The Putnam County Farm Bureau awarded $500 scholarships to two graduating high school seniors and send special congratulations to Putnam County Class of 2020 students.

Reese Mangas

Reese is the son of Doug Mangas and a 2020 graduate from Leipsic High School. This fall, Reese plans to attend The Ohio State University ATI in Wooster to study agricultural systems management. Reese was actively involved in high school sports, Junior Fair Board, Fair Court Royalty, FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society and the local church.  

Holly Schmenk

Holly is the daughter of Don and Diane Schmenk and is a 2018 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. Holly attends The Ohio State University in Columbus and is currently studying animal sciences and agribusiness and applied economics. Holly has been actively involved in 4-H, FFA, Fair Court Royalty, her local church, and many groups and clubs at Ohio State.

Congratulations and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

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