Calf scramble scholarships awarded to Weatherford, Aledo FFA students
Mar. 30—FORT WORTH — Several representatives from Weatherford and Aledo FFAs were recently awarded scholarships by the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo's Calf Scramble Scholarship Committee.
Carsyn Barnett, of Aledo FFA, received a $10,000 scholarship, while Allison Fugitt, of Weatherford FFA, and Ellie Walters, Logan Belt and Phoenix Lanford, all of Aledo FFA, received a $6,000 scholarship.
These students participated in the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble program making them eligible for the scholarship program. Sixty-eight Texas 4-H and FFA members shared in $440,000 in Calf Scramble scholarship dollars.
Their scholarships were the were result of hard work and dedication necessary for participants to complete the rigorous Calf Scramble program. The moment they caught a calf during a 2023 Stock Show rodeo performance their Calf Scramble journey began. These youth utilized Stock Show funds toward the purchase of a calf that they cared for in 2023.
Barnett is the daughter of Jennifer and David Barnett.
Her Beefmaster heifer project was sponsored by Berend Land and Cattle of Henrietta. Caring for their heifer, submitting monthly reports, exhibiting at the 2024 Fort Worth Livestock Show and submitting a final essay were required for scholarship consideration. Meeting in February, the Committee awarded Barnett her scholarship.
Sponsors for Barnett's scholarship include: 5G Land & Cattle Co., LP; Steve Brauer; Kate and Lane Britain; Steve Buyers; CDO Ranch — Sundance Ridge; Chief Partners LP; Kimberly and Joseph DeWoody; Ralph Duggins; Hayden Outdoors Real Estate; Mr. and Mrs. David McDavid; Michael W. Page; Bill Ratliff, IV; Roto-Rooter of Tarrant and Parker County; Southwest International Trucks Inc.; and Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.
Fugitt is the daughter of Christy and Brian Fugitt. Her Beefmaster heifer project was sponsored by B & B Erectors, Inc. of Terrell.
Sponsors for Fugitt's scholarship include: Philip D. Abbott, M.D.; Dr. Bob Anderson; Caribou Ranch; In Memory of Dr. Bryan Flow; Ion Associates; JAG Metals LLC; Kearney Law Firm; Lynda Knight; Marshall Career Services; Lisa and Milton Millman; Service Company Plumbing; and Vic and Carla Thompson Memorial Scholarship Trust.
Walters is the daughter of Tracey Easley Walters and Brett Walters. Her Beefmaster heifer project was sponsored by Fort Worth Stock Show Masonic Lodge #1460 of Hico. Caring for their heifer, submitting monthly reports, exhibiting at the 2024 Fort Worth Livestock Show and submitting a final essay were required for scholarship consideration. Meeting in February, the Committee awarded Walters her scholarship.
Sponsors for Walters's scholarship include: 4R Square Ranch; AgTrust Farm Credit; Kirsten Cook; Heritage Land Bank; Independent Insurance Group, Inc.; Louise and Rob Keffler; Lisa and Milton Millman; Jim Motheral; Pegasus Resources, LLC; R. Watson Boots; Roto-Rooter of Tarrant and Parker County; and Vic and Carla Thompson Memorial Scholarship Trust.
Belt is the son of Trish and Corey Belt. His Maine-Anjou heifer project was sponsored by Cavender's Boot City of Tyler.
Sponsors for Belt's scholarship include: Anjie and William Butler; Double Eagle Natural Resources; In Memory of Bill Ratliff, III; Mesch, PLLC; Mark and Kathy Paukune; Peloton Land Solutions; John Robertson; Sargent Family Charitable Foundation; Sierra la Rana; Mike and Kim Steinberg; Vic and Carla Thompson Memorial Scholarship Trust; and J. R. and Martha Williams.
Lanford is the son of Michelle and Darrell Lanford. His Shorthorn heifer project was sponsored by Therrell Family of Dallas.
Sponsors for Lanford's scholarship include: Brooks Custom Homes; Electro Acoustics; Isom Financial of Raymond James; Drew and Lynnette Kile; Mr. and Mrs. David McDavid; Siena Medina; Shannon Parker; Pegasus Resources, LLC; Phoenix Pool and Spa; Gary Ray; ROYER Commercial Interiors; and Patricia Ward.
The 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is scheduled for Jan. 17 through Feb. 8. Rodeo tickets will be available beginning Sept. 9. For more information go to www.fwssr.com or call 817-877-2400.
