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 Each
Year Region 16 awards a deserving individual a
$1000.00 scholarship. This year the choice is Lorien
Sopchak. Lorien is a Cum Laude graduate of SUNY
College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a
B.S. and Masters Degree and will be attending Iowa
State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
During her time at college Lorien was an
Undergraduate teaching assistant, a member of the
Adirondack Society of Applied Philosophy, a group
committed to he practical application of ethics to
issues concerning the environment and education.
Lorien was also a volunteer for Eagle Wings Academy
in Syracuse, NY, teaching basic science and exposing
underprivileged youth to equine activities.
Lorien has been able to balance her education and
maintain an active show schedule. Lorien has
received numerous local club awards and several
Regional Championships, most recently showing her
own horse Major Edition GA to a Region 16
Championship in 2011.
Working as a veterinary assistant at Finger Lakes
Equine practice for the last two years has given
Lorien practical experience and a view of what she
has in her future. She intends to return to Region
16 and put her education to use caring for the
horses she has loved.
Region 16 congratulates Lorien and wishes her the
best with her studies at Iowa State University.
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AHA SCHOLARSHIP fund was created to recognize
accomplishment, ambition and aspiration for a
college education by an individual lacking
sufficient financial resources to accomplish his or
her educational goals and having involvement with
Arabian horses. A $1,000.00 scholarship is available
for one qualified applicant each year. For further
scholarship information please see
Scholarship Page. |
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2010
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER - JASMIN KOMPARE |
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2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER -
ARYN RAPP |
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2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER -
AMANDA (MANDI) SOTER |
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2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
- LORA
C0LLMAN |
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2006 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER -
BAILEY RICHARDS |
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2005 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER -
SHANNON PRICE-HEALD |
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