Sunrise Cooperative Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to Local Youth

May 11, 2021


Fremont, Ohio (May 11, 2021) – Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. is announcing the recipients of their annual Sunrise Cooperative college scholarships. This year Sunrise offered forty $1,000 scholarships for common stockholder’s children and grandchildren and ten $1,000 scholarships for employee’s children and grandchildren. A total of 213 students entered to compete for the forty common stockholder scholarships, while 25 competed for the ten employee scholarships. All students awarded are or will be enrolled in a two or four-year college program. Over the past ten years, Sunrise has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships and is excited to continue the program this year.
 
Applicants were required to compete in a scholarship essay contest, writing a minimum of one page on the topic of agriculture. Essays ranged from describing the use of various technologies on the farm to the importance of agriculture in our growing world. Although the essay topic was agriculture focused, the contest was open to students of any degree so long as they or a family member (parent or grandparent) is a member or employee of Sunrise Cooperative. The scholarship winners will be awarded the $1,000 to be used during the 2021-2022 fall and spring semesters.
 
Terra State Community College in Fremont reviewed the written entries and narrowed them down to the finalists for each scholarship. Each finalist was invited to an oral interview to discuss his or her interest in agriculture and future education plans. From these interviews 40 students were chosen for the common stockholder scholarships, and 10 were selected for the employee scholarship.
 
“We see the importance of investing in our future leaders, and we are honored to be able to do so,” said George D. Secor, President/CEO of Sunrise. “Sunrise is committed to helping our communities and these scholarships provide a way for us to give our youth a jumpstart to reaching their career goals.”
 
Below is a complete list of scholarship recipients. For more information about the scholarship program, contact Tammy Myers at 419-332-6468 extension 207.
 
SUNRISE COOPERATIVE STOCKHOLDER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
 
Kendra Ackerman of New Washington, Ohio will graduate from Buckeye Central High School and plans to attend Ohio Northern University to pursue a degree in Exercise Physiology. Kendra receives her eligibility from stockholder Aaron Ackerman (father)
 
Lilly Ankerman of St. Marys, Ohio currently attends St. Marys Memorial High and plans to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio following graduation. She will study Business Administration beginning in the fall. Lilly receives her eligibility from stockholder Ken Ankerman (grandfather).
 
Rachel Barrett of Rockford, Ohio. She is studying for her bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University. Rachel receives her eligibility from stockholder Red Barn Farms Enterprises, LLC (parent).
 
Marah Barrington lives in Davidson, N.C. She is pursuing a degree in Business Administration at The University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Marah receives her eligibility from stockholder Larry Barto of Barto Farms (grandfather)
 
Morgan Baxter lives in Willard, Ohio. She will graduate from St. Paul High School and plans to study Animal Science – Pre-Vet at the University of Findlay. Morgan receives her eligibility from stockholder Troy Baxter (father).
 
Taylor Baxter resides in Clyde, Ohio. Following graduation from Bellevue High School, Taylor plans to study Exercise Physiology at Ohio Northern University. Taylor receives her eligibility from Bruce E. Thayer (grandfather).
 
Cora Born of Amherst, Ohio. She currently attends the University of Guelph and is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Cora receives her eligibility from the Harvey Born Company, Inc. (grandfather)
 
Kelsey Broering of Maria Stein, Ohio. She is studying Agribusiness at Wilmington College. Kelsey receives her eligibility from Roger Broering (father).
 
Austin Brown of Norwalk, Ohio. He currently attends Ohio University where he is studying Translational Health – Exercise Physiology. Austin receives his eligibility from Keith Chapin (grandfather).
 
Ana Clark of Jamestown, Ohio. Following graduation from Greeneview High School, Ana plans to study English at the University of Cincinnati. Ana receives her eligibility from Kent Clark Farms, Inc. (father).
 
Zachary Cleveland of Green Springs, Ohio. He attends Cleveland State University where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Zachary receives his eligibility from Brian Cleveland (father).
 
Natalie Cook lives in Fremont, Ohio. She attends The Ohio State University where she is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management. Natalie receives her eligibility from Norman L. Cook (father).
 
Elizabeth Dvorak of Wakeman, Ohio. She is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science while attending the University of Akron. Elizabeth receives her eligibility from Shadrach Dvorak (father).
 
Hayden Egbert of Sidney, Ohio. He is studying Accounting at Wright State University – Dayton campus. Hayden receives his eligibility from stockholders Richard Egbert (grandparent).
 
Marci Ellis of Sabina, Ohio. Following graduation from East Clinton High School, Marci plans to work toward her bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky. Marci receives her eligibility from Scott Ellis, LLC (father).
 
Daniel Foos of Fremont, Ohio. Daniel attends the University of Cincinnati and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Daniel receives his eligibility from stockholder Paul Gonya (grandfather).
 
Joanna Frankenberg of New Bremen, Ohio. She attends The Ohio State University where she is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications. Joanna receives her eligibility from Steve Frankenberg (father).
 
Griffin Heintz of Graytown, Ohio. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University. Griffin receives his eligibility from Larry Heintz (grandfather).
 
Katrina Kagy of Bloomville, Ohio. She will graduate from Seneca East High School and plans to earn a degree in the medical field from Miami University. Katrina receives her eligibility from Scott Kagy (father).
 
Nicholas Kearns of Mansfield, Ohio. Nicholas attends the University of Cincinnati pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Nicholas receives his eligibility from stockholder Robert Fuhrer (grandfather).
 
Ethan Kerr of Titusville, Pa. He is currently attending Geneva College and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ethan receives his eligibility from Konrad Kerr (father).
 
William John Knapke of Fort Recovery, Ohio. While attending the University of Notre Dame, William is pursuing a degree in Finance. William receives his eligibility from William Knapke and Meiring Poultry Farm (father).
 
Alexander Knouff of Minster, Ohio. Following graduation from Fort Loramie High School, Alexander plans to attend Wright State – Lake Campus and study Agribusiness and Mechanical Engineering. Alexander receives his eligibility from Patrick Knouff (father).
 
Cobey Kromer of Norwalk, Ohio. He is studying Computer Science Engineering at the University of Toldeo. Cobey receives his eligibility from John Kromer (father).
 
Joshua Mehaffie of Bluffton, Ohio. He will graduate from Bluffton High School and plans to attend the University of Cincinnati where he will study Aerospace Engineering. Joshua receives his elgibility from R&J Incorporation (grandfather).
 
Liberty Menke of New Bremen, Ohio. Following graduation from New Knoxville High School, Liberty plans to study Ecology/Biology at Wittenberg University. Liberty receives her eligibility from Mike Fledderjohann (father).
 
Logan Meyers of Wilmington, Ohio. After graduation from Clinton-Massie High School, Logan plans to attend The Ohio State University to study Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Logan receives his eligibility from Steven Pidgeon (grandfather).
 
Ashlyn Monnin of Troy, Ohio. Ashlyn attends the University of Toledo and is pursuing a degree in nursing. Ashlyn receives her eligibility from stockholder Carl McEldowney (grandfather).
 
Ally Ott of Wapakoneta, Ohio. She attends The Ohio State University and is pursuing a degree in Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Ally receives her eligibility from Kohler Keystone Inheritance Trust (grandfather).
 
Lochlyn Ramsey of Norwalk, Ohio. Following graduation from Norwalk High School, Lochlyn plans to attend either Ohio Northern University or the University of Toledo to pursue a Computer Engineering degree. Lochlyn receives his eligibility from Dennis Stoneham (grandfather).
 
Sean Regan of Richmond, Va. After graduation from Mills E. Godwin High School, Sean plans to pursue a degree in Psychology and Chemistry. Sean receives his eligibility from Yancy Farms LLC, Bernard H. Yancey (grandfather).
 
Andrea Rodeheffer of Minster, Ohio. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Design Engineering Technology at Trine University. Andrea receives her eligibility from Ron Kremer (grandfather).
 
Sydney Rohrs of Malinta, Ohio. Following graduation from Patrick Henry High School, Sydney plans to attend the University of Cincinnati to study Finance. Sydney receives her eligibility from Rohrs Brothers, Tony Rohrs (father).
 
Mykayla Ruffing of Findlay, Ohio. She attends the University of Findlay and is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Mykayla receives her eligibility from Edward Ruffing (father).
 
Jacob Schaltenbrand of Avon Lake, Ohio. Upon graduation from Avon Lake High School, Jacob plans to attend Kent State University to earn his bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine. Jacob receives his eligibility from Donald Phenicie (grandfather).
 
Bryce Schott of Fredericktown, Ohio. Following graduation from Highland High School, Bryce plans to attend either The Ohio State University of Purdue University to study Ag Engineering. Bryce receives his eligibility from Thomas D. Clark Living Trust (grandfather).
 
Clare Sollars from Washington Court House, Ohio. She attends The Ohio State University and is pursuing a degree in Food Engineering. Clare receives her eligibility from Sollars Farms (father).
 
Riley Stull of Wooster, Ohio. She will graduate from Northwestern High School and plans to study Agribusiness at The Ohio State University – ATI. Riley receives her eligibility from Tegtmeier Cropland LLC (grandparents).
 
Leah Walter of St. Marys, Ohio. Following graduation from St. Marys Memorial High School, Leah plans to attend the University of Toledo to study Environmental Engineering. Leah receives her eligibility from Golden Hills Farm, Jay Elshoff (grandfather).
 
Bennett Wasserman of Woodville, Ohio. Upon graduation from Old Fort High School, Bennett plans to attend The Ohio State University to earn a degree in Political Science. Bennett receives his eligibility from Albert Cook (grandfather).
 
SUNRISE COOPERATIVE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
 
Kaitlin Armstrong of New Vienna, Ohio. Kaitlin attends Wilmington College and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communication Arts. Kaitlin receives her eligibility from Sunrise employee Chad Armstrong (father).
 
Anna Brubaker of Burgoon, Ohio. Anna attends the University of Toledo and is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration. Anna receives her eligibility from Sunrise employees Robert and Maria Brubaker (parents).
 
Emily Hays of Springfield, Ohio. She attends The Ohio State University where she is studying towards a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences degree. Emily receives her eligibility from Sunrise employee Fred Hays (father).
 
Jack Martin of Yellow Springs, Ohio. He attends The Ohio State University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Jack receives his eligibility from Sunrise employee Max Martin (father).
 
Taylor Niese of New Washington, Ohio. Taylor attends Ohio Northern University and is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy and Spanish. Taylor receives her eligibility from Sunrise employee Erik Sobers (stepfather).
 
Danielle Ott of Willard, Ohio. She attends North Central State College and is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Danielle receives her eligibility from Sunrise employee Tony Ott (father).
 
Elizabeth Ratliff of Norwalk, Ohio. Elizabeth attends The Ohio State University pursuing a degree in History and Pre-Law. Elizabeth receives her eligibility from Sunrise employee Don Ratliff (father).
 
Chris Ruffing of Norwalk, Ohio. Chris attends the University of Toledo and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Chris receives his eligibility from Sunrise employee Tom Ruffing (father).
 
Jacob Ruffing of Norwalk, Ohio. He attends Bowling Green State University and is working towards his Master of Science with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology. Jacob receives his eligibility from Sunrise employee Tom Ruffing (father).

Danielle Winner of Versailles, Ohio. Danielle attends the University of Cincinnati and is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering. Danielle receives her eligibility from Sunrise employee Dale Winner (father).
 
About Sunrise Cooperative:
Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. is a leading agricultural and energy cooperative with its corporate headquarters located in Fremont, Ohio. We offer team-based solutions across multiple divisions including agronomy, grain, energy and feed, as well as a nationally recognized precision ag department and our own crop nutrition division, PCT | Sunrise. Sunrise is a 100-percent farmer-owned cooperative, and we are committed to bringing innovative choices and expert solutions to our customer-owners. At Sunrise, we offer you the best choices delivered by the best team through our state-of-the art facilities and expertly trained employees. We strive each day to grow your success.
 
 
 

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