Agri-Culture, Inc. has selected five local students to receive a scholarship for college. They are:
Henry Danner
Jessica Rodriguez-Reyes
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
$4,000 for a student majoring in agriculture. This award includes $2,000 from American AgCredit
- Jessica Rodriguez-Reyes is a senior at Watsonville High School, where she has carried a 3.6 GPA. She was a member of the French Club and Social Emotional Club. She plans to attend CSU Fresno to pursue a career in agricultural education. Jessica is receiving a $4,000 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.
- Henry Danner is in his first year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he is majoring in animal science and preparing for a career as a veterinarian. He had a 3.7 GPA in his first quarter of college, and earned a spot on the Dean’s List. In high school, his peers selected Henry for the “Kindest Student Award.” He is receiving a special $1,000 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.
MaryGrace Dudek
Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 for a student active (past or present) in California High School Rodeo Association District 4 or California 4-H Horse Program, and majoring in agriculture and/or animal sciences
- MaryGrace Dudek is a senior at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, where she has earned a 3.67 GPA. She plans to attend Oregon State University and major in animal science/sustainable ag. Gracie has competed in horse riding competitions for several years, and started riding when she was 6 years old.
Jose Villanueva-Vigil
J.J. Crosetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 for a student majoring in agriculture
- Jose Villanueva-Vigil is in his second year at CSU Fresno. He is majoring in plant science, and preparing for a career as a farm supervisor or pest control advisor. Jose’s parents migrated from Mexico and worked in the fields. They installed a strong work ethic in Jose. He is receiving a $1,500 JJ Crosetti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
Meghan Clifton
Laura Brown Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 for a student majoring in agriculture a related field, or culinary arts. This is the first year for this award
- Meghan Clifton is in her second year at CSU Fresno, where she has a 3.56 GPA. She is majoring in agricultural communication and preparing for an agricultural career in marketing, public relations, sales or human resources. She wants to use her voice to be a champion for local agriculture.