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| Andrea Allen |
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 Major: Biology/Pre-Med
Hometown: Continental, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2009
Involvement: Student Alumni Association and Intramural sports
In 5-10 years: I see myself working as a pediatrician or pediatric P.A., paying off school and enjoying life.
Advice for future Rockets: I would advise any student planning to attend any college to get good grades so you can get scholarships to pay for school, or save your money as much as you can!
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| Sarah Ankrom |
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 Major: History
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
Graduation Year: May 2007
Involvement: Delta Delta Delta Sorority, History Majors Club, Hillel, UT College Democrats and Student Alumni Association
Little known fact about myself: I have a twin sister who goes to the University of Cincinnati
Advice for future Rockets: Go to class, get involved, get to know your professors and have fun!
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| Melissa Ardner |
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 Major: Nursing
Hometown: Delphos, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2008
Involvement: Pi Beta Phi Sorority and Student Alumni Association
My favorite class: Composition I with Eric Elliot. He made the class very interesting my freshman year and gave us assignments that challenged us.
My favorite UT memory: When I became a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority!
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Rachel Benavides |
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 Major: Pharmacy
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
Graduation Year: May 2009
Involvement: Student Alumni Association, Alpha Zeta Omega Pharmaceutical Fraternity and Pharmacy Ambassadors
Why I chose UT: Great Pharmacy program, close to home and a beautiful campus
In 5-10 Years: I see myself graduated and starting a family while practicing pharmacy.
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Mike Betz |
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 Major: Marketing & Professional Sales, and Political Science
Hometown: Delphos, Ohio
Graduation Year: May 2008
Involvement: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Student Government, Campus Activities and Planning, College Republicans, and Student Alumni Association
Why I Chose UT: The accreditation of the institution, and the beautiful campus gives UT an Ivy-League setting.
Advice for future Rockets: Get involved! It helps facilitate new opportunities and to foster new friendships.
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Brittany Bukoffsky |
Major: Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Alliance, Ohio
Graduation Year: December 2008
Involvement: Society of Women Engineers - Secretary, Engineering Week 2006 Co-Chair, and Student Government Election Board
Why I chose UT: I had a great tour of the campus. Not only is it beautiful, but I immediately felt at home.
Advice for future Rockets: Get involved! Not only will you meet new friends, but you'll also gain time management skills which are critical for keeping you on track in college. OK - I'm going to stop because I'm starting to sound like an industrial engineer! |
Tim Dubois
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 Major: International Business and Accounting
Hometown: Mentor, Ohio
Graduation Year: May 2010
Involvement: Catholic Student Association, Student Alumni Association
Why I chose UT: The environment here is great! Sometimes it doesn't even feel like I'm at a big school, seeing people I know almost everywhere I go.
In 5-10 Years: I see myself working in either an accounting firm or for a fortune 500 company and traveling to Europe
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Alissa Hammond |
Major: Communication, with a minor in Vocal Music and Psychology
Hometown: Fort Jennings, Ohio
Graduation Year: December 2007
Involvement: Kappa Delta sorority, Tour Guide Coordinator, Panhel Executive Board, Blue Key Honors Society, Songfest Co-Director, Student Wellness Awareness Team, and Golden Key Honors society
Favorite UT memory: After a big storm my freshman year, the girls on my floor and I went diving in the mud in the middle of the night in Carter Field.
Little known fact about myself: I have a fear of blue Jell-O and an obsession with pickles. No kidding! |
| Terra Hopple |
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 Major: Communications
Hometown: Attica, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2008
Involvement: Secretary of the Public Relations Student Society of America, Co-Chairman of Communication Alumni, President of Rocketeers
Why I chose UT: Toledo was far enough away from home where I had to depend on myself, but yet close enough to go home because I'm a mommy's girl!
In 5-10 years: Hopefully after I graduate I will be out of debt and working a decent job in advertising/public relations. I would also like to be married with kids because I've always wanted to be young and have a family.
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| JoEllen Jacob |
Major: Adolescent and Young Adult Education with a minor in Theater Arts
Hometown: Niles, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2010
Involvement: Rocketeer, Camp Adventure and UT Theater
Why I chose UT: As soon as I walked on campus the first time I visited, I just knew UT was the place for me. Everyone is so friendly; the campus just felt safe and homey.
Transitioning to College: First Week UT really gave me a great opportunity to meet new people and get used to college life.
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Amy Kawsky |
Major: Adolescent Mathematics Education
Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Graduation Year: May 2008
Involvement: Student Government, University Ambassadors, Leadership UT, Mortar Board and Student Alumni Association
Little known fact about myself: I was a table for Halloween in fifth grade.
Favorite class: My math classes are my favorite classes at UT because, who doesn't love math? |
| Allison Lerro |
 Major: Middle Childhood Education
Hometown: Sandusky, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2009
Involvement: Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Order of Omega, University YMCA, Freshman Camp Counselor, and Student Judicial Board
In 5-10 years: I would love to be in Chicago or New York teaching at an inner city school. I would like to be married and hopefully have a child.
Transitioning to College: I got very involved on campus and was very social |
| Kyle Marie |
Major: Pharmacy, Pre-Med
Hometown: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2010
Involvement: Army ROTC, Catholic Student Association, Rocketeers
In 5-10 years: I see myself in med school to become a successful doctor or overseas as a military doctor
Favorite class/professor: Professor Mason (Chemistry 1230). He made chemistry seem soooo easy and made it easier to understand
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Jay Metcalf |
Major: Marketing and Professional Sales
Hometown: Strongsville, Ohio
Graduation Year: HA HA!
Involvement: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Student Wellness Awareness Team, University YMCA
Little known fact about myself: I traveled to Europe as a Student Ambassador
Transitioning to college life: Attend Freshman Camp through the University YMCA! |
| Mary Newell |
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
Hometown: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2009
Involvement: Catholic Student Association and UT Flagline
Favorite UT memory: The feeling of marching onto the Glass Bowl field. To perform with the flagline for the first time is something I will never forget!
Advice for Future Rockets: If you bring a fridge for your residence hall, make sure it has a separate fridge/freezer. The single door does not freeze ice cream!
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Rachel Proctor
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Major: Communications
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2009
Involvement: Black Student Union, FLP, Gospel Choir
Why I chose UT: It's extremely close to home and most of my family attended UT.
In 5-10 years: I see myself living in New York or Atlanta hosting a talk show, being the next Oprah |
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| Megan Scheurman |
Major: Bioengineering
Hometown: Euclid, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2009
Involvement: Society for Women Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Society, UT Women's Lacrosse, University YMCA and Catholic Student Association
One thing that helped me transition from high school to college: My mom's care packages
Advice for future Rockets: Get involved and don't forget to try something new! |
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Jessica Scott |
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Major: Health Care Administration with a minor in Business
Hometown: Port Clinton, Ohio
Graduation Year: May 2009
Involvement: Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Student Alumni Association, Red Cross and March of Dimes
Why I Chose UT: I wanted a university that had a variety of good programs
Advice for future Rockets: Learn how to manage your time! |
| Greg Seifert |
Major: History, Political Science and Civil Engineering
Hometown: Parma, Ohio
Graduation Year: Spring 2010
Involvement: Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, Student Senate and Student Alumni Association
Why I chose UT: Perfect size, friendly tour guides, the helpful staff and the great engineering program!
Advice for Future Rockets: Going to class is half the battle. Do your work on time and make the effort to do well....Oh - and have fun!!! |
| Andrew Wash |
Major: Pharmacy
Hometown: Bethel, Ohio
Graduation Year: 2010
Involvement: Leadership UT, UT Stars, Songfest, Student Alumni Association and Dance Marathon
Most Embarassing Tour Guide Moment: While I was shadowing a tour for my training, the tour guide had me walking backwards to talk about Parks Tower. All was going well until I backed into a tree in the middle of the path through the flatlands.
Favorite class/professor: My favorite class so far was Honors Readings Conference I with Dr. Homier. He was so smart and hilarious. The class was never dull. He was filled with random facts that he told us every day! |
