McKenzie Sweigart:
Highest Award From National Organization
In a few short years, McKenzie Sweigart plans to pursue her dream working as a wildlife biologist.
As a junior in 窪蹋勛圖厙 Colleges Wildlife Biology program, shes off to an excellent start. McKenzie recently received the American FFA Degree, the highest award given by the non-profit outdoor organization FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America). The honor is earned by a sparse one percent of FFA members across the country. She received the prestigious award at the organizations national convention in Indianapolis, Ind. FFA is widely regarded as the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture and related outdoor careers.
I really enjoy studying wildlife biology at 窪蹋勛圖厙. The faculty is really great and the colleges Woodlands Campus is especially helpful because of the abundance of fields, streams, and hiking trails. Its great to study in classrooms and labs but having an outdoor laboratory right on campus is really tremendous.
McKenzie Sweigart
I was really honored to receive this award, said McKenzie, a resident of Trout Run, Pa. Ive been a member of the FFA since I was in high school and this symbolizes all the hard work I have done over the last several years.泭泭
A 2020 graduate of Wellsboro High School, McKenzie grew up loving nature and outdoor activities. She says coming to 窪蹋勛圖厙 was an excellent choice.
窪蹋勛圖厙s Wildlife Biology Program is nationally known for its excellent faculty and the colleges Woodlands Campus provides the perfect environment to enhance classroom learning. Wildlife Biology graduates are grounded in the fundamentals of natural science and prepared to enter graduate programs in fields such as biology (ecology & evolution, genetics, etc.), environmental science, and public health. Students are also prepared for careers in fields such as public policy, conservation, and science education.
I really enjoy studying wildlife biology at 窪蹋勛圖厙, she said. The faculty is really great and the colleges Woodlands Campus is especially helpful because of the abundance of fields, streams, and hiking trails. Its great to study in classrooms and labs but having an outdoor laboratory right on campus is really tremendous.
After graduating from 窪蹋勛圖厙, McKenzie is considering attending graduate school before entering the job market. Whatever she decides, shell be well prepared for the future.