Ohio Pork Council 2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Ohio Pork Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Ohio Pork Council Scholarship, OPC Women’s Scholarship and Dick Isler Scholarship. Each year, college students involved in the pork industry apply to be considered for the program. All scholarships are open to students who are OPC members, or the child of an OPC member.

Scholarships are available for college students who are completing undergraduate and graduate degrees. For specific scholarship criteria, please visit www.ohiopork.org/scholarships.

This year, the combined scholarship amount of $9,000 was awarded to students who excel in academics and as representatives of the pork industry. This year’s scholarship recipients are:

Brady Bell is the son of Melissa Bell of Zanesville, Ohio. He is attending The Ohio State University, where he studies Agricultural Systems Management. Brady is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Megan Hancock is a junior studying agricultural communications at Wilmington College. She is the daughter of Kevin Hancock of Defiance, Ohio. Megan is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Jack Dvorak is the son of Shadrach and Stacey Dvorak of Wakeman, Ohio. He will begin his college studies at John Carroll University this fall studying accounting. Jack is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Haven Hileman is the daughter of Robin Hileman of Stout, Ohio. She is a junior at The Ohio State University where she studies animal science. Haven is a 2023 recipient of an OPC scholarship and the Ohio Pork Council Women’s Scholarship.

Alicia Graham is the daughter of Mike and Valerie Graham of Frazeysburg, Ohio. She will attend Ohio University in the fall studying early childhood education. Alicia is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Melanie Lee will be attending The Ohio State University studying animal science with pre-veterinary intentions. She is the daughter of Randall Leib of Prospect, Ohio. Melanie is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Shala Graham is a junior studying digital media design with minors in business, marketing, and English at Muskingum University. She is the daughter of Mike and Valerie Graham of Frazeysburg, Ohio. Shala is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Emma Leggett is a junior studying animal science with a specialization in swine at The Ohio State University. She is the daughter of Holly Leggett of Uhrichsville, Ohio. Emma is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Adrianna Meyer is the daughter of Tammy Meyer of Swanton, Ohio. She will attend The Ohio State University in the fall and dual major in community leadership and agribusiness. Adrianna is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Jocelyn Tuente is the daughter of Jeff and Stephanie Tuente of Yorkshire, Ohio. In the fall she will attend Bowling Green State University and study art education. Jocelyn is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Erica Patterson will attend Findlay University in the fall and study animal science. She is the daughter of Deserae Patterson of Findlay, Ohio. Erica is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Laura Wuebker is a junior studying agricultural communications at Oklahoma State University. She is the daughter of Jeff and Dena Wuebker. Laura is a 2023 recipient of an OPC Scholarship and the Dick Isler Scholarship.

Kylie Ramirez is a senior at The Ohio State University studying agricultural communications. Kylie is the daughter of Kathy Smith of Killbuck, Ohio. She is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

Carrie Zeedyk is the daughter of Russell Zeedyk of Ney, Ohio. She will attend The Ohio State University in the fall and study agribusiness and applied economics. Carrie is a recipient of a 2023 OPC Scholarship.

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The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2024 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2023, in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting of the Ohio Pork Council at The Silo, 138 W. Main St., Plain City, Ohio. All Ohio pork producers are invited to attend.

Any producer, age 18 or older, who is a resident of the state and has paid all assessments due may be considered as a delegate candidate and/or participate in the election. All eligible producers are encouraged to bring with them a sales receipt proving that hogs were sold in their name and the checkoff deducted. For more information, contact the Ohio Pork Council Office, 9798 Karmar Ct. Suite A, New