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 2026, which includes six College of Education and Human Sciences students.

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

Top 20 CEHS Freshmen Women

• Katelyn "Kate" Myers*, Nutritional Science
• Kalei Kellogg, Human Development and Family Science
• Emma Johnson, Nutritional Science

Top 20 CEHS Freshmen Men

• Carter Reid, Applied Exercise Science
• Taggert Thrash*, Applied Exercise Science
• Grant Henderson*, Human Development and Family Science

* also named Top 10 Freshmen

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