High school juniors and seniors are invited to
compete for the title of Wayne County Fair Apprentice.
The winning applicant will shadow the Fair's Board of Directors during the week of the annual Wayne County Fair and learn how the Fair is organized and carried out.
|
YEAR
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APPRENTICE
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TOWN
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| 2010 |
Kelsey Hamilton |
Palmyra |
|
2009
|
Samantha Wilson
|
North Rose-Wolcott
|
|
2008
|
Jasmine Mead
|
Palmyra
|
|
2007
|
Amy Auble
|
Macedon
|
Applicants must be a current Junior or Senior, in good academic standing, in a Wayne County high hchool as of January of the current year. They must review and complete the two-page application linked below, and submit a minimum 300-word, typed essay titled, "Why I Want To Be The Wayne County Fair Apprentice".
Wayne County Fair Board President, Pamela Ferranti says, "So many youth are not given an opportunity to see first hand what it is like to run an organization or an event. The Wayne County Fair Board of Directors realizes that the future of the Fair depends on the involvement of today's youth. We want to give someone that opportunity to see first hand what organization skills are required as well as the various activities that take place to put on the annual Wayne County Fair. The experience gained by the Apprentice may encourage someone to make agriculture, entertainment, or hospitality their career choice."
Applications can be obtained at any Wayne County high school or by calling 315-597-5372.
PALMYRA SENIOR NAMED 2010
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR APPRENTICE
Kelsey Hamilton, an 18 year old senior was chosen as the 2010 Wayne County Fair Apprentice. Kelsey is a student at Palmyra-Macedon High School and the daughter of Paul and Barbara Hamilton. She has been an active member of the Wayne County 4-H program for the past 10 years. Kelsey is a member of the Palmyra-Macedon varsity softball, indoor track and swimming team. She is also a member of her school’s Interact Club, Art Club, Sadd Youth Team and stage crew. Kelsey plans to attend SUNY Cobleskill majoring in Agricultural Business after graduating from high school in June. The Wayne County Fair Apprentice program is in its 4th year and is an opportunity for a high school junior or senior to shadow the Wayne County Fair Board of Directors. The Apprentice learns about how to run a large community event and will receive a $250 award at the 2010 Wayne County Fair, August 9-14 in Palmyra. Senior Alexandria Barner of Lyons was received 2nd place honors and Junior Timothy Fry of Sodus received 3rd Place. For more information on the Wayne County Fair, go to the Fair’s web site www.waynecountyfair.org or call the Wayne County Fair at 315-597-5372.
