Guthrie County REC is pleased to announce the 2021 scholarship recipients. These three bright students who reside within the cooperative’s service territory will each receive $1,000 toward their educational goals.
Ella Waddle Panorama
Ella is the daughter of Jaime and Brandon Waddle of Panora. She will attend Iowa State University to pursue a biology major. After completing her bachelor’s degree, Ella wants to become a clinical laboratory scientist. She hopes her profession will allow her the opportunity to be involved with finding a cure for cancer. During high school, Ella was involved in STEM activities and competed in a TEAMS (Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) group that ranked second in the state. She also worked as
a groundskeeper, soccer referee, babysitter and dog sitter throughout her high school career.
Rylee Sloss AC/GC
Rylee is the daughter of Carrie and Darin Sloss of Guthrie Center. She will attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in Agriculture Studies, where she plans to continue growing her knowledge of agriculture and the beef industry. Rylee operates a cow/calf partnership with her brother on her grandpa’s farm, where her love of agriculture developed. During high school, Rylee has worked for Dowd Drug and participated in various activities, including 4-H, FFA, cross country and track, speech, Guthrie County Fair Queen and Guthrie County Beef Princess.
Cassidy Baker Coon Rapids-Bayard
Cassidy is the daughter of Jessica and Rich Baker of Coon Rapids. She will attend Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology and music minor. After college, Cassidy hopes to find a successful career that she genuinely loves and to make a difference in the world, whether it be big or small. During high school, Cassidy was involved in volleyball, swim team, track, softball, National Honor Society, FFA, Student Council and choir. Cassidy is looking forward to experiencing the world in this next chapter of life by traveling abroad during college.