Ferguson College of Agriculture

 

The 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture Seniors of Distinction

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The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture recognized 20 Seniors of Distinction at its annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet on April 3, 2025. The Seniors of Distinction are selected for their college involvement, leadership, research and service as students.

 

“We are incredibly proud of these seniors for their dedication to the college, leadership and service,” said Cynda Clary, associate dean for the Ferguson College of Agriculture. “Their commitment to excellence reflects the impact our students make in the classroom and beyond.”

 

Jared Stone of Chandler, Okla., was named the 2025 Louis and Betty Gardner Outstanding Senior. He is an animal science and agribusiness major with a minor in microbiology. Of the 20 Seniors of Distinction listed below, four were also honored with the Dean’s Award of Excellence (indicated by an *)

• • Gunnar Aune – biosystems engineering, LaCrosse, Washington
  • Katelin Bean – agricultural systems technology, Manteca, California
  • Audrey Bishop – plant and soil sciences, Van Alstyne, Texas*
  • Karstyn Cantrell – agricultural communications, Collinsville, Oklahoma
  • Katie Dillon – agribusiness, Louisburg, Kansas*
  • Cade Halbrook – plant and soil sciences, Morrilton, Arkansas
  • Rebekah Harmon – horticulture, Waukomis, Oklahoma
  • Cade Harris – animal science, Brock, Texas
  • Sara Howard – agricultural communications and agribusiness, Headrick, Oklahoma*
  • James Lee – biosystems engineering, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Emma Long – agricultural education, Jasper, Georgia
  • Macie McPeak – agribusiness and plant and soil sciences, Ripon, California
  • Blake Robbins – food science, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
  • Paige Roberts – agribusiness, Garner, Iowa
  • Mason Smith – agribusiness, Elk City, Oklahoma
  • Hailey Spray – food science, Riverton, Wyoming*
  • Jared Stone – animal science and agribusiness, Chandler, Oklahoma
  • Elizabeth Struble – environmental science and plant and soil sciences, Owasso, Oklahoma
  • Carson Westberg – animal science, Bend, Oregon
  • Laura Wuebker – agricultural communications and agribusiness, Versailles, Ohio