Meat Science students presented Bob Ondrusek Scholarship at annual convention

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07/21-24/2011

Those receiving scholarships from Texas A&M are, front left, Leslie Frenzel, Rachel Glascock, Jim Ondrusek, Bob Ondrusek’s son and Vice-President of Columbia Packing Company, Ashley Haneklaus and Haley Grimes. Back left, Gatlan Gray, Russell McKeith and Amanda Smith.SAN ANTONIO — Seven Texas A&M University meat science students received a Bob Ondrusek Memorial Scholarship given by the Southwest Meat Association Foundation, presented during the SMA Annual Convention held in San Antonio July 21-24, 2011. The SMA Foundation awarded approximately $25,000 in Ondrusek Scholarships, the largest amount ever awarded. In addition, each recipient was given a travel stipend to assist with expenses. The students were recognized during the annual President’s Dinner and Dance.

Those receiving scholarships from Texas A&M are, front left, Leslie Frenzel, Rachel Glascock, Jim Ondrusek, Bob Ondrusek’s son and Vice-President of Columbia Packing Company, Ashley Haneklaus and Haley Grimes. Back left, Gatlan Gray, Russell McKeith and Amanda Smith.

Also at the convention, Jessica Steger, a senior animal science major, and Cody Labus, a meat science graduate student, were recognized as recipients of the SmiKids Scholarships, an award they each received in the spring during the Saddle and Sirloin Club Banquet.

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For more information regarding news from the Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University, please contact Courtney Coufal at cacoufal@tamu.edu or (979) 845-1542.

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