13-14 Scholarship Winners

2013‐14 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS $13,425 was awarded to the following FarmHouse undergraduates

David Berning (SD ‘11) Major: Agricultural Systems Technology GPA: 3.6 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Scholarship committee; risk management chairman; total membership education chairman Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s William S. & Catherine May Scholarship recipient Scholarly accomplishments: Dean’s list three semesters University activities: Agriculture Systems Technology club, vice president; Ag & Bio Ambassador for the college of Agriculture and Biological Sciences; LeadState; Dairy Club member

“He genuinely cares about the chapter “Through working with David, I have “David is a true asset to our current and will voice his well‐thought opinion, come to know him as a very hard‐ chapter and believes in all that despite disagreeing with the popular working, self‐motivated and well‐ FarmHouse stands for.” opinion, if it will result in short or long organized individual.” – Brady Welu (SD ’11) ‐term preservation of FarmHouse – Nicholas Uilk, Professor of Ag values.” – Mark Kaemingk (SD ’01) Engineering at South Dakota State

Brian Buss (IL ’11) Major: Actuarial Sciences GPA: 3.67 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Vice president of ﬁnance; vice president of risk management; executive committee; RLC attendee; To Be and Become attendee Fraternal awards: 2011 FarmHouse Foundation’s Herbert Folken scholarship recipient; 2012 & 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s William S. & Catherine May Scholarship recipient; Illinois FarmHouse Four‐Fold Man scholarship recipient Scholarly accomplishments: James Scholar honors program designee; Dean’s list; Atius‐Sachem leadership honorary; Student Educator Association, deputy treasurer University activities: Committee to landscape the Bell Tower at the University of Illinois; Bags for Babes, fundraising committee; road side clean‐up; Homecoming committee; Urbana Sweet Corn Festival, committee to help serve corn; Red Cross Blood Drive Committee; Atius Sachem Sing participant

“Mr. Buss has impressed me not only “Brian has applied his open‐ “Through his actions he has been a by what he has accomplished, but also mindedness and resourcefulness to positive role model for the members in for the personal qualities he exhibits.” becoming a well‐respected leader.” our chapter to follow.” – Patricia A. Justice, – Adam Sommer (IL ’12) – Ross Wilken (IL ’10) Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois & Advisor Spencer Chase (SD ’11) Major: Journalism GPA: 3.5 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Technology chair; awards and activities chair; vice president of administration Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s Herbert Folken Scholarship recipient; 2012 FarmHouse Foundation’s Duane and Shirley Acker Work/Study Scholarship recipient; high room GPA; outstanding meal crew rookie Scholarly accomplishments: Mortar Board honor society University activities: South Dakota State (SDSU) football special team student coach; SDSU Collegian, sports writer; Students Association senator; South Dakota state FFA convention, stage crew; national FFA convention, newsroom crew; Agri‐Pulse Communications, intern

“Spencer has definitely earned my “He has a vision for the better. Whether “Spencer fully embodies what being a respect because of his spirituality, it’s the organization he’s serving, his FarmHouse man is all about and integrity, work ethic, initiative and current level of leadership and influence always has a great passion for what leadership skills.” or the potential of those around him, he FarmHouse stands for.” – Jeffrey Davis (SD ’78), always sees so much more.” – Paul Dybedhal (SD ’12) South Dakota FarmHouse – Brian Gottlob (SD ’08) Association President

Cody Farrill (TR ’11) Major: Political Science GPA: 3.792 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: President; philanthropy and community service chair; campus and community relations chair; new member class vice president; To Be and Become delegate; Conclave voting delegate; FLI attendee; 2013 Power of 7 attendee Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s William S. & Catherine May Scholarship Scholarly accomplishments: Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Order of Omega; Mortar Board, president; and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies University activities: Student Government Association, president, vice president, Freshman Forum director, Freshman Forum member; Political Science club; university orientation leader; campus ambassador; College Republicans

“He is bright, energetic, compassionate “The impact he has made not only on and genuinely well‐rounded, which has “Cody never ﬁnds an excuse, only a FarmHouse, but all over campus made him very successful in his college way to better himself every day.” during his time at Troy, is remarkable.” career.” – J. Chris Hager, – Lucas Wilkerson (TR ’11) – Oliver Aaron, Coordinator of Student FarmHouse Advisor involvement and Leadership Adam Fichter (IA ’12) Major: Agricultural Business, Economics, International Agriculture, Finance GPA: 3.850 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Assistant alumni director; alumni director; vice president; chaplain; spiritual committee chair; weekly Bible study leader Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s W. Eugene & Linda Lloyd Scholarship recipient; 2012 Lynn & Marilyn Benson Study Abroad Scholarship recipient Scholarly accomplishments: Alpha Zeta agricultural honor fraternity, service committee; President’s leadership class; Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, and Gamma Sigma Delta honor societies University activities: The Salt Company (student ministry), connection group leader; Agricultural Business club; NCBA Baseball (competitive traveling team); Destination Iowa State, team leader; Freshman Council, philanthropy committee; Greek Week aide; Iowa State Department of Economics, agricultural business peer mentor; Farm Service Company, agronomy scouting intern; Iowa Association of Business and Industry; Agriculture Future of America leaders conference; study abroad agricultural production, business and trade trip to Argentina and Spain

“Adam has done more with his life at “Adam has always been very “He is hard‐working and blessed with a this point than most students could determined to use his time and talents bright mind; Adam uses these gifts to even dream.” to contribute to the betterment of the pursue excellence in academics and – Jeﬀery Johnson, chapter.” life.” Iowa State Alumni – Matt Skarshaug (IA ’10) – Andy Pringnitz (IA ’09) Association President

Austin Fichter (IA ’12) Major: Agricultural Business, Economics, International Agriculture, Finance GPA: 3.70 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Treasurer; secretary; service committee member; weekly Bible study leader; sergeant at arms Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s W. Eugene & Linda Lloyd Scholarship recipient; 2012 C.J. Gauger Scholarship; 2013 Lynn and Marilyn Benson Study Abroad Scholarship Scholarly accomplishments: Alpha Zeta, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies University activities: NCBA Baseball (competitive traveling team); President’s leadership class; Greek week aide; The Salt Company, treasurer; Agricultural Business club; Agricultural Business peer mentor; Freshman Council; Agriculture Future of America; Iowa Association for Business and Industry

“Austin is committed to the guiding “My experience with Austin reveals an “Austin has gone above and beyond for principles of FarmHouse and outstanding young man of exceptional his faith and his FarmHouse brothers.” contributes to the goal of building character, values and morals.” – Drew Brown (IA ’10) men, himself and his fraternity – Charles E. Sukup, President of brothers.” – Lloyd Bettis (IA ’67) Sukup Manufacturing Co. Blake Helmke (AU ’12) Major: Accounting GPA: 3.720 Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s Duane & Shirley Acker Work/Study Scholarship recipient Scholarly accomplishments: Auburn Spirit Foundation scholarship; Amerson Family Endowment scholarship; college of business Deanʹs list, two semesters University activities: working at Amsterdam Cafe and Niﬀer’s Place, simultaneously maintaining nearly full‐time work and class schedules

“Conversations with Blake conﬁrm he “I am among many who view Blake as a is highly motivated to achieve his “He embodies our Fraternity’s young man with integrity beyond his long‐term goals, and is enthusiastic commitment to academic excellence as years. He has self‐imposed goals and the about his studies.” well as excellence in all areas of life.” self‐discipline to achieve those goals.” – Libba Reed McMillan, RN, – Lance Livingston (AU ’12) – Caroline R Gomez, Ph.D. Ph.D., Associate Professor, Auburn School of Nursing

Brandon Hubbard (OK ’13) Major: Physiology & Psychology (Pre‐medicine) GPA: 3.756 Fraternal offices & involvement: Executive team member; secretary; bylaws committee chair; Conclave delegate; Freshman Follies director; Varsity Revue director; Spring Sing director; Greek Week chair; pledge class community service chair Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s W. Eugene & Linda Lloyd Scholarship Scholarly accomplishments: Niblack Research Scholar; Office of Scholar Development Cambridge study abroad trip winner; Honors College member; OSU Academic Scholar; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative certified researcher University activities: Top Ten Freshman Man at Oklahoma State (OSU); outstanding Greek new member finalist; outstanding Greek sophomore finalist; Psychobiology research lab; Student Alumni Board, traditions executive; President’s Partners; arts and sciences student council, Freshman Forum coordinator, secretary; Homecoming steering, public relations committee chairman; arts and sciences scholarship selection committee; Cowboy Marching Band; O‐State drumline; Camp Cowboy, freshman orientation counselor; President’s leadership class; freshman representative council; Freshman Forum

“In my 23 years as a university faculty “I have been incredibly impressed to see member, I have seen few students with “He has a passion for FarmHouse his wisdom, discernment and desire to the variety of campus engagement and Fraternity, and has proved his desire do what is best for the members of our leadership comparing to that of to better the organization time and chapter, without regard to perception Brandon.” time again.” from those outside the Fraternity.” – Robert Terry (OK ’81) – Nick Jordan (OK ’11) – Jennifer Chessmore, Head of the Department of Chapter House Director Agricultural Education Paul Lewis (KS ’12) Major: Food Science/Pre‐Dental GPA: 3.649 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Finance committee; new member education revisions committee; newsletter chair; community service/philanthropy chair; recruitment chair; FLI attendee Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s William S. & Catherine May Scholarship Scholarly accomplishments: Kansas State Putnam Scholar; Quest freshman honorary University activities: K‐State Proud advisory board; Christian Challenge; Interfraternity Council, director of public relations; Kansas State Student Foundation; Catalyst self‐development training; assisted with Schooley‐Unruh student body presidential campaign; shadowing dentists to prepare for dental school

“Mr. Lewis is a leader in a fraternity ﬁlled with leaders. He takes initiative “I have been impressed by the incredible “Paul is known as an excellent listener, and determines what needs to be done, initiative and motivation Paul has to caring friend and trusted fraternity then proceeds to work steadily and improve the organizations and groups brother. I am honored to associate with continuously until he has accomplished in which he is involved.” men like him.” it, involving others in the process.” – Eli Schooley (KS ’10) – Cody Cooper (KS ’06) – Dr. Rich Llewelyn, Faculty Advisor

Casey Ryan (PU ’11) Major: Building Construction Management GPA: 3.06 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Athletic chair; director of new member education; executive board member; summer house manager Fraternal awards: 2013 Darl & Florence Snyder New Horizons Scholarship recipient; 2013 Purdue FarmHouse Balanced Man Scholarship recipient Scholarly accomplishments: Sigma Lambda Chi honor society University activities: National Electrical Contractors Association member; Purdue men’s rugby club; Purdue physical facilities assistant project manager; University Dance Marathon committee member

Study Abroad Program: Casey will take an 11‐day trip to Haiti over his 2013 winter break. The trip will concentrate on sustaining agricultural productivity. During the fall semester pre‐course, each student selects a concentration and develops a plan to integrate while in Haiti.

Casey said, “Utilizing my agriculture background along with my Building Construction Management education, I plan to focus on improving Haiti’s current irrigation techniques with the means available. With the trip to Cap Haitian along with follow‐up in the spring semester post‐course, I hope to make a positive impact on the Haitian agricultural system. I am very excited for this opportunity and know that I have much to learn from the great people of Haiti.ʺ Eli Schooley (KS ’10) Major: Political Science/Pre‐Law GPA: 3.839 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: President; alumni relations chairman; standard’s board member; newsletter chair; Parliamentarian; pledge class secretary; Conclave attendee; Leadership Institute attendee Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s William S. & Catherine May Scholarship Scholarly accomplishments: Blue Key senior honorary, president; Quest freshman honorary; Robert C. Byrd Scholar; K‐State Putnam Scholar; K‐State Greek man of the year; University activities: Student body president; Interfraternity Council, chief of staﬀ; Student Governing Association, intern; Catalyst self‐development training; K‐State Student Alumni Board; Manhattan Hand‐to‐Hand; after‐school tutoring; Wildcat Buddies special needs mentor; K‐State SWIPE Out Hunger food drive

“Leaders like Eli are few and far “Eli is a committed and compassionate “Eli has always been a man of between, and FarmHouse, the Greek student leader, who has strong character. He leads with the faith and community and Kansas State academic performance with an integrity that he has set for himself.” University are so fortunate to have him incredibly busy student leadership – Drew Goering (KS ’07) here. Each and every endeavor in which agenda.” FarmHosue International he chooses to be involved in is positively – Emily Lehning, K‐State Assistant Fraternity Educational impacted by him.” – Andrea Brown, Vice President/Director K‐State Leadership Consultant Acting Director and Associate New Student Services Director of Greek Aﬀairs

Bennett Smith (TR ’12) Major: Biomedical Sciences GPA: 4.0 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: Assistant treasurer; vice president ﬁnance; Fraternal awards: 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s W. Eugene & Linda Lloyd scholarship Scholarly accomplishments: Alpha Lambda Delta, publicity chair; Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society; Beta Beta Beta honor society; Chancellor’s list; Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. Award for highest GPA of fraternity men University activities: Student Government Association, Freshman Forum, senator for college of Arts and Sciences; Habitat for Humanity; Huntsville Pediatrics Associates, job shadowing

“His ability to maintain the balance of “His ethics have been that of someone “Bennett is an original young man who being involved and excelling in the who is constantly aware of the example is not afraid to make his mark on the classroom should be recognized as the that he should be setting as a Troy University campus.” type of person he is and the standard he FarmHouse man.” – Cody Farrill (TR ’11) sets for himself.” – Cody Ash (TR ’06) – Oliver Aaron, FH Advisor Brady Welu (SD ’11) Major: Agricultural Engineering GPA: 3.745 Fraternal oﬃces & involvement: President; philanthropy committee member Fraternal awards: 2012 & 2013 FarmHouse Foundation’s Bert Krantz Memorial Scholarship recipient; big brother/little brother highest GPA; 4.0 semester GPA award Scholarly accomplishments: Tau Beta Pi honor society, treasurer; Alpha Epsilon honor society; Phi Kappa Phi honor society; Golden Key honor society University activities: Quarter Scale Tractor team, vice president; American Society for Agricultural and Bio‐systems Engineers, treasurer; South Dakota State’s Leadstate program; Minnesota Agricultural Ambassador Institute, attendee; Redwood County pork ambassador

“Your investment in this loyal young man will reap long‐lasting rewards for “In addition to FarmHouse and school agriculture and FH. Brady realizes that activities, Brady is active in our “Brady has a great level of ambition he has many gifts to share as others community. He is a hard worker, and desires excellence in everything have supported him in the past. He has whether at work, school or FarmHouse. that he does, especially service.” indicated plans to someday give back He is an outstanding student and – Brian Gottlob (SD ’08) when he has the means to do so.” FarmHouse member.” – Paul Lanoue, high school – David Berning (SD ’11) agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor Chapter/Local Scholarships awarded in FY 2013‐14 Many chapters and associations award scholarships to individual members of their chapters. These scholarships are administered by the FarmHouse Foundation, but are selected by the chapter’s Alumni Association and/or Foundation Council Chair. In ﬁscal year 2013‐14, the Foundation awarded $33,215 in chapter and local scholarships.

Lynn & Marilyn Benson Study Abroad Scholarship Carl Hertz Scholarship Adam Fichter (IA ’12) Adam Fichter (IA ’12) Austin Fichter (IA ’12) Matthew Nelson (IA ’12) Brenton Rossman (IA ’13) Jon Olsen (IA ’11)

George & Grayce Berggren Scholarship J.C. Holbert Memorial Scholarship Steve Lammers (MN ’10) Jake Koenig (IA ’13) Jonathon Schmitt (MN ’10) Hans Schaeﬀer (IA ’12)

William B. Bunn Memorial Scholarship Illinois Builder of Men Scholarship Christopher Steppig (IL ’13) Andrew Harmon (IL ’14) Dane Hasselbring (IL ’13) Kevin Busboom Scholarship Brian Weihmeir (IL ’12) Adam Sommer (IL ’12) Illinois Foundation Council Scholarship Clifford E. Christenson Scholarship Edward Dubrick (IL ’10) Corey Evans (MN ’11) Isaac Salfer (MN ’10) Illinois FarmHouse Four‐Fold Man Scholarship Kyle Wiebenga (IL ’14) Ralph Dralle Extra Curricular Scholarship Darren Riskedal (IL ’14) Doug Yunker (IL ’13) Iowa State FarmHouse Memorial Scholarship Phil Edgerley Scholarship John Economos (IA ’12) Brian Buss (IL ’11) David Litchfield (IA ’12) Matthew Skarshaug (IA ’10) Mark Eidahl Memorial Scholarship Eric Seifert (MN ’11) Ralph Johnson Scholarship Edward Dubrick (IL ’10) FarmHouse Foundation Phone‐a‐thon Scholarship Tyler Asnicar (CO ’11) Kansas Chapter Scholarship Michael Backman (ND ’11) Andy Gilmore (KS ’11) Andrew Davis (TN ’11) Tyler Duckworth (TT ’11) Robert Keefer Scholarship Tyler Vifian (WP ’12) Michael Carter (IL ’11) Brandon Eisele (IL ’12) Fred Francis Memorial Scholarship Jake Ekstrand (IL ’12) Doug Yunker (IL ’13) Peter Schumacher (IL ’13) Jay Siegrist (IL ’13) Beverly Mae (Baish) Hageman Memorial Scholarship Garth Ruff (OH ’12) William & Marie Kehr Scholarship Michael Schmitt (MN ’11) Delbert H. Hageman Memorial Scholarship Dennis Morris (OH ’12) Magellen Study Abroad Scholarship Daniel Vincent (IA ’12) Dorothy Hageman Staffeldt Memorial Scholarship Derrick Freshcorn (OH ’13) John Marshall Scholarship Brandon Eisele (IL ’12) Jack & Shirley Haselbush Scholarship Braden Wilson (CO ’13) Chapter/Local Scholarships, cont’d

Michigan State Most Improved GPA Gaylord & Helen Wilson Scholarship John Richards (MI ’12) Brenton Rossman (IA ’13) Daniel Schnadt (IA ’12)

Minnesota FarmHouse Freshman Scholarship Kenny Dux (MN ’14) Mark Huebsch Trevor Otte Brandon Roiger Stuart Schumacher

Morine Highest Freshman GPA Scholarship Dane Hasselbring (IL ’13)

Denny Mummert Scholarship Dane Hasselbring (IL ’13)

Frank & Dorothy Mynard Memorial Scholarship Peter Schumacher (IL ’13)

North Dakota State Foundation Council Scholarship Bradley Bischof (ND ’12) Quincy Carter (ND ’12) Levi Lystrom (ND ’12)

Ron Orth Freshman Scholarship Justin Jones (IA ’13) Tate Klocke (IA ’13) Mark Rippke (IA ’13)

Frances Russell Housemother’s Helping Hand Scholarship Johnathan Yarrow (KS ’11)

Kevin Sandrock Scholarship Michael Carter (IL ’11)

J. George Smith New Member Most Improved GPA Scholarship Jay Siegrist (IL ’13)

Striegel Scholarship Michael Backman (ND ’11)

Daniel Weisz Memorial Scholarship Woovin Yi (ID ’12)

The Foundation awarded $46,640 in scholarships to 83 undergraduates in ﬁscal year 2013‐14.