The city of Berea and Berea College recently honored a graduate of Breathitt High School with a banner.
Jeffery Reddick, a 1987 BHS Alumnus, and several other graduates of the school were recognized as “Notable Bereans.” The college, which encompasses most of the town, has placed blue and white banners on streetlights throughout the city, in recognition of graduates who have contributed to society or helped bring attention to a private liberal arts school in Madison County.S amlunus,
Reddick, a former resident of Lower Twin, credits his time at Berea and the influence of teachers at Breathitt High School as important foundations for his career.
“I'm so fortunate I attended Berea College!” Reddick posted on his Facebook page. “I met lifelong friends and had wonderful teachers who inspired and challenged me.”
The author, screenwriter, and producer of numerous films and productions, is best known for creating the Final Destination series.
Reddick mentioned Berea College and the lessons learned while working as a waiter at the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant.
He continues to work in the movie and television industry and is reportedly working on an adaptation of Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo graphic novels.
Berea will continue to display the banner honoring Reddick near the center of campus.
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