Penn State Block and Bridle Club recognized at national convention Penn State’s Block and Bridle Club members gained national recognition for their outstanding programs in competition at the 92nd annual Block and Bridle Convention, held Jan. 31Feb. 2 as part of the Cattle Industry Conference in Nashville, TN. Twentyfive club members participated in the national meeting. The Club placed second for its published yearbook, third for its webpage and fourth for chapter activities. In addition, member Brianna Isenberg, an animal science major from Indiana, PA, was awarded fourth place for Outstanding Junior. Dr. Terry Etherton, head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science, said, “This is welldeserved recognition for the members of B & B, who work exceptionally hard throughout the year, providing strong leadership within the Department and in the
College of Agricultural Sciences. I offer my sincere congratulations to the students and their advisors for their many accomplishments.” B & B advisers are Research Support Associate Vivian Baumer, Assistant Professor of Dairy and Animal Science Dan Kniffen and Professor of Animal Science Ken Kephart. Attended by over 500 students, the convention was held in conjunction with the NCBA national convention and students were able to participate in Cattlemen’s College, a series of educational sessions that directly affect or pertain to the beef cattle industry. Students heard from a variety of speakers who provided a great deal of advice on the job market and stressed the importance of educating the public and promoting the industry. There was an opportunity to network with leaders in
the industry as well as their peers from other colleges. Students participated in some of the tours offered, including the
Stones River Battlefield National Park, the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, Jack Daniels Distillery and the Dye & Ray cattle operation, which
feeds the distillery’s byproducts. National Block and Bridle Club is a collegiate organization with 92 chapters across the
United States with the purpose of promoting animal agriculture and developing professional and leadership skills in its members.
Penn State representatives who attended the National B & B Convention are, from left, front row, Kristen Stufft, Amanda Mosier, Kim Langhans, Erica Marshall, Courtney Cowden, Hannah Izer, Katie Harvison, Julie Ivicic, Kelsey Derstein and Justene Testa. In the back row are Danielle Sheppard, Brooke Milbrandt, Ashley Hughes, Tyler Nishnick, Olivia Rush, Matt Trypus, Mallory Perchinski, Melissa Boess, Dr. Ken Kephart and Marlee Manwiller.
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