Student wins calf scramble scholarship

A $2,500 scholarship was recently awarded to Landon Lewis of Jacksboro FFA by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble Scholarship Committee. Lewis’ parents are Greg and Jenilynn Lewis. 

Participation in the 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble program made Lewis eligible for the scholarship program. Fifty-four youth shared in $226,000 in Calf Scramble scholarship dollars. 

Lewis’ scholarship was the result of the hard work and dedication necessary to complete the rigorous Calf Scramble program. After catching a calf during a 2015 Stock Show rodeo performance, participants began their Calf Scramble journey. These youth utilized Stock Show funds to purchase a heifer that they brought to the 2016 Stock Show for exhibition. Besides showing their heifer, monthly reports and a final essay were required to remain eligible for scholarship consideration. Meeting shortly after the 2016 Show, the Scholarship Committee awarded Lewis’ scholarship.    

Sponsors for Lewis’ scholarship include: McKinght Title; Jake Richter/Edward Jones Investments; John Robertson; Sarita Capital Partners; and TFW Industrial & CNC Machine LLC.  

Lewis’ Beefmaster heifer project was sponsored by Holiday Chevrolet/Ford. 

The 2017 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is scheduled for January 13 through February 4. Rodeo tickets are available both online and by mail order. Everything you need to buy your 2017 Stock Show rodeo tickets can be found at www.fwssr.com. Questions regarding ticket purchases or other Stock Show matters can be answered by calling 817-877-2400.