Lyon County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Lyon County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

 

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) - – Brody Wayne Bridges and Hannah Breanne Holloman, both seniors at Lyon County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Lyon County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Brody Wayne Bridges was awarded a $500 college scholarship. After graduating from high school, Bridges plans to attend Brecia University. Bridges is the son of Mark and Carol Bridges of Eddyville, KY.

Hannah Breanne Holloman also was awarded a $500 college scholarship. After completing high school, Holloman is heading to Western Kentucky Community & Technical College to pursue a degree in nursing. Holloman is the daughter of Marla Holloman of Eddyville, KY.

Farm Bureau scholarships, offered annually, are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and financial need.

 

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