The Arthur B. Klussendorf Memorial Association and the McKown/Klussendorf Fund have awarded seven exceptional collegiate students with $1,500 scholarships. The National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet will honor recipients at World Dairy Expo.
Each award aims to support students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, active participation in extracurriculars, and a strong passion for showing dairy cattle in their true-to-breed form. Eligible recipients are in a two- or four-year college in the U.S. or Canada, pursuing careers in the dairy industry.
McKown Scholarships
The McKown Scholarship was created by friends and family of the late Robert “Whitey” McKown, 1997 Honorary Klussendorf honoree and Holstein enthusiast. It recognizes four students from Holstein-focused backgrounds who demonstrate excellence in leadership, judging, and cattle presentation.
- Chloe Breunig, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, is a freshman at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She brings a strong background in animal care and health to her family’s farm, where she assists with fresh cow management. With a unique knack for technology developed at a young age, Breunig is poised to explore and integrate new farm technologies and become a leader in the agricultural community.
- Jon Chapman, California, is completing his associate’s degree in welding technology while taking dairy science courses at Modesto Junior College.
- Caroline Egolf, Indiana, is majoring in Animal Science at Purdue University.
- Jamie Gibbs, Minnesota, attends the University of Minnesota, where she is double-majoring in animal science and kinesiology with plans to pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy.
Klussendorf Scholarships
The Klussendorf Scholarship honors the legacy of the legendary dairy showman and cattle fitter Arthur B. Klussendorf. Thanks to the generosity of the late Chris Kampf and the continued support of Klussendorf Association members, this award goes to three students who exemplify Klussendorf’s high standards of character and ethics.
- Allison Foss, Minnesota, studies agricultural and food business management with a minor in agricultural communications at the University of Minnesota.
- Zachary Johnson, Vermont, is a freshman at The Ohio State University and active in the Buckeye Dairy Club.
- Clancey Krahn, Oregon, is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University, majoring in agricultural communications and animal science.
For more information about the scholarship recipients or to purchase tickets to the Awards Banquet on Monday, Sept. 29 in Madison, please contact the National Dairy Shrine. Learn more: www.dairyshrine.org
