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Back-to-Back American Royal Champion Meat Judging Team | |
For the second year in a row and with a record-breaking score, the West Texas A&M Meat Judging Team was crowned Champions at the American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest. The contest was hosted by the American Meat Science Association and held at Nebraska Beef in Omaha, NE on Oct. 13th. The 4283 point record-breaking score is the second highest score in intercollegiate meat judging history by one point. | |
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By an impressive 59-point margin, the team outscored Texas Tech University, followed by Texas A&M University, Kansas State University, and the University of Wyoming.
The team took first place honors in beef grading, lamb judging, pork judging, specifications, total beef, reasons and placings, and fourth place in beef judging.
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Will Hauerland, a junior Agricultural Business and Economics major, from Sealy, won 1st high individual overall and received a $1,000 scholarship from the Bellinger Foundation. With a WT record score of 1079 points, Will placed 1st in beef grading, lamb judging, total beef, specifications, and 4th in total placings.
A junior Agricultural Education major from Plainview, Campbell Offield was 2nd high individual overall, 1st in reasons, 2nd in lamb judging and 3rd in beef grading, pork judging and specifications.
Daniel Raab, a senior Animal Science major from Fredericksburg, was 4th high individual overall, 1st in pork judging and total placings, and 3rd in lamb judging.
Lane Golla, a senior Animal Science major from New Braunfels, was 6th high individual overall, and 5th in total placings and beef judging.
Helene Keiser, a junior Animal Science major from Gothenburg, NE, was 1st high individual alternate, and Katie Labrum, a junior Animal Science major from Bear River, Wyoming, was 9th high individual alternate.
Other team members included Mya Alford, a senior Animal Science major from Brock, Lily Hooser, a senior Agriculture major from Chillicothe, and Clayton Stevenson, a junior Animal Science major from Earth.
The team is coached by Will Boyd, M.S Animal Science student from Joshua, and Dr. Loni Lucherk from Grandview.
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ACS Student Chapter Receives Outstanding Award | |
The American Chemical Society (ACS) recognized the WTAMU ACS Student Chapter as outstanding for the second consecutive year. This is the highest award a chapter can receive, and it is given in recognition of the officers’ dedication and the chapter’s successes. Student chapters can be awarded as outstanding, commendable or honorable mention. WT's chapter was the only chapter in the Texas A&M system to receive the outstanding award this year. | |
King and Queen of Biology | |
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Two future medical professionals were named West Texas A&M University’s Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Buffalo football game Oct. 12.
Yadhira “Yaya” Avalos, a senior biology / pre-med major from Hereford, representing the Student Government Association and F1RSTGEN, was crowned queen, and Caden Bonilla, a senior biology/ pre-dental major from Amarillo, representing Students Assisting in Good Endeavors, was named king.
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Other COANS Representatives:
Queen Finalists
Khaki Dubose, a senior Agricultural Media and Communication major from Abernathy, represented SAGE as a Homecoming queen finalist.
Queen Nominees
Queen nominees also included Bethany Bradley, a junior Agricultural Education from Muleshoe, representing the Residence Hall Association; Hailey Clark, a junior Animal Science major from Humble, representing Sigma Alpha and Gamma Theta; Cassidy Dotson, a senior Agricultural Education major from Krum, representing 13|30; and Audrey Rangel, a senior Animal Science major from Lyford, representing the Hispanic Students Association.
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Drs. Samuelson, Lawrence, and Schwartz traveled to Monterrey Mexico to speak at XXV Symposio UANL- Engordo de Bovinos en Corral on a variety of feedlot and meat science related topics for the symposium's 25th anniversary. The WTAMU faculty enjoyed the opportunity to interact with fellow speakers and feedlot producers, share expertise and research findings, and experience Mexican culture. | |
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The WTAMU Ranch Horse Team left Ardmore, OK with not one, but TWO titles. They were crowned the Champion D1 Team and Reserve Champion D1 Team.
Member Success
Non Pro
Thomas Binig secured the top spot of Non Pro Champion after finishing 2nd in every class.
Parker Ralston finished strong in 3rd place, highlighted by a 1st place finish in both reining and cow work.
Chloe Rourke took home 5th place, buoyed by her 3rd place finish in pleasure.
Limited Non Pro
Audrey Hart achieved a remarkable reserve in the Limited Non Pro, after her 1st place finish in pleasure.
Layten Graham rounded out the top five with a solid 4th place finish.
Arielle Wortham finished in 10th, while Grace Hyde showcased her skills with a 2nd place finish in pleasure.
Novice
Lela Chisolm dominated the Novice All Around, clinching victory with first place finishes in cow work, reining, and pleasure.
Cora Onorato finished strong in 4th place in the Novice All Around.
Bella Bridges secured 5th place, while Tess Lewis concluded her performance with a 6th place finish after earning 3rd in trail.
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Collegiate Farm Bureau Attends Officer Retreat | |
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Four students who serve in leadership positions with WTAMU Collegiate Farm Bureau attended an officer retreat at Texas Farm Bureau.
During the three-day event, the collegiate officers visited the Texas State Capitol to learn about Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy process and meet with state lawmakers.
“The officer retreat allowed us to meet with Farm Bureau staff and learn more about the state organization and resources available to us, while also strengthening our skills as communicators and leaders,” said Beth Martinek, WTAMU Collegiate Farm Bureau President.
Together, the students also learned more about the outreach programs and leadership opportunities offered through Texas Farm Bureau, participated in a social media advocacy exercise, discussed recruitment efforts and attended sessions related to event planning, parliamentary procedure and servant leadership.
“This was a great networking and learning event," Martinek said. "We were able to connect with other chapters and discuss opportunities for growth, the challenges we face and offer solutions and guidance to one another. We’re bringing back some ideas that we’re excited to implement on campus and in the community.”
Student leaders from Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, Tarleton State University and Texas Tech University were in attendance.
WTAMU Collegiate Farm Bureau meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in AGS 102.
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The Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences is hosting a COMET Training event in collaboration with Valley-Wide Health Systems and The Coffee Break Project. Designed to “align with rural cultural values of neighbor helping neighbor and communities being their own best resource,” this training will provide attendees with valuable information and resources to initiate supportive conversation about mental and emotional well-being.
This event will take place in the Piehl-Schaeffer Pavilion at the Ag. Complex. The training is free and each participant will receive a certificate in Changing our Mental & Emotional Trajectory - COMET™.
Students: Oct. 30th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
Faculty & Staff: Oct. 29th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Dinner will be provided.
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