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     My name is Jessica Stratton and I'm a student at SUU. At 21 years old, I didn't think I would have made it back to southern Utah quite yet, but I met my husband in May 2017 and since then my plans changed.

     I grew up in Parowan and love that small town with all my heart. SUU would have been an easy first choice, being only 20 minutes from my house, but agriculture is a passion for me and I wanted to go to the agriculture university USU. I spent 5 semesters, 2 1/2 years, in Logan to further my education. I came home in the summer to save money for school. While attending USU I was able to receive my Associates degree in Agriculture Science. I was also able to become a True Aggie with my husband in October (a huge accomplishment for me). He proposed later that day. 

     I planned on getting my degree from USU, but since I was getting married and Cade lived here in Cedar, I transferred to SUU. I was a little worried about SUU and what to expect, but I love it and feel at home. I'll always be an Aggie, but that doesn't mean I can't be a T-bird too.

     I am expecting to graduate in May of 2019 and want to become an agriculture teacher and FFA adviser. I want to teach what I am so passionate about, what I have lived my whole life immersed in. I grew up raising pigs and sheep on a 3 acre farm. I rode horses competitively in a variety of events. I've had small projects with honey bees, chickens, ducks, Australian shepherds and Healers, was heavily involved in FFA and am fascinated by plants, greenhouses, orchards, and gardens. There is so much to learn.

     I'm happy to be home and married to a wonderful man. I'm happy to be going to SUU to further my education. I can't wait to see what opportunities are in the future.

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