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The Kemptville College Alumni is pleased to announce our two scholarship recipients for 2026.

Noah Haan, from Marysville ON, is in his second year studying Agricultural Management at Olds College in Alberta.

Noah is involved in church activities, 4-H. community events, refereeing youth soccer and one of the organizers of the local tractor pull. After graduation, he plans to go back to the family farm and help run the swine and cattle operation. He would like to continue to sell their hog and cattle products to local markets. When at home he is a full-time worker on the farm. While at Olds, he was on the Dean’s list while balancing work on farms near the college with his college courses and projects.

In five years, Noah will be applying his education to take on a larger leadership role in the swine and cattle operation while keeping the farm sustainable for the next generation. We know the local tractor pull will still benefit from Noah’s organizational skills.

Lindsay Weston, from Sydenham ON, is in her second year at Ridgetown Campus ( U of G ) in the Agriculture Diploma Program.

Lindsay is very involved in 4-H and Scouts Canada with the South Frontenac Group. When home, she is involved with every part of the farm operation from daily care to long-term management decisions. After graduation, she plans to work in the agri-food industry and continue working on Someday Farms, the family cow – calf operation.

In five years, Lindsay plans to be the third generation on the farm that has been operating since 1973. Enrolling in an agricultural program has built a strong foundation for her future. Securing a position in the agribusiness will broaden her industry knowledge. We know when Lindsay combines her passion, education and experience, she will reach her goals and contribute positively to the agricultural industry.

Congratulations Noah and Lindsay! Both recipients have a family or community connection to Kemptville College Alumni and each will receive $1,500.00. The Kemptville College Alumni wishes you both continued success in the future.  The Scholarship Information for 2027 will be on the web site by the end of September 2026.

The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers is pleased to host the Kemptville College Alumni at this year’s Ottawa Valley Farm Show (OVFS).

Kemptville College played a significant role in the lives of many farmers and agribusinesses across Eastern Ontario and beyond. It’s wonderful to see alumni continuing to connect through their involvement in the agriculture industry and community.

Alumni are invited to share stories, memories and a few laughs while gathering at North Gower Grains Dining Hall A on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Enjoy a cup of coffee during your visit and reconnect with fellow alumni!

Mark your calendars!

The 2026 Kemptville College Reunion will be held on Saturday June 13^th, 2026

The alumni board thanked Gordon French for his years as President. He will remain on the board as Past President. His work was certainly appreciated.

Euan Bagshaw, from Lanark County, won the Intermediate Dairy Showmanship Award at the Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec 4-H Regional Dairy Championship Show held in Metcalfe. This award is sponsored by the Kemptville College Alumni and was presented by Alumni President Cindy Dawson from Richmond.

The Kemptville College Alumni recognizes two students who are in their second year at an accredited college and are taking an Agricultural or food-related program.

Kemptville College Alumni Association Scholarship Application Form

TWO SCHOLARSHIPS, EACH WITH A VALUE OF $1,500.00 WILL BE AWARDED: 

1. ONE SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN THE AGRICULTURE RELATED PROGRAM in their second year at an accredited college.
2. ONE SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT IN THE FOOD-RELATED PROGRAM in their second year at an accredited college.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31st, 2026

Apply Here

A wonderful day for laughter, memories, excellent food and warm weather. Honour year grads, grads, family and guests enjoyed visiting while enjoying a lunch prepared by the Lombardy Fair Board. Gordon French, our President welcomed everyone to lunch and addressed year ’55 who were  celebrating their 70^th graduation anniversary. Joining their table were grads from ’51 and ’52. John Wright ’51 grad was honoured for being the oldest grad present.

Once again, the table décor for lunch and dinner was designed by Board Member Cindy Dawson. Our ticket takers for the meal were Mel and Joyce Shannon. Over 150 enjoyed the dinner of Roast ham, scalloped potatoes, home baked beans, buns, salads and home-made desserts. The Alumni appreciate the cooking talents of the Lombardy Fair Board women and men. Thank you very much.

Special recognition was given to Susan Dunphy ’70 and Alfred Dunphy ’71 who travelled from PEI to attend the reunion.

People attending dinner responded very positively to the 50/50 draw. Money raised helps support the reunion activities. The draw raised $1240.00 and the winner of the $620.00 had fun spending the money on auction items. Thank you to all who bought tickets.

The silent and live auction raises money for our scholarships, which have been raised to $1500.00 presented to two college students in their second year in a Food or Agriculture college program. The application will be on the web in September www.kcalumni.ca

The silent auction raised $753.00.

Our auctioneer, John Joynt ’63 grad, made sure people spent their money on the live auction items and $1255.00 was raised.

The Spirit Award was won by year ’85. Pictured below is Earl Stanley( left) accepting the award from Board Member David Bobier. The year members shared healthy fruit snacks donated by a board member!

Our president Gordon was MC for the event and Audrey Baker said the blessing. Thank you, Cindy, for your part in the organizing the reunion and keeping the board members, grads and all helpers busy on Friday and Saturday!

Please mark your calendar for next year. The date is set for June 13^th, 2026. We are trying this date since it does not conflict with fair dates when grads are showing cattle.

Margaret Link Photography has provided the class pictures below. Thank you.