Equine Scholar Graduates

Congratulations Class of 2009!

Allie Berg, 2009 Graduate

Major: B.A. Communication & Media Studies and Psychology
Awards and Accolades: Summa Cum Laude; Equine Distinction
Hometown: Springboro, Ohio
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is an organization that lets me be the horse lover that I am, while also learning how others are keeping horses in their lives. It means friendship, learning, and just plain fun!

Where is she now? Allie plans on attending grad school at either Auburn or Marquette.

Katie Dunham, 2009 Graduate

Major: B.S. Biology
Minor: Chemistry and Psychology
Awards and Accolades: Magna Cum Laude; Beta Beta Beta; Alpha Lambda Delta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Equine Distinction
Hometown: Amelia, Ohio
Comments: Equine Scholars has provided a good outlet for my interest in the Equine world in college. I have met many new, engaging people through the program who are interested in many different avenues within the equine world. The program has also opened me up to the business aspect of the equine world through field trips.

Where is she now? Katie is attending Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Mo., where she will get a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology.

Kate Fitzgerald, 2009 Graduate

Major: B.A. Psychology and Art
Awards and Accolades: Equine Distinction
Hometown: Versailles, KY

Where is she now? Kate is working for Holly Hepp as a working student. She is also taking some post-graduate classes, working on art pieces and riding.

 

Sarah Frame, 2009 Graduate

Major: B.S. Business Administration and Communication & Media Studies
Awards and Accolades: Magna Cum Laude; Equine Distinction
Hometown: Mason, MI

Where is she now? Sarah is attending graduate school at Western Michigan University for an MBA.

 

Ashley Perkins

Major: B.A. Psychology
Minors: Child Development and Sociology
Awards and Accolades: Magna Cum Laude; Psychology Department Award
Hometown: Owenton, KY

Where is she now? Ashley is attending graduate school at the University of Kentucky in the School Psychology Program, a three-year specialist degree.

 

Lisa Diane Alder, 2008 Graduate

Major: B.A. History/Business Administration; Harper Gatton Leadership Medallion
Hometown: Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Where is she now? Diane is returning to Hopkinsville for one year before attending graduate school.

Maggie Daniels, 2008 Graduate

Major: B.A. Communication and Media Studies
Hometown: Charleston, West Virginia
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program opened my eyes to all the possible equine faceted careers. I was fortunate enough to combine my passion with my profession. The Equine Scholars Program and Georgetown College provided me with excellent opportunities and helped me to succeed both professionally and academically.

Where is she now? After interning with the World Equestrian Games during college, Maggie is now working there full-time as the Equine Relations and Special Projects Coordinator for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010; check out all the latest WEG info at www.feigames2010.org/

Angie Fischer, 2008 Graduate

Major: B.A. Psychology
Minor: Business Administration
Hometown: Villa Hills, Kentucky

Where is she now? Angie is working at Holly Hill Children's Services as an Adolescent Treatment Worker. Holly Hill is a residential treatment facility for girls ages 10 to 17 who have severe emotional and behavioral problems. Angie continually evaluates the progress (or lack there of) of the residents and meets with the treatment team once a week to revise the their treatment plans. Angie also teaches the girls family living skills, helps them work through emotional and behavioral problems, and assists in preparing them for future placement. Angie is also in the process of applying to grad school for the fall of 2009; she hopes to go into Clinical Psychology.

Michael McCord, 2008 Graduate

Major: Mathematics, Theatre & Performing Arts, and Computer Science
Hometown: Cynthiana, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars program has allowed me to learn much about the equine industry beyond the race track. It has given me an appreciation for this industry and its impact on the world in which we live.

Where is he now? Michael is studying for Math Comprehensives and is currently working for HP as a software development intern.

Jennifer Oliver, 2008 Graduate

Major: B.S. Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program helped me gain the experience I needed to successfully start my own business. I gained a well-rounded education about the horse industry and made many important contacts that later proved very useful. I am glad to have been a part of this wonderful program and truly enjoyed spending time with such caring staff and supportive members.

Where is she now? While still an undergrad at Georgetown College, Jennifer earned her equine massage therapy license and established her own business, Central Kentucky Equine Massage Therapy. You can contact her through her website, www.massageworksforhorses.com

Meredith Skaggs, 2008 Graduate

Major: B.A. Communication and Media Studies; Magna Cum Laude
Minor: History
Hometown: Cloverport, Kentucky

Where is she now? Meredith is attending Western Kentucky University for a Master’s Degree in Communications. She is continuing her work with Goose Creek Thoroughbreds/Equix Biomechanics, which began as an undergrad internship.

Nick Spalding, 2008 Graduate

Major: B.S. Business Administration; Magna Cum Laude
Minor: Communication & Media Studies
Hometown: Paris, Kentucky

Where is he now? Nick travelled Europe for six weeks upon graduation before taking an internship with the Houston Texans football team in the media relations department. He is now back home in Kentucky working at Stonerside Farm. 

Noel Davis, 2007 Graduate

Major: Communications
Minor: German
Hometown: Rogersville, TN
Comments: The program has exposed me to so many facets of the industry that I never knew about! It has definitely expanded my knowledge of the horse industry and has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities that are available.

Where is she now? Building off her undergrad internship at CMT, Noel worked in the Nashville country music industry for one year. Noel now serves as the Director of Annual Investments for Special Kids, a Christian nonprofit organization that provides therapy and skilled nursing for children with special needs. Special Kids website is www.specialkids-tn.com/

Brittany Pappas, 2007 Graduate

Majors: Economics and German
Minors: Math and History
Hometown: Lexington, VA
Comments: I enjoy being a part of the Equine Scholars Program because it gives me a chance to interact with all of the great underclassmen who are helping to grow the program by a large amount this year. I also take interest in learning how the equine industry works not only within the sphere of Kentucky's economy, but also on an international scale.

Where is she now? Brittany was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and will be residing in Germany for one year to help teach English to German students.

Ashley Craig, 2006 Graduate

Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Hometown: Georgetown, KY
Comments: It is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a program that allows you the freedom of a liberal arts education paired with the horse industry. The program is not riding based, so it gives you the educational background needed to actually get a job in ALL aspects of the horse business.

Where is she now? Ashley applied and was accepted to vet school, but decided to defer her enrollment for one year to gain more industry experience. Ashley is currently the Breeding manager at Bret and Suzi Day’s Gray Ridge Farm in Versailles, KY.

Jason Ross, 2006 Graduate

Major: Business
Minor: Math
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Comments: The Equine Scholars Program is a fun program; it allows students to continue their regular areas of study and allows them to apply their studies to the horse industry.

Where is he now? Jason is currently based in Louisville and is working at Humana, where he is a business analyst in the IT Project Management Office.