Glenbard East Student Receives FOD AG Scholarship!
Friends of Danada is excited to award the Friends of Danada Agricultural Scholarship to Ms. Kaylee E. Choi for 2023. This $1,000 scholarship is offered annually to a graduating senior from an area high school that offers agricultural education and environmental sciences. The student must be planning to further their education at a college to major in plant sciences, animal sciences, agricultural business, or environmental sciences. According to FOD Board Member Bruce Roskens, this year we have an excellent young winner who displays a true passion for the environment, as well as education and leadership.
Kaylee Choi is graduating from Glenbard East High School this May and is planning to major in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Purdue University. She was recommended by her teachers and advisers – David Krodel, and Gilda Ross. Her academic record, her work experience and ethic, and her scholarship application all demonstrate that she is well-deserving of this award, and Friends of Danada wishes her continued success and happiness with her education and chosen career path.
Friends of Danada is a volunteer support group that was established in 1986 to assist and support in the administration, operations, and programs of the estate of Dan and Ada Rice, for the use and enjoyment of the public. The Danada estate properties were purchased in 1980 as a portion of the Forest Preserve of DuPage County, including the former Rice mansion and estate, the equine stables, and the model farm located on Naperville Road between Naperville and Wheaton. The former Rice home and adjacent atrium are a very busy and beautiful site for many social gatherings, including weddings, receptions, and events. The stables and equine center provide training, education, and land for equine activities. The Model Farm, operated by agricultural volunteers, provides hands-on learning opportunities for youth and adults about the importance of agriculture, the environment, and products we use in our daily lives. The many trails and pathways through the properties provide outstanding views and experiences for the public year-round.
For further information, please contact Friends of Danada, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, or www.danadahouse.com, or 630-668-5392.