Handy and Simenson Sign to Attend Casper College

On Tuesday, May 7, both Aislinn Handy and Wylee Simenson signed with Casper College in Wyoming. Handy will compete with the College Rodeo Team and Simenson will share his skills on the Showmanship and Judging Team.

The pair of Chinook High School Seniors joined family members in the Floyd Bowen Gymnasium during the noon hour where they symbolically signed a commitment to attend Casper College and to compete as Thunderbirds.

Both Simenson and Handy wore the school's colors, red and black, and signed at a table featuring the school's pennant and decorated with red and black balloons and flowers arranged by Shores Floral.

While on campus, Handy plans to pursue an Associate Degree in Agribusiness with a minor in Accounting. Simenson, on the other hand, will study Animal Science.

Billed as one of the largest community colleges in the region, Casper College offers more than 130 academic transfer, technical, and career programs. Located in Casper, Wyoming, the campus consists of 28 buildings on more than 200 acres. According to their website, "the grounds are distinctive, with terraces that surround the modern buildings. Casper provides students with a big city feel without the big city hassles."

Casper College is a public, comprehensive two-year institution with a primary focus on student success "that provides learning opportunities to enrich the lives of our students and community."