First veterinary class: Class of 1984 alum Mary Jean Gorse journeys from childhood dreams to pioneering success
August 06, 2024
August 06, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Mary Jean Gorse's journey in veterinary medicine began long before she stepped foot into a classroom.
"I wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a little girl, like 5 or 6," Gorse said. "My first-grade essay was about how I wanted to be a farmer, only because I couldn't spell 'veterinarian' at 6."
This early passion would set the stage for a rema . . .
Mary Jean Gorse's journey in veterinary medicine began long before she stepped foot into a classroom.
"I wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a little girl, like 5 or 6," Gorse said. "My first-grade essay was about how I wanted to be a farmer, only because I couldn't spell 'veterinarian' at 6."
This early passion would set the stage for a rema . . .