Top 20 Freshmen Cameron Catrett and Madelyn Gerken were recently selected as Oklahoma State University Top Twenty Freshmen Women for 2019. Now sophomores in the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences, the students are being recognized for excellence during their freshman year. “Their selection is based on demonstrated leadership and academic success during their first year at OSU,” said Clint Rusk, head of the department of animal and food sciences. GPA, scholarships earned, research initiatives, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, and more are considered by the OSU Mortar Board Honor Society when selecting the Top 20 Freshmen Men
and Women each year. Out of those selected, 10 men and 10 women are chosen to be Top 10 Freshmen Men and Women based on their superb performance. Catrett went on to also be named a Top 10 Freshmen Woman for 2019. Her volunteer work was among the things considered during the selection process. This included work through the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program, Chi Omega Fraternity, Student Government Association Freshman Representative Council, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Student Council Freshman and Transfer Representative, and Freshmen in Transition Living-Learning Community. “I was thrilled to be selected as a Top Twenty and incredibly honored to
stand beside the amazing individuals in that group,” Catrett said. “Being selected as a Top Ten was a humbling reminder that Oklahoma State University and my Cowboy Family serve as an incredible support system that always pushes me to be the best version of myself.” Catrett is earning dual degrees in food science and animal science. Her career goal is to be a veterinarian, working first with food animals in order to specialize in veterinary pathology later in her career. “Both of these individuals contributed significant community service hours in the Stillwater community,” Rusk said. “We are very proud of Cameron and Madelyn and wish them the best in the coming year.” By Rebekah Alford
Pictured left to right: Mellissa Crosswhite, Cameron Catrett, Madelyn Gerken, Clint Rusk
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