White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine

JONESBORO, ARK.  – The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center.  
 
“The white coat ceremony marks the entry of our students into the veterinary profession, a rite of passage in which they pledge to serve animal health and adhere to ethical standards,” said Dr. Heidi Banse, dean of the CVM. “This event signifies the expected professional responsibilities of our students as they enter the DVM program. As part of this ceremony, students will be 'coated' by a veterinarian.” 
 
Students have been on campus for orientation the first week of August. CVM classes will begin Wednesday, a week before A-State's regular semester commences.  

This event will honor the students enrolled in the DVM program.  
The students included this year in the first CVM class include:  

- Alexa Ayala of Houston has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a biology minor from the University of Houston.
- Phoenix Bailey of Eureka Springs has a bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-professional emphasis from the University of Arkansas (U of A). 
- Nayda Barbry of Fort Smith has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
- Emily Bardol of Ballwin, Mo., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural studies from Murray State University.
- Teagan Berger of Sedalia, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Northwest Missouri State University. 
- Annabelle Biggins of Gettysburg, Pa., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Penn State University.
- Morgan Bishop of Dripping Springs, Texas, has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Virginia Tech.
- Jayke Bolen of Paragould has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A.
- Austin Bootsma of Harriston, Ontario, Canada, has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Dordt College.
- Cole Brengard of Paragould has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from A-State.
- Alaysha Brown of Sumrall, Miss., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Jackson State University. 
- Alexis Brown of Jonesboro has a bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-professional emphasis from the University of Central Arkansas.  
- Gavin Brown of Cabot has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from A-State. 
- Cade Browning of Magnolia has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Southern Arkansas University (SAU). 
- Emma Butler of Jonesboro has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis in pre-professional studies from Christian Brothers University. 
- Edythe Carr of Carrsville, Va., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Virginia Tech. 
- Elli Chumley of Bradyville, Tenn., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with an emphasis in pre-professional studies from Freed-Hardeman University. 
- Macey Ciramella of Woodbury, Tenn., has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Tennessee Southern and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee at Martin. 
- Erin Clement of Sumrall, Miss., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from William Carey University. 
- Charle Cooper of Katy, Texas, has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Sam Houston State University. 
- Ethan Cortez of San Angelo, Texas, has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Howard Payne University. 
- Emma Deci of Springfield, Ill., has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Arizona.  
- Nikki Olivia Dietz of Whitehall, Pa., has a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and is pursuing a master’s degree in molecular biology from Lehigh University. 
- Caraline Vaughn Dunlevy of Jonesboro has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from A-State and has been pursuing a graduate degree in psychology from Baylor University.  
- Alyson Edington of Corning has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Arizona State University.  
- Sarah Egan of Coventry, R.I., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Rhode Island. 
- Natalie Ellis of Murrieta, Calif., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Idaho. 
- Madison Kate Ely of Rogers has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Julieona Erbe of Altoona, Kan., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State University. 
- Alexus Ferguson of Jonesboro has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 
- Kristin Brooke Fields of Amity received a degree from the University of Florida. 
- Austyn L. Fisher of Pella, Iowa, has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Northwest Missouri State University. 
- Taylor Foster of Strawberry has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Rebekah Fulbright of Paragould has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from A-State. 
- Taisia Fumero of Cuba has a graduate degree from the Universidad Agraria De La Habana.  
- Mia Galassini of Frankfort, Ill., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. 
- Ethan Gardial of Jonesboro has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Carley George of Warren has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has been pursuing a graduate degree from the University of Florida.
- Alexys Gibson of Thomaston, Ga., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Gordon College.  
- Mallery Gilbert of Hot Springs has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fisheries and conservation from Mississippi State University (MSU). 
- Emma Graddy of Harrison has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University. 
- Ethan Hafer of Lake City has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from A-State.  
- Ja’mille Hagan of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from The Citadel.  
- Corbyn Harrison of South Africa has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from A-State. 
- Faith Headlee of Lamar, Colo., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Colorado State University. 
- Colby Helms of Jonesboro has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from SAU. 
- Bailey Helzer of Oakland, Neb., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from A-State.  
- Madison Hilliard of Jacksonville, N.C., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Minnesota.  
- Mariella Hilyard of Monroe Township, N.J., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Colby College. 
- Austin Hodgin of Clarksville, Tenn., has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural studies from Austin Peay State University. 
- Bryson Holton of Beech Island, S.C., has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of South Carolina. 
- Taylor Jo Hooten of Quitman has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Williams Baptist University. 
- Kara Hoover of Little Rock has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Alister Berns-Hoyt of Manhattan, Kan., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State University and has been pursuing a graduate degree from the same institution.
- Taylor Ibeling of Round Rock, Texas, has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Tarleton State University.  
- Kiara Jackson of Dumas has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and is pursuing a graduate degree in animal science from MSU. 
- Angel Jauregui of Fish Creek, Wis., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Wisconsin.  
- Briana Jones of Memphis has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Lincoln University. 
- Katie Kasserman of Paragould has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Natalya M. Kaza of Little Rock has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Lyon College. 
- Aiden Knudsen of Cordova, Tenn., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Mississippi College.  
- Alyson Kyzer of Scott has a degree in animal science from SAU. 
- Emma Kyzer of Malvern has been pursuing a degree in biology from Ouachita Baptist University. 
- Case Lake of Cumming, Ga., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Berry College. 
- Abbey LaPlant of Liberty, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Missouri.  
- Kaitlynn Sue Lau of Fayetteville has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Victoria Lewis of Pierre, S.D., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from South Dakota State University.  
- Sandra X. Lopez of East Lansing, Mich., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Wake Forest University.  
- Bren Lundborg of North Pomfret, Vt., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Vermont. 
- Victoria Lytle of Steele, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hendrix College. 
- Laurel Mack of Benton, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Murray State University. 
- Madison Marin of Harwinton, Conn., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Findlay.  
- Katelyn Mason of Brinkley has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from SAU. 
- Madelynn Matchett of Austin has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Central Arkansas. 
- Summer McArthur of Longview, Texas, has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from West Texas A&M University. 
- William McClanahan of Memphis has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Memphis and has been pursuing a graduate degree in biological sciences from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. 
- Katelyn McKeehan of Sherwood has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from SAU. 
- Libby Montgomery of Fredericktown, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Lindenwood University. 
- Ella Moody of Easton, Mo., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Northwest Missouri State University.  
- Clay Mornarich of Glide, Ore., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Idaho.   
- Thomas Morse of Germantown, Tenn., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from MSU.  
- Rebecca O’Hara of Fredericksburg, Va., has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Virginia Tech.
- Anthony Odish of Clifton, Va., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Virginia.
- Gabrielle Orzechowski of Du Bois, Pa., has been seeking a degree in veterinary and biomedical science from Penn State University. 
- Madison Orzechowski of Du Bois, Pa., has been seeking a degree in veterinary and biomedical science from Penn State University. 
- Caleb Ozenne of Porter, Texas, has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Wyoming.   
- Cody Patton of Norfork has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Olivet Nazarene University.  
- Riley Pearce of Enola has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State University.  
- Nicole Pendleton of Camden, Maine, has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. 
- Cara Petry of St. Louis has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Stephens College.  
- Shea Place of Gillett has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. 
- Jada Ann Ray of Malvern has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from UAF. 
- Alice Reiminger of Jackson, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University.  
- Jacy Riddle of Peel has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the College of the Ozarks and has been pursuing a graduate degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Emma Grace Robichaux of Youngsville, La., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Louisiana Tech University.  
- Taylor Roca of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., has a bachelor’s degree in health promotion from the University of Florida, where she has also been pursuing a graduate degree in biological sciences. 
- Abigail Ross of Searcy has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-professional emphasis from Harding University.  
- Haley Sapp of Carrollton, Ga., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Georgia State University and has been pursuing a graduate degree in biological sciences from the University of Georgia.
- Ryan Searles of Denton, Texas, has a bachelor’s degree in biology from West Texas A&M. 
- Krystal Seeley of Litchfield, Ohio, has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with a pre-professional emphasis from the University of Akron.  
- Naija Sharpley of Little Rock has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
- Futa Shinkawa of Little Rock has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Colorado State University. 
- Wilson Small of Lexington, Tenn., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from MSU.  
- Katelyn Smith of Washington, Mo., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Murray State University.  
- Sophia Snodgrass of Fayetteville has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rhodes College.  
- Augie Staudacher from Yorkville, Ill., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 
- Ashleigh Rose Stepnowski of South Glastonbury, Conn., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Colby College.  
- Kori A. Still of Gloucester, N.J., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Young Harris College. 
- William Stuckwisch of Washington, N.H., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of New Hampshire.  
- Mia Swinney of Fayetteville has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from U of A. 
-David Taback of Charlotte, N.C., has a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from North Carolina State University.  
- Megan Thompson of Taneytown, Md., has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Wilson College.  
- Abigayle Trombley of Medina, Ohio, has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Findlay. 
- Colton Turner of Wickes has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. 
- Madison Van De Hei of Seymour, Wis., has been pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  
- Katelyn Jean Warren of Butte, Mont., has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Montana Tech of the University of Montana.