Thank YousWestern State Scholarship Thank You

I recently received the Wilderness Based Orientation Scholarship that is in the memory of Chris Mikesell. I wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you in making my trip possible! I am immensely passionate about the outdoors, which is why I plan on majoring in Outdoor Leadership and Resort Management. Being able to participate in this orientation means so much to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are allowing me to go out and live my dream … to be out in the wilderness! Unable to contain my butterflies, I am exceedingly excited to meet new people, whitewater kayak, and bond in a union that is only understood by the people that will partake in this trip.”

— Sarah Ward, Western State student from Augusta, Georgia