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New York, NY – The American Kennel Club today announced that 33 Junior
Scholarships have been awarded to students from 26 states. The scholarships
for high school, college and graduate school students range from $1,000 to $5,000
each for a total of $50,000.
"The Junior Scholarship program is a special way for AKC to
honor the hard work and dedication of young fanciers who
are tomorrow's leaders of our sport," said Mari-Beth O'Neill,
AVP of Special Services. "We are impressed with the vast
experience and levels of success, both in the sport and
academically, that this year's applicants have achieved."
Applicants were evaluated based on academic
history and involvement in the sport of purebred
dogs with special consideration for those who
were active in AKC clubs and events. In addition,
each of the 87 applicants were required to
submit an essay describing their experience in
the fancy, the significance of the sport in their
lives and ways in which they have been an
ambassador for purebred dogs in their schools
and communities.
The 33 recipients represent a cross section of the fancy today,
with participation in every AKC event offered to date. Students
range from third and fourth generation exhibitors to those who
found their way to their first dog events by chance. Their
achievements include winning the AKC/Eukanuba National
Championship Junior Showmanship Competition, participating
in the AKC National Agility Championship, National Merit Scholars,
Class Valedictorians and 4H Grand Champions. Future aspirations
of this year's winners include going on to veterinary school,
dental school, forensic research, law school, business and teaching.
2006 AKC Junior Scholarship Recipient
NAME STATE
Kristen Heiden IL
Shannon Gorman AZ
Anna Kodet WI
Allison McGuigan NJ
Tyler Cegler MT
Jennifer Holmseth MN
Christopher Mathews FL
Kelly Schur IL
Rick Terella PA
Renee Adsitt NY
Jennifer Battista NY
Leila Bicos CA
Shawna Brooks CA
Kaitlyn Candies LA
Kelly Corcoran MN
Emily Cunningham CA
Wyatt Delfino CA
Joseph Esch NJ
Hanna Freymiller WI
Kelly Hall AL
Allison Janz WI
Allison Johnston NC
Caitlin Kane MI
April Kerns MD
Adam King IN
Lindsey Kuhn OH
Chad Malinak LA
Nora Nieminski UT
Karen Potter MI
Kathryn Schneider OH
Amber Short WA
Regina Triplett NY
Kathleen Waldock AZ
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