2023 RECIPIENTS

Alfredo Duarte
Stratford High School
Alfredo is the 17-year-old son of Jose and Maria Duarte. The Duartes are members in XIT’s Kerrick Exchange. Alfredo is a senior at Stratford High School. He plans to attend West Texas A&M University in Canyon, studying Agribusiness. Alfredo would like to become an Agribusiness manager or an Agricultural Loan Officer.
 



Alfredo Duarte


Brenda Sanchez
Stratford High School
Brenda is the 18-year-old daughter of Daniel and Maria Sanchez. The Sanchezes are members in XIT’s Coldwater Exchange. Brenda is a senior at Stratford High School. She plans to attend Texas State University in San Marcos, studying Psychology. Following college graduation, she would like to become a clinical psychologist.
 



Brenda Sanchez


Cole Kemp
Dalhart High School
Cole Kemp is the 17-year-old son of Kyle and Taysha Kemp. The Kemps are members of XIT’s Coldwater Exchange. Cole is a senior at Dalhart High School. He plans to attend West Texas A&M University in Canyon, studying Finance. He would like to become an accountant or financial analyst.
 


Cole Kemp

Courtney Deason
Texline High School
Courtney Deason is the 17-year-old daughter of Micah and Julie Deason. The Deasons are members of XIT’s Texline Exchange. Courtney is a senior at Texline High School. She plans to attend West Texas A&M University in Canyon, studying Agribusiness. She would like to become an ag sales manager.
 



Courtney Deason


Danielle Sybesma
Hartley High School
Danielle is the 18-year-old daughter of Roger and Phyllis Sybesma. The Sybesmas are members of XIT’s Coldwater Exchange. Danielle is a senior at Hartley High School. She plans to attend Abilene Christian University and study Speech Therapy. She would like to become a Speech Therapist in the Panhandle.
 



Danielle Sybesma


Erin McDaniel
Dalhart High School
Erin is the 17-year-old daughter of Shad and Jennifer McDaniel. The McDaniels are members of XIT’s Coldwater Exchange. Erin is a senior at Dalhart High School. She plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station. She plans to study Animal Science and would like to become a certified Veterinarian.
 



Erin McDaniel


John Taylor
Dalhart High School
John is the 18-year-old son of Travis and Laura Taylor. The Taylors are members of XIT’s Bunkerhill Exchange. John is a senior at Dalhart High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M or Texas Tech University. He would like to study Agribusiness. He plans to have an engineering job in an agricultural field and to be involved in the family farm operation.
 



John Taylor


Katelyn Lenz
Dalhart High School
Katelyn is the 17-year-old daughter of Patrick & Renae Lenz. The Lenzes are members of XIT’s Coldwater Exchange. Katelyn is a senior at Dalhart High School. She plans to attend Frank Phillips College, then transfer to West Texas A&M University, studying Health Science. She plans to use her education after high school in the healthcare field.
 



Katelyn Lenz


Kirsten Bezner
Dalhart High School
Kirsten is the 18-year-old daughter of Mitchel and Ashley Bezner. The Bezners are members of the Coldwater Exchange. Kirsten is a senior at Dalhart High School. She plans to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, studying Ag Communications. After graduating college, she would like to pursue a job in public relations.
 



Kirsten Bezner


Klaire Walden
Stratford High School
Klaire is the 18-year-old daughter of Nathaniel and Keri Walden. The Waldens are members of XIT’s Lautz Exchange. Klaire is a senior at Stratford High School. She plans to attend the University of Arkansas, studying Nursing. Following college graduation, she would like to be a Registered Nurse.
 



Klaire Walden


Stratton Potter
Texline High School
Stratton is the is the 18-year-old son of Aaron and Jackie Potter. The Potters are members of XIT’s Bunkerhill Exchange. He plans to attend Texas Tech University, studying Orthopedics. After college graduation, he would like to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.
 



Stratton Potter

Congratulations to our 2023 XIT Rural Telephone Educational Program Scholarship Recipients!!