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Fall 2015 Newsletter
Fall 2015 Newsletter
AGRICULTURAL
&
CONSUMER SCIENCES
NEWSLETTER
2015
Alumni Breakfast
Alumni Story
Department Updates
Organizations
Current Students
New Things
Laura Henson
Instructor
STUDENT CONTRIBUTORS
Eric Aars
Luke Rohrbach
Jamee Bell
Sara Sanderson
Sara Honeycutt
Lynna Scates
Savannah Hulsey
Jacob Sinclair
Hunter Inge
Jordan Smithwick
Eryn mahoney
John Sullivan
Jazz Mangham
Dixie Taylor
Shelby McCamey
Mackenzie Warrenburg
Aimee Nash
Shala Watson
Ryan Redder
Mason Wintters
Caitlin Woods
Redesigning Agriculture
BY SARA SANDERSON
Hannah Miller, a Tarleton
State University agriculture
communications alumni,
is far from a typical
agriculture student. Miller
was one of a few rural kids
growing up in a very urban
setting in south Texas.
She often felt out of place
growing up with a cowboy
father, spending her time
in the show ring, and wanting to become a geologist. Her
high school, which was a part of the very urban setting she
grew up in, did not offer any agriculture classes or clubs to
join so Miller participated in her local 4-H serving as their
president. She also grew her interest in photography on
her yearbook staff, graduating as the editor-in-chief. She
was her senior class president, and a part of the Business
Professionals of America and National Honor Society.
Miller says, Many of these organizations allowed me to
develop myself as a leader.
The spunky high school graduate was not
interested in pursuing any type of agricultural career.
She began college in south Texas, not even knowing
Tarleton existed, but after a few years of studying rocks,
she decided she wasnt as passionate about geology as she
had thought. After beginning to blog about agricultural
issues, a random trip to Tarleton with a friend changed
the course of Millers life, as well as the agriculture
industry forever. On the visit, Miller happened to wander
into Dr. Tarpleys office, the head of Tarletons Agriculture
Services and Development department, where after half
an hour she was sold on the Agriculture Communications
program. In her words, I was planning to transfer before
I even walked off campus.
Upon arriving at Tarleton, Miller finally found
where she fit in. She says, I honestly hope every student
who walks on our campus feels that way. Her unique
drive to be involved and hardworking led to Miller
becoming a part of several different organizations on
campus. Miller claims to be the queen of being over
involved.
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATORS
OF TOMORROW
BY SARA SANDERON
BY LUKE ROHRBACH
& JOHN SULLIVAN
Block and Bridle is a nationwide organization
with the goal of promoting a higher academic future
with a more complete understanding of agricultural
science. Starting in the late 1960s, the Tarleton
State Block and Bridle chapter is one of the oldest
organizations on campus. With Dr. Jason Sawyer
advising the organization, Thomas Glascock, a senior
animal science major, currently serves B&B by leading
as president. Glascock has stressed the importance
of raising awareness and advocating for agriculture.
By holding events such as a Stock Show U clinic with
Sullivan Supply and informative booths around the
campus,
Block and Bridle continues to educate our
youth about the importance of animal husbandry,
and various other agricultural pursuits. To maintain
operations, Tarleton B&B has held fundraisers such
as goat roping events, cattle shows, and even a golf
tournament. Glascock stated that their membership
has a diverse skillset that can cover many aspects
of the industrys vast range. Not all members are
agricultural majors and membership is not required
to attend a meeting. They welcome anyone and
everyone to visit their meetings in room 110 of the Joe
W. Autry Building every other Wednesday at 7:30p.m.
Tarletons Block and Bridle has been and will continue
to be a beacon for following out their mission of being
Advocates for Agriculture.
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BY JAMEE BELL