CALAMCO Awards three $1,000 Scholarships in 2024

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This year we are pleased to award $1000 scholarships to these three, well deserving, graduating seniors. Each of these scholarship recipients has demonstrated outstanding achievements throughout his/her academic years and has expressed a desire for additional education in order to pursue a career in agriculture.


Alexander Gallagher

Alexander Gallagher

Alexander is a 2024 graduate of Davis Senior High School, graduating with a 4.379 GPA. While in High School, Alexander was involved in FFA and water polo. Throughout his youth he served in his church as a Youth Group Leader, was an Eagle Scout, and also worked as a lifeguard. Alexander plans to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo this fall, majoring in Agricultural Business. His goal is to pursue a career in agricultural accounting.

Brady Amarel

Brady Amarel

Brady is a 2024 graduate of East Nicolaus High School, graduating as Valedictorian of his Class with a 4.35 GPA. While in High School, Brady was a member of FFA, and participated in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He was also involved in various community service organizations. Brady plans to attend Texas Tech University this fall, with a double major in Agribusiness, and Farm and Ranch Management. After getting his Bachelor of Science, he plans to work towards getting his Pest Control Advisor's License. He then plans to extend his education to get a Master of Science, specializing in Crop Science.

Blake Lauppe

Blake Lauppe

Blake is a 2024 graduate of East Nicolaus High School, graduating with a 4.31 GPA. Blake plans to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo this fall, majoring in Agricultural Business. While in High School, Blake served as Class President (3 years), FBLA (Business Leadership) President, CSF, and FFA. Throughout high school he was active in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He has been active in a variety of community services and achieved an extensive array of awards including Academic Excellence. Once Blake obtains his degree at Cal Poly, he hopes to transfer to Texas A & M University Law School to earn his J.S. degree in Agricultural Law. He hopes to use his knowledge to fight for farmers rights in his community, while working on his family's farm. Ultimately, he would like to run for California State Assembly to be an advocate for the agriculture industry.