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UNION GROVE – An inspiring group of future leaders were recognized for their excellence and vision in being named this year’s recipients of Community State Bank’s LEAD Scholarship.
Eleven area students were awarded scholarships totaling $8,500. Those students are Caylah Boldt, Payton Bunger, Aubrey Gahns, Madison Kegley, Wyatt Nixon, Ben Reed, Sarah Reed, Emily Schmidt, Mariah Stewart, Ava Stone and Emma Syverson.
The LEAD (Leadership, Expectation, Achievement, Dedication) Scholarship was developed by Community State Bank in partnership with the Walworth County Fair Meat Animal Sale Committee.
It recognizes exhibitors that are committed to serving their community.
"Reading through applications was truly inspiring," said Molly Krause, Community State Bank Vice President | Cash Management.
"These young exhibitors are making a meaningful impact, sharing their time and talents to strengthen the communities they live in. Walworth County is lucky to have such a passionate and promising group of future leaders."
The LEAD Scholarship is for Walworth County Fair exhibitors. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary education student enrolled in the 2025-26 school year.
A selection committee chose recipients based on an essay or video describing how they meet the LEAD criteria.
Here is a closer look at this year’s award recipients:
Caylah Boldt
School: Lakeside Lutheran High School
Fair Exhibit: Dairy Cattle
Payton Bunger
School: UW-Platteville
Major: Soil and Crop Science
Fair Exhibit: Meat Goats, Dairy Cattle
Aubrey Ganhs
School: Carroll College
Major: Nursing
Fair Exhibit: Beef
Madison Kegley
School: UW-River Falls
Major: Animal Science
Fair Exhibit: Beef
Wyatt Nixon
School: Lincoln Land Community College
Major: Agriculture Business
Fair Exhibit: Sheep, Goats, Pigs
Ben Reed
School: Associated Training Services
Major: Commercial Driver’s License
Fair Exhibit: Angus Steer, Vegetables, Crops, Automotive
Sarah Reed
School: Elhorn Area High School
Fair Exhibit: Angus Steer
Emily Schmidt
School: University of Wisconsin
Fair Exhibit: Dairy
Mariah Stewart
School: Gateway Technical College
Major: Nursing
Fair Exhibit: Swine
Ava Stone
School: Lake Geneva Badger High School
Fair Exhibit: Rabbits, Chickens
Emma Syverson
School: UW-Whitewater at Rock County
Major: Undecided
Fair Exhibit: Junior Swine, Open Beef
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