SUMMER 2023 ORIENTATION ASSISTANTS
Class Year: 1st year Graduate student Hometown: Annandale, VA Activities: Intramural sports, SOAR, Green Mile Walk, hanging out with friends Favorite thing about SU: The family feel Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… with my friends. What’s your most hated chore? Vacuuming
Program: Master of Science in Athletic Training
Minor: Professional and popular writing Class Year: I graduated in May 2023! Hometown: Strasburg, VA Activities: Writer’s Club; GCP; Transfer Admissions and Smith Library student-employee; FirstGen; Transfer Connection Favorite thing about SU: My favorite thing about SU is the growing writing community. The literary magazine, Avalon, and the poetry readings in the library are great ways to connect with other students, faculty, and staff. Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… writing. What’s your most hated chore? I dislike sweeping/vacuuming
Major: English, Exercise Science
Class Year: 1st year Graduate student Hometown: Fairfax, VA Activities: Hornet Ambassador, Welcome Week Leader, 3 year Orientation Leader & former Head OL, Club Soccer Vice President, Alpha Lambda Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa member, Intramural sports referee & site manager Favorite thing about SU: Intramural sports! As both a referee and participant, I just love being able to ref and play dodgeball, soccer, and spikeball with my friends and be competitive against other players! It’s the best way to stay active on campus and still have so much fun! Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… watching Disney movies… or doing anything related to playing board games, cards, all the likes! I’m always down to have a game night! 🙂 What’s your most hated chore? Can I say all of them? Definitely the dishes. I feel like I spend half of my day doing the dishes, especially when I’m washing them and someone adds a plate, then a bowl, then a cup…
Program: Master of Science in Athletic Training
SUMMER 2023 HEAD ORIENTATION LEADERS
Minor: Biology, Psychology, Business Administration Class Year: Senior Hometown: Stephens City, VA Activities: Hornet Ambassador, Student Nurses Association President, SOAR student-employee, School of Nursing Academic Advisory Board, Nurses Christian Fellowship Member, Nursing Mentor, Health & Life Sciences Club Member Favorite thing about SU: My friends Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… in the water. What’s your most hated chore? Laundry
Major: Nursing
Minor: Physiology Class Year: Senior Hometown: Culpeper, VA Activities: Baseball, The Hidden Opponent member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Thrive Guide Favorite thing about SU: My favorite thing about SU is how the faculty and staff care about each student personally and how we can have level conversations with them about our success in and out of the classroom. Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… in the outdoors. What’s your most hated chore? Folding laundry
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Public Health Class Year: Senior Hometown: Sewell, NJ Activities: Alpha Lambda Delta, Health & Life Sciences Club Treasurer, Student Nursing Mentor, Student Nurses Association, Women’s Lacrosse, Peer Tutor, Center for Civic Engagement student-employee, Omicron Delta Kappa Favorite thing about SU: The welcoming atmosphere and the number of opportunities to get involved and step outside your comfort zone Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… spending time with my family. What’s your most hated chore? Washing dishes
Major: Nursing
SUMMER 2023 ORIENTATION LEADERS
Class Year: Sophomore Hometown: Chatham, VA Activities: Football, LED Fellows Favorite thing about SU: Feels like home Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… doing the things I love to do. What’s your most hated chore? Folding clothes
Major: Exercise Science
Class Year: Sophomore Hometown: Fairfax Station, VA Activities: Saxophone ensemble, marching band ’22, intramural flag football and intramural volleyball Favorite thing about SU: I really enjoy the tight-knit relationships between all of the students and staff. Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… with my closest friends or on the lake. What’s your most hated chore? Picking dog hair out of the carpet
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology Class Year: Junior Hometown: Prince William, VA Activities: Student Virginia Education Association member and Psychology Club member Favorite thing about SU: The Library Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… with friends and family. What’s your most hated chore? Doing the dishes
Major: Special Education in History
Class Year: Junior Hometown: Vienna, VA Activities: Resident Assistant, Student Nurse Association member, Hornet Ambassador Favorite thing about SU: How beautiful campus is and the community that comes with a small campus Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… hanging out with my friends! What’s your most hated chore? Sweeping/mopping
Major: Nursing
Minor: Coaching Class Year: Junior Hometown: Baltimore, MD Activities: LED Fellows, SGA, SBA, Thrive Guide, student-athlete Favorite thing about SU: Connections being made Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… sleeping. What’s your most hated chore? Probably cleaning the bathroom
Major: Business Administration, Sports Management Concentration
Minor: Coaching Class Year: Senior Hometown: Woodbridge, VA Activities: Men’s basketball, Resident Assistant, Men United for Excellence Board Member, Hornet Ambassador Favorite thing about SU: The people, that’s what makes this place special is the amazing people here. From the professors, to coaches, all staff/faculty, and the other students Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… spending time with my loved ones, family, or friends. I just love spending time with my people. What’s your most hated chore? Definitely has to be cleaning the bathroom lol
Major: Business Administration, Sports Management Concentration
Minor: Political Science Class Year: Junior Hometown: Winchester, VA Activities: The first Legacy Scholar for the Legacy Golf Tournament in the School of Business, Undergraduate Assistant to the Dean of the Business School, Orientation Leader, President of the Shenandoah Women’s Association of Professionals, Member of the Good Girl Movement, Member of the Political Science Society, First Bank of Winchester Student Council Member, School of Business Student Advisory Board Member Favorite thing about SU: My favorite thing about SU is how tight-knit everyone is, a small campus means everyone knows and respects each other. Everywhere you go, you will have a friend willing to go to an activity and make memories with you. I think it’s something in the air. Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… learning something new. What’s your most hated chore? Putting gas in my car
Major: Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
Minor: Dance Class Year: Senior Hometown: Hardy County, WV Activities: Cheerleading, Sigma Rho Delta, Delight Ministries Favorite thing about SU: The people! The people of Shenandoah become your second family, and the professors and faculty care about you and your success. Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… dancing, cheering on the mat at competition, on the beach, or spending time with my friends and family. What’s your most hated chore? Doing the dishes
Major: Psychology
Minor: Computer Science Class Year: Junior Hometown: Sterling, VA Activities: Football, MSA Favorite thing about SU: Definitely the Hornet Grill Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… working out and listening to music. What’s your most hated chore? I hate the dishes
Major: Cybersecurity
Minor: Entrepreneurship Class Year: Senior Hometown: New Kent, VA Activities: Student assistant to the Provost and 2023 Apple Blossom Princess (representing SU) Favorite thing about SU: My professors! They are fantastic at keeping students engaged. Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… in the library! What’s your most hated chore? Washing dishes
Major: Film Production
Minor: Computer Science, IT Class Year: Junior Hometown: Delran, NJ Activities: Catholic Ministry, Hornet Ambassador, Transfer Connection Favorite thing about SU: My favorite thing about SU is the environment that actively challenges to become a better student and person Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… in the present moment,, not stressing about the past or the future. What’s your most hated chore? Mine is probably laundry because I honestly forget more times than not to do it, even though the cue to do it is right in front of me…
Major: Cybersecurity
Minor: Dance Class Year: Junior Hometown: Tappahannock, VA Activities: Delight ministries, LED Fellows, Work-study in the gym and fitness room Favorite thing about SU: The community on campus and how many thing there are for everyone to do! Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… dancing. What’s your most hated chore? Dishes
Major: Exercise Science
Orientation Leader, Sigma Rho Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta
Minor: Physiology, Chemistry Class Year: Senior Hometown: Grottoes, VA Activities: Women’s Basketball Team, Early Assurance Physician Assistant Program, Psychology Club Secretary, The Hidden Opponent Secretary, Delight Ministries, Thrive Guide, Biology Tutor, Omicron Delta Kappa, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Favorite thing about SU: The family atmosphere and the community support is amazing Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… able to see the mountains from back home. What’s your most hated chore? Hmmm I think my least favorite chore is cleaning out the shower drain. Living in the village has taught me a lot about the general upkeep of the house and how much everyone should pitch in to make it a collaborative effort. I’m come to realize chores are something that are never going to go away, so I try to take great pride in doing the little things. Although incredibly disgusting, yet satisfying, I think I like cleaning the shower drain the least
Major: Biology, Psychology
Minor: Biology Class Year: Junior Hometown: North Huntingdon, PA Activities: Student Gov Association President, Active Minds, Environmental Club, SULA Advisory board member, Welcome Week leader Favorite thing about SU: The natural beauty of the campus Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… with my friends. What’s your most hated chore? Cleaning a bathroom
Major: Business Administration, Healthcare Concentration
Minor: Entrepreneurship Class Year: Senior Hometown: Fairfax County, VA Activities: LED Fellow, BSU Board Member Favorite thing about SU: The faculty and people here Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… at home playing Madden or 2K. What’s your most hated chore? Dishes
Major: Criminal Justice
Class Year: Senior Hometown: Pembroke, VA Activities: SC:NAfME, Sigma Alpha Lota, ACDA, Shenandoah Chorus, and Conservatory Choir Favorite thing about SU: I love the conservatory! I feel like I’m seen for who I am, and I’m being met where I’m at academically in order to grow as a student and a future educator Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… hanging out with my friends! What’s your most hated chore? I HATE cleaning the bathroom 
Major: Choral/General Music Education
Minor: Health Communication Class Year: Sophomore Hometown: Purcellville, VA Activities: Cheer, Catholic Campus Ministry, Nursing Christian Fellowship, Work study (Campus recreation), LED fellows, Fall 2023 RA, SU Nursing mentors, and intramural sports Favorite thing about SU: The community created by everyone at SU. When you walk across campus everyone smiles or say hello. It always brightens up my day! Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… spending time with my family, especially at the beach. What’s your most hated chore? Sweeping the kitchen
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore Hometown: Winchester, VA Activities: Student Government Association IDE Director, Delight Ministries Favorite thing about SU: The friendly, welcoming environment! Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… well rested and in social settings. What’s your most hated chore? Folding laundry!! 
Major: Core Studies/Undecided
Minor: Public Health, Biology Class Year: Junior Hometown: Stafford, VA Activities: SNA, SUNM, RA, SGA Senate, MSA President, GGM, work study w/ spiritual life, division of student affairs, welcome center, Hornet Ambassador Favorite thing about SU: The sense of family and support I feel Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… with my family and friends. What’s your most hated chore? Taking out the trash
Major: Nursing
Minor: Psychology, Global Studies Class Year: Senior Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL Activities: Transfer Connection, SGA Senate Favorite thing about SU: The small class sizes Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… traveling. What’s your most hated chore? Doing the dishes
Major: Public Health
Minor: Public Health Class Year: Senior Hometown: Winchester, VA Activities: Student Support Services work-study, Transfer Connection Favorite thing about SU: The family aspect Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… doing what I love or spending time with others that bring me joy. What’s your most hated chore? Dishes
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology Class Year: Junior Hometown: Sterling, VA Activities: Shenandoah Veterans & Supporters, Psychology Club, Orientation Leader Favorite thing about SU: My favorite thing about SU is how they facilitate personal development and growth Finish the sentence: I’m at my happiest when I am… walking in the woods with no place to be. What’s your most hated chore? My most hated chore is the one I’ve yet to complete
Major: Psychology