Rush County teen honored with 4-H scholarship

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November 12, 2009

Anonymous The Rushville Republican Thu Nov 12, 2009, 12:57 PM EST

Evan Gordon was awarded a 4-H college scholarship Oct. 10 in Danville. He accepted the award during ceremonies at the 2009 Indiana 4-H Congress Award Luncheon at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex.

Gordon received the Agriculture Scholarship award for his achievements in Rush County 4-H programs. The award, sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., was presented by Carolyn Hegel of the Indiana Farm Bureau. He was a 10-year member of the Union Progressive 4-H Club. The son of Elbert and Diane Gordon, Evan attends Purdue University and is enrolled in the School of Agriculture. He is the grandson of Benno and Nettie Harpring, Maxine Gordon Oldham, and the late Francis Gordon.

The Indiana 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual scholarships for 29 outstanding 4-H youth from around the state. The application process begins in January and awards are announced after interviews are held on the campus of Purdue University.

Incorporated in 1961, the Indiana 4-H Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support 4-H statewide. It contributes more than $150,000 annually to the Indiana 4-H program.

During its more than 100 year history, 4-H has become the largest youth development program in the state with more than 217,000 members and 20,000 volunteers. It reaches youth in both urban and rural areas offering programs that promote leadership and teach a wide variety of skills. A complete listing of scholarship winners is available at the Foundation web site at www.in.4h.org. Current 4-Hers in grades 10 through 12 can obtain a 2010 scholarship packet by contacting the Rush County Extension Office at 932-5974 or e-mailing kamos@purdue.edu.

For more information about participating in 4-H as a third through 12th grader, please contact Kristie Amos at the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, located in Room 103 of the Rush County Courthouse, or call 765-932-5974.

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