By Scout Nelson
The spirit of generosity and support for the agricultural youth of Minnesota continues to thrive through the James W. Tracy scholarship, presented by the Minnesota FFA Foundation. This scholarship, a ray of hope for those pursuing a future in agriculture, is a tribute to James W. Tracy, a Dennison farmer who dedicated his legacy to fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders.
In 2024, twenty-nine ambitious students have been selected to receive this prestigious award, reflecting their leadership, passion for agriculture, and involvement in their communities, along with their financial needs.
This year's awardees are:
- Adriana Behl from New London Spicer
- Jack Boraas from Zumbrota-Mazeppa
- Lainey Brandt from Sibley East
- Madison Brown from Kimball Area
- Andrew Burns from GFW
- Natalie Clemenson from Zumbrota-Mazeppa
- Noah Erickson from Morris Area
- Catie Erickson from Fertile-Beltrami
- Tyler Erickson from Alden-Conger
- Wyatt Glessing from Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
- Mason Grams from Buffalo-Lake-Hector-Stewart
- Kendra Hanson from Bethlehem Academy
- Kaleb Heins from Morris Area, Katie Ketchum from Lewiston-Altura
- Emma Kuball from Waterville-Elysian-Morristown
- Mary Lanoue from Marshall
- Kylee Larsen from Redwood Valley
- Keegan Lorang from Cedar Mountain
- Morgan Marketon from Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
- Molly Niederegger from Mankato West
- Allison Offerdahl from Park Rapids Area
- Katie Radman from Randolph
- Megan Ratka from ROCORI
- MaryEmma Reeser from New Prague
- Lindsey Rotz from Barnesville
- Ava Schoenfeld from Russell Tyler Ruthton
- Shelby Swanson from Hutchinson
- Andrew Timm from Southland
- Carli Vigesaa from Barnesville
These awardees from across Minnesota will be celebrated and receive the James W. Tracy scholarship at the Minnesota FFA State Convention on April 23rd.
Hosted during the Fifth General Session at the University of Minnesota's 3-M Arena at Mariucci, this event honors their dedication and Jim Tracy's enduring legacy of supporting agricultural education and youth empowerment.
Encouraging students with a passion for agriculture to apply, the Minnesota FFA Foundation looks forward to the next round of scholarship applications opening on November 15, 2024.
Through this scholarship, Jim Tracy's vision of supporting agricultural education and cultivating future leaders within the industry lives on, ensuring a bright future for Minnesota's agricultural community.
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