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Science Community Night to Celebrate WT Alumnus

The Department of Natural Sciences will honor alumnus Jerry Steed as its inaugural Graduate of Distinction during Science Community Night on Nov. 7 at the Piehl-Schaeffer Pavilion.

Steed earned his Bachelor of Science in geology from WT in 1981 and serves as president and chief operating officer of Verdugo Energy LLC and Pablo Energy II LLC. He also serves as chairman of the board of the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation.

David Prescott, a WT alumnus and founder and president of Talon/LPE, will deliver the keynote address. Prescott holds three degrees from WT and has more than 30 years of experience as an environmental scientist and professional geologist. He also serves on the Amarillo City Council and is pursuing his Ph.D. in agriculture at WT.

Science Community Night will be at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for students. Reservations must be made by Oct. 26 at the event's ticketing page.

Proceeds will support scholarships in the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, including matching funds for four endowed scholarships.

WT Ranch Horse Team Wins JPH D1 Championship

WT's ranch horse team earned the title of JPH Division 1 Champion Team at the Johnson Performance Horse collegiate show. WT students also earned top finishes across three divisions.

Individual Results

NonPro All Around:

1st: Parker Ralston
4th Bayleigh Leathers
6th Marin McCarthy

Limited NonPro All Around

1st: Lela Chisholm
3rd Bella Bridges
5th Kailey Roberts
6th: Kasen Wink
8th: Kennedy Hill

Novice All Around:

1st: Audrey Griffith
3rd: Henry Jones

The team's championship finish and multiple individual honors made for a successful weekend in the arena for the Buffs!

Buffs Earn Top Placings at American Royal

The WT meat judging team competed at the American Royal Meat Judging Contest in Omaha, Nebraska, hosted by Nebraska Beef. The team earned fifth place overall, along with several individual honors.

Team Results

1st in specifications
4th in beef grading
5th in reasons
5th in beef judging
5th overall team

Individual Results

Avel Zermeño: High individual in lamb judging; perfect score in specifications
Mila Thompson: 2nd in reasons, 5th in pork judging, and 5th in specifications with a perfect score
Kade Lawrence: 2nd in beef judging and 9th in specifications with a perfect score
Jean Cumming: 8th in total placings

Congratulations to the team on a strong showing at the American Royal!

Department Celebrates Student Honors at TCFA Convention

Graduate students and faculty represented the department at the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Convention Oct. 18-19 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The convention featured industry discussions, general sessions, and networking opportunities focused on the cattle feeding industry. Dr. Kevin Pond, dean of the college, attended alongside Dr. Lance Keith, Dr. Kendall Samuelson, and Dr. David Lust.

Congratulations to graduate student Macie Weigand, who was recognized as a TCFA Distinguished Graduate Fellow, and Brittley Bowers, who received a TCFA scholarship. These honors recognize their achievements and support their continued academic and professional development.

Ag Sciences Connects with Future Students at National FFA Convention

The Department of Agricultural Sciences traveled to the 99th National FFA Convention to connect with students from across the country and share opportunities available at WT.

Representatives from WT Ag Sciences welcomed students, providing information about the college's academic programs and opportunities to get involved on campus. The recruiting trip gave students the chance to learn more about pursuing a degree in agriculture at WT and how the university can help prepare them for future careers in the industry.

Through events like the National FFA Convention, WT continues to connect with students who are passionate about agriculture and encourage them to explore the opportunities available as future Buffs.

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