Forty Oklahoma State University students have been selected as the Top Twenty Freshmen Men and the Top Twenty Freshmen Women. Of those selected, 17 are students from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Students who receive this honor are selected based on scholarship, community service, campus involvement and outstanding leadership during their freshman year.

The Achafoa Chapter of Mortar Board at OSU will interview these students to select the Top Ten Freshmen Men and Top Ten Freshmen Women.

The students selected will be formally recognized during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Browsing Room of Edmon Low Library, and again later that day during halftime of the OSU-Iowa State football game.

CASNR will be hosting a reception in honor of the men and women selected for Top 20 honors on Monday, Oct. 6 at 3:30 p.m. in AgH 106.

TOP 20 WOMEN:

• Allison Christian, Animal Science (Pre-Vet), Duncan, Oklahoma, Daughter of Jon Christian, Tina Huffman and Mack Huffman
• Laurie Fitch, Animal Science-Business, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Daughter of Jerry and June Fitch
• Jaci Hodges, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Pre-Med), Woodward, Oklahoma, Daughter of Andy and Kim Hodges
• Taylor Kennedy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lawton, Oklahoma, Daughter of Phil and Anita Kennedy
• Kalli Kliewer, Agricultural Communications, Thomas, Oklahoma, Daughter of Justin and Mary Kliewer
• Katie Lippoldt, Ag Business (Pre-Law), Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Daughter of Thomas and Beverly Lippoldt
• Kalyn McKibben, Animal Science-Business, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, Daughter of Lyndon and Phyllis McKibben
• Erica Summerfield, Agricultural Education, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, Daughter of Dan and Debbie Summerfield

TOP 20 MEN:

• Luke Chapman, Agribusiness, Madill, Oklahoma, Son of Ian and Michelle Chapman, Jill and Brian Owens
• Ethan Gingrich, Agricultural Business, Bethel Acres, Oklahoma, Son of Stacy and Elicia Gingrich
• Bray Haven, Agricultural Business (Pre-Law), Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Son of Ray and Cassie Haven, Amy and Josh Williams
• Dillon Johnson, Plant and Soil Science, Afton, Oklahoma, Son of Scott and Kim Johnson
• Garrett Reed, Agribusiness (Pre-Law), Locust Grove, Oklahoma, Son of Scott and Paula Reed
• Tyler Schnaithman, Agricultural Economics, Garber, Oklahoma, Son of Lee and Becky Schnaithman
• Ricki Schroeder, Agricultural Leadership, Kremlin, Oklahoma, Son of Randy and Marlys Schroeder
• Lawson Thompson, Agricultural Education, Lamont, Oklahoma, Son of Micheal and Laura Thompson
• Carson Vinyard, Agribusiness, Altus, Oklahoma, Son of Sam and Cindy Vinyard

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Oklahoma State University, U. S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating: Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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