Thirty-five scholarship winners for the 2025-26 school year were recognized during the annual Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Convention November 19 in Manhattan. A total of $39,500 was presented by the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) and its partners.
Sadie Marchiano of Fort Scott received a $1,500 Cartridges for Cash (CFC) Scholarship from Merck Animal Health and KLF. Marchiano is attending the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. She is the daughter of Gary and Kylene Palmer. This award recognizes K-State veterinary school students with a career goal of being a large animal veterinarian.
Seven K-State students received $1,000 CFC Scholarships through KLF. Kennedy Coffin from McLouth is the daughter of Abby and Michael Coffin. She is a junior majoring in feed and pet food science. Lauren Ellenz of Tipton, daughter of Lester and Michelle Ellenz, is a junior majoring in animal sciences and industry (ASI). Caleigh Iwanski, daughter of Craig and Jessica Iwanski of Stockton, is a second-year master’s student majoring in animal breeding and genetics. Olivia Rickel from Mayetta, daughter of Jerry and Chasity Rickel, is a junior majoring in ASI. Taylor Rowe from Ozawkie is the daughter of Terri and Jace Rowe. She also is a junior majoring in ASI. Maiya Shelor is the daughter of Matthew and Marsha Shelor of Minneola and is a sophomore majoring ASI and agricultural sales. Emery Yoho of Yates Center, daughter of Quentin and Hollie Yoho, is a junior majoring in ASI and agricultural business. These scholarships are presented to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing degrees in agriculture or a related field. CFC scholarships are funded by Merck’s donation of 25¢ for each used Ralgro wheel and Revalor cartridge turned in to KLA. In 2024, members from Finney County turned in the most cartridges. As a result, one student from that county was awarded a $1,000 CFC scholarship. Kami Whipple, the daughter of Michelle Whipple from Kalvesta,is a sophomore at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) studying agricultural business and marketing.
Two Equity Bank $2,500 scholarships were awarded to Nissa Olsen of Manhattan and Paige Soper from Baldwin City. Olsen is the daughter of Livia Olsen and is a senior majoring in ASI at K-State. Soper, daughter of Austin and Amanda Soper, also is a senior attending K-State and majoring in ASI. Equity Bank provides services for KLA and its affiliated entities and is proud to support KLF scholarships.
Two students received $1,500 Doug Laue Memorial Scholarships. Luke Bates is the son of Jeff and Jeri Bates from Beloit. He is a junior majoring in ASI at K-State. Payton Walk, son of Paul and Melissa Walk from Tribune, is a senior majoring in ASI at K-State. These scholarships are awarded to students entering their junior or senior year at K-State or FHSU and pursuing degrees in agriculture.
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