Human Biology – Outstanding Senior 2022
Katelynn Petersen
Mukilteo, WA
Degrees and Majors:
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology
- Magna cum laude
Clubs, Organizations, Leadership, Service
- Personal Relations Chair, Zoology Club
- Member, WSU Raptor Club
- Member, Circle K International
- Bulletin Board Editor Chair, Circle K
- Volunteer, WSU Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Center
- Volunteer, Blackbird Ranch
Internships & Employment
- Medical Records Clerical Assistant, WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Job Shadow at Northwest Veterinary Imaging
- Violin Tutor
Honored Faculty and Mentors
- Dr. Aaron Blackwell, Human Biology Program
“Katelynn is a super-hard worker. She is diligent and has high expectations for herself. When Katelynn came to our advising meetings she was organized and asked good questions. She was self-directed and decided for herself which classes she wanted to take. With this kind of initiative and drive, I have no doubt that Katelynn was do great things in her life!” –Dena Spencer-Curtis, Advisor
Personal Statement
“I want to thank all of my friends and family members who have supported me throughout these four years. Living six hours away from home is really hard, especially for the first time, but knowing that I had people who believed in me and were cheering me on kept me going.”
Future Plans
After a couple of gap years while she gets some more experience in a job, she will apply to veterinary school, hoping to study further at WSU.