Alexa and Madison Newby have been awarded scholarships from the Putnam County Master Gardener Association for the 2025-26 academic year.
Alexa will be entering her sophomore year at Purdue University. She is pursing a degree in landscape architecture with a minor in turf management. She would love to implement her landscape architecture/design skills in the golf world and someday work on a project as the head designer of a golf course.
Madison will be entering her junior year at Purdue. She is pursuing a double major in agronomy and natural resources. She hopes to pursue a career working with agriculturists, educating them on the importance of soil conservation and the positive effects that it can have on their farming operations as well as the environment.