The Community Foundation for Crawford County is pleased to introduce Brynn Pope, a 2023 recipient of one of the 19 Doug and Renee Leuthold Scholarship awards, one of the six L. Earl Smith Scholarship awards, the Richard E. Stearns Scholarship award, and one of the four Robert Schwaderer Scholarship awards.
Brynn, the daughter of Bryan Pope and Rebecca Pope, is a 2021 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. She will be entering her third year of a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Education and Agronomy at Wilmington College this fall.
What is your favorite aspect of college life?
"My favorite aspect of college so far is the incredible learning opportunities and chances to explore other areas within my field of interest."
What new interest or courses of study have you discovered at college?
"I have gained a heightened interest in agronomy as well as an interest in the practical homesteading or foraging uses of plants and animals."
In what ways has the college experience changed/improved you?
"Going to college for the past two years has taught me that struggling and trying something new that is daunting can be the most rewarding."
What advice would you give an incoming college freshman?
"I would encourage incoming students to get involved and explore their options for clubs and organizations, but do not overwhelm yourself."
What is one item on your bucket list?
"An item that I have on my bucket list is to travel abroad and interact with the agricultural communities in other countries."
Congratulations and good luck in the future, Brynn!
To learn more about the scholarships offered through the Foundation, visit www.cfcrawford.org/scholarships.
