Calloway County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) - – Five Calloway County seniors from Murray High School received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $4654,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Sara Ann Bazzell was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Calloway County Farm Bureau. Bazzell plans to attend Murray State University to pursue a degree in exercise science. Bazzell is the daughter of Kenneth and Sherri Bazzell of Murray, KY.

Hanna Grace Irvin was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Calloway County Farm Bureau and a $1,000 “Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Association Scholarship.” Irvin will attend Murray State University to earn a degree in exercise science. Irvin is the daughter of Michael and Alesia Irvin of Murray, KY.

Emily Ruth Drew received a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. She plans to attend Murray State University to obtain a degree in nursing. Drew is the daughter of Chris and Ruth Ann Drew of Murray, KY.

Alexis Noel Lilly received a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. She is heading to the University of Louisville to pursue a degree in sustainability and global studies. Lilly is the daughter of Mason Lilly of Hazel Green, KY.

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