Philip Reedy of Davis was recently recognized in the Outdoor Writers Association of California Excellence in Craft Awards for his photographic work in multiple categories.
Reedy won Best Outdoor Action Photograph for his image “Advice from Grandpa,” which was published in the Trout Unlimited 2020 Calendar (July) and took first place in the Best Outdoor Medium category with Southwest Fly Fishing magazine.
For his Northwest Fly Fishing magazine cover he received second place in Best Outdoor Feature Photograph; as well as second place in Best Outdoor Photographic Series for images published on Californiafallcolor.com.
Outdoor Writers Association of California is the leading organization of professional outdoor media communicators in the western region. From fly-fishing to leaf peeping, cooking on the trail, to vital legislation news and more, members have been bringing the breadth and grandeur of California’s outdoor opportunities, news and destinations to the public for nearly four decades.
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Helen Farrar of Davis has joined University of Utah’s class of 2024.
Despite nationwide concerns over declining enrollment for institutions of higher education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Utah saw the largest total enrollment in its 170-year history for the fall 2020 semester. It also welcomed its largest, most diverse freshman class.
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves more than 32,000 students from across the United States and the world. With more than 100 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace.
In 2019, the university was selected as a new member of the Association of American Universities — an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions marked by excellence in academic expertise and research impact, student success and securing resources in support of core missions.
Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the university encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders.
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Xavier Chambers of Davis has been admitted into Culver-Stockton College’s incoming class for the fall 2021 semester. A senior at Davis Senior High School, he also was awarded the President Scholarship, a $13,000-per-year scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded for four years and is based upon academic credentials. It is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, Mo., is a four-year residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). C-SC is a member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
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