STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has selected 103 incoming freshmen from 20 states to participate in the Freshmen in Transition (FIT) program for the 2015-2016 school year.

FIT, a residential living-learning community, is designed to allow students to live in a suite-style dorm alongside other freshmen enrolled in CASNR. Participants are provided with opportunities and activities that foster independence, intellectual disposition to learning and interest in new experiences.

“FIT serves a platform for success by providing opportunities for networking, professional growth, personal wellness, servant leadership and expanding horizons,” said Katie Smithson, CASNR student development coordinator and director of FIT.

Eight FIT Student Academic Mentors (SAMs), former members of the program selected by an application process, will live in the CASNR Village and serve as mentors for participants.

“We are the first people the freshmen will meet on move-in day,” said Beth Theis, 2015-2016 FIT SAM. “We welcome them to campus with open arms and we are there for them to ensure they have a fun and successful first year. The FIT program helped make the transition to college not as scary as I imagined and I wanted to be there for this year’s freshmen just like the FIT SAMS were there for me.”

FIT participants are determined by a competitive process based on a comprehensive review of a submitted application. To learn more about the program visit, casnr.okstate.edu.

Members of the 2015-2016 FIT program are:

Oklahoma
Ada
Jenna Zientek, Animal Science

Beaver
Hanna Parker, Agricultural Business

Bristow
Brenna Gollihare, Agricultural Business

Calera
Mika Barkley, Animal Science

Cement
Emily Wilkinson, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Claremore
Tyler Harris, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Logan Tacker, Agricultural Business

Coalgate
Allyson Casey, Agricultural Education

Edmond
Alaina Fornal, Agricultural Education

Elgin
Vivienne Hasenbeck, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

El Reno
Kylee Turner, Agricultural Leadership

Hugo
Taylor Copeland, Animal Science

Indiahoma
Sarah Stoll, Animal Science

Konawa
Kasey Doner, Agricultural Education/Agricultural Business

Lawton
Lucy Hodges, Animal Science

Locust Grove
Cheyenne Berry, Agricultural Business

Luther
Taylor Gilbert, Animal Science

Madill
Dalton Landgraf, Agricultural Business

Mangum
Haley Gilpatrick, Animal Science

Mannford
Tyler Moore, Agricultural Economics

McAlester
Courtney Waldron, Animal Science
Hannah Huddleston, Animal Science

Moore
Rylee Plummer, Animal Science

Morris
Katie Crawford, Animal Science

Mustang
Lauren Oliver, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Norman
Jessica Warren, Animal Science
Kelsey Gibbs, Animal Science

Owasso
Markel Harris, Animal Science

Pryor
John McQuaig, Natural Resource Ecology Management

Sapulpa
Gage Martin, Animal Science

Stillwater
Abigail Billings, Agricultural Business
Haden Comstock, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Stilwell
Wyatt Catron, Animal Science

Stroud
Caleb Melton, Animal Science

Sulphur
Steven Baringer, Agricultural Leadership
Taw Scaff, Agricultural Education/Animal Science
Samantha Howe, Animal Science

Tulsa
Kasey Doak, Animal Science
Lindsey Knisley, Animal Science

Tyrone
Brittany Kruse, Animal Science

Wagoner
Poss Compton, Agricultural Education

Watts
Clinton Jenks, Natural Resource Ecology Management

Weatherford
Brooklyn Bell, Animal Science

Wewoka
Lindsay Azlin, Agricultural Education

Arkansas
Bentonville
Marissa Fennell, Animal Science

California
Creston
Tanner Lopez, Animal Science

Hanford
Lauren Pepe, Animal Science

Morro Bay
Sierra Bryant, Animal Science

Paso Robles
Dylan Wilkinson, Agricultural Business

Sutter
Andrea Thomas, Agricultural Education

Colorado
Almont
Taylor Dorsey, Agricultural Communications

Eaton
Calvin Sabrowski, Agricultural Business

Elizabeth
Ethan Freund, Agricultural Business

Georgia
Bainbridge
Charley Rayfield, Animal Science

Illinois
Morrison
Lyndsey Tegeler, Animal Science

Indiana
Fishers
Jake McCrary, Animal Science

Greenfield
Kayleigh Crane, Animal Science

Syracuse
Jennifer Apple, Food Science

Westfield
Shelby Swartz, Agricultural Education

Iowa
Keota
Shauna Folchert, Natural Resource Ecology Management

Sioux City
Sage Becker, Animal Science

Williamsburg
Elizabeth Jones, Agricultural Economics

Kansas
Nickerson
Alexandra Ralston, Animal Science

Rock
Dallas Mahlandt, Animal Science

Shawnee
Destiny Warner, Animal Science

Kentucky
Rockfield
Corbin Cowles, Animal Science

Maryland
Dayton
Brittany Lippy, Animal Science/Agricultural Communications

Manchester
Jacqueline Bauer, Agricultural Communications

Park Hall
Charles Sasscer, Animal Science

Missouri
Republic
Jera Pipkin, Agricultural Communications

New Mexico
Clovis
Joy Menefee, Agricultural Communications/Agricultural Business

Lake Arthur
Justin Rucker, Animal Science

Nevada
Reno
Jacob Castagnola, Agricultural Economics

Ohio
Seven-Mile
Katie Hiltbrand, Agricultural Education

Pennsylvania
West Grove
Broderic Fitzgerald, Natural Resource Ecology Management

Tennessee
Erin
Victoria Coleman, Animal Science

Texas
Allen
Spencer Klisch, Animal Science

Amarillo
Alisha Beckford, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Arlington
Rebecca Hatley, Natural Resource Ecology Management

Athens
Emily Husmann, Animal Science

Celburne
Lauren Jones, Animal Science

Dalhart
Sadie Jenkins, Animal Science

Double Oak
Jasmine Thompson, Agricultural Business

Flower Mound
Reid Finch, Animal Science

Granbury
Gerret Boer, Animal Science

Haltom City
Samuel Byrd, Entomology

Holland
Mika Wellen, Animal Science

Jacksboro
Colten Bison, Animal Science

Katy
Malorie Layton, Animal Science

McKinney
Samantha Dutcher, Animal Science

Parker
Emily Smith, Animal Science

Perryton
Tyler Tortella, Animal Science

Quitman
Cayley Strickland, Agricultural Business

Rosharon
Hayley Dufresne, Animal Science

San Antonio
Kyle Nicholson, Animal Science

Seminole
Aliyah Starnes, Entomology

Sunnyvale
Emily Woodruff, Agricultural Communications
Seth Rimpel, Animal Sciences

Wichita Falls
Erin Wash, Animal Science

Virginia
Virginia Beach
Bayli Cook, Animal Science

Washington
Garfield
Lane Moore, Agricultural Business

The OSU College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources believes in the value of hands-on education and the importance of having a well-rounded student experience. Our award-winning faculty members are dedicated to developing students and passionate about adding value to the total educational experience.  With 16 majors and 62 study options, plus more than 60 student organizations, the college is committed to expanding minds and inspiring purpose. Learn more at casnr.okstate.edu.

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REPORTER/MEDIA CONTACT:
Melissa Mourer
Communications Coordinator
Agricultural Communications Services
144 Agriculture North
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-3737
Fax: 405-744-5739
Email: melissa.mourer@okstate.edu

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