2026 Scholarship Awards
The First State Antique Tractor Club, Inc. awarded $2000 scholarships to four of the 2026 graduating seniors, by Maralene Givens, Treasurer, and James Gargani, President. The club is very happy to make the announcement. Shown above, Maralene Givens, Treasurer, Zachary Binnie, Dale Swann, Madeline Rhodes, Caroline Kimball, and James Gargani, President.
Zachary Binnie –New Castle, DE - University of Delaware – Wildlife ecology and conservation. He has been very active in FFA. He would like to become a teacher and have a positive impact on upcoming ag students.
Dale Swann – Preston, MD – Chesapeake College – She has been involved in the family farm and an FFA member. She wants to become a large and small animal veterinarian in her local area and give back to her community.
Madeline Rhodes – Centreville, MD – Oklahoma State University – She is active in FFA and has shown ag animals and is interested in improving herd genetics. She would like a degree in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science and build a career in the beef cattle industry.
Caroline Kimball - Ridgley, MD – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – She is interested in dairy science and would like to become a large animal veterinarian right here on the Eastern Shore. She has been active in FFA and 4-H.