This past spring, seven promising students joined Alpha Zeta. Check them out below!
Allison Hartman
Hometown: Turbotville, Pennsylvania
Major: Public Relations
Future plans: To work in the PR or communications field, possibly in agricultural public relations, promoting agriculture to the public.
Why I decided to join AZ: As a non-ag major hoping to work in ag, I saw it as a great way for me to stay closely connected to the industry while in school. Plus, they seemed like some pretty cool kids!
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: Being back with my friends in the happiest valley!
Michelle Hartzell
Hometown: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
Major: Animal Science
Future plans: To pursue a career in human or animal medicine
Why I decided to join AZ: I felt at home being surrounded by students who share an interest in agriculture.
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: I’m looking forward to the upcoming football season!
Corey Hunt
Hometown: Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania
Major: Agricultural Science with a minor in Animal Science
Future plans: To graduate and work with the USDA in the promotion of agriculture
Why I decided to join AZ: I liked the family environment with a major focus in academic excellence.
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: Football games, seeing old friends, homecoming and classes.
Benjamin Chatfield Nason
Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Major: Horticulture (unofficially minoring in Entomology and Mushroom Science and Technology)
Future plans: To revolutionize modern agriculture (hopefully!). Until then, learn as much as I can, be the best person, student and friend I can possibly be, constantly be willing to try new things and try to not have too much fun doing it all.
Why I decided to join AZ: I was looking for a place to have a good time and found a family, and I felt that joining was the next step.
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: I’m looking forward to seeing my friends and family again and immersing myself in the things I enjoy, including my new internship at the Tyson greenhouses as well as some of the more interesting classes I will be taking this upcoming semester.
Mike Rush
Hometown: Avella, Pennsylvania
Major: Animal Science
Future plans: I plan to reenter the ag industry but I’m not sure how yet.
Why I decided to join AZ: I decided to join AZ because it was full of kids that share many of the same interests and background as me. It also is a great place to meet interesting alumni and get more connected with others in ag.
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: I am most looking forward to football games and getting into classes that really interest me.
Max Wolf
Hometown: Lebanon, Connecticut
Major: Animal Science, business option, with a minor in Agricultural Business Management
Future plans: To work in the field of marketing and analyzing purebred dairy cattle genetics
Why I decided to join AZ: To establish strong bonds with other enthusiastic and dedicated people my age with similar interests in the field of agriculture. Also to build connections with previous alumni, and of course have fun!
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: Being the co-chairman of the Nittany Lion Fall Classic dairy cattle consignment sale and football!
William Ziemendorf
Hometown: Sanborn, New York
Major: Plant Science
Future plans: To become a crop consultant.
Why I decided to join AZ: For the family and the brotherhood.
What I’m most looking forward to this fall semester: Living in the house and the football season.
Share a specific interest with one of the new brothers or sisters? Interested in reaching out with advice or potential internship opportunities? Contact them by email:
Ben Nason: [email protected]
Alli Hartmann: [email protected]
Max Wolf: [email protected]
Will Ziemendorf: [email protected]
Mike Rush: [email protected]
Michelle Hartzel: [email protected]
Cory Hunt: [email protected]