2013 Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Jacob Bucklin
Gladys E. Conant Memorial Farm Credit 4-H Scholarship

  • Active in 4-H for 13 years
  • Accepted into the University of Maine’s Mechanical Engineering Program
  • Plans to work within Maine’s pulp and paper industry post-graduation

Sierra LeBlanc
Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship

  • Active 4-H member since 2009 and VP of her club since 2010
  • Leader, Maine 2012 Equestrian Drill Team
  • Accepted into University of New Hampshire’s Early Childhood Development and Education, and Therapeutic Riding, degree programs

Katherine (Katie) McKenna
Azure Dillon 4-H Memorial Scholarship

  • Active in 4-H for 13 years and currently serves as President of her 4-H club
  • Plans to major in Biology
  • Plans to pursue doctorate in Optometry and return to Aroostook County to practice

Katherine (Kat) Newcombe
Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship

  • Active in 4-H for eight years and Junior Leader for three years
  • Started own arts and crafts-based business
  • Plans to attend University of Maine at Farmington then teach High School English and German

Emilie Newman
Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship

  • Active 4-H member for 13 years
  • Has held every executive position in her 4-H club and currently serves as President
  • Plans to major in Business and practice Business Administration