United Dairymen of Idaho(UDI), on behalf of Idaho's dairy farm families, is committed to giving back to Idaho's children. Idaho's dairy farmers believe that Idaho's children are a valuable resource. UDI has given more than $4 million to Idaho students.
Idaho School Scoreboard Grant Available Through United Dairymen of Idaho
United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) is pleased to sponsor the Idaho School Scoreboard Grant Program. The program is made possible through funding from Idaho's dairy farm families. The United Dairymen of Idaho Board of Directors have approved a limited amount of funding for gymnasium scoreboards. More...
Distinguished Student Program
Idaho High School Activities Sponsorship
Interscholastic Star Scholarship Award
2011 Annual Meeting
Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Distinguished Students of the Year!
Idaho's dairy farmers care about their neighbors and the communities where they live and work. United Dairymen of Idaho extends congratulations to:
- Clinton Peter – Borah High School – Treasure Valley 2010 DSA
- Madeline Jackson – Idaho Falls High School – Eastern Idaho 2010 DSA
- Brecka Fetzer - Minico High School – Magic Valley 2010 DSA
- Emilie Kuster – Sandpoint High School – North Idaho 2010 DSA
At the beginning of each school year and continuing weekly throughout the year, United Dairymen of Idaho and the NBC Television affiliates in Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls/Pocatello and Lewiston/Moscow market areas present the Distinguished Student Award - a program designed to recognize excellence in academics, citizenship and the role of education in Idaho.
Each week, stations gather student nominees from area high school principals and counselors, looking for candidates that have displayed outstanding qualities. The nominees are reviewed by the station's selection committee and a winner is chosen each Friday.
The selected student appears in a sixty second feature story on their NBC affiliate. The sixty second feature story will highlight the awarded students academic and extracurricular achievements. Where available, the weekly winner's name and profile will be posted on the station's web site.
A plaque highlighting the student, achievements and school, will be delivered weekly to each awarded student's school, along with a $100.00 check that the school may use for academic needs.
Every nominee will receive a certificate from United Dairymen of Idaho and the station recognizing the student. At the end of each school year, one student from each of the four market areas will be selected based on overall achievement and a $5,000.00 award will be presented to the winner's school that the school may use for academic needs.
This is a statewide effort, with TV station partners committed to providing promotion, time and talents to make the Distinguished Student Awards a success.
Idaho High School Activities Sponsorship
Together with the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) developed a grant program that each year impacts high school students across the state of Idaho. UDI's joint venture with IHSAA has spanned 23 years and supports athletics, drama, debate and music activities among 77,000 Idaho high school students annually.
UDI, on behalf of Idaho's dairy farm families, serves as the official sponsor of the Idaho High School Activities Association and the state tournaments they administer for Idaho's youth. UDI has made a commitment to youth development in Idaho through sponsorship of student activities.
The commitment of dairy farm families to Idaho's youth has created an enduring, positive program. United Dairymen of Idaho and the Idaho High School Activities Association are partners in youth development for Idaho high school students.
Idaho Student Earns Scholarship and Milk Mustache
Nayar Barron is the newest milk mustache star in Idaho. The Weiser High School junior was recently chosen to receive the 2010 Interscholastic Star Student Recognition Scholarship. The scholarship is provided by the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), which is sponsored by United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) on behalf of Idaho’s dairy farm families. United Dairymen of Idaho and the Idaho High School Activities Association are partners in youth development.
United Dairymen of Idaho will present $1,000 in Barron's name to Weiser High School. IHSAA will present Barron with a $1,000 scholarship to the college of his choice. Candidates for the scholarship must participate in IHSAA sponsored athletic and non-athletic activities.
UDI provides program covers to high schools for their sports events and other school programs. Barron will be featured sporting a milk mustache on the back page of the program covers.
Dairy products are a part of Barron's everyday life. “I love chocolate milk! It really helps me when I am participating in track or baseball. I pitch and my arm can get sore, so I rehydrate with chocolate milk and I feel better. I know I need strong bones and it's a great recovery drink!" Barron knows that dairy plays a key role in helping him maintain a healthy body. After all, three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt is a deliciously easy way to help build stronger bones and better bodies. Milk has a great nutrient package including calcium, protein, vitamin A and six other essential nutrients for healthy growth and development.
Barron participates in cross country basketball and baseball at WHS. He is a two-time letterman in baseball and a starting pitcher for the varsity team. He is also active in speech, debate and band. He has lettered in band and been selected for the Treasure Valley Honor Band. He served as the 2009 president for Speech and Debate. He is a member of several clubs including National Honor Society, Friends of Rachel, and Key Club. He has also volunteered in his community for the senior center, his church youth group and the National Old Time Fiddle Festival.
Tori Marker from Highland High School in Craigmont, Megan DeFord from Grangeville High School, Adrian Quiroz from Burley High School and Adam Ingersoll from Centennial High School in Meridian were also named Interscholastic Stars. These students received a $1,000 scholarship from IHSAA. As part of its sponsorship, UDI will give their schools $1,000 in their names. In addition, UDI will give $500 to each high school for runners-up; Blair Peck from Carey High School, Bethany Blaisdell from Malad High School, Steven Elsbury from Orofino High School, Jordan Maxwell from Moscow High School and Taylor Stewart from Coeur d'Alene High School.
UDI 2011 Annual Meeting
Centre on the Grove ~ 850 Front Street ~ Boise, Idaho