Amarillo Students Shine With New Scholarships and Community Wins

Potter County Students Earn Prestigious Oklahoma State University Awards

• Maddie Barnett (Animal Science) received the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship and was later inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest honor society.
• Lainey McCubbin (Animal Science) was awarded the Clyde R. Evans Annual Scholarship.

Both honors were presented at a banquet on March 26, celebrating academic excellence and alumni generosity.

Ferguson College of Agriculture

• Hub for agricultural education: 16 majors, over 60 student groups.
• Programs nurture intellectual growth and prepare students for careers in farming, research, and related fields.
• Scholarships are part of a $1.8 million support package that can be combined with other departmental and university honors.

Amarillo Events & Initiatives

• Spring Job Fair – April 7: 80+ employers, face‑to‑face networking.
• Mobile Food Pantry – VA health system launches on April 18 to combat food insecurity among veterans.

Public Safety Advancement

• Captain Matthew Coggins (Canyon Police) accepted into the FBI National Academy, a 10‑week leadership program in Virginia.
• Goal: bring advanced law‑and‑order skills back to the community.

Additional Highlights

• Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Award: local extension agent Marcel Fischbacher honored.
• Old Route 66 Association Micro‑Grant Program: funding for small businesses to improve storefronts along the historic highway.

These initiatives demonstrate how Amarillo’s residents and institutions collaborate to support education, economy, and community well‑being.