Cunningham, Tanner Win 4-H Foundation Scholarships

July 2, 2015

Two Escambia County 4-H members who have excelled in both 4-H and academics have been awarded 4-H Foundation scholarships.

Navy Federal Credit Union 4-H Scholarship – $1,500

Amanda Tanner was a dual enrollment student at Pensacola State College and graduated with a high school diploma and associate’s degree. As a 4-H member for four years, she has held many leadership positions at the local, district and state levels, including president for the 4-H County Council of Escambia County.

Tanner has completed more than 500 hours of community service, served as a 4-H camp counselor and 4-H teen health ambassador, and is a member and president of the Escambia County 4-H Horse Club. Her plans are to attend the University of South Alabama and major in chemistry. After graduation, Tanner plans to attend veterinarian school specializing in large animals.

Escambia County 4-H Foundation Scholarship – $1,500

Donald Cunningham is a four-year 4-H member of the Molino Livestock 4-H Club. He graduated from Pace High School with honors and has completed more than 200 hours of community service at Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Youth Group.

Cunningham was very active in the 4-H livestock project and was awarded Steer of the Year and Heifer of the Year at the recent Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization (GCA & NRYO) Spring Livestock Show. Cunningham will attend the University of Florida and major in building and construction management.

Comments

2 Responses to “Cunningham, Tanner Win 4-H Foundation Scholarships”

  1. EMD on July 2nd, 2015 9:38 am

    Way to go kids! Bravo!

  2. david lamb on July 2nd, 2015 7:30 am

    Congratulations to both of you for your 4H participation!

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