A quick tour of the agriculture-oriented community that makes up Lubbock, made the decision for Delbert Reynolds, also known as Weston, to attend Texas Tech University a rather easy one. From day one, Reynolds knew that the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources family was one that he wanted to be a part of.
“They were very welcoming, made it feel like home away from home,” Reynolds said.
Growing up in Lufkin, Texas, Reynolds excelled in his hometown high school. He held the title as State 4-H President his senior year, competed on a national level in public speaking for his FFA chapter, and ended his high school career as Valedictorian of his class. Reynolds continued his streak as a successful student when he was chosen to receive the Terry Foundation Scholarship.
The Terry Foundation Scholarship program provides scholarships for up to eight semesters to outstanding Texas high school graduates who show promise for being future leaders of Texas.
“I couldn’t have done it without my parents,” Reynolds said. “My parents have been my closest friends, best friends, and the most supportive people in my life.”
“I was very humbled, very honored to be able to receive it,” Reynolds said, “That’s why I spent all the years in high school doing what I did, was to prepare for that moment.”
Jennifer, Reynolds’ mom, said she was very proud of her son and tried to make sure that he was always able to be where he needed to be to excel in whatever he was doing.
“He’s always had a great work ethic and been very driven,” Jennifer Reynolds said. “I look up to him. He has truly helped me in life.”
Reynolds is a first-generation college student and is currently a junior agricultural economics student at Texas Tech University. Reynolds will be graduating in December 2023 with his bachelor’s degree and plans to go on to become a state law enforcement officer.
“I’ve always had an interest in being a public servant,” Reynolds said, “I feel that being able to be a state law enforcement officer would allow me to continue to have a lifestyle here in Texas. I’d like to commit my services and give myself to a greater purpose of being able to protect our state.”
Reynold’s closing thoughts were geared straight towards his parents and how much they helped to support him throughout his childhood and now in his undergrad.
“I couldn’t have done it without my parents,” Reynolds said. “My parents have been my closest friends, best friends, and the most supportive people in my life.”