KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hattie Duncan, Wingate, was awarded a $10,000 Jack and Donna Vanier Scholarship on Oct. 25 at the American Hereford Association Hereford Honorees awards ceremony during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. These scholarships were 10 of 30 awarded through the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) totaling more $180,000.
Duncan is a sophomore at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in animal science. The 19-year-old daughter of David and Jill Duncan currently works in the beef nutrition lab on campus, assisting graduate students with their projects. Hattie has grown up raising Hereford cattle. She hopes her future career allows her to make a positive impact on the beef industry.
The Vanier Family of CK Ranch in Brookville, Kansas, donated 10 scholarships totaling $100,000 to youth who demonstrate a commitment to higher education and who have overcome obstacles in their lives.
