The West Texan: Student Alumni Network Launches

Current West Texas A&M University students can already begin taking advantage of the perks of being a Buff alumnus thanks to a newly formed organization.

The WT Alumni Association recently launched the Student Alumni Network with a 26-member initial cohort from all across the University.

“We want to empower WT students to expand their Buff family through connection, leadership development and pride in the University,” said Ronnie Hall, Alumni Association executive director. “Being part of SAN provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge about WT’s rich history and traditions, while also creating traditions of their own.”

“We love getting to work with students and help them foster pride in the university,” said Brittny Lee, assistant director. “The group has students ranging from all different ages, majors and each has a unique set of skills.”

The group meets monthly for lunch, giving students the opportunity to network, hear from a variety of speakers, and learn about upcoming Alumni Association events.

“I am grateful to the Student Alumni Network for providing opportunities to learn from WT alumni, as well as make connections on campus,” said Alexandra Wall, a senior general business major from Amarillo. “SAN benefits students by amplifying their WT education, and I look forward to watching this network expand and progress.”  

Inaugural members also include Adam Jiwa, senior broadcast journalism from Canyon; Alexander Davis, sophomore biochemistry major from Wheeler; Barek Bentley, senior computer information systems major from Amarillo; Blake Usleton, freshman undeclared major from Canyon; Brandy Callahan, senior athletic training major from Borger; Britten Hull, sophomore animal science major from Lubbock; Bryan Garcia, junior health care administration major from Childress; Chris Morgan, business graduate student from Amarillo; Cynthia Perez, junior environmental science major from Round Rock; Erik Vega, junior general business major from Yukon, Okla.; James Castle, senior civil engineering major from Hale Center; Justin Bell, junior emergency management administration major from Amarillo; Kayla Arnold, senior theatre design and technology major from Killeen; Lauren Kuehler, senior biochemistry major from Groom; Makenzie Norden, sophomore animal science/pre-vet major from Sugar Land; McKinley Begert, junior agriculture education major from Allison; Melinda Rivera, senior social work major from Amarillo; Michelle Howington, junior general business major from Amarillo; Payton Brookshire, senior psychology major from Amarillo; Robert Bell, senior sociology major from Stinnett; Roy Thomason, sophomore biochemistry major from Childress; Sadie Bow, senior ag media and communications major from Happy; Shelby Simpson, sophomore animal science major from Amarillo; Tammy Bjork, senior nursing major from Amarillo; and Yulissa Sandoval, senior graphic design major from Amarillo.