By BETHANY SYZEMORE
Student Reporter
At Northwestern, many great clubs are offered to students.
One of the popular ones is the Aggie club. Most students in the club are Agricultural majors, but anyone can join no matter the major or minor.
The Aggie Club puts together several student events along with helping in community events such as local stock shows and county fairs. The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Aggie Club is proud to announce its 2016 officers.
First is the president of the Aggie Club, Codey Yandell. “Hi, everyone, I am Codey Yandell, I grew up in a small Oklahoma town called Fairfax, and attended school at Woodland High School. I showed sheep, goats and pigs throughout my 4-H and FFA career. I held many FFA officer positions, including President, throughout school, and was also very active in FCA. I also played Varsity baseball throughout high school. I raised show pigs for 3 years. I also received my State FFA Degree. I am a junior at NWOSU even though this is my first year here. I transferred from Northern Oklahoma College where I was on scholarship for Livestock Judging. I graduated NOC in May of 2014 with my Associates degree in Agriculture Science, now working on my Agriculture Education degree here at NWOSU. RIDE, RANGERS, RIDE!”
Next , the Vice President, Mack Woods. “I’m from Olive, Oklahoma where I was chapter President for my FFA for 3 years. I am a State and American FFA Degree recipient. I showed cattle all through FFA and still continue my own herd today. My background has influenced my decision to be an Agriculture major with a minor in Animal Science here at NWOSU. With my Agriculture degree, I plan to continue my cattle herd as well as hold a job somewhere in the Beef Cattle Industry upon graduation.”
Keeping all records is the Secretary, Shania Schoonmaker. “I’m from Canton, OK. I grew up on a farm and have always had a passion for agriculture. I started out in 4-H showing pigs, goats, and cattle and that lead to my FFA career. I started off as the JR. Reporter my freshman year and worked my way up to becoming the President of my chapter my senior year. I am a State and American Degree recipient. I still raise my own herd of goats and cattle. Now here at NWOSU I’m an Ag major with a minor in Animal Science. After graduation I plan to get into the OSU/OKC Vet Technology School to become a certified vet technician.”
Handling all financial affairs is the Treasurer, Kyle Johnson. “My name is Kyle Johnson and I am currently a sophomore at NWOSU. I am from Nowata, Oklahoma and was active in 4-H and FFA. I have earned my State and American FFA Degree by raising and showing pigs, goats, and cattle, in addition to serving as FFA Treasurer and President. I am pursuing a degree in Ag Business with hopes of a career in banking as well as continuing to raise livestock.”
Making sure all things are recorded is the Reporter, Lydia Thompson. “Hi, my name is Lydia Thompson. I am from Alva, Oklahoma, and am currently a junior here at Northwestern. I am majoring in Agriculture with a minor in Business. During high school I was not involved in FFA. However, I have worked on a farm for the last 5 years and have absolutely fallen in love with Agriculture. After graduation I plan on working for a Co-Op or another Agriculture-related job until my soon-to-be husband and I can run our own Veterinary Clinic.”
Last but not least, the Student Government Representative, Katrina Betz. “My name is Katrina Betz and I grew up on the outskirts of Norman, OK. I attended Norman High School where I was active in the FFA group all four years of high school. I am currently a freshman here at NWOSU and am planning to double major in both Agriculture and Chemistry. I’m not too sure what I am going to do with these degrees, but I’m sure something will come up.”
For more information contact one of the officers or Steve Sneary at (580) 327-5956 or sasneary@nwosu.edu. Keeping up with campus activities and organizations is an important part of college experience at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.