WASHINGTON STATE POTATO FOUNDATION AWARDS $40,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS
Pasco, Washington—The Washington State Potato Foundation (WSPF) has announced the 28 students selected to receive 2006 Washington State Potato Scholarships with a value between $1000-$2500 each.
Selection is based on student GPA, honors and activities, and a personal essay. Those studying a commodity-related area were given a preference. To qualify, scholars must intend to pursue a two- or four-year degree and give consideration to a career in the agriculture industry.
Following are the Washington State Potato Foundation Scholarship recipients for school year 2006-07 and their hometowns:
Derek Friehe, Moses Lake
Zaira Camacho, Pasco
Jennifer Mendoza, Boardman
Travis D'Amico, Bow
Jared Bowen, Connell
Alexis Curtright, Spokane
Samantha Burns, Pasco
Robert Burns, Pasco
Vannasone Mingnakhone, Kennewick
David Wallace, Bow
Lexie Black, Othello
Samantha Zinsli, Fairbanks
Anne Madsen, Hermiston
Derik LeFave, Moses Lake
Amy Morrison, Mt. Vernon
Kevin Spohr, Othello
Kassandra Spohr, Othello
Matthew Richardson, Richland
Matthew Garrett, Pasco
Thao Thai, Kennewick
Gustavo Ramos, Pasco
Evan Worden, Pasco
Lydia Hennig, Ephrata
Rochelle Hopp, Kennewick
Tyler Rauh, Kennewick
Stephanie Egbert, Pullman
Keri Dickey, Kennewick
Kimberly Schutte, Othello
These recipients will have an opportunity to participate in the WSPF Golf Tournament taking place on June 21-22, 2006. This event is one of the primary sources that generate funds for the scholarship program. There will be a meet and greet reception on June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at AmeriSuites in Pasco. The tournament will be held on June 22 at Canyon Lakes. The event is expected to raise $50,000 for the Foundation.
Washington State Potato Foundation is a non-profit corporation in existence since 2000 that provides opportunities for the industry to work together and form key partnerships through research initiatives, education and charitable giving. Last year alone, WSPF made philanthropic contributions of over $75,000 throughout the Columbia Basin area.
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