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FFA News: Timmons scholarship |
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Thursday, 22 May 2008 |
By Megan Barton
The Guymon FFA chapter has worked very close with Guymon native, Eloise Timmons. Ms. Timmons has been a sponsor for the Timmons scholarship which is awarded each year at the Guymon FFA banquet. This is a $300 scholarship for 2 recipients that are enrolled in an agricultural science course and a member of the Guymon FFA chapter.
The selection of this scholarship is based upon the student’s skills and leadership experiences both inside and outside of the classroom and being in good standing with the Guymon FFA chapter. The scholarships are in honor of Homer and Annie Timmons. This year’s scholarship was awarded to Juan Cerda and Mallorie Moore.
Homer S. Timmons (1889-1957), came to Oklahoma territory in 1892, before statehood. Later he and his bride Annie (1913) lived in a half-drought southeast of Guymon near the Texas Stateline. They survived blizzards, the dust storms of the 30s, years with no crops, and grasshoppers, but lived a good life with close family ties, strong ethical values, close community involvement with many communities ( Vernon school district, Hitchland, Hardesty, Guymon, and later Goodwell), and active church participation. Three children blessed their union. Homer Timmons had an excellent reputation as a man of his word. The Timmons scholarship was established in 1981 in his honor.
Annie Timmons (1890-1992), was known as “Mother of the year” for the state of Oklahoma. She was the Pioneer Queen in 1983, where broke her hip two weeks before the Pioneer Days celebration but managed to ride in the parade in a wheelchair in the back of a pickup. She was active in the Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, W.C.T.U. The Timmons scholarship was established in 1993 in her honor. Thanks to their agricultural innovation and dedication to life long learning, their legacy will live on through their scholarship. Congratulations and good luck with your future endeavors Juan and Mallorie! |
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