FROM THE
EDITORS As we reflect on this publication’s 35th issue, we could not be more honored to serve as editors of this Oklahoma State University tradition. Before we became OSU Cowboys, we were overwhelmed with the prestige of the Cowboy Journal magazine. Throughout this edition, you will find a woman of the world, a Dutch dynasty, travelers’ tales, and a transplant surgeon changing lives. This publication would not be possible without the staff ’s ambition, passion, determination and optimism. We, as editors, are honored to have had the opportunity to work alongside you throughout this process. We extend our greatest appreciation to Hannah Nemecek, Holly Blakey and Kristin Knight for their talent and attention in proofreading this issue. We also thank Avery Culbertson and Clarissa Fulton for their assistance with this time-honored publication. To our assistant managing editors, Dwayne Cartmell, Angel Riggs and Traci Naile, we thank you for your guidance both in the classroom and with this publication. We hope this final presentation of the skills you have instilled in us makes you proud. Shelly Peper Sitton, we cannot express our gratitude to you as our managing editor. Your dedication to this magazine and to us as students began far before this semester. We wouldn’t be who we are today without your encouragement, honesty and daily life lessons. Finally, we are thankful to our readers. Without you, we would not have a purpose. We hope the following pages will fill you with knowledge, warmth and pride, all of which are feelings we reflect on as we close both the magazine and this chapter of our lives.
Sara Honegger & Laci Jones
Sara Honegger Laci Jones
MANAGING EDITOR
Shelly Peper Sitton, Ph.D.
ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS Dwayne Cartmell, Ph.D. Traci Naile, Ph.D. Angel Riggs, Ph.D.
PHOTO COORDINATOR Liana Wagner
GRAPHIC COORDINATORS Leighona Bernstein Saylor Bullington
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATORS Jaclyn Bush Kevin Meeks
CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Clara Gregory
STAFF
Brianna Brassfield Braidyn Browning Hope Hancock Jennifer Hayes Katelyn McCoy Elizabeth Powell Alison Slagell Blair Testerman Wilma Van der Laan Katelyn Willard Brittany Zerr Limousin World Oklahoma Farm Bureau QuadGraphics
Volume 17 Number 2 • Summer/Fall 2015
ON THE COVER: Overcoming Adversity
Agricultural education alumnus fights back following injury
Join the Clubs CASNR promotes student involvement
The Surgeon is In Biochemistry graduate saves lives
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EDITORS
Founding Sponsors:
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University
Hershel Williams, a 1984 agricultural education alumnus, continues to strive toward childhood goals after a life-altering injury in 2013 nearly ended his professional rodeo career. Photo by Jaclyn Bush.
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