September 2018 Student of the Month: Manny Catala (@MCatala35)

Each month we like to highlight students that have gone above and beyond in their involvement in the agriculture education program at PSU! We are proud to announce that Manny Catala was selected as September's Student of the Month! Let's learn about his adventure and accomplishments so far.

Manny is currently a senior majoring in Agriculture and Extension Education, a member of the #psuaged19 cohort. He will be student teaching this spring at Pequea Valley High School with Doug Masser and Jasmine VanSant. Manny was an FFA member, and his journey lead him to be the State Star in Agribusiness and a State FFA Officer (State President). He also competed in ten Career Development Events over the course of high school, and obtaining his American Degree. 

Fun Facts about Manny

Hometown: Brentwood, New Hampshire

Graduation: 2019

Favorite PSU Class: AgEd2Malaysia (AEE 499)

Favorite Sports Team: PSU CrewFavorite Hangout on Favorite Hangout on Campus: HUB

Favorite Thing at PSU: Dunkin Donuts

Favorite Place to eat in State College: Green Bowl

We would like to congratulate Manny for his accomplishments, and wish him the best of luck as he prepares for student teaching this spring! We can't wait to see all the success you have this spring!

Luke Kerstetter

Communication Team Member

Twitter Handle: @Luke_Kerstetter

2020 Agriculture Education Student Teacher