Introducing John Mason Canady
The Recipient Profile
- Hometown: Eastover, NC
- Legacy Connection: Dual-generation Colt (Both parents are CFHS Alumni)
- Dual Enrollment: Cape Fear High School & FTCC
- Current Achievement: Basic Welding Certificate (Spring 2026)
- Future Horizon: Full Welding Technology Diploma & Full-Time Agriculture
Rooted in Agriculture, Bound by Colt Pride
Mason represents the very heart of the Cape Fear community's rich agricultural heritage. Having worked alongside his grandfather and uncle on their family farm for a decade, Mason balance his schoolwork, extracurriculars, FFA club, and church involvement with long days out in the fields.
"There is a huge sense of personal satisfaction and Colt Pride when you produce a crop from start to finish, and it's pretty awesome to hire your friends and sisters to work for you each summer. The responsibility of farming has made me different than other kids my age, but it has truly shaped me as a person."
— John Mason CanadyThrough his active involvement with the Cape Fear FFA Chapter and his technical studies at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Mason is using his education to maintain and repair heavy equipment, while running his own local sweet corn business. His lifelong dream is carrying on the family tradition as a full-time farmer.
Scholarship Award Presentation
Celebrating his achievements with his family.
Accepting the award on stage from Alumni President, Scott Greene Class of 84.
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