Source: Jamie Smidt, 785-263-5412, jlsmidt@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Shelby, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
K-STATE'S COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE NAMES FEBRUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH
MANHATTAN -- Rebecca Tokach, senior in animal sciences and industry, St. Anthony, N.D., has been named the February Agriculture Student of the Month by Kansas State University's College of Agriculture.
Tokach earned the award based on honors she has received, her activities, grade point average, resume and a short essay. Students are nominated for the award by a College of Agriculture club in which they are an active member. A panel of student leaders and college professors and advisers judge applications.
As part of the honor, Tokach will receive a $100 cash award from Kansas Farm Bureau.
Tokach is a member of the College of Agriculture Student Council, Agricultural Ambassadors, Block and Bridle and Collegiate Farm Bureau. She also is a member of the K-State Meats Evaluation Team, College of Agriculture Academic Competition Teams Council and the Animal Sciences and Industry Academic Quadrathalon.
Tokach said her most significant experience in college has been her involvement with the National Junior Angus Association. She has served on the association's board of directors and on several committees.
"I have been exposed to numerous types of agriculture and production practices while networking with top industry professionals," she said. "I have had the opportunity to make lifelong friendships, travel across the county, enhance my leadership and public-speaking skills and develop my team-working abilities."