The Bob Ondrusek Memorial Scholarship, which was begun in 2000 by the SMA Foundation, is the greatest source of scholarship funds for undergraduate and graduate students interested in meat science in the U.S. Bob Ondrusek left a lasting impression and impact on so many people through his business, Columbia Packing Company in Dallas, and through his charitable and personal support of the Southwest Meat Association, FFA, 4-H, and many other association and activities.
This year’s Bob Ondrusek Memorial Scholarships were presented on July 24, 2015 at the Southwest Meat Association’s 59th Annual Convention held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas. Recipients from Texas A&M University were:
Graduate students
- Drew Cassens
- Courtney Boykin
- Aeriel Belk
- Clay Eastwood
- McKensie Harris
- Hillary Henderson
- Crystal Waters
Undergraduate students
- McCalley Cunningham
- Micki Gooch
- Kline Jones
- Madalynn Kainer
- Shelby Schiefelbein
