Story by Rhiannon Branch, Contributing writer
Over 40 awards were presented to Murray State agriculture students during the 41st annual Hutson School of Agriculture awards banquet on March 14.
There were 375 students, parents, faculty and guests who gathered in the Curris Center ballroom for the special presentation and a meal catered by Murray State dining services.
Professors and advisers gave remarks, including the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Tony Brannon.
“This effort was all about rewarding those students who have excelled in their programs, clubs and organizations,” Brannon said. “We truly practice the ‘education is more than just a degree’ motto in the school and our faculty are very student oriented. This banquet is a reward for all of our students and the capstone experience for those who have excelled. “
This year’s recipients are as follows:
Outstanding Overall Awards
Agricultural Leadership Award – Rebecca Mackey and Michael Mann
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Scholar in Agriculture – James Mackey
Outstanding Senior Man in Agriculture -Caleb Brannon
Outstanding Senior Woman in Agriculture – Megan Terry
Outstanding Graduate Student in Agriculture – Emily Watson
Outstanding Senior Awards
Outstanding Senior in Agribusiness – Caleb Brannon
Outstanding Senior in Agricultural Education – Megan Terry
Outstanding Senior in Agricultural Systems Technology – Travis Fields and Bracken Robertson
Outstanding Senior in Agricultural Science – Rebecca Mackey
Outstanding Senior in Agronomy – Kaeden Mollett
Outstanding Senior in Veterinary Technology – Paige Yamnitz, Kandace Tew and Taryn Russell
Outstanding Senior in Pre-Veterinary Medicine – Jacy Isaacs and Jeffrey Dillion Bryson
Outstanding Senior in Animal Science – Cassie Wilson
Outstanding Senior in Equine Science – Katelyn Lyons
Outstanding Senior in Horticulture – Tim Brown
Outstanding Club/Organization/Team Awards
Outstanding Student in Alpha Zeta – Christina Ipock
Outstanding Agribusiness Club Member – Noah Ferguson and Kristen Gregson
Outstanding Agronomy Club Member – Kaleb Houston
Outstanding Senior in Agronomy Club – Landon Williams
Outstanding Senior in Sigma Alpha – Sarah Rohay
Outstanding New Sigma Alpha Member – Alpha Theta Class – Rhiannon Branch
Outstanding New Sigma Alpha Member – Alpha Eta Class – Paige Martin
Outstanding Sigma Alpha Member – Haley Purvis
Outstanding Block & Bridle Member – Brady Hooks and Katrena Jordan
Outstanding Vet Tech/Pre-Vet Club Member – Jacy Isaacs
Outstanding Junior in Alpha Gamma Rho – Matthew Peterson
Outstanding Senior in Alpha Gamma Rho – Craig English
Outstanding Horticulture Club Member – Kelsie Bewley
Outstanding Horticulture Club Senior – Michael Mercer
Outstanding Agricultural Engineering Technology Club Member – Eric Sloan
Outstanding Agriculture Ambassador – Landon Williams and Kaleb Houston
Outstanding Stock Seat Equestrian Team Member – Laura Ganvik
Outstanding Hunt Seat Equestrian Team Member – Willow Kearns
Outstanding Dressage Club Member – Jamie Wolfzorn
Outstanding Horseman’s Association Member – Kiley Stadtmiller
Outstanding Cowboy – Isaac Logsdon
Outstanding Cowgirl – Bailey Jo Angelo
Outstanding Man in Collegiate FFA – Mathew Seifert
Outstanding Woman in Collegiate FFA – Kelsie Bewley
Go Getter Awards
Go Getter – Kayla Ferrell, Lauren Redding, Preston Luedke, Emily Cook, Spencer Fulkerson, Rachel Lawrence, Stacy Howe, Anna Arthur, William Nalley, Madison Schmidt, Kayla Burroughs, Elizabeth Waller, Marcus Robertson, Margaret Dreyer-Schumert, Larry Korff, Logan Henz, Kassiady Buchanan and Benjamin Hornback
Special Award
2017-2018 Hutson School of Agriculture Appreciation Award – Shawn Touney, Murray State Branding Marketing & Communications
Brannon commended everyone in attendance for their hard work and support of the agriculture program this past year.
“The Hutson School of Agriculture is outstanding…the word outstanding was listed in the 41st annual Awards Banquet program 32 times,” Brannon said. “We truly have outstanding faculty and outstanding students and outstanding supporters who made this banquet possible.”