John Andy Franklin is the son of Chris and Cindy Franklin of Graceville, Florida, and a 2022 Graduate of Graceville High School.
In 2023 Franklin graduated from the Digital Video Technology Program at Florida Panhandle Technical School in Chipley.
Andy is currently enrolled at Chipola College where he is working on his Associate of Arts (AA) Degree with plans to transfer to the University of Florida to major in Agricultural Communications.
Andy comes from a strong agricultural background. His grandfather, Harvey farms, and both parents have served as agriculture teachers and FFA Advisors.
The chapters where they have served as advisors have been recognized for excellence on the State and National through FFA.
While at Graceville High School, Andy was an officer all 4 years including serving as Chapter President his Senior Year.
He was recognized as a State FFA Proficiency Finalist for Supervised Agricultural Experience in Fruit/Vegetable Production and was the State Champion for Agriscience Academic Test for Division 1 Senior Beta.
The Farm-City Scholarship is sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Nominees are selected by a committee that evaluates each application based on exemplary scholastic, extracurricular, and agriculturally centered achievements.
