Elizabeth Reed of Coast Union High School is awarded the Jim Brabeck Legacy Scholarship for academic excellence in an agricultural field. Reed is a senior at Coast Union and active in FFA at the school. She plans to attend Cal State University Chico. After earning a bachelor’s degrees, she wants to attend veterinary school to become a large animal veterinarian in the North County.
Reed was selected from a number of highly qualified candidates for the scholarship. The award includes a $20,000 scholarship to pursue higher education in agriculture. Reed carried a 4.0 GPA through out her high school career. If one weighs in the Advanced Placement classes, her GPA was a 4.50.
At an informal ceremony held at Farm Supply, Coast Union Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor Jamie Stapf praised Elizabeth for her work ethic and her interest in the care of large animals.
