Dorothy Banks Memorial Scholarship

2003 Winner - Amy Richardson

Congratulations, Amy Richardson, of Bowden. Amy is currently attending Lakeland College in Vermilion, enrolled in the Ag. Business program. Amy's extracurricular activities include her involvement in the Stock dog club. Amy's involvement with cattle began in 1993 when she joined the Eagle 4-H Beef Club, which she participated in for 10 years. She held various positions of president, district council representative, vice president & club reporter. She was involved in various club committees. She has also enjoyed attending many interclub, district, regional & provincial activities. Amy has attended summer camps, L.T.C.S., Club Week, Selections & Provincial judging. In 2001 Amy was awarded a trip to Regina, Saskatchewan for the Provincial Judging competition. In 2002 through Selections, Amy won the Forestry trip to the Atlantic Provinces.

Amy purchased her first Red Angus heifer at Red Roundup in 1995. This got her started in the Res Angus breed. In 1996, Amy won one of the 4-H $1000 draws from the Alberta Angus Association. With this she purchased her second heifer from Red Roundup. With this heifer Amy won various Grand & Reserve Championships. As well in 1996 Amy won the Grand Champion Steer award with her Angus cross steer.

Amy hopes to continue on increasing her Red Angus herd in the future. Upon completion of her program at Lakeland College, she plans on returning to the Agricultural Field.

Dawn Wilson of Dorothy Banks Memorial Committee presenting
Amy Richardson wiht her award.