Madison County CattleWomen

Keira Rice: 2026 High School Scholarship Recipient

Keira, one of our high school scholarship recipients, is a 2026 graduate of Ennis High School and plans to attend Utah Tech University to pursue a degree in Radiology. Keira is passionate about helping others and hopes to build a career founded on compassion, strong relationships, and exceptional patient care. Throughout high school, she balanced academics with an impressive commitment to athletics, lettering in volleyball, basketball, softball, and golf while earning Academic All-State honors and serving as a team captain. Keira has also been a dedicated leader in 4-H, serving as both president and vice president of local clubs, teaching younger members about animal husbandry and showmanship, and actively participating in numerous community service projects. Her senior project raised more than $9,800 for the Ennis High School athletic department, and she has volunteered as a classroom mentor and participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Raised in an agricultural family and involved in building her own cattle herd through 4-H, Keira credits agriculture with teaching her responsibility, hard work, and perseverance, which are key qualities that she will carry with her into her future career in healthcare.

Vance Wingard: 2024 High School Scholarship Recipient, 2025 & 2026 Alumni Scholarship Recipient

Vance, our alumni scholarship recipient, is a 2024 graduate of Ennis High School and is currently attending Montana State University, where he is pursuing a degree in Agricultural Education with minors in Technology Education and Agricultural Business. Vance plans to become an agricultural educator, coach, and mentor in a rural community, helping students develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of agriculture. Since beginning college, he has become actively involved in Collegiate Stockgrowers, Young Farmers & Ranchers, and the Ag Education Club, while also participating in industry tours, conferences, and leadership opportunities that have broadened his knowledge of Montana agriculture. For the past five years, Vance has worked as a horseback guide and wrangler on his family’s agritourism operation near Ennis, where he shares the story of agriculture, ranching, and Montana’s rural heritage with visitors from around the world. Through these experiences, he has developed strong communication, leadership, and teaching skills that will serve him well in the classroom. Vance remains dedicated to community service, volunteering with FFA leadership events, Ag Day activities, youth sports programs, and local school initiatives. Raised on a small ranching operation, he values hard work, responsibility, and stewardship, and hopes to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders through education and mentorship.