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Two students from Guernsey County will each receive a $500 scholarship to help with expenses for their upcoming college year, thanks to Guernsey County Farm Bureau. From the applications submitted, Kenzi Combs from Senecaville and Cheyann Smith from Quaker City were selected as the 2022 scholarship recipients.

Kenzi is the daughter of Edward Combs and Shannon Fondale. She is appreciative of her family for teaching her to have a good work ethic and for a strong support system to encourage her to reach her goals and overcome any obstacles.

“My volunteer service includes helping the Byesville Rotary, helping elementary students read, cleaning trash up along the road, and collecting donations for local food pantries, and dog shelters. I enjoy playing basketball and softball with my sisters and teammates. I love spending time outside whether it’s on our farm, hunting, fishing or going to the pond to play with my dog. I also enjoy showing our cattle at the fair and participating in FFA competitions and activities.”

Kenzi plans to attend Muskingum University in the fall to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her goal is to obtain a job at one of the local hospitals to be able to help as many people as possible. She also plans to get a master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner.

Cheyann is the daughter of Jesse and Tiffany Smith. She has worked on her family’s farm, participated in 4-H, Buckeye Trail FFA, Buckeye Trail Lady Warriors basketball, played softball, and ran track.

“Throughout my life I have been blessed to have so many inspiring people to look up to, to make me want to continue my future in agriculture. I would especially like to thank my family because without them I would not be where I am today in this industry. Even with all my hobbies such as showing cattle, playing basketball, helping further my FFA chapter and helping out on the farm, it has all taught me the value of hard work and dedication”

Cheyann plans to attend Ohio State ATI in the fall and major in business management and livestock production management so that one day she can make a difference in the agricultural industry.

Guernsey County Farm Bureau congratulates these two fine students on their accomplishments and wishes all the best to our area graduates in their future endeavors. For more information on Guernsey County Farm Bureau, or available scholarships for next year, phone 740-425-3681 or email [email protected].