Arborjet Announces Recipients of 2016 "Taking Root" College Scholarships

WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Arborjet, a company dedicated to plant health care solutions from soil to crown, today announced the recipients of its 2016 "Taking Root" College Scholarships. Each of the 10 graduating high school seniors selected has won a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in Forestry, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Entomology, Environmental Science or a related major at an accredited two-year or four-year college.

As a leader in the care of America's urban and natural forests, Arborjet is committed to giving promising high school seniors the financial support they need to pursue careers in the growing arboriculture industry. Arborjet's "Taking Root" College Scholarship Program is currently in its third year and has collectively awarded $30,000 in educational grants.

"After seeing the record number of applications come in for our scholarships this year, it's clear that there is a bright future for our industry," said Russ Davis, President and COO of Arborjet. "We are delighted to welcome these talented young people to the tree and plant health care industry and we are confident that we'll see them grow successfully in their careers."

The 2016 Arborjet "Taking Root" Scholarship winners are:

• MAUREEN COTTRELL of Haverill, Massachusetts
  Ms. Cottrell attends the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts and is majoring in Natural Resources.

• TESS REEVES of Orange, Virginia  
  Ms. Reeves attends Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia and is majoring in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture.

• CHARLES SMITH of Holt, Michigan 
  Mr. Smith attends Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and is majoring in Environmental Science.

• JESSICA SOURBEER of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 
  Ms. Sourbeer attends Penn State University: State College in State College, Pennsylvania and is majoring in Forestry.

• ELISE TOMASZEWSKI of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 
  Ms. Tomaszewski attends Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and is majoring in Horticulture.

• LAUREN TRAPANI of East Greenwich, Rhode Island 
  Ms. Trapani attends Ohio State University: Columbus Campus in Columbus, Ohio and is majoring in Environmental Economics.  

• CONOR SMITH of North Granby, Connecticut 
  Mr. Smith attends University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire and is majoring in Forest Technology.

• BRENNA CHRISTENSEN of Harwinton, Connecticut 
  Ms. Christensen attends University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont and is majoring in Environmental Science.

• LUCY LEE of Forest Hills, New York 
  Ms. Lee attends Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and is majoring in Plant Sciences.

• KELLEE EDINGTON of Terre Haute, Indiana 
  Ms. Edington attends Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and is majoring in Forestry.

The honorees are dedicated students who have demonstrated achievement in their communities and schools, and who plan to bring their skills and talents to the arboriculture industry. Interested students and educators can find out more about the Arborjet "Taking Root" Scholarships at www.arborjet.com/takingroot.

About Arborjet

Founded in 1999, Arborjet's mission is to develop the most effective formulations and delivery systems in Plant Health Care. As the premier solutions provider, the company is committed to advancing technology in the industries served through thought leadership, scientific research, and exceptional customer service. As thought leaders, Arborjet recognizes ethical behavior, environmental responsibility, and good stewardship as essential in sustaining business, customers and the planet.

Arborjet's products are for both residential and commercial application and are distributed throughout the United States. Arborjet is headquartered in Woburn, MA. To learn more about plant health products provided by Arborjet, visit www.arborjet.com.

Contacts 
Erin Vadala, Warner Communications, 978-468-3076, [email protected]

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