Scholarships Boost College Funds For Ag-Related Studies LOU ANN GOOD Food And Family Features Editor LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) The seven recipients of Farm and Home Foundation schol arships are smart, hard working, and determined to enter an agri culture-related career field. These qualities set them apart from other applicants, according to Leon Ressler, director of Lan caster County extension services. Ressler, who was a former re cipient of one of the scholarships awarded annually, said that scholarship amounts have grown from $4OO to $4,000 since its in ception in 1968. To date, 404 scholarships have been awarded to students who pursue agricul ture or consumer science educa tion. The recipients, selected by Foundation committee members, include the following: • Jeffrey Erb grew up working in his parents’ (James and Ro maine Erb’s) fruit and vegetable growing business in Neffsville. Jeff is a former Lancaster Coun try Strawberry Roundup grand champion. “I love working with plants,” he said. “Studying landscape contracting seems like a natural fit.” He will head for Penn State’s Main Campus for the four-year degree. At Lancaster Mennonite, Jeff ran cross country, wrote for the school newspaper, and partici pated in school plays and musi cals. • J. Kyle Hershey said growing up on a dairy farm influ enced him to seek a degree in an imal sciences. Last year he at tended Penn State’s Governor’s School of Ag Sciences, and knew for sure that Penn State Main Campus is the college of his choice. After college graduation, Kyle hopes to return to his parents’ (Clifford and Mary Lou Her shey’s) farm, Mountviile, and help make it more efficient. The Hersheys farm 400 acres, milk 100 cows, and raise 100 dairy beef. At Lancaster Mennonite FFA, Kyle served as chaplain and re- - Ceiling systems designed for your dairy, swine, and poultry facilities, as well - as shops, warehouses, garages, arenas, and more. Tired of working in a cold, noisy shop? N These ceiling systems \ are designed to hold \ \ any amount of insula- ' tion, and with insulation above, produce sound reduction qualities much greater than steel. Is the banding in your hog or poultry barn deteriorating? Let us replace them with our heavier poly ester bands which do not stretch or become brittle over time. Providing the Ag industry with a very durable, attractive, waterproof, noncorrosive, alternative to conventional ceilings at a fraction of the cost. From 204/Sq. Ft. Installed ' ,c^ 0< ceived the Keystone and the De kalb awards. He is a member of the National Honor Society. Kyle is a member of the youth group at Rohrerstown Mennonite Church. He also volunteers with the Columbia Reuzit Shop and shovels snow for those in need during the winter months. • Paul W. Hostetter is proba bly best known as a former Penn sylvania FFA president. The Lancaster Mennonite graduate deferred college plans to concen trate on FFA leadership responsi bilities. When his term ended, Paul fulfilled a dream to lead guided elk hunts in the western U.S. Leading hunts was exciting, but the work gave him no time to hunt elk for himself. “It was a learning experience. I learned to work with all types of people and in all kinds of situa tions,” Paul said. He believes his work experi ence will assist him in completing college studies within a SVi-year period. Unlike the other scholarship winners, Paul is already in col lege. He spent the past semester at Penn State University Main Campus, wliere he is studying poultry science with an ag busi ness minor. Paul grew up on his parents, James and Mary Louise Hostet ler’s, crop and hog farm in Holt wood. Paul has taken a special interest in poultry, which he be lieves offers many career oppor tunities. Paul is a member of the Penn State Block and Bridle Club and Collegiate FFA. Both clubs, he said, volunteer their services to help with community and world needs. This included a World Hunger Project by helping with the Mennonite beef canning en terprise and making Easter bas kets for needy children. • Sarah Quigg is heading to the University of Delaware to prepare for agriculture educa tion. “I have taken ag classes since 10th grade and learned so much. FFA has given me so many op portunities to succeed, I’d like to give back by becoming an FFA teacher,” Sarah said.“l believe fk 1 Jr A service formerly provided by /Vi r\ i C TRIPLY ceilings Weaver Insulalors MYERSTOWN, PA - (888) 238-9954 FAX (717) 866-0087 “Your source for quality, durable, & economical ceiling systems” agriculture will continue to be in fluential in the world.” The 18-year-old daughter of Allen and Marie Quigg, Narvon, earned awards and a Keystone Degree in FFA. She is first vice president of her chapter. At Pequea Valley, Sarah plays saxophone for marching, concert, jazz, and county bands, wind en semble, and the school musical. She serves as treasurer for Inter act, is yearbook manager, writes for the school newspaper, and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is active at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in New Hol land, where she also substitute teaches for children’s classes. Sarah plans to run for a state FFA office. If she is selected, she will defer college plans for one year. • Joshua A. Shenk is headed to Penn State Berks Campus to study agricultural business. The Lampeter-Stras burg senior did not grow up on the farm, but when he wanted a part-time job, he began working for dairy farmers Glen and Dana Good. “It became much more than a job to me. I knew this was the di rection I wanted to go with my life,” Jeffrey said. “I see a need Livestock Projects Teach Responsibility NEW TRIPOLI (Lehigh Co.) Win or lose, livestock competi tion at fairs is the training ground for future leaders. A child’s dedi cation to their animal, whether it be a rabbit or a 1,100-pound steer is a special bond. This bond helps make the daily tasks of feeding the animal go a little smoother. As the project continues, the fit ting and showing of the animal takes on new meaning as the youth realizes that it is his or her responsibility to train and get ready for the “command per formance” in the showing at the fair. Without even realizing it, other traits which will stay with the youngster are also being learned. The Josephson Institute of Ethics put together a curriculum a few years ago which identified six for farmers to keep the tradition to feed the world’s growing popu lation.” Joshua said that he enjoys all aspects of his farm job. He lives with his parents Allen and Rosanne Shenk and a sister in Strasburg. At school, Joshua is active in FFA and Fellowship of Chris tians, and served as yearbook business manager and as a sports statistician. He is active in the Lampeter United Methodist Church and its youth group and helps annually with the Black Rock Ox Roast. • Kate Sollenberger, at 18 years of age, has already gath ered accolades for her entrepre neurship. She received the State FFA Star Agribusiness Award for starting an equine business and will compete at the national level in September. Kate said that she buys, resells, and boards horses, gives riding lessons, trains horses, and shows them for others. “I’ve been involved in all as pects of equines, so I tried to generate income to save for col lege,” she said. Kate chose Dela ware Valley College, where she will study ag education and minor in equine science. She lives with her parents, core values which describe the importance of youth livestock projects. They feel that the over all purpose of the project is to provide opportunities for young people to develop character. The character traits identified and some of the practices follow: A. Trustworthiness includes honesty, promise keeping, and loyalty. - daily feeding, watering of animals (promise keeping) - adheres to possession deadlines (honesty) - adheres to withdrawal times on drugs and de-wormer - only the appropriate use of drugs B. Respect includes courtesy and proper treatment of people and things. - proper handling of ani mals treat humanely - proper care of ani mals Are you frustrated with the birds in your imple ment shed? Get the problem under con trol with a triply ceiling, as well as greatly Improving the lighting. Contemplating a drop ceiling? Demand a triply ceil ing above your drop ceil ing if there is insulation being installed. This will serve as a vapor barrier along with permanently preventing falling insula tion. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 24, 2003-A33 Larry and Molly Sollenberger, on a 10-acre farmette in Ephrata. She received her first horse when she was eight years old. Since none of her family were into horses, Kate said the total work responsibility is hers. During college, she plans to downsize to two horses, but again start up her business after earn ing a master’s degree. At Ephrata High School, Kate plays lacrosse and is president and student adviser of the FFA Chapter. • Regina Zimmerman grew up with zebras, monkeys, and kan garoos as pets. With her parents, Paul and Brenda Zimmerman, she helped set up petting zoos, in corporating their collection of exotic animals and also helped on the family dairy farm in Lititz. “I learned that I wanted to do something with animals and peo ple,” Regina said of her career choice to study animal science at Penn State Berks Campus. She’d like to work as an animal medic or in vet sales. At Ephrata High School, Regi na participates in track, cross country, and FFA. She is active in the youth group at Ephrata United Zion Church. - recognizes that animal projects are dependent on 4-H’er and provides the daily feed and water C. Responsibility includes the pursuit of excellence, ac countability, and perseverance. - daily feeding and watering (even on the busy, difficult days) - goes beyond providing the daily needs of the animal in giv ing additional time and attention to produce a winner - adheres to deadlines for entry forms and for arrival at livestock shows - never gives up in the show ring (perseverance) D. Fairness involves consis tently applying rules and stan dards appropriately for different age groups and ability levels. E. Caring promoting the well being of people and things in a young person’s world. It de notes action and not just feelings. This list is not complete, but shows that livestock projects offer numerous opportunities to build character. - listens to and fol lows advice of advisors Generator Systems Diesel or Propane, 10-500 KW, Agricultural and Industrial. 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