Strode, Hoer named NCTA Aggies of the Month

Curtis, Neb. – Two students from eastern Nebraska garnered honors at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis during February as “Aggies of the Month.”
Adrienne Strode of Lincoln and Shane Hoer of Blair were recognized by faculty and staff for their contributions to academic and student life at the agricultural college, said NCTA Dean Ron Rosati.
“Adrienne and Shane exemplify the character and dedication of our students here at NCTA,” Rosati noted.
Strode, who attended Waverly High School, is a first-year veterinary technology student studying to be a certified veterinary technician.  She likes working with cats and a variety of small animals. One of her duties in the Facilities Management course is daily care of animals, birds and exotics in the Veterinary Technology complex.
“Addie has a real desire to help animals. Her family and she have donated a wonderful turtle habitat, two turtles and water filtering system to our veterinary technology animal facility,” said Judy Bowmaster-Cole, veterinary technology assistant professor. “She monitors the habitat to be sure everything is functioning correctly for the good health of our turtles.”
In addition to her academics, Strode is a member of NCTA’s Student Technicians of Veterinary Medicine Association.
As a second-year student in Agriculture Production Systems, Shane Hoer’s emphasis is agriculture education, leadership and communications. He is president of NCTA Student Senate and Collegiate 4-H and FFA Club, and competes on the senior livestock judging team.  He also is a student worker in the Assistant Dean’s Office and is a Resident Assistant in NCTA’s residence hall.
Hoer was active in FFA in high school and hopes to continue his college career in leadership and agricultural literacy.
“Shane is a great student for NCTA. He is always looking for ways to make our campus a better place to go to college and to live,” said Jennifer McConville, assistant dean.
NCTA is an open enrollment, two-year institution with a statewide mission as part of the University of Nebraska system.  It is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  Additional information is available at ncta.unl.edu or by calling 1-800-3-CURTIS.