In an endeavor to promote higher scholastic standards among students in Animal Science, the National Block & Bridle Club will offer cash awards to outstanding junior students who are enrolled in college and are active members of a Block & Bridle Club.
The following rules and regulations are suggested:
1. The student must be enrolled in a regular four-year curriculum and must have completed at least eight quarters or five semesters of course work and have at least one year of college work remaining to be completed.
2. The student must be an active member in good standing of the local and National Block & Bridle Club.
3. Selection will be conducted by a committee selected by the National Block & Bridle Vice President with a minimum of three committee members. The committee should include at least one undergraduate student and at least one representative of a small chapter (this could be the same person).
4. The names of the five winners will be announced at the National Block & Bridle Convention and also published in the first newsletter from the National Editor following the date of the award.
5. If for some reason the winner of the scholarship is unable to accept the award, the second place contestant shall be eligible. In no case will the award be given to an individual if they do not continue college work.
6. The chapter's nomination for the Outstanding Junior Scholarship Award is limited to five (5) typed pages (front only). An official transcript must be attached to the nomination. However, only one (1) original of the official transcript is necessary. The other two (2) copies for the nomination may be photocopies of the original. Please be as complete and thorough as possible.
The report should contain the following items:
A. Scholarship (50%)
An official transcript, signed by the register, stating the number of credit hours completed and grade point average should accompany the credentials. All scholarship awards should be listed.
B. Summary of Block and Bridle Activities (35%)
All of the activities of the Block & Bridle Club in which the nominee has taken part should be included, such as offices held, committee assignments, work assignments, etc.
C. Other Activities (15%)
This list should include all activities since entering college not sponsored by the Block & Bridle Club (such as fraternities, church, intern experiences, athletics, debate, drama, judging, college committees, work, etc.).
Scholarship Awards
First place will receive $500; second place, $400: third place, $300; fourth place, $200; and fifth place, $100.
Date Due
The Outstanding Junior Scholarship Award nomination should be sent to the National Vice President and be postmarked by June 15. The original and two (2) copies of the nomination are required. Since the nominations will be mailed to three judges, please do not put the material in a heavy photograph album. Use plastic or lightweight cover. For late entries, 3 points will be deducted for each day beyond the postmark deadline (100-point scale), and entries will not be considered if they are two or more weeks late.
Outstanding Junior Scholarship Award: Award Winners
2003 - 2004 Winners
First Place - Whitney LeGrand - Western Kentucky University
Second Place - Emily Hogberg - Michigan State University
Third Place - Larry Vogel - Kansas State University
Fourth Place - Amanda Liles - University of Missouri
Fifth Place - Bethany Solomon - Texas A & M University
2002 - 2003 Winners
First Place - Kelton K. Mason, Texas A & M University
Second Place - Troy J. Soukup, Kansas State
Third Place - Burke M. Neely, Pennsylvania State University
Fourth Place - Stephanie Mary Smith, Virginia Tech
Fifth Place - Kelly D. Padgett, University of Florida
2001- 2002 Winners
First Place - Maurene B. Currin, Virginia Tech
Second Place - Megan E. Voss, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Third Place - Meredith McGowan, Texas A & M University
Fourth Place - Laura E. Jonovich, University of Florida
Fifth Place - T. J. Wilson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2000 - 2001 Winners
First Place - Kristi Kieschnick, Texas A&M University
Second Place - Mark Perrier, Kansas State University
Third Place - Jerene Marie Kunkler, Purdue University
Fourth Place - Leslie Crisa Smith, Colorado State University
Fifth Place - Jeannine Grobbel, Michigan State University
1999 - 2000 Winners
First Place - Kevin Harvatine, Pennsylvania State University
Second Place - Renee McFee, University of Nebraska
Third Place - Angela McDowell, Virginia Tech
Fourth Place - Rachel Williams, Texas A&M University
Fifth Place - Dustin Ford, Iowa State University
1998 - 1999 Winners
First Place - Amanda Ellen Ramer, Western Kentucky
Second Place - Wendy O. Wood, Colorado State University
Third Place - Wendy A. Scheer, University of Missouri
Fourth Place - Jon Schmidt, Iowa State
Fifth Place - Janna Dunbar, Kansas State
1997 - 1998 Winners
First Place - Wayne Sanders, Texas A&M
Second Place - Kelly Ingham, Colorado State
Third Place - Lindsey Blakeley, University of Florida
Fourth Place - Lendsey Deardorff, University of Nebraska
Fifth Place - Amy Harris, Kansas State
1996 - 1997 Winners
First Place - Becca Dikeman, Kansas State
Second Place - Londa VanderWal, South Dakota State
Third Place - Jared Walahoski, University of Nebraska
Fourth Place - Julie Mossbarger
Fifth Place - Amelia Hopkin, Colorado State
1995 - 1996 Winners
First Place - Joel DeRouchey, South Dakota State
Second Place - DeEtta Viets, University of Missouri-Columbia
Third Place - Paul D. Bryant, Jr., University of Florida
Fourth Place - Maranda Collins, Kansas State University
Fifth Place - Judi Woitalewica, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
