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Henry Gardiner Scholarship & Lecture Series
100% of the proceeds from the sale of Lot 10 will be donated to the Henry Gardiner Scholarship & Lecture Series at K-State.
Since 2012, the Henry C. Gardiner scholarship application process creates an environment for qualified students to compete for elite undergraduate scholarships. Academic standing, community service, work ethic and future goals are taken into consideration. A panel of K-State faculty and industry leaders review the applications. Finalists are selected and compete in a rigorous interview process. The students are the best and brightest agriculture undergraduates enrolled at K-State and express plans to continue careers in agriculture.
Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year have been awarded to Caleb Hildebrand, Stafford, Kansas; Sydney Bowman, Fort Lupton, Colo.; Serena Schotanus, Tipton, Calif.; Gabriella Leone, Fowler, Colo.; and Lindsey Decker, Philo, Illinois.
Caleb Hildebrand plans to earn his undergraduate degree and enter vet school. Caleb hopes to return home to begin a mixed-animal practice and continue to work on his family’s farming and ranching operation.
Sydney Bowman is a senior with a specialized interest in ruminant nutrition. Sydney’s career interests focus on the cattle feeding industry. She plans to continue her post graduate education and pursue a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition with an emphasis on feedlot cattle and rumen microbiology.
Serena Schotanus, Tipton, Calif., has been accepted into the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Early Admissions Program. Upon completing her undergraduate requirements, Serena will enter the class of 2026 of veterinarians. She plans to return to the Tulare, Calif., area as a practicing beef and dairy veterinarian.
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Gabriella Leone is a member of the Kansas State’s Honors Program and a member of the livestock judging team. Gabriella will earn her degree in Animal Science —Bioengineering and Technology and enter medical school. Her goal is to become a medical doctor and return to rural America to practice and raise cattle.
Lindsey Decker has found a passion for meat and food science. Her interest has expanded as a member of the K-State Meats Judging Team. Upon graduation, Lindsey plans to enter graduate school. Her career interests include research and ultimately earning a doctorate.
Mark Gardiner offered these comments, “Each year, the interview and selection process becomes more competitive. These students are curious, ambitious and thoughtful. Henry Gardiner greatly valued education. He would be delighted with the curiosity and future of the five students selected for 2021-2022. We are confident the five students selected will benefit from this scholarship, complete their educations and become the next generation of leadership in American agriculture.”
The Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship is possible through the generous contributions of Gardiner customers, friends and family continuing the legacy of Henry Gardiner. To date, 36 undergraduate students have received $165,500 in scholarships.
G A R Quantum W1989
G A R Quantum 950M
G A R Quantum W1219
20 Month Old Bulls
GAR Inertia 9814H
Month Old Bulls
G A R Quantum W2329
G A R Enhance 5179
G A R Proactive 9078W
G A R Enhance 9G
G A R Enhance 5759
G A R Ashland 6859
G A R Ashland 119G
G A R Ashland 7929
G A R Ashland C559
G A R Bonfire 934M [ DDC ]
G A R Sure Fire R869
G A R Bonfire 936M
G A R Sure Fire 19E
G A R Sure Fire TA219
G A R Phoenix W2619
G A R Phoenix W2689
Spring intern, Katie Corbitt, improves her ultrasound technique with Dr. Spare during our visit to the Joe Howard Williamson ranch.
G A R Method R879
G A R Method R709
G A R Method 189B
Spring intern, Carly Cole, gaining experience ultrasounding heifers to determine pregnancy with Dr. Spare.
