Cayla graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in May 2022. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she spent 15 years as a competitive gymnast. Cayla feels that the valuable life lessons she learned as a gymnast such as perseverance, responsibility, dedication, and commitment are beneficial to balancing her education and extracurricular activities.
She assists with a small animal clinic and is involved with the Vet Voyagers Club, participating in extracurricular labs working hands-on with animals and veterinary medical equipment. Cayla currently coaches recreational gymnastics and plans to participate in a mixed animal vet and small animal veterinary internship program this summer.
Fire-EMS Chief Boeker writes, “Cayla is dedicated and committed to her academic excellence and community service. Her dedication to veterinary medicine and animal care extends beyond the classroom. She has actively sought out diverse opportunities to gain practical experience in various animal care settings. Cayla’s commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and society embodies the spirit of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation scholarship.”
