Casey County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Casey County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

 

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Five Casey County High School seniors are each the recipient of a $500 college scholarship from Casey County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Sara Beth Adkins plans to attend Lindsey Wilson College to pursue a degree in psychophysiology. Adkins is the daughter of James and Annie Adkins of Liberty, KY.

Austin Thomas Harne will attend Western Kentucky University to pursue degrees in architecture and business management. Harne is the son of Todd and Krystal Harne of Liberty, KY.

Madison Elizabeth Meeks is heading to Campbellsville University to earn a degree in biology. She is the daughter of Darrell and Amy Meeks of Liberty, KY.

Kendra Joy Wethington plans to attend Somerset Community College to obtain a degree in physical therapy. Wethington is the daughter of Karen Wethington and the late Robert Wethington of Liberty, KY.

Presley Shaelyn Woodrum will attend Murray State University to earn a degree in agriscience technology. Woodrum is the daughter of Brett and Lona Woodrum of Liberty, KY.

Farm Bureau scholarships, offered annually, are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and financial need.

 

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