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Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-4781 mchason@abac.edu

IMMEDIATE FEBRUARY 16, 2006

Ambassador Jacob Forehand (left) talks with prospective ABAC students at the Sunbelt Expo.

ABAC BIG DRAW FOR FOREHAND

TIFTON – Jacob Forehand, an agricultural business transfer major from Brooklet, knows about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College from some good sources . . . his parents.

“Both of my parents attended ABAC at one point,” Forehand said. “I was already accepted to Auburn University and had paid for housing there when my mom and her friend told me about ABAC.”

Forehand went to see the campus and that is when he knew his decision was set. “I changed my mind after seeing the campus,” he said. “It didn’t take much convincing.” And if his decision to attend ABAC was an easy one, his choice in career paths was a snap.

“I chose agricultural business because it combines two of my favorite things,” Forehand said. “I have been interested in business since I was very young. I always had little ventures, and I love entrepreneurship. My father has run businesses, too. A big part of where I’m from is agriculturally-centered, and a lot of my friends are involved in the field.”
On campus, he is an active member of the ABAC Ambassadors and the College Republicans. His hobbies include playing golf. “I love to play a game of golf . . . or anything involving the outdoors. I’m home outside,” Forehand said.

Upon completion of Forehand’s educational career at ABAC, he plans to attend the University of Georgia or Auburn University. “Nothing is written in stone,” he said. “I really don’t like to think about it because I like ABAC so much and am enjoying meeting new people. The people are what make ABAC, and that’s the best thing about the college.”

Forehand is the son of Jerry and Louanne Forehand. He has a sixteen year old sister, Shelby. He is a graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School.

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