UA student wins 'Poultry Science Student of the Year' Award

February 4, 2005

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Karen Eskew, Agricultural Communications, 479-575-3192 / keskew@uark.edu

Drew Parker

Drew Parker, a senior poultry science major at the University of Arkansas, recently won the Poultry Science "Student of the Year" award from the U.S. Poultry and Egg organization.

ATLANTA --- Drew Parker, senior poultry science major in Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, was named the Poultry Science "Student of the Year" by the U.S. Poultry & Egg organization at the International Poultry Exposition in Atlanta Jan. 26.
Parker, son of Suzette and Gary Elmore of Lonoke, is a 2001 graduate of Lonoke High School and is currently serving as president of the U of A's Poultry Science Club. He has been the recipient of a Randal Tyson Memorial Scholarship, a Talmadge Nelson Scholarship and a University Scholarship. Parker has also been on the Dean's list of Bumpers College.
"The U of A Poultry Science Club nominated me for this award and I truly am honored by their recognition," Parker said. "In order to be considered, I had to submit my resume, a transcript, two letters of recommendation, a list of previous honors and write an essay on my future aspirations in the poultry industry."
"The competition for this award is extremely tough. I am proud of Drew and his prior accomplishments that led to his winning 'Student of the Year.' It is just another example to the industry of the caliber of students coming out of our program," said Dr. Walter Bottje, poultry science department head.