Capital Farm Credit empowers future leaders with youth scholarships

College Station, Texas — Every year, Team CFC is dedicated to supporting deserving high school seniors across Texas by providing scholarship funds to help further their education.

This year, nearly 120 outstanding graduating high school seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships in five CFC regions across Texas. These students will be attending accredited vocational or technical schools, colleges or universities full time in the fields of agriculture or natural resources, including programs such as ag communications, ag economics/business, ag education, wildlife or ranch management.

“We got hundreds of strong applications this year, which tells me the future of agriculture is bright,” said Jeff Norte, president and CEO of Capital Farm Credit. “We congratulate and applaud these outstanding students and look forward to the outstanding contributions they will make in our industry.”  

Since Capital Farm Credit's centennial celebration in 2016, we have awarded nearly $1 million to more than 900 Texas students.

It is a privilege to congratulate this year's winning recipients: 

AUSTIN REGION

• Addison Hahn, child of Marsha and Blaine Hahn, from Fredericksburg High School of Doss
• Addison Schoessow, child of Gayle and Christopher Schoessow, from Fredericksburg High School of Fredericksburg
• Audrey Libal, child of Kent and Cathleen Libal, from Corsicana of Corsicana
• Brody Stein, child of Meradith Stein and Cody Stein, from Riesel High School of Riesel
• Caleb Mannix, child of Justin and Nancy Mannix, from Gatesville of Gatesville
• Calob Walker, child of Ryon and Laree Walker, from McGregor High School of Moody
• Camryn Witte, child of Heath and Lacy Witte, from Valley Mills High School of China Spring
• Carlton Schmidt, child of Chad Schmidt and Rachel Wardlaw Schmidt, from Mason High School of Mason
• Carson Koehler, child of Natalie Koehler Denbow, from Cranfills Gap High School of Clifton
• Chloe Smith, child of Joseph and Lela Smith, from Leander High School of Cedar Park
• Corbyn Loftin, child of Jason and Christina Loftin, from Ingram Tom Moore High School of Kerrville
• Elizabeth Hert, child of Paige Hert and John Hert, from Liberty Hill High School of Liberty Hill
• Holt Herber, child of Treff and Kerinne Herber, from Fredericksburg High School of Fredericksburg
• James Steglich, child of Robert W. and Evelyn Steglich, from Holland High School of Holland
• Jillian Milam, child of Chris and Heather Milam, from Whitney High School of Whitney
• Kaci Atchison, child of Jeff and Kristi Atchison, from Salado High School of Harker Heights
• Katherine Norrell, child of Jennifer Norrell and Lance Norrell, from Grandview High School of Grandview
• Kayla Terry, child of Laurie and Jarett Terry, from Hendrickson High School of Pflugerville
• Klaybourne Eschberger, child of Kevin and April Eschberger, from Rockdale High School of Rockdale
• McKenzie Evans, child of Brandon and Julia Evans, from Burnet High School of Burnet
• Pecos Worrell, child of Casey & Erin Worrell, from Harper High School of Harper
• Quenton Garrett, child of Curtis and Shawna Garrett, from Coleman High School of Coleman
• Reese Sagebiel, child of Lauren and Robert Sagebiel, from Fredericksburg High School of Fredericksburg
• Rylie Schneider, child of Ryan Schneider and Kelly Schneider, from Fredericksburg High School of Fredericksburg
• Sarah Beck, child of John and Shari Beck, from Corsicana of Corsicana
• Teagan Parker, child of James and Kristen Parker, from Rogers High School of Burlington
• Weston Underwood, child of Heather Underwood Ampelas and Edward Ampelas, from Florence High School of Florence

HOUSTON REGION

• Addyson Kardosz, child of David and Sascha Kardosz, from White Horse Christian of Gonzales
• Ansley Owen, child of Brian and Lavinia Owen, from Sealy High School of Sealy
• Ariel DeWalt, child of Adrian and Serina DeWalt, from Cypress Creek High School of Houston
• Baylee Bennett, child of Mark and Rebecca Bennett, from Deer Park High School South of Alvin
• Clay Edward Witherspoon, child of Kyle and Jennifer Witherspoon, from Anahuac High School of Anahuac
• Colby Nedd, child of Brian and Amber Nedd, from Sealy High School of Sealy
• Colt Longron, child of Becky and Todd Longron, from Orangefield High School of Orange
• Cullen Halfmann, child of Russell and Lindsay Halfmann, from Brenham High School of Brenham
• Emily Morgan, child of Chris and Laura Morgan, from Lake Creek High School of Montgomery
• Ethan Cart, child of Nicholas and Meredith Cart, from East Chambers High School of Hamshire
• Graysen Vanya, child of Michelle Bailey, from West Hardin High School of Thicket
• Harper Mau, child of John and Karolyn Mau, from Fayetteville High School of Columbus
• Hudson Hauerland, child of Brad and Tana Hauerland, from Sealy High School of Columbus
• Jaylen Tesch, child of Justin and Laci Tesch, from Bellvile High School of Bellville
• Jessica Skelton, child of Charlie and Judy Skelton, from Bellville High School of New Alm
• Kasen Colvin, child of Johnny and Shellie Colvin, from Katy High School of Katy
• Kaylie Watkins, child of Will Watkins, from Kilgore High School of Kilgore
• Kelsey Johnson, child of Ben and Michelle Johnson, from Alpha Omega Academy of New Waverly
• Koy Macik, child of Kirby and Melissa Macik, from Caldwell High School, of Caldwell
• Logan Kainer, child of Stephanie and Brian Kainer, from Weimar High School of Weimar
• Madyson Holub, child of Waylon and Jacquelyn Holub, from Schulenburg High School of Schulenburg
• Meredith Gold, child of Thomas Gold and Annie Gold, from El Campo High School of Nada
• Meredith Luedke, child of Brad and Suzanne Luedke, from College Station High School of College Station
• Morgan Moriarty, child of Murphy and Missy Moriarty, from Anderson Shiro High School of Richards
• Riley Stokes, child of Matt Stokes, from Rudder High School of Bryan
• Sara Aultman, child of Byron and Cindy Aultman, from The Covenant Preparatory School of Cleveland
• Savannah Hanson, child of Brady and Richelle Hanson, from Liberty High School of Liberty
• Shyla Wells, child of Greg and Brandina Wells, from Waller High School of Hempstead
• Sierra Waneck, child of Thomas and Codi Waneck, from Iola High School of Iola
• Tate Henson, child of Tyson and Mandy Henson, from Centerville High School of Centerville
• Taylor Anderson, child of James and Meaghan Anderson, from Rudder High School of Bryan
• Taylor Eckelberg, child of Ryan Eckelberg and Amanda Cano, from Bellville High School of Sealy
• Travis Barrett, child of Brad and Jana Barrett, from Normangee High of Normangee
• Ty Williams, child of David "Bo" and Stacy Williams, from Madisonville High School of Madisonville                                                  

PLAINS REGION

• Aiden Mesler, child of Nicholas and Christy Mesler, from Iowa Park High School of Iowa Park
• Allie Caddell, child of Dale and Jennifer Caddell, from Stamford High School of Stamford
• Audrey McKinnon, child of Drew and Ashley McKinnon, from Littlefield High School of Littlefield
• Braydee Thorne, child of Travis and Lori Thorne, from Bryson High of Bryson
• Cone Johnson, child of Jay Wade and Bilynn Johnson, from Happy High School of Happy
• Denton Moore, child of Richard "Blake" and Laura Moore, from DRE Resources Homeschool Academy of Littlefield
• Diezel Ramirez, child of Ernest and Sandra Ramirez, from Patton Springs High School of Afton
• Elizabeth Billingsley, child of Billie and Angie Billingsley, from McLean High School of McLean
• Garicyn Bigham, child of Gary and Melissa Bigham, from Sudan High School of Amherst
• Hollis Albracht, child of Sammy and Tara Albracht, from Wildorado High School of Bushland
• Jacob "Garrett" Pennington, child of Tom and Jamie Pennington, from Bryson High School of Bryson
• Kaelynn Hoelscher, child of David and Erika Hoelscher, from Winters High School of Winters
• Kambyl Schilling, child of Allen and Tatum Schilling, from New Home High School of Slaton
• Kobi Kirby, child of Cody and Abby Kirby, from Lazbuddie High School of Muleshoe
• Korbin Schmidt, child of Brent and Cheryl Schmidt, from Schmidt Christian Academy of Lamesa
• Laine Mulcock, child of Wade and Erika Mulcock, from Abernathy High School of Abernathy
• Landry Dukes, child of Brandon and Keri Dukes, from Miami High School of Wheeler
• Lynley Albert, child of Joe Pete and Bryanna Albert, from Stratford High School of Stratford
• Ryder Day, child of Rusty and Katie Jo Day, from Meadow High School of Meadow
• Teresa McDaniel, child of Shad and Jennifer McDaniel, from Dalhart High School of Dalhart
• Whitley Hinkle, child of Kurt E. and Tara Hinkle, from Idalou High School of Idalou

SAN ANTONIO REGION

• Alexandria Quillin, child of Michelle McCaughan, from Nueces Canyon High School of Uvalde
• Allison Lyon, child of Morris and Holly Lyon, from Goliad High School of Goliad
• Caleb Anderson, child of Joshua and Lisa Anderson, from James Madison High School of Seguin
• Caleb Braden, child of Chris and Heather Braden, from Wall High School of San Angelo
• Carynn Jacobs, child of Jody and Stacey Jacobs, from Hondo High School of Hondo
• Chloe Nieschwitz, child of David Ross and Christel Nieschwitz, from Pleasanton High School of Pleasanton
• Conley Harris, child of Richard and Leaette Harris, from Poth High School of Floresville
• Haden Carlile, child of Gayla and Larry Carlile, from James Madison High School of San Antonio
• Jake Hruska, child of Ginna and Jed Hruska, from Reagan County High School of Big Lake
• Julianna Herrera, child of Veronica and James Herrera, from Medina Valley High School of Castroville
• Justin Braune, child of Jeffrey and Julie Braune, from Navarro High School of Seguin
• Kaylee Pentecost, child of Susan and Micheal Pentecost, from Robert Lee High School of Robert Lee
• Krystal Tondre, child of Jeffrey and Amber Tondre, from Southwest High School of LaCoste
• Laussen McClaugherty, child of Brittany and Landon McClaugherty, from McMullen County High School of Tilden
• Laynie Boyd, child of Edie and Layne Boyd, from Yorktown High School of Yorktown
• Levi Easterling, child of Brad and Heather Easterling, from Garden City High School of Garden City
• Logan Chansley, child of Stephanie Brauchle and Todd Chansley, from Jourdanton High School of Charlotte
• Morgan Hall, child of Elizabeth Heye and Nathan Hall, from Medina Valley High School of Castroville
• Nolan Riff, child of Brett and Crystal Riff, from Hondo High School of Hondo
• Rylee Wunderlich, child of Corbee and Kimberly Wunderlich, from Canyon Lake High School of Spring Branch

  SOUTH TEXAS REGION

• Addison Hartzendorf, child of Marc Hartzendorf and Kim Hartzendorf, from Sinton High School of Sinton
• Ava Bowers, child of Brandon and Daphni Bowers, from Palacios Junior Senior High School of Palacios
• Bethany Grones, child of Scott Grones and Kelly Grones, from Palacios Junior Senior High School of Palacios
• Bo Neill, child of Sam and Lacy Neill, from Industrial High School of Victoria
• Cadence Copeland, child of Ana and Cody Copeland, from Lyford High School of Raymondville
• Cheryl Saha, child of John and Amanda Saha, from Tidehaven High School of Palacios          
• Cora Ford, child of Cleve and Miriam Ford, from Weslaco High School of Weslaco
• Erin Pustka, child of Kevin and Luci Pustka, from Shiner High School of Shiner
• Hollis Deckert, child of Daniel and Samantha Deckert, from Angleton High School of Angleton
• Lane Schulz, child of Bubba and Stephanie Schulz, from El Campo High School of El Campo
• Luke Bures, child of Jamie and Kelly Bures, from Ganado High School of Ganado
• Luke Priestly, child of Brandi and Walter Priestly, from Bridgeway Private Academy of Robstown
• Madelyn Glaze, child of Josh and Laura Glaze, from El Campo High School of El Campo
• Rylan Pletcher, child of Ryan and Stephanie Pletcher, from Industrial High School   of Inez
• Stephen Diebel, child of Jennifer and Stephen Diebel, from Victoria East High School of Victoria
• Thomas Rung, child of Thomas and Brandi Rung, from Texas Connections Academy of Victoria
• Travis Riendeau, child of Brian and Cynthia Riendeau, from Tidehaven High School of Markham
• Vicente Garza, child of Vicente Garza Jr. and Yesica Garza, from Robert Vela High School of Edinburg     

About Capital Farm Credit 

For more than 100 years, Capital Farm Credit has supported rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services that include home, land and agribusiness lending; equipment and facilities leasing, and insurance for crops and livestock. Capital Farm Credit is a proud member of the Farm Credit System with more than 600 employees, serving over 24,500 members and more than $13 billion in loan volume.

Since 2006, CFC has returned $2.9 billion in combined cash and allocated equities to its members. Headquartered in College Station, Texas, Capital Farm Credit has offices serving 192 of Texas’ 254 counties. For more information about financial services or our cooperative returns program, visit CapitalFarmCredit.com.