Thane Hogan receives BCAS 2021 Scholarship

By Diana Walker and Sharon Dahl
BCAS Scholarship committee members

Twenty-one-year-old Thane Hogan, son of Richard and Yvonne Hogan of Oyen, completed his third year at the University of Saskatchewan in their Animal Science Program earlier this year. He is a recipient of the Big Country Agricultural Society’s 2021 scholarship.

“My future endeavours are focused on a pathway into veterinary medicine through the University of Calgary, hoping to return to a rural location to practice veterinary medicine,” said Thane. “I was fortunate enough to work at Oyen Veterinarian Services last summer, where I further expanded my knowledge base in an agriculture-related field.

“Growing up in a rural community such as Oyen, alongside completing three academic years in a university agriculture program, I further comprehend the importance of agriculture in rural communities and the general population.

“Pre Covid, I avidly volunteered at Big Country Ag Society events such as the annual Beef Expo. Though Covid prevented public events, I often tried to use the Crossroads Centre for bullfighting practice with a local friend.

“Tuition, books, parking and living expenses play a significant factor in my journey. However, these costs represent nothing more than one more obstacle that must be overcome to achieve a greater goal.

“The first semester of year three came to a close. All the classes went well despite the stress of final exams. However, I think the highlight of the semester was being able to take part in my anatomy class. It allowed me to expand my knowledge base of domestic animals and, of course, the occasional bovine specimen, haha.

I’ve been working at Oyen Vet services since the end of the winter 2022 semester and will continue to work there up until my studies begin again at the U of S this fall,” concludes Thane.

Applications for the 2022 scholarships are open.