In 2012, the program received applications from 25 very qualified individuals. The center’s Board of Directors selected the seven applicants based on academic scores and levels, involvement in the dairy industry, content included in the application, and career aspirations. Each of the seven “Student Leader Scholars” will receive $1,000 upon certification of enrollment by the appropriate academic institution officer.

This year’s winners are:

• Hannah Bachman, daughter of Mark and Melanie Bachman in Ulysess, Pa., who is a junior in agribusiness management at the Pennsylvania State University.
• Casey Hall, daughter of George and Jamie Hall in Roaring Branch, Pa., who is a sophomore at the Pennsylvania State University studying biological engineering in the agricultural science department.
• Destinee Horning, daughter of Nevin and Denis Horning in Lititz, Pa., who is a sophomore at Delaware Valley College studying dairy science.
• Heidi Musshafen, daughter of Nick and Margie Musshafen of Millerton, Pa., who is a junior in the agriculture and biological engineering department at the Pennsylvania State University.
• Kayla Romberger, daughter of William and Kathy Romberger of Pitman, Pa., who is a sophomore at Delaware Valley College completing a dual major in animal science and agricultural education.
• Sarabeth Royer, daughter of Sara and Lynn Royer in Elizabethtown, Pa., who is a freshman enrolled in the Shreyers Honors College at Pennsylvania State University studying animal science.
• Roxanne Seltzer, daughter of Dennis and Nancy Seltzer in Selinsgrove, Pa., who is a junior at Virginia Tech studying dairy science and communications.