The L.E. "Sonny" Nance Scholarship Endowment was established by the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show of Fort Worth in honor of Mr. L. E. "Sonny" Nance in 1993. These scholarships are available for students in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources majoring in Animal Science or Agri-Business and who is a graduate of a Texas High SchJ.ool. Preference is given to entering freshmen.

L.E. "Sonny" Nance, 87, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1941 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Production.

The Nance family moved to Haslet, Texas in 1955 when they were beginning a successful career in ranching. Sonny Nance managed a successful registered Hereford operation at the Hall-Nance Ranches in Haslet and Rhome and at Nance Ranch in Post, Texas. He was a distinguished rancher, and held various positions of leadership in the cattle business, including President of the Texas Hereford Association, Director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Secretary of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.

Mr. Nance has been recognized as the outstanding soil conservationist of Tarrant County. He was honored by the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show with a $50,000 L.E. Sonny Nance Endowment Scholarship Fund at Texas Tech University and received the Bill King Award for Excellence in Agriculture during Fort Worth's Livestock Appreciation Day in 2001.

Sonny's wife, Allegra, was also a success in her roles of wife, mother, and community member. She met the demands required of ranch life while maintaining a nurturing home and serving in her community. The Nances were strong supporters of public education. Sonny began his service as a Northwest ISD School Board member in 1965 and served as president of the board from 1968 to his last term in 1972. Allegra was an active member of the Parent Teacher Association and was very involved in her son's schools.

The Nances two sons, David and Dan, both attended Haslet Elementary School and graduated from Northwest High School. Dan Nance also served on the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees from 1987 to 1993. The couple were long-time members of the United Methodist Church and active members of the community.

To support this scholarship, please visit the Nance Endowed Scholarship gift page.

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