cletus vetter memorial
college scholarship
2024 Scholarship Recipients
The SWCD has established this scholarship in memory of Clete Vetter. This annual $1,000 college scholarship is meant to bring back into focus the vital necessity and passion for resource conservation by encouraging college-bound students to consider a career in conservation, natural resources, agriculture, or a related field. The scholarship committee decided to award 2 - $1,000 scholarships this year. The scholarship committee reviewed many applications and based their decision on the course of study and the desire for higher education along with academic achievements, extra-curriculum activities, and determination.
Andrew Timbrook graduated from Fairview High School and plans to attend Northwest State Community College to pursue his Agribusiness degree. Emily Keefer graduated from Tinora High School and plans to attend Marietta College majoring in Environmental Studies (Pre-Law). The Defiance Soil and Water Conservation District and the Defiance Area Foundation partnered to raise funds to establish the Cletus Vetter Memorial College Scholarship for a Defiance County student/resident. The SWCD was fortunate to have Clete as a very active Supervisor for over 20 years. He gave endless hours of volunteerism and was active in many other organizations as well. Throughout Clete's lifetime, he made an impact on soil and water conservation through his farming practices and his leadership capabilities. |
Past recipients were:
Tyler Woodbury - 2018 (Tinora Grad)
Eric Culler - 2019 (Fairview Grad)
Kasey Wilkerson - 2020 (Tinora Grad)
Cassandra Mavis - 2021 (Fairview Grad)
Jacob Stiltner - 2022 (Ayersville Grad)
Carrie Zeedyk & Molly McGuire - 2023 (Both Fairview Grads)
Tyler Woodbury - 2018 (Tinora Grad)
Eric Culler - 2019 (Fairview Grad)
Kasey Wilkerson - 2020 (Tinora Grad)
Cassandra Mavis - 2021 (Fairview Grad)
Jacob Stiltner - 2022 (Ayersville Grad)
Carrie Zeedyk & Molly McGuire - 2023 (Both Fairview Grads)