Abby Ross, Atmore, and Kelei Kervin, Atmore, were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday, March 16 at a ceremony held in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo.
Presenting the scholarships were PCI Tribal Council member Dewitt Carter and SLE President-Elect Galen Grace.
Each year, young people from each of Alabama’s 67 counties are awarded scholarships from the Tribe to aid in future participation in youth livestock events or further education during SLE Livestock Week.