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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release NORTHWEST FCS AWARDS $66,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS SPOKANE, Wash. -- Northwest Farm Credit Services, the Northwest’s largest agricultural lending cooperative, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Scholarship Program. Forty-four $1,500 scholarships were given to sons and daughters of Northwest FCS customers in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington; eight high school students and three college students from each state were awarded $1,500 scholarships. Idaho Winners Dallas Carpenter is the daughter of Todd and Robin Carpenter of Malta, Idaho. She graduated from Raft River High School. She is the president of her FFA chapter as well as the District secretary and was manager of both the volleyball and wrestling teams. She will attend Utah State University. Preston Fischer is the son of Shawn and Julie Fischer of New Plymouth, Idaho. He graduated from New Plymouth High School with a 3.8 GPA. Preston was his school’s Boys’ State Delegate and the vice president of both his FFA chapter as well as at the District level. He plays the banjo and competes in blue grass competitions. He will attend California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Tanner Jensen is the son of Don and Laurel Jensen of Montpelier, Idaho. He has been involved in student council, participated in several school plays and is an Eagle Scout. He will attend Brigham Young University – Idaho this fall and plans to major in business. Cara Pantone is the daughter of Russell and Pamela Pantone of Shoshone, Idaho. She was the senior class president and ASB vice president as well as playing on the basketball team. She is currently the Idaho State FFA Reporter. She will be attending University of Idaho and plans to be a high school teacher. Anna Pratt is the daughter of Mark and Wendy Pratt of Blackfoot, Idaho. She is currently the Idaho FFA State Vice President and a member of the Bingham Co. Youth Coalition and involved in her church youth group. She will attend Boise State University. Abigail Toeus is the daughter of William Toeus of Aberdeen, Idaho. She was the chapter president of the Business Professionals of America, National Honor Society vice president, and parliamentarian of her FFA chapter. She will attend University of Idaho and plans to become a surgeon. Maggie Weber is the daughter of Patrick and Mary Helen Weber of Colton, Wash. She was the senior class president, the state event director for the WA State High School Rodeo Assn., and a member of FFA and National Honor Society. She will attend Texas A & M University and plans to major in landscape architecture. Rachel Wemhoff is the daughter of Roger and Annette Wemhoff of Grangeville, Idaho. She graduated from Summit Academy with a 4.0 GPA. She was the co-captain of both the volleyball and basketball teams and the student body president. She will attend Benedictine College in Kansas. College Taylor Bybee is the son of Chad and DaNeil Bybee of Soda Springs, Idaho. He will be a sophomore at Utah State University. He plans to pursue a career in either engineering or education. Kelsey Molyneaux is the daughter of Earl Molyneux of Kimberly, Idaho. She is a junior at Boise State University. She is majoring in international business with minors in Spanish and human resources. Natalie Seegmiller is the daughter of David and Dixie Seegmiller of Meridian, Idaho. She is a senior and on the Dean’s List at Utah Valley University. She is involved in her church’s women’s organization and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She plans to pursue a career as an American Sign Language interpreter. Montana Winners Brianne DePuydt is the daughter of Brian and Becky DePuydt of Saco, Mont. She was co-captain of the volleyball and basketball teams, treasurer of National Honor Society and vice president of her 4-H club. She will attend Montana State University-Billings this fall and major in accounting. Taylor Erskine is the son of Ed and Susan Erskine of Chinook, Mont. He was president of his FFA chapter, captain of the basketball team, treasurer of Business Professionals of America, and a four- year Academic Olympics participant. He will attend Montana Tech and will study petroleum engineering. Kyler Johnson is the son of Tim and Tasha Johnson of Dutton, Mont. He was the vice president of National Honor Society, student council and FFA, and served as captain of both the football and basketball teams. He will attend University of Montana-Western and plans to earn a degree in history education. Angella Molvig is the daughter of Rick and Alison Molvig of Glasgow, Mont. She was president of her 4-H club, vice president of the student council, and a member of the cross country team and Key Club. She will attend University of Montana and pursue a degree in liberal arts. Shelby Murnion is the daughter of Perry Murnion of Jordan, Mont. She served as president of student council and senior class and was the captain of both her volleyball and basketball teams. She will attend Montana State University-Bozeman and plans on becoming a nurse. Austin Reyher is the son of Mark and Jeanne Reyher of Belgrade, Mont. He helped to organize two benefit concerts for two friends with medical expenses, was the bass section leader of the chamber choir and active in his church’s youth group. He will attend Montana State University-Bozeman and plans to major in ag business. Sydne Streich is the daughter of Steve and Jill Streich of Kalispell, Mont. She was the manager of both the wrestling and football teams, a member of the junior trap shooting league, and participated in vocal solos and ensembles in the district and state competitions. She will attend Concordia and study graphic design. Brönte Wigen is the daughter of Jon and Carol Wigen of Great Falls, Mont. She participated in speech and debate, was a member of the swim team and volunteered as a Big Sister, as well as playing piano at a local nursing home. She will attend Hillsdale College in Michigan and major in business. College Jana Haynie is the daughter of Hanz and Janet Haynie of Circle, Mont. She is a sophomore at Montana State University-Bozeman. She is a Sunday School music teacher and is employed by Marsh Laboratory. She is majoring in ag business. Sierra Reyher is the daughter of Mark and Jeanne Reyher of Belgrade, Mont. She is a senior at Montana State University. She is a volunteer at a college rodeo clinic for young women. She is majoring in ag relations. Kevin Tweten is the son of James and Ella Tweten of Nashua, Mont. He is a senior at Montana Tech and is on the Dean’s List. He has been awarded a research grant to study the effects of mercury pollution. He is majoring in environmental engineering. Oregon Winners Michelle Angel is the daughter of Dave and Joanne Angel of Dairy, Ore. She was the president of the student body as well as of the Future Business Leaders of America. She was on the basketball, volleyball and track teams and active in her church youth group. She will attend Southern Oregon University and plans to be an elementary teacher. Brent Fessler is the son of Rodney Fessler of Madras, Ore. He was a member of the football team, FFA chapter, National Honor Society and active in his church youth group. He will attend Eastern Oregon University and study ag business. Justin Gutierrez is the son of Craig Gutierrez of Heppner, Ore. He was a member of the football and baseball teams, active in FFA, National Honor Society and a group leader in his church youth group. He also was a coaching assistant for Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams. He will attend Washington State University and study agriculture. Brett Harrison is the son of Travis and Kirsten Harrison of Lexington, Ore. He was president of his 4-H Club and FFA chapter, member of the National Honor Society and active in his church youth group. He will attend Washington State University and study ag economics. Jamie Murchison is the daughter of Dennis and Lisa Murchison of Cove, Ore. She was president both of her 4-H club and National Honor Society, student council secretary and captain of volleyball, basketball and track teams. She will attend Eastern Oregon University and study both business and rangeland management. Sydney Owen is the daughter of Paul Owen of Sandy, Ore. She was president of her 4-H club, served as a student counselor for sixth graders at Outdoor School and taught Vacation Bible School. She will attend Linfield College and study both environmental science and international studies. Lisl Ruckert is the daughter of Roger and Susan Ruckert of Tangent, Ore. She was president of National Honor Society, participated in cross country and her school’s worship team, and volunteered at the Linn County Museum. She will attend Biola University and study art. Jaime Venegas is the son of Silvestre Venegas of Nyssa, Ore. He was the student body president, a member of Future Business Leaders of America, jazz, concert and honor bands as well as art club. He will attend Willamette University and study physics. College Gabrielle Schaefer is the daughter of Rick Schaefer of Molalla, Ore. She will be a senior at Oregon State University. She is president of the pre-dental club at OSU as well as the coordinator for the dental education outreach program and participates in intramural sports. She plans to become a dentist. Jared Schaefer is the son of Rick Schaefer of Molalla, Ore.

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