By: Hunter Ferguson
Altus FFA member Gracen Hawthorne spoke to VYPE in an interview.
VYPE: How many years have you been showing animals?
Three years.
VYPE: What are your plans after graduation?
Attend Oklahoma State University and Major In Agribusiness and Accounting.
VYPE: What accomplishment most proud of?
Becoming the Altus FFA President.
VYPE: What is your favorite memory from showing animals?
Walking through the fire during the Premium Sale.
VYPE: What has raising livestock taught you?
Showing livestock has taught me to go all in and step out of my comfort zone.
VYPE: What advice would you give to younger showmen?
Do not be afraid to try something new because growing is the best thing you can do.
VYPE: Any Special thanks/shoutouts?
I would like to thank everyone who has helped me through these past few years. My Ag teachers, parents, and others have helped me tremendously. However, I would like to make a huge shoutout for my dad for continuing to support this project and always learning new things to help us
