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GROWMARK awards scholarships

GROWMARK, the regional cooperative headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois has awarded scholarships to 39 college students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The students represent 14 colleges and universities.

“GROWMARK invests more than $41,000 annually on scholarships. We’re investing today for a return tomorrow,” says Steve German, GROWMARK university relations and member employment manager.

Students receiving scholarships:

Dordt College

James Korver, son of Bruce and Joann Korver of Maurice, Iowa, is majoring in general agriculture.

Illinois State University

Lucas Benning, son of Carl and Karen Benning of Shobonier, Ill., is majoring in agronomy management.

John Heiser, son of Jeff and Debbie Heiser of Byron, Ill., is majoring in agricultural education.

Michael Moore, son of Ronald and Deborah Moore of Roseville, Ill., is majoring in horticulture.

Rosalie Sanderson, daughter of Dan and Hattie Sanderson of Clare, Ill., is majoring in animal science industry management.

Kaylin Stoddard, daughter of Bruce and Carolyn Stoddard of Monticello, Ill., is majoring in accountancy.

Illinois Wesleyan University

Brittany Kiefer, daughter of Rich and Gale Kiefer of Gridley, Ill., is majoring in accounting.

Iowa State University

Jared Achen, son of Robert and Vickie Achen of Wayland, Iowa, is majoring in agricultural business.

Ashley Dermody, daughter of David and Laurie Dermody of Williamsburg, Iowa, is majoring in agronomy.

Jaymes Maciejewski, son of Dan and Peg Maciejewski of Princeton, Ill., is majoring in agricultural studies.

JaLynne Russell, daughter of Rob and Julie Russell of Prescott, Iowa, is majoring in agricultural business.

Alyssa Smith, daughter of Ned and Marcia Smith of Michigantown, Ind., is majoring in agricultural education.

Murray State University

Becky Mosbacher, daughter of Steven and Doris Mosbacher of Prairie du Rocher, Ill., is majoring in agribusiness.

Northwest Missouri State University

Chester Greub, son of Philip and Roxanne Greub of Gower, Mo., is majoring in agronomy and agribusiness.

Miranda VanPelt, daughter of Gary and Carla VanPelt of Guilford, Mo., is majoring in agribusiness and accounting.

Trinity Weatherman, son of Ron Weatherman and Suzanna deBeaca of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and Gary and Linda Grady of Ankeny, Iowa, is majoring in agribusiness.

Pennsylvania State University

Bradley Dressler, son of Herb and Linda Dressler of Selinsgrove, Pa., is majoring in agricultural systems management.

Maria Ferrese, daughter of Joe and Amy Ferrese of Mars, Pa., is majoring in agribusiness management.

Purdue University

Kayla Culp, daughter of Kendell and Tammy Culp of Rensselaer, Ind., is majoring in agricultural economics.

 Southern Illinois University

Christy Ford, daughter of J.L. and Angie Ford of Greenfield, Ill., is majoring in general agriculture.

Kelsey Graber, daughter of John and Julie Graber of Heyworth, Ill., is majoring in agribusiness economics.

Bobbi Jean Petet, daughter of Robert Petet of Fairfield, Ill., and Debbie Petet of McLeansboro, Ill., is majoring in plant and soil science.

Jordon Ridgely, son of Jan and Lisa Ridgely of Olney, Ill., is majoring in agribusiness economics.

Derek Weiler, son of Bill and Debbie Weiler of Claremont, Ill., is majoring in agribusiness economics.

University of Illinois

Cassie Becker, daughter of Steve and Amy Becker of Carlyle, Ill., is majoring in agricultural communications.

Hayley Bunselmeyer, daughter of Bob and Sue Bunselmeyer of Decatur, Ill., is majoring in crop sciences.

Travis Huisinga, son of Roger and Barbara Huisinga of Mansfield, Ill., is majoring in agricultural and consumer economics.

Carrie Kuhns, daughter of Ervin and Nancy Kuhns of Sullivan, Ill., is majoring in agricultural leadership education.

David Marburger, son of Edward and Christina Marburger of Mount Olive, Ill., is majoring in crop sciences.

Amelia Martens, daughter of Patrick and Annette Martens of Orion, Ill., is majoring in agricultural communications. She is the recipient of the Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholarship. GROWMARK sponsors the scholarship to honor Melvin E. Sims, president of GROWMARK, Inc. from 1959-1980.

Brad Pilcher, son of Mike and Mary Jo Pilcher of Paxton, Ill., is majoring in agricultural sales and marketing. He is the recipient of the Herndon Scholarship, established to honor Fred E. Herndon, president of a GROWMARK predecessor company from 1931-1959.

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Anna Bethmann, daughter of John and Nan Bethmann of Colfax, Wis., is majoring in life sciences communication.

University of Wisconsin – Platteville

Christopher Flikkema, son of Alan and Rosemary Flikkema of Lanark, Ill., is majoring in agricultural business.

Jacquelyn Seelow, daughter of Alan and Pam Seelow of Chaseburg, Wis., is majoring in animal science.

Ashley Veldhuizen, daughter of Vern and Alice Veldhuizen of Richmond, Ill., is majoring in agricultural education.

University of Wisconsin – River Falls

Jason Keck, son of Brian and Jodi Keck of Owatonna, Minn., is majoring in crop and soil sciences.

Western Illinois University

Ross Fogle, son of David and Leanne Fogle of Congerville, Ill., is majoring in agronomy.

Jordan Haney, son of Jeff and Cheri Haney of Winchester, Ill., is majoring in agriculture business.

Mellisa Herwig, daughter of Tim and Kelly Henert of Franklin Grove, Ill., is majoring in animal sciences.