MEGAN FORRET F&B SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2023

WHEATLAND (IOWA) Megan Forret, a senior at Calamus-Wheatland High School from rural Calamus, has been named this year’s local F&B Communications $1,000 scholarship winner.

Forret plans to attend Iowa State University to major in elementary education.

In her application essay, she wrote of her desire to become an educator and make a positive impact on young people. She credits many of her own teachers for being a source of inspiration and support to help her overcome obstacles and she hopes to someday share that same compassion with students in her own classroom.

High school seniors who live in households in the F&B local telephone service area were eligible for the award. Students submitted an application form and essay. Three finalists were selected for interviews.

A primary goal of the scholarship is to ensure that children have the privilege of attending college and encourage young people to return to rural areas after graduation.

The local F&B scholarship program was started in 2003 because the Board of Directors and employees of F&B are committed to the education of local youth and believe learning is a lifelong process.

Megan’s parents are Lori and the late Chris Forret.

F&B Communications is the premiere local telecommunications provider offering telephone, long distance, Absolute Cable TV video, high-speed fiber Internet, and home security services to customers in the Bennett, Calamus, Delmar, Lowden and Wheatland exchanges and surrounding areas. The company also provides computer sales and service through their Technology Solutions retail division.

To learn more about F&B Communications, visit http://www.fbc-tele.com.

For more information, contact:
Aaron Horman, General Manager, 563-374-1236

Megan Forret

Megan Forret 2023 F&B Scholarship Recipient