Justin Jacobs 2008 Forestry Featured Student
About Me
My name is Justin Jacobs and I am a senior forestry major at Louisiana Tech University. I am a member of Kappa Alpha Order, and Xi Sigma Pi forestry honor society. After graduating in the spring, I plan to continue my formal education by acquiring a Masters in Business Administration. I am the middle son of Joseph and the late Nancy Jacobs of Sterlington, Louisiana. I am a 2004 graduate of Ouachita Christian High School in Monroe, Louisiana.
Louisiana Tech University
Choosing Louisiana Tech came as a natural decision for me as I knew I wanted to stay within the state of Louisiana. I found quickly that I enjoyed the conservative atmosphere, genuinely polite staff, and more than helpful professors and directors. I first experienced this in the College of Business and then through my eventual major in the School of Forestry. After reflecting on my past four years at Louisiana Tech and my experience on education within the forestry department, I can honestly say I have no regrets in the university or degree choice decisions that I made as I thoroughly enjoyed both. I firmly believe the faculty and staff are fully devoted to furthering each individual student’s education whether through scholarship opportunity or a personal relationship and they have a legitimate concern that each student learns the studied material.
Mentors
For their age and place in life, I have yet to meet any two more formally educated and generally learned individuals than my two brothers. They are my two most trusted friends and counselor/teachers, and although one is slightly younger I look up to both of these young men without hesitation. These studied individuals will undoubtedly become something great in the years to come, and it has become my general ambition to strive for that greatness in mind and soundness in spirit.
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“There is no social sin without personal sin… Our youth today are almost invariably taught they must change the world not their souls. So they change the world, and it becomes worse… [they] are likely to give us solutions that are worse than the problems.”
-Georgetown University Professor James Schall
Brandi Johnson 2008 Forestry Featured Student
Who Am I
My name is Brandi Johnson, and I am a senior forestry student at Louisiana Tech. I am from Winnfield, Louisiana and I graduated from Winnfield Senior High School in May of 2004. I live in Ruston, Louisiana with my husband, Dusty Johnson, who is also working toward a degree in forestry. After I graduate this year, I hope to come back as a part-time student to earn a Masters of Business Administration degree.
Why I Chose Louisiana Tech and Forestry
Attending Louisiana Tech seemed like an easy choice for me when searching for a university. It is close to home and has an excellent reputation for the School of Forestry. I also knew several friends that attended Tech, and always heard good things about the school and the people.
Choosing a field of study was a more difficult decision, but I believe that I made the right choice when I decided on forestry. Being such a multi-faceted study, forestry offers something different for every student. From conservation to production, wide arrays of jobs exist out there for someone with a forestry degree.
My Mentors & Friends
So many people have helped throughout my four years here at Louisiana Tech, it would be impossible to name every one. The professors always put forth their best efforts for the students. I would especially like to thank my advisor, Dr. Patterson for helping me sort through my schedule for the past couple of years, and Dr. Holley, who is always concerned about molding rough students into smooth professionals in the field of forestry. I would especially like to thank my husband Dusty, who has been my constant study buddy, who always has and will have a word of encouragement and a positive outlook.
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“A man without a plan plans to fail.”
Rance Tomlinson 2007 Forestry Featured Student
Who Am I
My name is Rance Tomlinson and I am a senior forestry major from Haynesville, Louisiana. I graduated high school from Claiborne Academy in 2003. I am a member of the Forestry Club, Wildlife Society, Alpha Zeta, and Xi Sigma Pi. I knew when I graduated that I wanted to be a forester. I chose to come to Louisiana Tech because of the good things I had heard about it's Forestry program. I love Louisiana Tech; it’s my home away from home. The students and faculty on South Campus are my second family, I have never met a friendlier group of people, and I doubt that I ever will.
Mentor
My high school was very small, so I knew all of my teachers and they knew me. I was afraid that this would not be the case when I came to college, but I was surprised. All of my professors have been great, they know me by name, and are more like friends than teachers. All of my professors have had an impact on me in one way or another.
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"South Campus should be a college all by itself." - Rance Tomlinson
Atticus Finger 2007 Forestry Featured Student
About Me
My name is Atticus Finger and I am a senior at Louisiana Tech University. I am double majoring in both Forestry and Wildlife Conservation. I am the son of Christopher and Ellen Finger of Labadieville, Louisiana. I am a 2003 graduate of Assumption High School in Napoleonville, Louisiana.
Louisiana Tech University
To this day I am still unsure what drew me to Tech, but whatever made me decide to attend this university I am thankful. The four years I have spent here have been some of the best years of my life. I have met many great people, have experienced great times, and have learned so much about the many aspects of life. Because of my time at Tech I feel I will be prepared for any challenge I may face in the future.
Mentor
First I would like to thank all of the professors in the School of Forestry who have taught me about forestry and wildlife and the skills needed to become a successful professional. I especially would like to say thank you to Dr. Holley and Dr. Ross. These two professors’ doors are always open and are willing to help me with any problems no matter what they may be. I don’t feel as if I am their student, but rather that I am their friend. Thank you again Dr. Holley and Dr. Ross, and all of my other professors.
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“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land. By land is meant all of the things on, over, or in the earth. Harmony with land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left. That is to say, you cannot love game and hate predators; you cannot conserve the waters and waste the ranges; you cannot build the forest and mine the farm.”
- Aldo Leopold
