Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Six Greenup County high school seniors received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $396,550 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Hannah Blaine of Russell Independent High School was awarded a $1,000 “Raymond Imel Memorial Scholarship” from Greenup County Farm Bureau and a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation. After graduation, Blaine plans to attend the University  of Kentucky to pursue a degree in kinesiology. She is the daughter of Terrance and Karen Blaine of Russell, KY.

 

Heather Robinson of Greenup County High School was awarded a $500 “Clarence Imel Memorial Scholarship” from Greenup County Farm Bureau. After completing high school, Robinson will attend ACTC- Morehead State University to earn a degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Ed and Sharri Robinson of Argillite, KY.

 

 

James Quentin Allen of Greenup County High School received a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. After graduating from high school, he is heading to Northern Kentucky University to pursue a degree in Computer Information. Allen is from Garrison, KY.

 

 

Charles "Chaz" Whitt of Russell Independent High School received a $1,000 “Richard Dupuy Memorial Scholarship” from Greenup County Farm Bureau. He plans to attend the University of Kentucky to obtain a degree in business management. Whitt is the son of Sean and Rebecca Whitt of Flatwoods, KY.

Amber Walden of Russell Independent High School received a $1,000 “Richard Dupuy Memorial Scholarship” from Greenup County Farm Bureau and will attend the University of Louisville to pursue a political science degree. Walden is the daughter of Greg and Johnda Walden of Greenup, KY.

Jasmine Rayburn of West Carter High School was awarded a $3,000 “Leadership in Agriculture” from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. After graduating from high school, Rayburn plans to attend college to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. She is the daughter of Kevin and Denise Rayburn.

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.