Meet the Mentors

Sophia ThompsonSophia thompson
  1. Class: Sophomore
  2. Major: Biochemical Sciences - Food Science
  3. Hometown: Oxford, Ohio
  4. Favorite Thing About ATI: I love how welcoming the campus community is and how the small campus gives you a more personalized experience.
  5. Fun Fact: My family owns one of the biggest goats in my county coming in at over 200 pounds and over 6 ft tall when standing up.
  6. Why did you become a Bucks2Bucks Mentor?  I became a Bucks2Bucks Mentor because I wanted to help incoming students overcome any issues that could arise during their first year in college using the experience that I have gained.
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  8. Hannah Watkins
  9. Hannah watkins
  10. Class Rank: Freshman
  11. Major: Agricultural Communication
  12. Hometown: Cambridge, OH
  13. Favorite Thing About ATI: My favorite thing about ATI is the community and open space. ATI is similar to the rural communities that I have been part of. 
  14. Fun Fact: I was the 2021 Ohio Fair Managers District 8 Queen and I am an AFA (Ag Future of America) Ambassador for 2022-2023.
  15. Why did you become a Bucks2Bucks Mentor?  I became a Bucks2Bucks mentor to share the knowledge and experience that I encountered and faced as a first-year Buckeye.

Landen Tull

  1. Landen tull
  2. Class Rank: Freshman
  3. Major: Agriscience Education 
  4. Hometown: Felicity, OH
  5. Favorite Thing About ATI: My favorite thing about ATI is the sense of community and acceptance to be our own authentic selves!
  6. Fun Fact: I was the Clermont County Fair king and my FFA chapter's president in 2020-2021.
  7. Why did you become a Bucks2Bucks Mentor?  I joined to help be someone that students can go to for help and guidance or to just even talk because I know being away from home can be scary for some individuals so it's always nice to know that you have someone you can come to for help and guidance!
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  2. faith galavichFaith Galavich
  3. Class Rank: Freshman
  4. Major: Agriscience Education 
  5. Hometown: Bethesda, OH
  6. Favorite Thing About ATI: The community has to be my favorite thing of ATI. No matter your background, everyone can find a place in the community. 
  7. Fun Fact: I served as the 2021-2022 State FFA Sentinel and the 2021 Belmont County Fair Queen. 
  8. Why did you become a Bucks2Bucks Mentor?  I became a mentor to assist others in finding their place in the ATI community. 

 

  1. Cherakee Hilfingercherakee hilfinger
  2. Class Rank: Freshman
  3. Major: Biochemical Sciences - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  4. Hometown: Massillon, OH
  5. Favorite Thing About ATI: I love how tight the community is. You can go talk to anyone and they are all super nice and welcoming.
  6. Fun Fact: I didn't grow up in the agriculture community, but coming here has made me realize pigs are my favorite farm animal, and I will own a house pig one day!
  7. Why did you become a Bucks2Bucks Mentor?  I became a mentor because I remember what being a first year feels like. I felt alone, and I dont want people to feel that way coming somewhere new. 

 

  1. josie armstrong Josie Armstrong
  2. Class Rank: Junior
  3. Major: Agricultural Communication
  4. Hometown: Berea, OH
  5. Favorite Thing About ATI:  My favorite thing about ATI is the hands-on experience and the way the community makes you feel welcome when you step foot on campus.
  6. Fun Fact:  I am getting to use my hands-on experiences and help my family on their properties.
  7. Why did you become a Bucks2Bucks Mentor?  I became a mentor because I want to share the knowledge I have gained after being in college for two years. I would also like to be able to help incoming students find their way around campus and Wooster.