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Mellany Flores - Marketing - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Mellany Flores
Major: Marketing
Campus Activities: Mission and Ministry Office Assistant, Intern for the City of San Antonio District 4 Councilwoman, Encuentro College Mentor/Crew Leader, Homecoming Royalty Runner-Up, Blue Nation Lake Ambassador, Mass Commference Event Coordinator
Impact of OLLU: Being here at OLLU and being a part of Ministry all four years has allowed me to grow as an individual and as a leader. It has opened so many doors to new experiences and opportunities. I have encountered so many different people throughout my time here, and I am so grateful for the beautiful memories that have been created with the people I love and care for. I have created lifelong bonds with people I don't think I would have ever met if I didn't come to OLLU.
Oscar Maldonado - Kinesiology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Oscar Maldonado
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Activities: Basketball Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has provided opportunities for me to network with people to help me get to my career and allow me to finish playing college basketball. The university has given me the opportunity to help put together multiple and successful gatherings for the school body to be social and network among each other, bringing the school body closer together.
Matthew Klar - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Matthew Klar
Major: Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Campus Activities: Baseball Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has had an immense impact on me. Here I have made lifelong friends who helped shape me into the person I am today. The support system here is amazing, and I hope to one day be able to give it back to the university.
Nadia Sifuentes - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Nadia Sifuentes
Major: Biology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Four-Year Cross-Country / Track and Field Team; McNair Scholar; Career Services Assistant in Career Services, Tour Guide in Admissions and Peer Mentor in the Student Affairs Office
Impact of OLLU: I grew so much with my time here at OLLU. I faced obstacles that challenged me, but was never defeated. I couldn't have done it without the best support system consisting of my family, coaches, mentors and friends. I'm leaving here with valuable lessons and priceless memories. I loved it here.
Georges Darwiche - Business Management - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Georges Darwiche
Major: Business Management
Campus Activities: Basketball Team for two years; 5k Confetti Run; The Basketball Embassy nonprofit organization as a volunteer for events
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has given me the opportunity to get involved in the community through volunteer activities. These two years at OLLU helped me build great friendships, while allowing me to continue chasing my basketball goals and dreams.
Deandra Vera - Kinesiology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Deandra Vera
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Softball Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life in many ways because it has always felt like home. I have met my lifetime friends here and I have won two championships at this school with my team. I will cherish every memory that I had at his school, and I am thankful to GOD and my parents for helping me gain this education.
Alejandro Ybarra - Criminal Justice - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Alejandro Ybarra
Major: Criminal Justice
Campus Activities: Baseball Team, Avid Gym Enthusiast
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has made a big impact on my life because of the memories I've made and the lessons I've learned, such as not letting certain moments define me.
Jessica Corona - Psychology and Spanish - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Jessica Corona
Major: Double Major in Psychology and Spanish
Campus Activities: McNair Scholars Program, First-Generation Club SGA Officer, Psi-Chi Psychology Honor Society Secretary and Pen Pals Achieving Legacy Vice President
Impact of OLLU: OLLU gave me the opportunity to grow professionally. I was able to create friendships that I know will always accompany me for the rest of my life.
Maria Flores - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Maria Flores
Major: Biology with minors in Chemistry and Environmental Science and Sustainability, and the Biliterate Certificate
Campus Activities: First Year Connections, Saints Productions Board, President of the Sigma Zeta Math and Science Honor Society, and Founder/President of the PenPals Achieving Legacy
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by allowing me to learn from amazing professors, as well as providing me with life-long connections and friendships. I would not be able to achieve as much as I have (and will) without my experience here at OLLU.
Tamaj Gordon - Kinesiology and Psychology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Tamaj Gordon
Major: Kinesiology and Psychology with a minor in History
Campus Activities: Track and Field Team; Sports Information Intern
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by opening my eyes and leading me to journeys that I didn't think I would be a part of prior to attending OLLU. I am excited to graduate knowing that I will graduate from a prestigious university.