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A Bright Future: Meet the 2007 WRCF Scholarship Recipients
What does the ranching industry need to secure a successful future? The answer’s simple: It’s bright, ambitious young people who are committed to this way of life – the veterinarians, ranch managers and marketing professionals of the future.
The Working Ranch Cowboys Association is proud to help deserving young people make their way toward those professions. This year, the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation awarded $27,000 worth of scholarships to 21 children of working ranch cowboys. It’s a mission that is becoming bigger and better every year: In 1998, just four $500 scholarships were given out.
*Please contact the WRCA office if you would like a Scholarship Application!
The new 2007 scholarship recipients are:
 Katie Adcock is the daughter of Burke and Kim Adcock of rural Miami, Texas. She graduated from Miami High School in Miami, Texas, in May and plans to attend either West Texas A&M University in Canyon or Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. She plans to major in equine business and agricultural science and would like to become a large-animal veterinarian. She has been active in basketball, 4-H, FFA, Student Council, National Honor Society and the Tri-State High School Rodeo Association. She competed at the Texas High School Rodeo Finals and was a member of the Wrangler All-Star Team.
 Ryan Bramblett is the son of Phillip and Kati Bramblett of Grenville, N.M., and graduated from Des Moines High School in May. He attends Oklahoma Panhandle State University, majoring in English. He hopes to teach high school English one day. He has been active in 4-H and FCCLA and is the yearbook editor.
 JoAnna Elliott is the daughter of Gilbert (Cotton) and Ginger Elliott of Guthrie, Texas. She graduated in May from Guthrie High School and attends Texas Tech University, studying ag communications. She has been active in FFA, 4-H, basketball, track, cross country and NHS. She is employed by the 6666 Ranch.
 Luke England is the son of Lanny and Mandie England of Winters, Texas. He graduated from Winters High School in May as valedictorian of his class. Luke attends Texas Tech University, majoring in bioengineering with an emphasis on livestock production. Luke has been active in NHS, UIL Number Sense & Mathematics, Student Council, basketball, football, FFA, FCA, “PALS,” coaching Little League basketball, volunteer firefighter – and more.  Annie Maddalena is the daughter of Anthony Jay and Cindy Jean Maddalena of Sierraville, Calif. She is a senior at California State University in Chico, majoring in agriculture business and liberal studies. Her goal is to work in the cattle industry with a company that does price trends, predictions, and beef import and export outlooks. She was awarded the American FFA Degree in 2005 and has been on the dean’s honor roll, the Agriculture Business Marketing Team, Alpha Zeta Eta (an agriculture honors fraternity), and Kappa Delta Pi education honors society. She plays intramural sports at CSU.
 Sara Morrison is the daughter of Lanny and Pam Morrison of Ruby Valley, Nev. She is a sophomore at Colby Community College in Colby, Kan., majoring in agribusiness. In high school, she was active in 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society, volleyball, golf and softball. At CCC, she is on the livestock judging team and is a presidential scholar. She will receive her American FFA Degree this fall.
 Dayla Shipp is the daughter of Jeff and Dorisann Shipp of Guthrie, Texas. She graduated from Guthrie High School in May and attends Sul Ross State University, majoring in agribusiness and natural resources. During high school, Dayla was active in 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, one-act play, basketball, track, the judging team and the academic team.
 Lindy Lee Wiggins is the daughter of Mike and Rene Wiggins of Eureka, Kan. She graduated from Eureka High School in May as valedictorian and attends Oklahoma State University, majoring in agriculture communications with a minor in Spanish. During high school, she was active in 4-H, volleyball, National Honor Society, various clubs and the Kansas High School Rodeo Association. She has been named a Kiwanis Honors Scholar, a Kansas Honors Scholar, Outstanding Student of America and the Kansas Governor’s Scholar. She has also received Who’s Who awards, USAA awards and has been named to the National Honor Roll.
 Rollin Winter is the son of Brent and Denise Winter of Leiter, Wyo. He is a junior at the University of Wyoming, majoring in rangeland ecology and watershed management. He is active in Range Club and has served his church as a full-time missionary in Chile for more than two years, learning Spanish in the process.
Recipients whose scholarships were renewed from last year are:
 Amy Berry attends the University of Wyoming in Laramie. She is majoring in animal science and vet science.
 Kitson Brown is a junior at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington. She is majoring in equine science.
 Conrad “Wesley” Carter is a sophomore at Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas. He is a natural resource management major.
 Justin Cormack is a junior at Texas A&M University at Kingsville. He is studying biology.
 Amanda Cruse is the recipient of the Jack “Doc” Wohler Memorial Scholarship. Doc was the founder of Texas Vet Lab and a huge supporter of WRCA, WRCF and the cowboy lifestyle. He was taken from us in an accident in January 2007. Amanda is attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock, majoring in business management.
 Randi Cutrell is a junior at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. She is studying to be a history teacher.
 Alicia Daugherty is the recipient of the Jack Cates Memorial Scholarship. Jack was known as a top hand, a working cowboy, a rancher, a man of the West – but maybe best known for his hard work in the North American Corriente Association. Alicia is a sophomore at Texas Tech University, majoring in animal science.
 Julie Etchegaray is a junior at New Mexico State University, majoring in range science. She is on the NMSU rodeo team.
 Michelle Green is the recipient of the Jim Donaldson Memorial Scholarship. Jim was a longtime supporter of WRCA and WRCF who died in 2005. Michelle is a junior at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, majoring in agribusiness.
 Jessica Lorenz is a freshman at Great Basin College in Elko, Nev., majoring in rangeland management.
 Patrick Reagan is a senior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in pre-vet. He hopes to be a large-animal vet in a small community.
 Cheyenne White is the recipient of the Sheri Garmon Memorial Scholarship. Sheri was a WRCA director and CPA who worked tirelessly to keep the association on solid financial footing. She died in September 2005 of liver cancer. Cheyenne is a junior at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, majoring in agricultural communications.
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