Thrifty Grandmothers awards scholarships

By

Gazette Reporter

Colfax — Thrifty Grandmothers awarded $15,000 in college scholarships to Whitman County graduating seniors.

A record number of applicants submitted applications and of the scholarships, 40% went to students pursuing a vocational-technical school education instead of a four-year college degree, reports say.

Fifteen winners’ essays were chosen. To be picked an essay needed to demonstrate a willingness to set admirable goals, work hard and support others.

$1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following students:

Colfax — Abree Aune, Hannah Baerlocher, Anna Cocking, Jonathan Kinley, McCoy Nelson, and Cora Lee Shindler. Garfield-Palouse — Maci Jo Brantner, Denni Fealy, and Samantha Snekvik

Oakesdale — Ryan Baljo, Garrett Dingman, and Kaylee Hinnenkamp

St. John-Endicott — Ashlynn Archer, andBrooklyn Bailey

Tekoa — Riley Ramirez

On Monday, May 23 at the Colfax School Board meeting, Thrifty Grandmother’s was acknowledged for its donations. of $1,500 to FFA, and $1,000 to FCCLA.

Author Bio

Olivia Harnack, Editorial Reporter

Olivia Harnack is a Journalist at the Whitman County Gazette. Olivia is enrolled at University of Idaho and is majoring in digital film studies. She serves in the United States Army National Guard and is proud to serve Whitman County.

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