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2025 - 2026 Ag Ambassadors

Ag Ambassadors Group

 

 Meet your 2025 - 2026 Ag Ambassadors

Abbygayle Muñoz
 Abbygayle Muñoz, Western Ambassador

High School:

RPC Online School, 2024

Major:

Range and Wildlife Management

Activities at Western:

Cheer, Agronomy Club, Ag Ambassadors

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Earning your degree doesn’t take as long as you think it might think, it genuinely goes by in the blink of an eye. So my advice is to enjoy it the best you can and really dedicate yourself to learning.

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I chose the agricultural field to study because I would love to work in natural resource management and I knew that the WOSC agriculture program would be a great start to accomplishing that goal.

Alexander Palmer
 Alexander Palmer, Western Ambassador

High School:

Leedey High School, 2024

Major:

Range and Wildlife Management

Activities at Western:

AG ambassador & shooting sports team

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Life’s like a garden, you just gotta diggin

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I’ve always liked being outside, and an AG degree will keep me outside where I like being.

Baylee Pence
 Baylee Pence, Western Ambassador

High School:

Altus High School, 2023

Major:

Ag Communications

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Shooting Team, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Collegiate Cattle Association

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Reach out to your soon to be advisors, ask questions, and get involved on campus!

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I have grown up with an agricultural background. I want to be able to continue in that field and gain more knowledge behind all of it.

Destiny Danner
Destiny Danner, Western Ambassador

High School:

Altus High School

Activities at Western:

Ag Ambassador

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Focus on your grades, get involved in activities you enjoy, and start exploring scholarships early!

Major:

Ag Science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I chose the agriculture field because it combines my passion for livestock science and nature with the opportunity to make an impact on the industry.

Kendal Gar
Kendal Gar, Western Ambassador

High School:

Keys High School

Activities at Western:

Rodeo team, FCA

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Work hard and be persistent. You can truly achieve anything you set your mind to. Be passionate about what you choose to do in college and give it your all.

Major:

Animal Science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I chose the agricultural field because I’m truly passionate about all things agriculture. I grew up in the industry and want to continue that way of life. When I graduate I want to be a horse breeder and an agriculture instructor.

Brooklynn Strickland
Brooklynn Strickland, Western Ambassador

High School:

Altus High School

Activities at Western:

Agronomy club and ag ambassadors

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Make God your center and just take the leap.

Major:

Pre-vet

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I grew up around the agriculture industry and the horse world. I always knew I wanted to be involved with agriculture and well respected like my papa is and known for my horsemanship and love for horses like my granny was.

Sienna Gristina
Sienna Gristina, Western Ambassador

High School:

Navajo High School

Activities at Western:

WOSC BCM, Ag Ambassador

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Take it seriously but have fun. Get involved in clubs/activities.

Major:

Animal science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I chose Ag because it is what I see inspiration in since I was young. The ag community helps with so much more than people see it as. I wanna be apart of a great community.

Kara Elliott
Kara Elliott, Western Ambassador

High School:

Tipton High School

Activities at Western:

Ambassador, Ag Ambassador, media team, and plan on getting involved in FCA

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Take the first step with confidence and choose a place that will set you up for success. Western is a smart start- it offers supportive professors, smaller class sizes, and welcoming environment that helps students adjust to college life.

Major:

Pre Vet/ Animal Science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I chose to study agriculture because it combines my passion for animal science and leadership, growing up involved in the FFA and livestock showing. I developed a strong work ethic and love for caring for animals. Agriculture is more than just a career path. It’s a lifestyle that teaches responsibility, problem-solving, and the importance of feeding and serving others by studying agriculture. I’m preparing myself for a future where I can continue making a difference, especially as I pursue my goal of becoming a veterinarian.

Macee Smith
Macee Smith, Western Ambassador

High School:

Navajo High School

Activities at Western:

Ag Ambassadors, Western Ambassadors, Agronomy Club

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Push yourself out of your comfort zone!

Major:

Plant and Soil Science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I grew up around agriculture and I have always loved it! So, I found a degree and career that would keep me in the agricultural community!

Chandler Copeland
Chandler Copeland, Western Ambassador

High School:

Frederick High School

Activities at Western:

Ambassadors, Ag Ambassador, FCA, Agronomy Club

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Have fun and go make friends, college is what you make it.

Major:

Farm and Ranch Management

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

Agriculture has always been a really big part of my life and I plan to always have a foot in agriculture.

Brooklyn Lemons
Brooklyn Lemons, Western Ambassador

High School:

Grand Oaks High School

Activities at Western:

Ag ambassador and softball

Advice to HS students wanting to attend college:

Don’t forget to have fun!

Major:

Animal Science

Why did you choose the agriculture field to study?

I love working with animals and it’s always been a passion of mine.

 

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