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Jaylin Seto -- Kinesiology and Psychology - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Jaylin Seto
Major: Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Campus Activities: Soccer Team, Soccer Captain for three years Coach's Assistant
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has allowed me to build long-lasting relationships with not only my teammates, but my peers and professors.
Jeremy Falkner -- Mass Communication - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Jeremy Falkner
Major: Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and minoring in Professional and Technical Writing
Campus Activities: Served as Editor in Chief for the Lake Front student newspaper; SVA Vice President; Work Study Student in Athletics/Sports Information
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has made a huge impact on me. I would not be graduating if it were not for the relationships I built with my professors, who allowed me the schedule flexibility as I was going through certain things in life as a nontraditional student. Being able to have the relationships with the faculty that I did it made it easier to seek mentorship when needed.
Jessica Garcia -- Psychology - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Jessica Garcia
Major: Psychology with a concentration in Pre-Counseling and a double minor in Criminal Justice and Sociology
Campus Activities: Vice President and Service Officer of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority; member of the Psi Upsilon Chapter of Order of Omega; Promotions Assistant for the Center of Service-Learning and Volunteerism office; Student Director of Marketing for the VOLLUnteer Unity Council; Dean's List Recipient consecutively from Fall 2019-Fall 2022; member of OLLU Spirit Dance Team from Fall 2020-Spring 2022; Co-captain of the dance team for the academic school year of Fall 2021-Spring 2022; NAIA Scholar-Athlete; Red River Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete award; President's Volunteer Service Award Recipient for the academic school year of 2021-2022; OLLU Achievement Award and Student Leader Excellence Award Spring 2022; Lake Ambassador for the summer of 2022; Encuentro College Mentor for the summer of 2022.
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has shaped me into the woman and leader I am today. I could not have done it without all the amazing people I've encountered throughout my time here, and I am so grateful for all the opportunities I was given.
Jaelyn Garza -- Criminology - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Jaelyn Garza
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Science
Campus Activities: OLLU Cheer, Dance and Drumline, President of the Multicultural Alliance in Peace and Society Organization, National Honor Society of Leadership and Success and the IFCC Student Activity Assistant
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has made a tremendous impact on me, allowing me to further my education and be the first in my family to graduate. OLLU has made me more confident in my life choices, and in myself. OLLU and this experience always reminded me to persevere and accomplish the goals that I set in my life. OLLU helped me grow into the adult I am now.
Ilene Barrios -- Kinesiology - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Ilene Barrios
Major: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Health Professions
Campus Activities: Honors Program
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has not only given me an excellent experience in education, but a community and strength in spirit that will last a lifetime as well.
Darin Minniefield -- Psychology - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Darin Minniefield
Major: Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
Campus Activities: Basketball Team Student-Athlete and Coach
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has made a huge impact on my life as it has enabled me to make connections.
Amber Contreras -- Kinesiology - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Amber Contreras
Major: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Honors Program, NSLS Honors Society
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has taught me the value of community. I have made lifelong friendships and mentorships that I will continue to carry for the rest of my life. I now possess skills that will enhance my future career in ways I could have never imagined.
Brisa Gonzales -- Finance - Fall 2022 Senior Spotlight
Brisa Gonzales Major: Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Campus Activities: Tennis Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has made a huge impact on me. I feel throughout the past three and a half years, my mentality has changed drastically for the better, which can be attributed to being a student at OLLU.
Olivia Eagleson -- Accounting, Finance, Management - Spring 2022 Senior Spotlight
Olivia Eagleson
Major: Triple Major in Accounting, Finance, and Management; Double Minor in Economics and Criminal Justice
Campus Activities and Achievements: Women's Soccer Team (four-year athlete), President of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society, Founder of Adopt-a-Sister Program (a pen pal program with the CDP's and students on campus)
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by allowing me to further my education in ways that I never would have imagined. I was able to expand my connections here at the Lake and will actually be starting a job as soon as I graduate.
Keivan Perry - Computer Information Systems and Security - Spring 2022 Senior Spotlight
Keivan Perry
Major: Computer Information Systems and Security with a minor in Economics
Campus Activities and Achievements: National Society of Leadership and Success, President of Cybersaints, School of Business and Leadership Information Technology Assistant Work-Study, and OLLU ITS Advisory Council
Impact of OLLU: Our Lady of the Lake University has impacted my life in many ways that I never thought possible. It has granted me the opportunity to become the first person to graduate out my family, given me lifelong friendships, and has instilled a sense of purpose and helped shape the individual that I am today.