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2022 - 2023 Ag Ambassadors

2022 - 2023 Ag Ambassadors

 Ag Ambassadors Group

 

 Meet your 2022 - 2023 Ag Ambassadors

Western Ambassador

Abby Webb

High School / Grad Year:

Lone Wolf High School, 2022

Activities at Western:

Ag Ambassador

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Do not feel like you can’t do college. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

Major:

Pre-Vet

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

I chose this field of study because it has always been something that I have been familiar with.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

My confidence comes from my identity rooted in someone unshakable.

Aubrey Steward

High School / Grad Year:

Jones High School, 2020

Activities at Western:

Shooting Sports, Ag Ambassador

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Take every opportunity into consideration.

Major:

Pre-Vet

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

Agriculture has played a huge role in my life. I want to give back to the agricultural community that has shaped me into who I am today.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

Western Ambassador

Brett Thompson

High School / Grad Year:

Tipton High School, 2022

Activities at Western:

Ag Ambassador, Western Ambassador, Student Senate

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Get involved and make it the best you can. It is up to you on how your next four years will go.

Major:

Ag Education

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

I have been around agriculture my whole life. As I get older I have become more interested in livestock. Then I decided I wanted to help the next generation of students find something they love and can do forever.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest -Proverbs 20:4

Western Ambassador

Destanie Warner

High School / Grad Year:

Mangum High School, 2022

Activities at Western:

Ag ambassador, Rodeo Team

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Keep close contact with your advisor and don’t be afraid to ask questions. It is never a bad thing to be involved with organizations.

Major:

Agriculture business

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

My family has always been involved with agriculture, and I think I’ll be as involved and enjoy it like my family has for generations.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

Never get to your head, and failure get to your heart - Ziad K. Abdelnour

Western Ambassador

Gavin Sirmons

High School / Grad Year:

Altus High School, 2020

Activities at Western:

Shooting Sports, Ag Ambassador

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Consider starting at Western for an affordable head start on your degree.

Major:

Plant and Soil Science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

To get a headstart on classes that I will take in a four year university.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

I am a third Generation student at WOSC.

Western Ambassador

Gracie Snider

High School / Grad Year:

Epic Charter Schools, 2022

Activities at Western:

Ag Ambassador, rodeo team

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Be yourself and you’ll find your friends. Don’t panic and just try your best, people will see it.

Major:

Ag Business

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

I chose it because I’ve grown up around it and it interested me the most and is where I’m more comfortable.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

When they say you can’t then you have to.

Western Ambassador

Hunter Pence

High School / Grad Year:

Altus High School, 2020

Activities at Western:

Ag ambassador, Shooting Sports

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Take concurrent classes during High School.

Major:

Range and Wildlife Management, and Wildlife Certificate

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

I enjoy studying this field and it is what I like to do.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

I am Maegan and Katelynn’s favorite student at Western.

Western Ambassador

Liberty Carothers

High School / Grad Year:

Granite High School, 2021

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Ag Ambassador, Collegiate Cattle Association

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Make the most of your college experience because you only get out what you put into it.

Major:

Ag Business

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

I have always been involved in the agriculture industry and wish to stay actively involved. Farmers sacrifice so much to provide food and clothing across the world, so if I can help them out on the business side of things, that would bring me fulfillment.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

Self improvement, there’s always room for it. If you haven’t got any, create some.

Western Ambassador

Shay Skaggs

High School / Grad Year:

Pond Creek- Hunter High School, 2022

Activities at Western:

Ag Ambassador, Shooting Team

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Go to a two year college for a better transition from HS to a university.

Major:

Agriculture Business

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study:

I love being surrounded by agriculture and all the people it brings with it.

Favorite Quote or Fun Fact about yourself:

Find out who you are and do it on purpose -Dolly Parton

 

 

Archive of the past Ag Ambassadors

 

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What is Western Oklahoma State College?

  • About

    Western Oklahoma State College, established as Altus Junior College in 1926, is the oldest original municipal two-year college still in existence in Oklahoma...
    [About WOSC]
  • Vision

    Western Oklahoma State College aspires to be the outstanding and innovative community college known for its focus on student success and its service to community and regional development.
  • Mission

    The mission of Western Oklahoma State College is to provide high quality education while ensuring equity, supporting student success, and empowering individuals to become productive members of diverse local, regional, and global communities.

Faculty:

Jennifer Hammack
jennifer.hammack@wosc.edu
(580) 477-7849

 Emily Landoll
emily.landoll@wosc.edu
(580) 477-7847

  

Rodeo Coach:

 Jess Tierney
jesse.tierney@wosc.edu
(580) 477-7801