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Youth Scholarship The National Suffolk Foundation, an arm of the USSA, announces the establishment of two annual $1000 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to worthy applicants at the North American International Livestock Show in Louisville. Scholarships will be awarded entirely on merit. Qualifications: 1. Graduating high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university or a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. 2. Must currently be involved with Suffolk sheep. 3. Must be a regular member of or part of a family membership in the United Suffolk Sheep Association. 4. Must have and maintain 2.0 grade point average. 5.Must provide: b. Two letters of recommendation from teachers/professors, counselors or community leaders. c. A current transcript. Applications must be requested from the USSA office on or before October 1 and completed applications must be received by the office no later than October 14. The Scholarship Committee will select up to ten finalists. Finalists will be interviewed by the USSA Board of Directors at the NAILE in Louisville, Kentucky. Winners will be announced during the USSA Annual Membership Meeting. Funds will be paid directly to the winner's college or university. The Board strongly encourages all eligible Suffolk breeders to join this competition. National Suffolk Foundation The NSF was founded as a not for profit corporation to provide scholarships to worthy Junior Suffolk breeders. The Foundation is entirely funded by tax deductible donations. There are enough funds available to award this year's scholarships and almost enough for next year's. Donations should be sent to the office. Bequeathments or memorial scholarships may be established in the name of the honored person. 2007 Winners The recipients are Jerry Thomas Greenlee II, Molly Joan Heintz and Gary David Hoskins. Jerry Thomas Greenlee II Thomas started raising registered Suffolk sheep six years ago. He has built his flock up to 31 ewes. He is a first generation Suffolk breeder. He credits his father with providing support and encouragement in his project. Some of his accomplishments include: Level I 4-H Project Winner, FFA Chapter Proficiency Award, Chapter Star of Green Hand, 4-H Tennessee State Champion Ewe, State Champion Bred by Exhibitor and FFA Chapter Star Farmer. His sights are set on vet school with a major in large animal medicine with an ultimate goal of small ruminant specialist. He plans to increase his flock to 150 registered ewes and 50 commercial ewes. Molly Joan Heintz Molly has been involved with Suffolk sheep from the age of six. Molly calls her late grandfather, who gave her that lamb, the greatest influence in her life. She showed this lamb, named Babe, at the county fair that summer. She won first place in her class but wasn't allowed to show in showmanship because she was too young. Babe delivered twin lambs the following spring. Her flock has continued to grow and now numbers two rams and twenty-one ewes. She shows at the St. Croix County Fair and the Wisconsin State Fair. She is very involved with 4-H and FFA; nine years in 4-H and six years in FFA. She is in her second year of serving as President of both her 4-H Club and FFA Chapter! She has received the local Sheep Entrepreneurship Award for the last four years. Under her leadership, her chapter collected and donated $8500 to Camp Courage, a camp for disabled and disadvantaged children. Somewhere she finds time to also serve as captain of the varsity tennis team and captain of the varsity track and field team. She is also a member of Arrive Alive, National Honor Society and Wisconsin Youth Corp, where she serves as Vice-President. Molly plans to attend either Colorado State or Iowa State and become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Gary David Hoskins David is a first year student at Iowa State University where he is studying animal science/pre-veterinary medicine. He plans on specializing in ovine reproductive physiology. He has been involved with sheep so long, he just states, "I've always raised purebred Suffolks." He has made the last six Junior Shows including a 26 hour drive to Massachusetts in 2006. He served on the Junior Board from 2003/2005. He and his family attend the NAILE in Louisville where friendships and memories are more important than trophies. He served as treasurer of his FFA Chapter for two years. He has promoted Suffolks at the Iowa Junior Sheep Extravaganza, the Junior Suffolk Show, The Iowa State Fair, NAILE and numerous county fairs. He is now organizing a group to attend the 2008 Junior Show by helping with rides, hauling sheep, fitting, etc. Congratulations to each of you.
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