KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Rachael Buzanowski, Pompeys Pillar, Mont., received the $2,500 Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship on Oct. 27 at the American Hereford Association (AHA) Hereford Honorees Reception during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. This scholarship was one of 23 awarded by HYFA, totaling more than $147,500.

Rachael is a senior attending Kansas State University (K-State) pursuing an animal sciences degree. She currently works for the K-State Purebred Beef Unit working to maintain the health of the cattle herd.


Gary Bishop is a former director of youth activities and director of breed improvement at the AHA. He passed away in 2002 after a battle with cancer that he met with strength and determination. This scholarship recognizes youth who demonstrate many of the same qualities that Gary demonstrated: hard working, dedicated, faithful, determined and a friend to all who knew him.


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The Hereford Youth Foundation of America is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit. Its mission is to support scholarship, education and leadership activities within the Hereford breed. For more information about the HYFA, visit HerefordYouthFoundation.org or contact the AHA at 816-842-3757.

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Cutline: Rachael Buzanowski, Pompeys Pillar, Mont., was awarded the $2,500 Gary Bishop Memorial Scholarship at the 2017 Hereford Honorees Reception Oct. 27, during the American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured back row (l to r) are Vickie Bishop Kern, Rachael Buzanowski, Tami Bishop Weaber, front row (l to r) are Cooper and Wyatt Weaber.
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