Petrich honored at Extension Education Assn. conference

The Texas Treasure Award for the District 11 Texas Extension Education Association went to Marilyn Petrich of Fayette County. The award was accepted by her daughter, Jesse Kokemor (right), and presented by Knellen Quinteros (left), District 11 chair.
The Texas Treasure Award for the District 11 Texas Extension Education Association went to Marilyn Petrich of Fayette County. The award was accepted by her daughter, Jesse Kokemor (right), and presented by Knellen Quinteros (left), District 11 chair.

At the recent District 11 Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Spring Conference held in Aransas Pass, a member of the Fayette County Walhalla EEA Club was honored. Marilyn Petrich, a 73-year-member, was recognized with the 2024 District 11 Texas Treasure Award. Accepting the award on behalf of Petrich was her daughter, Jesse Kokemor.

Through the years, Petrich has served in many officer po…