Nine CEHS students named Top 20 Freshmen by OSU Mortar Board

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Media Contact: Kirsi McDowell | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-8420 | kirsi@okstate.edu

The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board Honor Society announced its list of Top 20 Freshmen Men and Top 20 Freshmen Women for 2025, nine of whom are College of Education and Human Sciences Students.

Students who receive this prestigious recognition are selected for their demonstration of academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service during their freshman year. 

Interviews for Top 10 Freshmen Men and Women are set to take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, and decisions will be announced the following week.

Top 20 CEHS Freshmen Women

• Ashley Casillas, Applied Exercise Science: Pre-Professional
• Cameron Anderson, Secondary Education Mathematics
• Charlotte Talafuse, Aerospace Administration & Operations
• Claire Pellett, Applied Exercise Science
• Macy Mueller, Nutritional Sciences, Pre-Medical
• Reagan Carey, Nursing

Top 20 CEHS Freshmen Men

• Cody Moss, Nutritional Sciences: Pre-Medical
• Thatcher Heglin, Nutritional Sciences: Pre-Medical
• Trace Brunk, Applied Exercise Science: Pre-Professional

Story By: Faith Frantz | faith.frantz@okstate.edu