2023 Lake County scholarship winners

The Lake County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees would like to honor their 2023 scholarship recipients: Anya Demshar, Paige Lucic and Macie Wrachford. 

Anya is the daughter of Todd and Regan Demshar of Concord Township. Anya receives $1,000 and is attending Wilmington College majoring in agriculture with a focus in animal science and minors in biology and chemistry. Anya is working toward her goal of being a veterinarian and eventually aspires to e an embryologist. 

Paige, a $750 scholarship recipient, is the daughter of Steve and Lynne Lucic of Chardon. She is attending the University of Findlay majoring in exercise science for health professionals and minoring in strength and conditioning. Paige is interested in teaching others about the importance of agriculture and hopes to be an advisor in 4-H. 

Macie is the daughter of David and Amy Wrachford. Macie receives a $500 scholarship. She is attending The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute majoring in agricultural communications with a minor in ranch management. Macie would like to ultimately work with Farm Bureau. While in college she has had a chance to work with ATI’s Collegiate Farm Bureau, but would love to work in a county Farm Bureau office.

Congratulations Anya, Paige, and Macie!

Best of luck in your future endeavors!

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