Student Leadership

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The Camp Cowboy experience is coordinated by students for students. Three student directors and a team of coordinating council leaders work together to plan activities to help new OSU students learn what means to be a Cowboy and grow their sense of orange pride, while making new friends before classes begin.

 

Join the Leadership Team

The 2025 Camp Cowboy student director and coordinating council leaders application is currently closed. Check back in August 2025 for the next opportunity to apply for a Camp Cowboy leadership role.

 

Camp Cowboy Leadership Selection Timeline:

• • Application opens - Late August/Early September
  • Application deadline - Late September
  • Candidate interviews - Early-Mid October
  • Camp Cowboy leadership team announced - Late October

Additional position requirements and expectations are detailed on the application within CampusLink.

 

For further information about becoming a member of the Camp Cowboy leadership team, please email us at campcowboy@okstate.edu.

 

Meet Our 2025 Team

• Emani Panchal, Director of Marketing and Communications
  

  • Year & Major: Sophomore, Psychology
  • Hometown: Enid, OK
  • Emani's Thoughts about Camp: "I think the most enjoyable aspect of Camp Cowboy for me was getting to meet current student leaders and getting to hear about how they stay involved on campus. As someone who was extremely introverted when attending camp, I loved when the camp leaders took the time to socialize with me, even if it was a simple conversation. I hope to be the reason that someone feels like they can take a moment to step out of their bubble and share something about themselves."
• Rhylen Schmidt, Director of Internal and External Engagement
  

  • Year & Major: Sophomore, Aerospace Administration and Operations: Professional Pilot
  • Hometown: Galva, KS
  • Rhylen's Thoughts about Camp: "I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and hearing their stories, struggles and excitement. Connection is an essential part of feeling at home, and I hope that with the connections I build with campers and fellow staff, I can help Oklahoma State University feel like a home to those who selected this fantastic university as their alma mater."
• Haylie Williamson, Director of Programming and Logistics
  

  • Year & Major: Junior, Management Information Systems
  • Hometown: Stillwater, OK
  • Haylie's Thoughts about Camp: "I love meeting new first-year students, learning about them, and seeing them become more confident in their decision to attend Oklahoma State throughout camp. Helping students feel comfortable on campus, answering questions they may be too afraid to ask others, and leading students to develop their sense of orange pride, no matter where they came from, makes me happy."
• Camp Cowboy Coordinating Council
  

  • Esmarlda Fraire, Animal Science junior from Arlington, TX
  • Brysun Paddock, Sociology junior from Stillwater, OK
  • Eli Thompson, Finance sophomore from Lawton, OK
  • Madison Wiley, Agricultural Communications sophomore from Paris, TX