Henning, Miller named Wheat Ambassadors

Evan Henning of Thornton and Lacey Miller of Ritzville have been selected to serve as the Washington Association of Wheat Growers ambassadors for the upcoming year. They were selected after an initial written application process that included submitting a short introductory video.

They will each be giving a speech at the upcoming Washington Association of Wheat Growers annual awards banquet Nov. 15, during the Tri-State Grain Growers Convention in Portland.

The seniors will be judged on the quality of their presentation, and at the conclusion of the banquet, scholarships funded by the Washington Wheat Foundation of $2,500 and $2,000 will be awarded.

Miller and Henning will represent Washington wheat farmers at various civic and community events and will also participate in an advocacy trip to Olympia with WAWG leaders.

Evan is the son of Steven and Heidi Henning. He has maintained a strong grade point average at Oakesdale High School. He also excels out of the classroom by being very active in school and community activities. His interests include three varsity sports, FFA, Honor Society, drama club and band. He has a passion for metal art and work on the family farm where he plans to return after furthering his education.

Lacey is the daughter of Marchelle and Mike Miller and has been active in numerous school and community activities. In addition to participating in three varsity sports, Lacey is active in FFA, Honor Society, community volunteer projects and is a running start student at Eastern Washington University. Lacey plans to continue her education at a university to earn a degree in marketing and agricultural communications.