Name: Julia Edrington; Major: Animal Science; Minor: Chemistry; Classification: Senior; Organization: Sigma Alpha; Hometown: College Station; Month: September

Julia Edrington, a senior animal science major from College Station, has been named Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources September 'Matador of the Month.

"I found it very humbling that my organization nominated me as a candidate," Edrington said. "Then, to go on to win was incredible."

Edrington said that Ag council has helped her build new friendships and given her the opportunity to give back to CASNR, as well as the Lubbock community. She selected Texas Tech because she wanted to get away from Texas A&M.

"I grew up in College Station, and was ready to try something new." she said. "I have a huge Red Raider family, so it was no surprise when I visited the campus and fell in love."

Edrington chose CASNR because it was the best fit for her to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. To Edrington, CASNR was not just a place to learn, it become her family. "I've made so many connections that I am forever grateful for, as well as the ability to learn more about what I want to do for the rest of my life," she said.

After graduation, Edrington hopes to attend vet school, and graduate with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

Ag Council members include the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow; Agricultural Economics Association; Agri-Techsans; Agronomy Club; Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity; Alpha Zeta; Ambassadors for Agriculture; American Society of Landscape Architects; Block & Bridle; Collegiate 4-H; Collegiate FFA; Collegiate Horsemen's Association; Equestrian Team; Food Science Club; Horse Judging Team; Livestock Judging Team; Meat Judging Team; Meat Science Association; MANRRS; Rodeo Team; Sigma Alpha Sorority; Soil Judging Team; Student Association for Fire Ecology- SAFE; Tech Pre-Vet Society; Wildlife Society of Texas Tech; and Wool Evaluation Team.

CONTACT: Cindy McCullough, Coordinator of Scholarships, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or cindy.mccullough@ttu.edu

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