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KJLS Awards $20,000 In Scholarships

The Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) presented $20,000 in scholarships to 13 exhibitors October 4, just prior to the inaugural Supreme Female Drive. These scholarships recognize students who have excelled academically, in community service and in 4-H/FFA. 

Those receiving $2,000 stipends were Adelaide Haverkamp of Bern, Lakyn Huncovsky from Riley, Allyson Rietcheck of Gardner and Josi Schrader from Wells. Six exhibitors were awarded $1,500 scholarships, including Jaci Falkenstien, Oswego; Jansen Gerstner, Frankfort; Grady Gleason, Garden City; Trey Hommertzheim, Andale; Lizzy Vajnar, Hays; and Aubree Vering, Marysville. Students who received $1,000 scholarships were Jase Beltz of Canton, Rebecca Durler from Wright and Reese Grady of St. George.

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