members of the Macon County Cattlemen’s Association.  Applications were judged by an impartial committee; preference was given, but not limited to, students who plan a future related to agriculture.

Macon High School leads in total scholarships received in the history of the program at 156, followed by: Atlanta (127) Macon County R-IV (39), La Plata (30), Bevier (19), Bucklin (5) and Other (30).

The students will receive their scholarship at the livestock auction at the Macon County Fair.

For more information or a link to the applications for the Macon County Cattlemen’s Scholarship Program, visit www.maconcountycattlemen.com.