It was announced today that Watsonville native Rachel Hodder was awarded Agri-Culture’s 2017 Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship. The award is for a student (past or present) who has participated in the California High School Rodeo Association, District 4, or a California 4-H Horse program within the greater Bay Area.
Rachel graduated from Aptos High School in 2014, and has been attending Cabrillo College for the past two years. When Rachel earns her Associates Degree from Cabrillo she plans on transferring to California State University Monterey Bay, where she will major in Agricultural Business/Accounting. Eventually Rachel hopes to have a career in accountant for a local agricultural organization.
As an active member, Rachel participated in the Corralitos 4-H horse program from 2006-2013. During that time, she held the office of Supplies in 2011, Vice President in 2012 and President in 2013.
She was also the Junior Leader for the Sheep and Horse Projects for multiple years.
While in 4-H, Rachel received the honors of Master Sheep/Horse Showman and Grand Champion Market Lamb. She has also received multiple sportsmanship awards for other horse clubs, and was given the title of “Miss CSHA, Region 6.”
Agri-Culture President Steve Bontadelli stated, “Rachel is an outstanding individual. She is a well-rounded person who has participated in several organizations including 4-H. She will be a great addition to our agriculture community when she returns from college.”
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For more information about the Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship or other scholarship opportunities, please contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or see the website at www.agri-culture.us.