WAWG
The Asotin County wheat growers have awarded scholarships to two area high school seniors who are planning to pursue ag-related careers. Brooklynn Appleford and Stone Ausman each received $1,000.
Brooklynn Appleford
Appleford is the daughter of Brandi and Kelsey Crawford. The Asotin High School senior is active in FFA, played varsity volleyball, and has shown steers at the Asotin County Fair since third grade. Outside of her job working at a veterinarian clinic, she likes to ride horses and be out in the mountains. Appleford grew up spending time on her grandparents’ cattle, wheat, and hay farm. She is planning to attend the College of Southern Idaho’s vet tech program.
“I’m super grateful to the wheat growers for this scholarship. It will definitely help with my college expenses,” Appleford said.
Stone Ausman
Ausman is the son of Brit and Debra Ausman and hopes to be the seventh generation to farm his family’s land in Anatone. During his time at Asotin High School, he played basketball, football, and soccer and was active in FFA, serving as an officer for the past three years. While he is still deciding between colleges, he is planning to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering.
“I’d like to personally thank wheat growers and everybody involved for putting this scholarship together,” he said. “It’s really awesome to put money back into the ag community and give us the chance to make our ag community better.”