Graduates of QACHS awarded FFA scholarships

CENTREVILLE — For the first time ever, the Queen Anne’s County FFA Alumni & Supporters awarded four graduating students from the Queen Anne’s County High School FFA Chapter with scholarships to further their education. This year the Association decided to give away two separate scholarships — the Blue Jacket scholarship which is designated for students pursuing a degree within agriculture, and the Gold Standards scholarship for students pursuing any other degree, attending a vocational school, or starting their own business.

The recipients of the Blue Jacket Scholarship included Giles Stanton who will be attending the University of Maryland in the fall pursuing a degree in Agribusiness Management and Megan Mansfield who will be attending Hutchinson Community College pursuing a degree in Agriculture. Recipients of the Gold Standards Scholarship included Dylan Dean who will be attending Chesapeake College to attain a welding certification and Bethany Nicholson who will be attending Salisbury University pursuing a degree in Nursing. All of the recipients have had a phenomenal past four years in the Queen Anne’s County FFA Chapter and will undoubtedly succeed in their future endeavors.

Queen Anne’s County FFA Chapter Advisor, Brian Stokes, stated, “We are so lucky to have such a supportive community that truly cares about the future of these students and the future of agriculture”.

Aside from awarding scholarships, the Association also volunteers to coach students competing in agricultural based competitions, leadership competitions, public speaking, and provides funding when possible for transportation to field trips and competitions. If you are interested in joining the Queen Anne’s County FFA Alumni & Supporters or simply making a donation, please contact Jeff Moore or Jim Barey at 410-758-0166.