Ambassadors

2026-2027 Ambassadors

What is a Western Ambassador?

The 黑料网 student Ambassador program was established in 2001. They are under the official sponsorship of the president of the college. Their mission is to promote the college through a variety of speaking engagements and special events. Western Ambassadors personally benefit by gaining leadership and public speaking training and experiences. [Learn More...]

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Meet the Ambassadors!

Alee Davis
 Alee Davis
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Tipton High School

Major:

Liberal Arts

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Build relationships. Get to know your professors, classmates, mentors, and people in your community. These connections can shape your future.

What is your favorite quote?

鈥淭herefore, as God鈥檚 chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.鈥 Colossians 3:12

Aspen Dixon
 Aspen Dixon
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Navajo High School

Major:

Pre-education

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Don鈥檛 compare your journey to someone else鈥檚. Everyone grows at their own pace.

What is your favorite quote?

鈥淭he best way to predict your future is to create it.鈥 鈥 Peter Drucker

Aunika Black
 Aunika Black
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Altus High School

Major:

Liberal Arts

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Fine Arts Club

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Get involved. College is no fun by yourself.

What is your favorite quote?

鈥淔riendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another, 'What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .鈥 鈥 C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

Blaine Shelburne
 Blaine Shelburne
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Hobart High School

Major:

Pre-education

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Attend class and get involved on campus. College is what you make it.

Favorite Memory of Western:

My freshman year ambassador retreat.

Chandler Copeland
 Chandler Copeland
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Frederick High School

Major:

Farm and Ranch Management

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, AG Ambassador, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Agronomy Club, and Student Senate.

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Get involved and do your work.

Favorite Memory of Western:

Winning homecoming King and making life-long friends and memories.

Chloe Rosalez
 Chloe Rosalez 
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Mangum High School

Major:

Liberal Arts

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Fine Arts club, WINDS

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Don鈥檛 back out even when things get hard, push yourself to get out of your comfort zone, and strive to see your success. I promise it鈥檚 so worth it! College is what you make it!!

Favorite Memory of Western:

Making life-long friendships with the ambassador program and the fun events I attended with the clubs I am in!

Ella Gatlin
 Ella Gatlin
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Cordell High School

Major:

Nursing

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Make the most of your college experience and have fun! Just remember to find a balance between having fun and staying responsible with your schoolwork and school activities.

What is your favorite quote?

鈥淒o what scares you, until it doesn鈥檛 scare you anymore鈥.

Kanin McDowell
 Kanin McDowell
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Navajo High School

Major:

Business

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Ask questions! You don鈥檛 have to figure out everything on your own.

What is your favorite quote?

鈥淚ts not about perfect, it鈥檚 about effort鈥. 鈥 Jillian Michaels

Kara Elliott
 Kara Elliott
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Tipton High School

Major:

Animal science | Ag education

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Ag Ambassador, Collegiate Cattle Association

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

go to class, work ahead, and double-check assignments daily

Favorite Memory of Western:

All the friends I made this past year and the encouragement from all the teachers and staff.

Karely Mingura
 Karely Mingura
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Hollis High School

Major:

Business Administration

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Rotaract, Hispanic Student Association, WINDS

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

It鈥檚 okay to not have everything figured out when you start college. My biggest advice is to put yourself out there, try new things, meet new people, and take advantage of the opportunities around you.

Favorite Memory of Western:

My favorite memory at Western has definitely been meeting new people and making lifelong friends!

Makilynn Puckett
 Makilynn Puckett 
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Duke High School

Major:

Liberal Arts

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

College isn鈥檛 about having it all figured out; it鈥檚 about figuring it out as you go.

Favorite Memory of Western:

My favorite memory here at Western has been meeting new people and making lifelong friendships throughout my time here!

Maddox Replogle
 Maddox Replogle
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Wright City High School

Major:

HPER, Kinesiology & Exercise Science Option

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador, Men鈥檚 Basketball

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Treat school like a job

Favorite Memory of Western:

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Madi Maddox
 Madi Maddox
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Cordell High School

Major:

Nursing

Activities at Western:

Western Ambassador

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Give yourself permission to be new at this. You don鈥檛 have to have everything figured out! Learn, get involved, and have fun! Everything will work out!

What is your favorite quote?

鈥 A day without laughter is a day wasted鈥-Charlie Chaplin

Marina Shimmin
 Marina Shimmin 
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Altus High School

Major:

Business Administration

Activities at Western:

Ambassadors, Hispanic Student Association

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Be the person who starts the conversation. Compliment someone鈥檚 outfit, ask someone where they鈥檙e from, ask about their major, or simply say, Hey. It might feel awkward for five seconds, but that鈥檚 how friendships start.

What is your favorite quote?

鈥淭herefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.鈥 1 Thessalonians鈥 鈥5鈥:鈥11鈥 鈥

Ryan DeLeon
 Ryan DeLeon
, Western Ambassador

High School:

Hollis High School

Major:

Nursing

Activities at Western:

Western ambassador

Advice for Incoming Freshman:

Don鈥檛 be scared to get out of your comfort zone and explore your opportunities!

What is your favorite quote?

鈥 Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself 鈥

#wearewestern

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