Blue Key Class of 2023-2024

Jake is studying mechanical engineering and business administration. Jake is originally from Wildwood, MO, but fell in love with the K-State family atmosphere and couldn’t think of a better place to spend his college years. Throughout his time at K-State, Jake has served as the President of Engineering Ambassadors, a member and former chapter president of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, and a Big within the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization. He has also completed an internship with Koch Industries as a mechanical engineer in the rotational solutions division. In his free time, Jake loves spending time with family and friends, watching F1 races, and going on hikes. Jake will be attending K-State for a fifth year to complete his concurrent master’s degree before hopefully moving into either technical sales or engineering leadership.

RJ is from Olathe studying Personal Financial Planning, with minors in Leadership Studies and Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies. While at K-State, they have served as a Peer Financial Counselor for Powercat Financial, Vice President of the Sexuality & Gender Alliance, DEI Chair for Student Governing Association, and Team Captain of the JV Valorant Team, among other things. He has held two financial planning internships; one at Family Investment Center and the other with Prosperity Advisors. RJ enjoys spending time with friends and partners, playing video games, exercising, and hanging with his cat Willow. After graduation, they plan to work for an inclusive financial planning firm with future interest in attending graduate school.

Delaney is from Wichita, Kansas studying Marketing and Professional Strategic Selling with a minor in Leadership Studies. Throughout her time at Kansas State, she has been actively involved as former President of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sales Ambassador, Sales Peer Mentor Program, Sales Distinction Program, Staley School of Leadership Studies Ambassador, Women in Business, and Koch Scholar. Off-campus, she has experienced internship opportunities at Cargill as a Retail Feed Sales Intern and recently as a Protein Sales Intern. Delaney’s passions include attending Kansas State sporting events, exercising, going to the lake and making memories with friends and family. After graduation, Delaney hopes to make an impact through a career in agriculture sales with hopes of pursuing graduate school in the near future.

Abby is majoring in Agriculture Education and Global Food Systems Leadership, with a minor in Horticulture. While at K-State, she has been involved in K-State College of Ag Ambassadors, K-State Student Foundation/K-State Proud, Kansas FFA Association, Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy, Global Food Systems Leadership program, and Agriculture Education Club. Off-campus, she has experienced internship opportunities at Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Soybean Association, and Tri-Valley Seed & Service. Abby’s passions include attending and supporting K-State sporting events, spending time in fellowship with friends and family, and serving and leading in the agriculture industry, all while listening to her favorite music or podcast. After graduation, Abby is considering graduate school before seeking career opportunities to educate others about agriculture.

Ethan Brown is studying business marketing and leadership studies. While attending K-State, Ethan has served as one of the 2023 Student Ambassadors for the University and a member of Student Alumni Board, a member and former Vice President of Campaign Allocations of Student Foundation, the Student Access Director in the Student Body President’s cabinet, and a member of Delta Chi Fraternity.

Hugh is studying education studies, and he is pursuing a minor in leadership studies. Hugh is from Lawrence, Kansas, but he chose the better of the Kansas schools because of its atmosphere and education program. Throughout his time at K-State, Hugh has been involved in Student Foundation, College of Education Ambassadors, and Edcats Council. Hugh has also been an active member of his fraternity, Acacia. He served as the recruitment chair for 2 years, and is now serving on the Interfraternity Council as the co-director of recruitment. In his free time, Hugh enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, watching sports, playing video games, and enjoying random conversations with strangers. Hugh plans to graduate with his education degree and teach in schools for a few years while he figures out what is next for him.

Hattie is studying agriculture economics and global food systems leadership. On campus, she serves as the Attorney General of Student Governing Association, student coordinator of Food Security Scholars, and holds membership in Kappa Alpha Theta and Student Foundation. Hattie has completed two internships, one for the Kansas 4-H Foundation as the database management and donor stewardship intern as well as with Cargill as a commodity trading intern. Following graduation, Hattie hopes to pursue a career in international agriculture development, working to eradicate poverty among those employed by agriculture. Hattie was recently named Kansas State’s 38th Truman Scholar, which will allow her to pursue a masters program relevant to agriculture development.

From a ranch in Bazaar, Kansas, Caleb is studying Agricultural Economics and Global Food Systems Leadership. Apart from Blue Key, Caleb is an active member of FarmHouse Fraternity, Student Alumni Board, Student Mobilization, and is currently serving K-State as Student Body President. He has spent summers as a bank teller, Senate intern, and growing in his faith at Kaleo Gulf Shores. In his limited free time, Caleb can be found spending time with friends, reading, or determining his plans for after graduation.

Growing up in Weston, Missouri, Jake is studying History and Philosophy (Pre-Law) at Kansas State University. During his time at University Jake has been heavily involved on campus. He has held the positions of, Secretary of Pi Kappa Phi, Kansas State Debate Team and Student Senator. He currently holds the positions of Brother of Pi Kappa Phi, Director of Community Affairs on the Interfraternity Council, Chief of Staff in Student Governing Association, Resident Assistant, Undergraduate Editorial Assistant for the Kansas History Journal. When Jake is off-campus, he can be found hiking the Konza, hammocking, snowboarding, reading a good book or attending the Cat’s football games. Jake has completed a summer internship under the Shane Bartee Law Firm serving as a legal research intern. Jake plans to attend law school and pursue a career in law after graduation.

Jaye is studying marketing with a minor in graphic design and leadership studies. She is from Hiawatha, Kansas. Since she has been at Kansas State, she has been involved in Pi Beta Phi, where she has served as the director of PR/Marketing. She also served as the Vice President of administration for the Kansas State Student Alumni Board. She has also served as a communications director and will serve as an event lead for President Linton’s initiative Connected ‘Cats. In recent years Jaye has served as a marketing intern at the various locations of First Heritage Bank. This summer Jaye is working as a claims and marketing intern at Assured Partners in Kansas City. After graduation Jaye hopes to find a social media marketing job, or go back and get her masters in student affairs, and work at a university. In her free time, Jaye likes to enjoy everything Manhattan has to offer, reading plenty of books, trying different restaurants with her friends, working out and cooking.

Kylie is studying Finance, French, and Political Science with a secondary major in International Area Studies. She grew up in Andover, Kansas. While at Kansas State University, Kylie has been heavily involved in Alpha Delta Pi Sorority where she has served as President and Director of Philanthropy. On campus she has been involved in International Buddies, Business Ambassadors, the Center for Risk Management as a Student Fellow, and Mock Trial. Kylie also tutors on-campus for K-State Athletics. Kylie has completed three internships in Washington, DC and one in Chicago, IL; serving as an intern in the House of Representatives, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and Molex a subsidiary of Koch Industries. Following graduation, she hopes to join the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer to conduct Foreign Policy and serve the United States. In her free time, Kylie enjoys working out, cooking, hanging out with friends, and binge-watching shows about the government.

Elizabeth is studying Agricultural Education and Global Food Systems Leadership with a concentration in Food Production and Processing. She grew up in Northern California but now calls Joplin, MO home when she isn’t in Manhattan. Throughout her time at K-State, she has been involved in Agricultural Education Club, Teach Ag Students of Kansas (TASK) Force, Kansas FFA Association, K-State College of Ag Ambassadors, and Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy. When not in classes or engaged on campus, she has taken internship opportunities through the KSU department of Agricultural Education & Communication, Baxter Springs COOP, and Kansas Farm Bureau in training and development. In her free time, Elizabeth loves spending time with friends and family outside, travelling to unique places, and hanging out by the lake or pool! After completing her student teaching in Spring of 2024 and graduating, she plans to pursue education opportunities within the agriculture industry through commodity groups/organizations.

Sarah is majoring in Agricultural Economics with a specialty in Global Food systems leadership. She grew up in Northern California, and completed two years of college in Oregon before transfer to KSU as a junior. While at Kansas State, Sarah has been an active member of both the Livestock Judging team and the Meat Animal Evaluation team. In addition to her academics, Sarah is a student fellow in the Center for Risk Managment Education and Reseach and she has pursued an undergraduate research project in the beef consumption space under the direction of Dr. Glynn Tonsor. Outside of the University, Sarah is a Supply Chain Analyst intern at KOCH industries in the fertilizer division. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors hiking or at the lake, hanging out with friends, and exploring the many restaurants and shops Manhattan has to offer. Upon graduation, Sarah hopes to pursue graduate school and eventually work in the animal protein consumption market.

Colleen is studying Psychology, Sociology, and Global Food Systems Leadership. Throughout her time at K-State, she has been involved in Student Alumni Board, Student Foundation, Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows, Psi Chi Honor Society, Connected ‘Cats, and Quest Freshman Honorary. Colleen has also conducted undergraduate research under the direction of Dr. Saucier in his Social Psychology Research Lab and has worked as a student coordinator for the Global Food Systems Leadership program. Off campus, Colleen has been an active member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, serving as Vice President of Finance, Director of Alumnae Engagement, and Wellness Specialist. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, listening to podcasts, hanging out with friends, and traveling to new places. After graduation, Colleen hopes to pursue a post-graduate fellowship or move abroad to teach English before applying to graduate school.

Natalie is majoring in Political Science and Philosophy/Pre-Law. On campus, she currently serves as Director of Membership and Alumni for the Student Advisory Leadership Team and Chair of the Judicial Student Review Board. Additionally, Natalie is involved as a member of the Undergraduate Grievance Committee, Political Science Undergraduate Council, and Union Ambassadors. Natalie has completed internships in both the D.C. and Manhattan offices of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, Crime Stoppers, and Heartland Credit Union. In her free time, Natalie enjoys singing, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family. After graduation, Natalie hopes to attend law school.