Hobbies and interests
Horseback Riding
4-H
FFA
Student Council or Student Government
National Honor Society (NHS)
Showing Livestock
Farming
Babysitting And Childcare
Cleaning
Agriculture
Animals
Bible Study
Biology
Business And Entrepreneurship
Church
Crocheting
Economics
Genetics
Health Sciences
History
Learning
Nutrition and Health
Marine Biology
Pediatrics
Pet Care
Ranching
Spirituality
Sewing
Veterinary Medicine
Studying
Writing
Community Service And Volunteering
Volunteering
Reading
Academic
Realistic Fiction
True Story
I read books multiple times per month
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My goal in life it to use the talents God gave me for the benefit of others. I know that God has given me a strong call to the service of animals. When I look to the future I hope to pursue a Veterinary degree and serve, care for, and protect animals. I am the oldest of 6 children so I automatically know the value of strong leadership. To encourage this in myself and others I am very involved in FFA, 4-H, Student Council, NHS, AQHA, IQHA, and other student activities. Looking forward in life I want to continue to bring the leadership skills I have built up over the years into my eventual career as a Veterinarian.
Education
South Central Jr-Sr High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Animal Sciences
Career
Dream career field:
Veterinary
Dream career goals:
Equine Veterinarian
Market stocker
Garwood Orchards2021 – 20221 yearHerdsman
Triple M Dairy2016 – Present8 years
Sports
Equestrian
2015 – Present9 years
Awards
- NSBYA Youth of the Year
- AQHA Year End Highpoint Level 1 Showmanship Champion
- AQHA Level 1 Championships East Rookie Youth Trail Champion
- AQHA Youth Champion
Public services
Volunteering
Harvest Call — Food packager2019 – PresentVolunteering
Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana — Junior Coach2022 – 2023
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Inguz Memorial Scholarship
Have you ever heard of a cowlick? Well, I happen to have one in my hair, and until the age of 10, I believed my Dad when he said that I got it when one of our cows licked my hair when I was a baby. I've lived on a dairy farm for most of my life. My Mom, Dad, and 5 younger siblings own a farm called Triple M Dairy in Northwest Indiana. From a young age, I was notorious for needing my pockets checked before I came into the house for the risk that I was bringing some hurt bird, frog, or other small critter to nurse back to health in my room. Being on the more timid side, I naturally found comfort in working with and providing for animals. Now, being a very involved high school senior, I have found my voice in organizations like FFA, 4-H, and AQHA. These organizations have given me a chance to nurture my passion while simultaneously giving me the drive to pursue leadership roles that I otherwise would have shied away from. My love for animals and involvement in agriculture-based organizations have worked in tandem to shape me into the person I am today.
Despite living on a dairy farm, I would have to say the animals I have been called to the most are horses. From the first pony, my Mom got me, I was hooked. I now show Quarter Horses on a national scale and have been very fortunate to have the opportunities I do. To take advantage of these opportunities, I have shadowed many equine veterinarians and have found a particular interest in sports medicine and equine reproduction. Seeing horses with injuries ranging from damaged flexor tendons to chronic kissing spine find relief at the hands of a veterinarian has been monumental for me. I want nothing more than to help animals and owners find solace in whatever way possible, and hope that I can perform research to help expedite the healing process for animals when possible. I hope to use the knowledge I have gathered from working with horses ranging from miniature horses to draft horses around local farms, 4-H workshops, and AQHA shows to expand veterinary care for animals as we know it. Coming from the background of a dairy farm, I know the value of a herdsman. Someone who is in charge of the animals and knows when something is outside of the ordinary. Working as a veterinarian for an inpatient equine facility, I would be able to use a watchful eye and notice the small discrepancies in patients that only a trained professional would see. I know the value animals have to their owners and want to pursue a career in which I can be trained to help them in the best way possible.
The person I am now looks very different because of the animals I have come to cherish over the years. I have firsthand experience with how animals provide a pathway to becoming a better, more outspoken, more driven person. My cows and horses have taught me the value of hard work. From my roots on a dairy farm to my ambitions of becoming a trained equine veterinarian with the capabilities of serving horses with the highest quality care available, I am confident that my past has prepared me for the future challenges I want to tackle. I am more than determined to devote my life to the study, protection, and care of the animals that have given us so much.