REGION V 2026 - SPOKANE VALLEY, WA

WA FFA State Convention at WSU

Elsie Cziske, Washington CattleWomen; Karli Bugni, WCA Member Outreach Coordinator and Kady Porterfield, Washington CattleWoman

KITTITAS COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN SERVING DINNER FIELD DAY

CONGRATLATIONS MIKE AND CHELSEA HAJNY!

CELEBRATE!!

Washington CattleWomen celebrating with Jean!
Jeannie Kiehn, Gail Shelton, Jean Berney and Kaydee Gilkey

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scholarship recipients

Rowan Scholl - North Thurston High School

Rowan is a senior from North Thurston High School and also attends New Market Skills Center in the Veterinary Technician program. She has been involved in 4-H for 7 years. She is involved in FFA and will be receiving her FFA State Degree in May. She currently serves as the FFA Chapter President at North Thurston. This year Rowan won the state FFA Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency. Rowan is seeking to pursue higher education after high school

Blake Kirkpatrick - Tumwater High School

Blake Kirkpatrick, a senior at Tumwater High School, has been involved with 4-H for seven years showing his market steers at the Thurston County Market Sale. He has also been an active member of the Washington State Junior Hereford Association for 8 years and has held offices of Director, reporter and is currently the Vice Present. He has participated in shows throughout the Pacific Northwest and national shows in Reno, Denver, and Wisconsin. He is most proud of the champion titles he has won with his bred and owned heifers from the family farm. In high school Blake runs track and has broken 4 high school records at Tumwater High School and was a Track and Field Athlete of the year in 2024 and 2025. Blake plans to attend Central University in Washington and get his bachelor's degree in Aviation Management to become a commercial airline pilot along with chasing the Olympic dreams with the bobsled.

Cloey Yancey – Black Hills High School

Cloey is a senior at Black Hills High School and is attending South Puget Sound Community College. This fall she will continue her education at Washington State University.

Raised on the Tracking Y Ranch in Olympia, Cloey has grown up involved in her family’s cattle operation and has developed a strong passion for the agriculture industry. Her goal after college is to build and operate her own cattle operation, continuing the legacy of hard work and dedication to agriculture.

The Thurston County CattleWomen are proud to support young leaders like Cloey as they pursue their education and future in the beef industry.

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scholarship recipients

Hailey Vraves - Ellensburg High School

Hailey is currently a senior at Ellensburg High School and will graduate in June.  Hailey is a member of the Ellensburg FFA, serving as Chapter Treasurer and earning awards this year as star district farmer and district 4 beef proficiency.  She has been a member of 4H Club for ten years where she currently serves as President.  She is also team captain of the Washington High School Equestrian Team.  Hailey will be attending the University of Idaho where she will major in pre-vet and ag business working toward a career in artificial insemination for cattle and horses.  Her interest is in animal reproduction, genetics, and herd management.  She hopes to help farmers and ranchers strengthen their breeding programs, increase efficiency, and maintain healthy animals.

 Kassidy Bremner - Uiversity of Montana Western

Kassidy received a scholarship from the CattleWomen last year and was eligible to apply again. As a student at Kittitas High School Kassidy was active in FFA, National Honor Society and served as an ASB officer.   She is currently attending the University of Montana Western majoring in Literacy K-12, PK-3 Bridge and Agriculture and Food Science.  Kassidy is a member of the Education Club, Honors Club and Kappa Delta Pi an Education Honor Society.  She hopes to strengthen youth involvement in agriculture, promote responsible livestock management and help bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern industry needs. Kassidy’s degree will give her the skills to advocate for agriculture, support producers and continue to contribute to the future of Kittitas County’s ag community. As a student at Kittitas High School Kassidy was active in FFA, National Honor Society and served as an ASB officer.