Franklin County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Two Scholarships

​Franklin County Farm Bureau Foundation and the Franklin County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Committee awarded scholarships to two Franklin County students.  Each recipient will receive $1,000.00 towards their college education.
 
Addison Dungy, daughter of Matt and Andrea Dungy, is a 2022 graduate of Benton Consolidated High School.  Addison’s high school activities included volleyball, golf, basketball, track and field, softball, FFA and was a 4-H member.  Addison attended Frontier Community College where she played volleyball and softball.  She plans to go to Murray State University and major in Animal Science to pursue a career as a Veterinarian.
 
Derek Sample, son of Jason and Heather Sample, is a 2021 graduate of Sesser-Valier High School.  In high school, Derek was involved in FFA, including serving as Section 21 President, Vice President and Sentinel, Youth and Government, Scholar Bowl, ACES Team, Math Team, Sesser-Valier High School CTE Advisory Committee, and National Shotgun Shooting Team Member.   He is also a member of the Franklin County Young Leaders Committee.  After high school, Derek served as the FFA State Vice President before attending Rend Lake College.  Derek plans to attend Southern Illinois University and major in Agriculture Education to pursue a career as an Agriculture Teacher.