The Ag Science Department at Dixon High School selected Ava Brady (center) as the October Young Woman of the Month. Brady is joined, from left, Dixon High School teachers Maria Torres and Georgia Fedler, and Soroptimist International of Dixon President Barbara Rigdon. Photo courtesy of Soroptimist International of Dixon

DIXON, CA (MPG) - The Ag Science Department at Dixon High School selected Ava Brady as the October Young Woman of the Month.

Georgia Fedler and Maria Torres, both teachers in the Ag Science Department, presented Brady at the Oct. 16 Soroptimist meeting.

Fedler has had the opportunity to get to know Brady well as Fedler has coached her in public speaking and in ag leadership. Fedler noted how Brady “directs and delegates,” “commands a room with grace and kindness” and “she is going to excel in everything she does.”

Brady is the daughter of Aaron Brady and Jeannette Rotz. Brady is the youngest of three siblings and has lived in Dixon since she was 4 months old.

Brady’s contributions to Team Dixon are what she is most proud of. She has been involved with Team Dixon for five years and “made some amazing connections,” including one with her current buddy, Michael, and his family. Michael has inspired Brady to never give up, even when every voice around her is saying to give up. Michael also gives her the strength to approach new experiences willingly, with an open and joyful heart.

Brady has always had an inclination or passion toward animals. She has been very involved in Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) agricultural aspects, such as raising animals, and also fine-tuning her public speaking skills. 

Other hobbies of Brady include hunting, camping and hiking, reading, drawing, traveling and dancing. She is also involved in school sports.

Brady’s future plan is to become a large animal veterinarian serving rural communities. She hopes to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  

Soroptimist International of Dixon members wish Brady the best in her future pursuits. We hope that she continues to dedicate her life to service with grace and kindness.  There is no doubt that Brady will excel in everything she does.