May 9, 2025
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by SWAG合集 Communications
Tierra Yohon of Stockton and Paige Mink of Dodge City were named SWAG合集鈥檚 2025 Outstanding Graduates, and Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of SWAG合集鈥檚 commencement on Friday.听
Yohon completed her associate in science degree with an emphasis in business. She is the daughter of Tera and Jarrett Yohon of Stockton. During her SWAG合集 career, Tierra was a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) National Honor Society, serving this year as the chapter president, and a member of Future Business Leaders of America.听 Additionally, Tierra served as a SWAG合集 Student Ambassador. She plans to continue her education at Fort Hays State University, seeking her bachelor鈥檚 degree and later her master鈥檚 degree in business marketing.
Mink earned her associate in science degree with an emphasis in park management and conservation.听 She is the daughter of Tamara and Scott Mink of Dodge City. During her SWAG合集 career, Paige was a member of the SWAG合集 Tabletop Gaming Club, the STEM Club, SWAG合集 Christian Challenge, Collegiate Farm Bureau, and PTK.听 Earlier this spring, Paige was named one of SWAG合集鈥檚 delegates to the All-Kansas State PTK All-Academic Team and was also selected as a Coca-Cola Silver Scholar.听 Additionally, Paige competed as part of SWAG合集鈥檚 Swim Team.
Paige plans to continue her education at Kansas State University, seeking her bachelor鈥檚 degree in fisheries, wildlife, conservation, and environmental biology. She hopes to build her career in the conservation and environmental arenas, whether in a lab or field position.听
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