House of Raeford Farms awards $80,000 in scholarships

House of Raeford Farms has announced the awarding of $80,000 in college scholarships to 32 outstanding students through its 11th Annual House of Raeford Farms Scholarship Program.

This year sets a new record for the number of scholarship recipients, reflecting the company’s deep commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of its extended family.

For the first time, the company made scholarships available to not only the dependent children and grandchildren of House of Raeford employees but also to the families of the company’s farmers.

“Our company recognizes the importance of providing career development opportunities for our youth so they become responsible citizens in the community,” said House of Raeford Farms CEO and owner Bob Johnson. “This educational assistance program for children of our hard-working and dedicated employees and farmers is an investment in their future success.”

Each $2,500 scholarship award reflects a selection process that considers academic excellence, leadership qualities, involvement in school and community activities, honors, work experience, and personal statements of goals and aspirations.

House of Raeford congratulates the following 2024 scholarship recipients and celebrates their future academic journeys:

Samuel Owen, son of Daniel Gay of the Arcadia division attending Louisiana Tech University.Richard J. Canterbury, grandson of Richard K. Canterbury, House of Raeford Farmer — Arcadia division attending Louisiana Tech University.Raegan Qualls-Davis, daughter of Ontario Davis of the Arcadia division attending Louisiana State University.Nakia Dixon, son of LaMonica Powell of the Arcadia division attending the University of Louisiana — Monroe.Meyuanna Payne, daughter of LaMonica Powell of the Arcadia division attending the University of Louisiana — Lafayette.Josie Nelson, daughter of Christina Nelson of the Arcadia division attending Louisiana Delta Community College.Taylor Weathers, granddaughter of Delores Kinsey of the Arcadia division attending Louisiana State University.Ronaldo Garcia, son of Julie Rojo of the Filet of Chicken division attending Virginia Tech.Shamiyah Carr, daughter of Somika Carr of the Greenville division attending the University of South Carolina Upstate.Sydney Holcomb, daughter of Ross Holcomb of the Greenville division attending Emmanuel College.Kenyah Watson, daughter of Takila Watson of the Greenville division attending the College of Charleston.Kaela Cummings, daughter of Jeffrey Cummings of the Greenville division attending Clemson University.Robert Stutts, son of David Stutts of the Johnson Breeders division attending the University of North Carolina — Pembroke.Myranda George, daughter of Tommy George of the Johnson Breeders division attending N. C. State University.Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of Allan Thornton, House of Raeford Farmer — Johnson Breeders division attending the University of Tennessee, College of Law.Callie Thornton, daughter of Allan Thornton, House of Raeford Farmer — Johnson Breeders division attending the University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill.Brian Gutierrez, son of Carlos Gutierrez Posadas of the Johnson Breeders division attending the University of North Carolina — Charlotte.Brandy George, daughter of Donnie George of the Johnson Breeders division attending Sampson Community College.Tatiana Martinez, daughter of Jovito Martinez Santiago of the Johnson Breeders division attending the University of Mount Olive.George Garner, son of George Garner III, House of Raeford Farmer — Johnson Breeders division attending N. C. State University.Edward Hernandez-Zavala, son of Lorena Zavala Cruz of the Rose Hill division attending James Sprunt Community College.Zaniya Simmons, daughter of James Simmons of the Rose Hill division attending the University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill.Danny Ortez Lagos, son of Nerida Lagos Reyes of the Wallace division attending the University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill.Zavian Snow, son of Tonya Washington of the West Columbia division attending Lander University.Savannah Bunn, daughter of Araceli Lopez-Bunn of the West Columbia division attending North Greenville University.Pete Tran, son of Paul Tran, House of Raeford Farmer — West Columbia division attending Rollins College.Hunter Rikard, son of Angie Rikard of the West Columbia division attending the University of South Carolina — Columbia.Charles Underhill, son of Chuck Underhill of the West Columbia division attending Columbia International University.Caroline Underhill, daughter of Chuck Underhill of the West Columbia division attending Midlands Technical College.Azhan Lateef, son of Uzair Lateef of the West Columbia division attending the University of South Carolina — Columbia.Laiken Brock, daughter of Barbara Oxner of the West Columbia division attending Clemson University.Luke Bullock, son of Bruce Bullock of the Corporate division attending N. C. State University.

Over the past 11 years, the House of Raeford Farms Scholarship fund has awarded a total of $455,000 to 182 students across six states. House of Raeford offers this benefit to the dependents of associates and farmers. Company officials said it is rewarding to see the impact the program is having on the lives of young people and their families.

House of Raeford employees, farmers, and their families are encouraged to visit the scholarship page on House of Raeford’s website for more information on next year’s scholarships, which will open in January.