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EQS Alumni of the Month: Mandy Griffey ’11
I was raised in Oak Grove, Missouri, which is only two hours from The Woods so it was a perfect distance away from home to attend William Woods. I was looking for anyone hiring and Ann Judge (a renowned figure in the equestrian industry) was coming to do a clinic the November before I graduated. We had […]
Meet Rachel Skelton ’17, English and Business Administration
I’m from Southeast Missouri and I grew up in a very small town and went to a small school. I enjoyed the small-school atmosphere because it gave me the chance to know everyone and build actual relationships with the teachers, so I knew that I probably wanted to attend a smaller university. When my friend, […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Jennifer Wilson ‘17
Leather Repair Specialist at Stanbridge Master Saddlers (St. Charles, Illinois) I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and started riding when I was ten years old. My mom probably thought I would outgrow it, but when I decided to attend college for an equestrian degree it demonstrated that it was clearly not just a phase for me. […]
Meet Allyson Hawkins ’13, Biology
I grew up in Tucson, Arizona where I currently live. I was involved in 4-H and rode horses from a young age. The Equestrian Science program is what originally brought me to William Woods, but I decided to pursue a degree in Biology while I was there. I have always loved animals and science, and […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Lucy Courchaine ’11 MBA ‘13
Owner at Sapphire Sporthorses (North Salem, New York) My favorite experiences during my time at William Woods University were the opportunities to go to off-campus horse shows with school horses. Students were encouraged to develop bonds with the horses we rode on campus and that translated to success away at horse shows. I also have fond memories of horse shows […]
Meet Paul Ramey ‘08, Legal Studies
I grew up near Sedalia, Missouri and graduated from Smithton High School. I knew after high school I wanted two things from college, to play baseball and pursue an education in the field of athletic training. These two interests are why William Woods appealed to me. However, it only took me half a semester to […]
Meet Abbey Smith ’20, History
Being from St. Louis I wanted to experience a rural area for college. I was attached to a different area and environment, considering I came from a big city and everything it had to offer. This included a private school education, having my friends regularly within a five-mile radius, football games from the all-boys high […]
Meet Hayley Bowler ’15, Social Work
Being from St. Charles, Missouri, I did not want to go too far away from home for college. I also wanted that small school feeling where I was not just another number. Growing up I always knew I wanted to do Social Work, which led me to finding William Woods University. I visited my junior […]
EQS Alumni of the Month: Ashley Stannard ‘07
Owner of Ashbrook Farm I am originally from Minnesota and I did not know about William Woods while growing up. The only exposure I really had to college Equestrian programs were the ones winning in the intercollegiate competitions. I was all ready to go to one of those colleges that competes at the collegiate level. […]
Meet Stephen George ’20, Legal Studies
I’m from St. Clair, Missouri, which has about 4,700 people. It’s similar to Fulton, Missouri with that small-town vibe. My whole family has gone through school there, and we have lived there for over 100 years. I had a politics class in high school that got me more interested in my current path. I liked […]