The Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association has announced the Outstanding Sophomore Award recipients for the 2020-21 school year. The award is presented to students currently enrolled in the CALS program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who have demonstrated excellence. Each student is awarded a financial gift to apply toward tuition in their junior year.
Students are evaluated based on their academic achievements, service to the school and community, experience in their field of study and a face-to-face interview. Of the applications submitted, 26 students were selected to interview in front of a panel of three WALSAA board members. Ten final awardees were selected based on interview performance.
Sophomores receiving a plaque and $2,000 scholarships include Ryan Gehin, Baraboo; Sakar Gupta, Appleton; Lauren Lansing, La Crosse; Kalina Larsen, Minneapolis; Lydia Larsen, Neenah; Tanner Oyen, Lancaster; Olivia Spaight, Waterford; McKenzie Trinko, Shawano; Olivia Van Hammond, Appleton; and Alexis Wery, Brussels.
WALSAA is a charitable organization that supports the connection of students, faculty and alumni to the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
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