Trell Amoss
Albia, Iowa

Trell Amoss said FFA taught him how to communicate and connect with others. During his visit to the Ferguson College, Trell had the opportunity to engage with student ambassadors, which solidified his decision to come to OSU. Trell said he has enjoyed meeting new people on campus with backgrounds and skills different than his own and is looking forward to learning through the valuable connections he has built.  

Cooper Crow
Friendswood, Texas

Cooper Crow came to OSU looking to meet new people and gain new experiences, and he has found just that in the Ferguson College. Living far from home, Cooper has made it a priority to get involved, joining student organizations including Aggie-X, Collegiate FFA and the Swine Club. He said the people within the Ferguson College value his FFA experience, which is important to him. 

Karleigh Erramouspe
Corona, New Mexico

Karleigh Erramouspe said FFA provided her with a supportive community that empowered her to trust in herself and her abilities. Inspired by the encouragement she received, Karleigh now seeks opportunities to help her peers feel valued and supported in the same way. Karleigh chose the Ferguson College for its commitment to creating an environment where students can thrive and feel appreciated throughout their time at OSU. 

Alexis Ewing
Jonesville, Michigan

Alexis Ewing credits FFA with providing her opportunities to develop leadership skills and understand how to make a meaningful impact in those roles. As a freshman in the Ferguson College, she has actively applied the lessons she learned in FFA to her involvement in student organizations on campus, through which she is building relationships with her peers and strengthening her abilities as a leader. 

Tyler Hausenfluke
Arlington, Texas

Tyler Hausenfluke first learned about biosystems engineering through an FFA public speaking project. After researching universities to attend after high school, he chose OSU because of the nationally accredited biosystems engineering program and the family atmosphere promoted within the Ferguson College. His engaging coursework paired with the community he has built has made his college career rewarding. 

Kayden Kazanjian
Kingsburg, California

When Kayden Kazanjian was searching for a university to attend after high school, she was drawn to OSU and the Ferguson College because they valued every student’s background and experiences. Through FFA, Kaydyn Kazanjian said she learned about different areas of agriculture. Now in college, she said she has enjoyed her hands-on academic experience through which she continues to deepen her appreciation of agriculture. 

Aubrie McEndoo
Stillwater, Oklahoma

Growing up in Stillwater, Aubrie said the Ferguson College has always been meaningful to her, but its nationally recognized agricultural communications program is what influenced her to apply. An Oklahoma State FFA officer, Aubrie has a passion for serving and meeting people. Through her degree program, she has combined her passion for people with her interests in photography and journalism and values the professional skillset she is developing. 

Natali Molina
Johnson, Kansas

Because of the financial support she received from OSU as a McKnight Scholar, Natali Molina followed in her brothers’ footsteps to attend the Ferguson College. She said the leadership positions held during her FFA career prepared her for her coursework as an agricultural leadership major and to assist others as a student employee in the college’s Hilst Center for Student Success. 

Eric Quisenberry
Shattuck, Oklahoma

Raised on a cow-calf operation, Eric Quisenberry was involved in FFA events ranging from livestock to leadership. Eric said he sought a college experience that would expand his knowledge of agriculture. At the Ferguson College, he is a member of the Meat Judging Team and Meat Science Association and has enjoyed learning how he can introduce meat science concepts into his family’s operation. 

Emma Victery
Ninnekah, Oklahoma

When Emma Victery transferred to OSU, the people within the Ferguson College welcomed her with open arms. Reflecting on her time in FFA, Emma said the teachers who challenged her to step outside her comfort zone and encouraged her to apply for proficiencies at the national level were influential. She said they helped her discover her passion for beef production, which laid a foundation for her education and future career in animal science. 

Tanner Weakley
Lebanon, Indiana

Stepping onto campus, Tanner Weakley said he immediately felt at home within the Ferguson College and credits FFA for building skills which have allowed him to make the most of his freshman year. He said his favorite aspect of his college experience is the support from his professors who genuinely care about his growth and success not only as a student, but as a person.