Adam Kinalski is the newest milk mustache star in Idaho. The Bishop Kelly High School junior was recently chosen to receive the 2009 Interscholastic Star Student Recognition Scholarship. The scholarship is provided by the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), which is sponsored by United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) on behalf of Idaho's dairy farm families. United Dairymen of Idaho and the Idaho High School Activities Association are partners in youth development.

United Dairymen of Idaho presented $1,000 in Kinalski's name to Bishop Kelly High School. IHSAA will present Kinalski with a $1,000 scholarship to the college of his choice. Candidates for the scholarship must participate in IHSAA sponsored athletic and non-athletic activities. UDI provides program covers to high schools for their sports events and other school programs. Kinalski will be featured sporting a milk mustache on the back page of the program covers.

Dairy products are a part of Kinalski's everyday life. "I drink a glass of milk with each meal. I especially enjoy chocolate milk after a track meet. I know that milk is the perfect mix of carbs and protein so it's a great recovery drink. It tastes great too!" Kinalski knows that dairy plays a key role in helping him maintain a healthy body. After all, three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt is a deliciously easy way to help build stronger bones and better bodies. Milk has a great nutrient package including calcium, protein, vitamin A and six other essential nutrients for healthy growth and development.

Adam will be a senior at Bishop Kelly High School. He participates in cross country, track and field and competitive speech and debate. He has competed in the Science Olympiad and the Quiz Bowl. He is a member of his school’s Human Rights Club, Earth Club and History Club. He is a member of National Honor Society and was chosen as one of four representatives for Leadership Boise Academy. Adam volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters on the Magical Moments team.

Rebecca Cox from Parma High School, Samuel Hermann from Genesee High School, Madison Leonard from Coeur d'Alene High School and Devin Bean from Sugar-Salem High School were also named Interscholastic Stars. These students received a $1,000 scholarship from IHSAA. As part of its sponsorship, UDI will give their schools $1,000 in their names. In addition, UDI will give $500 to each high school for runners-up Kayla Thomas from Malad High School, Jonathan Paul from Clearwater Valley High School, Kayla Alder from Capital High School, Nicola Elliott from Emmett High School and Angela Edwards from Weiser high School.

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United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) is the local planning and management organization responsible for increasing demand for U.S. produced dairy products on behalf of Idaho’s dairy farm families.