Your support has taken us on a journey to recognize rural Wisconsin’s brightest high school seniors. Thanks to you, we can help each of them achieve their academic and career goals through the WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards Program.
We can’t wait to introduce you to the WROF, Inc. 2026 Premier Scholars. This week, we’re kicking off the introductions with Ella Ranes of Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Ella is passionate about animals. During her senior year, Ella started a new club at her high school, the Animal-Wildlife-Empowerment-Society (AWES), because she saw a need for an organization dedicated to local animals and wildlife. Under her leadership, the club has supported a variety of animal-focused initiatives while also benefiting Wisconsin’s plant biodiversity.
Her commitment to animals began even earlier. Through her high school’s Youth Apprenticeship Program, Ella spent two years working as a Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Assistant at a local veterinary clinic. That experience, combined with her love of animals, fueled her dream of making a difference in the lives of the animals that help shape our communities.
This fall, Ella will attend UW-River Falls to pursue her goal of becoming a veterinarian. She hopes to serve farm animal populations and assist farmers who lack immediate access to veterinary care.
Ella is eager to bring her leadership skills to UW–River Falls. She will start a HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter on campus to promote healthcare involvement, leadership, and competition opportunities for students.
“I am very passionate about using what I will have learned as an expert in various species’ biology and medicine to improve the lives of farm animals like cattle, horses, and pigs, the security of Marshfield farmers, and the quality and quantity of food available to the town, providing more resources for the community,” says Ella.
Thank you for fuelling the dreams of students from rural Wisconsin. Your support empowers the future generation and ensures a thriving tomorrow for rural Wisconsin.
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