New Students Orientation › Orientation Leaders
Orientation Leaders are current Florida Southern College students who are committed to academic success and campus involvement. They work with incoming students throughout orientation helping new students have the best possible start.
2009 Orientation Leaders are:
Front Row 1: Lindsey Powell, Jimmy Botero, Katie Cox, Megan Albrecht, Ashley Islas, Jen Bruno, Megan Whitney. Row 2: Zan Frett, Emily Quatromoni, Sarah Conklin, Chelsea Walsh, Katrina Patton, Heidi Grondahl, Colleen Doherty, Kelsie Steele, Maleah Hinkle, Erin McDonough. Row 3: Corey Self, Jenna Lynn Halk, Mike Politis, Katie House, Emily Yehia, Derek Stroop, Blair Martin, Lauren Kaufmann. Back Row 4: Matt Clements, Caroline Roberts, Seamus Burke, Sarah Mitchell, Nadia Rumbolt, Amanda Glickman, Michelle Kelley, Rob Tucker, Brent Willobee, Lexi Gardner. Not pictured: Katherine Drew, Sarah Hartsfield, Alyssa Huebner, Krista Miller, Emily Paladino
I’m a senior, majoring in broadcast communication. I am a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority as well as ODK, Phi Eta Sigma, and Order of Omega honor societies. I am the executive producer for an FSC student run/student produced program called Wellness TV. This is my third year as an Orientation Leader. I have really enjoyed my time here as a student and cannot wait to share all the great things about FSC with you!
Hey what’s going on guys! My name is Jimmy “Colombiano” Botero. I was born in Medellin Colombia and went to high school in Vero Beach, Florida. I got my Associates Degree while in high school so I came to Florida Southern with 60 credit hours. I was awarded the George W. Jenkins Scholarship. I plan to study abroad and double major in international business and management. I love sports and music. I enjoy inventing recipes in the kitchen, reminiscing with a nice cup of tea, and partaking in spontaneous activities.
Welcome to FSC! My name is Jen Bruno and I am a junior pre-med biochemistry and molecular biology major from upstate New York. I fell in love with Florida Southern because of the small school atmosphere and the sense of community on campus. I am involved in many campus organizations including honor societies, science clubs, and student government. I am also a member of the FSC honors program. Looking back I am very satisfied with my decision to attend FSC. Over the past two years I have formed great friendships, been challenged by fantastic professors and gotten involved on campus in exciting ways. I look forward to meeting you at Orientation.
My name is Seamus Burke. I am a senior from Daytona Beach, Florida studying computer science/mathematics. I swam competitively for about seven years and still enjoy remaining active. I love technology and everything included with it-computers, programming, video games etc. I love hanging out with friends, but I am perfectly content with watching TV and just laying around.
Here at beautiful FSC you can catch me lying by the pool or playing catch up with friends in my free time. I am involved with the Southern Ambassador program and work in the admissions office. I am a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha and love every minute of it. When I am not at FSC I live in a little town in Maryland. I am the oldest of three; my little sister will be in your class here at FSC. I love my puppies Gizmo and Murphy. I have a dance background and enjoy singing. There is always a smile on my face! Attending FSC is one of the best choices I have ever made.
My name is Katie Cox and I am a senior majoring in business management. I am originally from West Virginia and after graduation I plan on going to culinary school and eventually opening my own restaurant. I am a member of Kappa Delta sorority and love participating in intramurals and hanging out with my sisters. I am excited to be part of the FSC orientation leader group of 2009 and I know we will have so much fun!
Hi! My name is Colleen Doherty and I am from Jacksonville. I am a sophomore studying theatre. I love going to the beach and just chilling out. Much of my time is spent collecting music and trying new things. Welcome to Florida Southern!
Hi! My name Katherine Drew and I am a junior studying psychology and international business. I am a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and I serve as sister care chair and judicial board. I am also an SGA senator and member of Toast Masters International. I am so excited to meet everyone and I hope you all grow to love FSC just as much as I do!
My name is Alexander Frett but I go by Zan. I am a sophomore majoring in music management. I enjoy playing guitar and am a guitarist in the chapel praise band. I joined the fraternity Sigma Chi in the fall and now am an active member. I participate in many campus music groups such as the choral and chamber sings as well as other campus ministries. I was a member of the musical “Parade” that was put on last spring semester.
My name is Lexi and I am a sophomore communications major with a concentration in broadcast journalism. I also plan to complete a minor in Spanish. I want to be a news anchor! At FSC, I am involved in Kappa Delta sorority, Sothern Ambassadors, Best Buddies, Phi Eta Sigma, and I am a senator in SGA. I am originally from Tampa, Florida but my family now lives in Palm Coast, Florida. I am a fun loving person and I try to put everyone around me in a good mood. I am known for telling corny jokes and making people smile at my own expense. I love music and painting (mostly finger paint). I love FSC and I am so excited to be a 2009 Orientation Leader. We are going to have a blast!
I am a junior at Florida Southern studying broadcast journalism. My interests include photography and drinking Mountain Dew. I am involved in a number of FSC’s student organizations. I am the photo editor of The Southern, FSC’s student-led newspaper, public relations officer of Beyond Ministries, a video editor for the Interlachen yearbook, and a Southern Ambassador tour guide.
I am a biology major heading into my senior year at FSC. I plan on attending medical school and serving in the U.S. Army upon graduation. I love to play sports, read, listen to music, eat and spend time with friends and family. God is the center of my life and I make sure to run all my plans by Him before I finalize. He is pretty awesome and I love him with everything I am.
I am a senior political science major from Elizabeth Town, Kentucky. I am president of Kappa Delta Sorority, the secretary of SGA, a Southern Ambassador and highly involved with campus ministries. I love FSC and enjoy sharing my passions with others. I am compassionate, outgoing, and very friendly! One day I hope to be a high school teacher and raise a family. I love having fun and making someone’s day a little bit brighter!
My name is Sarah and I love food and friends. FSC is my home away from home. I am a senior public relations major with a minor in psychology. I love watching movies and hanging out with my suitemates. I also enjoy designing, taking pictures, meeting new people and making new friends.
My name is Maleah Hinkle and I will be a senior at FSC in the fall. I am majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. I was born in Polk County and have lived here my whole life. Even though I am relatively close to home I have lived on campus since my freshman year. I have had a great experience at FSC the past three years, and cannot wait to see how it ends. I am a very easy going person, and love being around people! In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, listening to music, reading, trying new things, and going to the beach! I am involved in various church ministries on and off campus, and I am also involved in different organizations in the science department. Lastly, I am extremely excited about being an Orientation Leader, and hope I can leave the same amazing impression as my Orientation Leader left on me!
I am a junior, majoring in nursing. I am member of Alpha Delta Pi, College Republicans, Best Buddies, and Florida Nursing Student Association. I like to play intramurals for my sorority as well as walk/run around Lake Hollingsworth. I also enjoy watching movies. I am a double legacy here at FSC, and I am a looking forward to the next two years.
Hello. My name is Alyssa and I am a senior completing a double major in biology and psychology. I love science and am involved in different research projects at FSC. After graduating I will be working at the National Institutes of Health conducting biomedical research. The two things that I enjoy the most other than science are leadership and communication. Therefore, I am very involved in campus organizations and activities. I love meeting new people and am really looking forward to Orientation in the fall. I am looking forward to sharing my experience and knowledge about college. A little known fact about me is that I play the tuba for Florida Southern and have played the tuba for over 10 years. I am looking forward to meeting all of you! Welcome to Florida Southern!
Due to the fact that I am short, I like to keep my name short so feel free to call me Ash. I am a junior communication print journalism major aspiring to become a sports journalist. I am a staff sports writer for FSC’s student newspaper “The Southern” and president of the Student Organization of Latinos. While I can be a workaholic at times, I still enjoy other activities. I love writing, talking about ESPN, baseball games, sweet tea, nail polish, sandals, running, music, romantic movies (must be funny), scary movies, laughing and just relaxing with friends.
I am a senior English major with a communications minor and I hope to one day be an editor. I love penguins, coffee, chocolate, and my friends! I lived in Gaithersburg Maryland, until I was seven years old, and I hope to go back there for graduate school.
Hey all, my name is Blair. I am currently a junior here at FSC. I live in Arlington, Virginia but have lived in many places during my life including Germany. I am involved in a variety of activities on campus including Southern Ambassadors, College Republicans, and being an Orientation Leader. I am also a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the ROTC Moccasin Battalion.
My name is Erin and I am a sophomore religion major here at lovely FSC. I am involved in Southern Ambassadors, campus ministries, and Greek life and I absolutely love it! Road trips to the beach, bike rides to the park, and nights out with the girls are my favorite things to do here at school…besides study of course! I am an outgoing, fun-loving girl and I want to help make your transition here as smooth and fabulous as possible!
Hey! I am Krista and I am senior broadcast major with a theatre performance minor. I am a member of the Kappa Delta sorority, Phi Eta Sigma, Vagabonds, Forensics, and theatre. This is my third year as an Orientation Leader, and I am so excited to meet everyone!
I am a sophomore studying graphic design from Fort Myers, FL. I’m active in many campus ministries like Wesley Fellowship, Beyond, Pistis, and Sandwich Ministries. I just recently became a Southern Ambassador and I also work for the Associate Chaplain. I am a member of Kappa Delta sorority and the vice president of public relations for my chapter. I love playing intramurals and playing sports in my free time, even though I might not be great at them. I work at First United Methodist Church’s Neighborhood Ministries, which is an after school program, and I work with elementary age kids. Over the summer I work at Warren W. Willis United Methodist youth camp as a counselor. I am a Florida Southern College legacy and I’m looking forward to being a resource for you to learn more about the college that I love.
My name is Emily Paladino. I am a senior, studying to be an elementary school teacher. I am originally from New Jersey but for the last couple of years Orlando has been my home. I am involved in a lot of activities on campus including ACE, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Alpha sweetheart and being an orientation leader. I am also the Vice President of Zeta Tau Alpha, one of the many Greek organizations on this campus. I have been at Florida Southern for all four years of my college career and have loved every minute of it and I hope that you all will come to love it too.
I am a junior music performance major, focusing my talents in the vocal department. My deep passion for opera keeps most of my attention, but in my free time I can be seen with close friends, my dog Koal, or spending time with my family.
I was born just north of Boston in Danvers, MA and then moved to a suburb of Philadelphia. In the fourth grade my family and I moved to Rhode Island and that’s where I have been since. I like observing nature, sightseeing, and being exposed to different kinds of cultures. I think the Florida Southern community is much better than I could have imagined for college. I feel like I am getting a great education in my small classes and I am truly convinced that the faculty is dedicated to each student. I get excited about FSC and I want to make everyone else just as excited as I am. I want you to start at FSC with great experiences too!
My name is Lindsey, but everyone knows me as “LP”. I am from right here in good ole Lakeland, FL. I am a junior and I am on the softball team. I am currently majoring in business with a communications minor. I am a big Gator fan, but I just love sports in general. I love to read anything and everything in my spare time.
Hey! My name is Emily Quatromoni and I am a junior studying athletic training. Between athletic training and being a proud member of FSC’s swim team, I stay pretty busy, so when I do have free time, it’s safe to assume I’m fast asleep in my bed. Don’t get me wrong though! Socially I am your typical college kid just looking for a good time with good friends. I’m a native to Ft. Lauderdale so you can bet I miss the beach while I’m here in Lakeland but Clearwater Beach is a decent replacement. Basically, I’m a fun loving, laid-back girl who doesn’t mind acting like a 5-year-old every now and then.
I am a junior biology major from Land O’ Lakes, FL. I am involved in many campus organizations at Florida Southern. I am a member of 4 campus ministries: Wesley Fellowship, Beyond, Sandwich Ministries and Pistis. I am a Southern Ambassador and a second year Orientation leader. I am a member of Kappa Delta sorority and serve as the Vice President of Standards for our chapter. I work at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland with the elementary school kids of Neighborhood Ministries and over the summer I serve as a counselor at Warren W. Willis United Methodist Camp. Florida Southern College is the perfect school for me and is helping me grow into the best person I can be as a leader, student, and Christian.
I am a Jamaican born student at FSC. I enjoy surfing the net, writing, reading, listening to music, watching movies, and being with my friends. I hope to pursue writing (author) and psychology. I would describe myself as intelligent, funny, idiosyncratic, and a great friend. My influences include several family members, J.K. Rowling, and Radiohead. I believe one of the most important things in life is to pursue happiness. With a positive mind, things tend to fall into place. Attitude and presentation do matter.
My name is Corey Self. I am currently a senior at Florida Southern College. I am involved in Student Government, currently serving as President. I am also a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. I have served as a Resident Advisor for the last year and a half. I am a Southern Ambassador and am involved in campus ministries. I am looking forward to being an Orientation Leader in the fall to connect with new students. I am very outgoing and love getting to know new people.
My name is Kelsie Steele and I am full of enthusiasm to share. I really enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories. I am going into my senior year as a communication major. After college I will be commissioning as an Army officer for 6 years, where I plan to focus on public affairs. I am very easy going and love to make people smile.
Hey! My name is Derek Stroop and I will be an upcoming senior at FSC. I finally decided on majoring in history after choosing between everything else under the sun. I am a proud brother of Kappa Alpha Order and in my shrinking amount of free time, I enjoy waterskiing, camping, watching TV/movies, anything outdoors, and of course hanging out with my friends. I am from Harrisonburg, VA, but I am a die hard Michigan State basketball fan. I bleed Green and White! I really look forward to meeting all you guys and gals this summer during orientation! Stay fly!
I am a junior studying religion. I grew up in Brooksville, FL where I was really involved in youth group, music, and just having fun with friends. I continue most of these activities while being very active in Greek life, campus ministries, and several bands. This is my second year being an Orientation Leader and I am a Southern Ambassador at FSC. I also enjoy cookin’ out with friends and a cold bottle of Mountain Dew.
I was born and raised in Macon, GA until 7th grade when I moved to Lithia, FL (between Tampa and Brandon) and graduated from Newsome High School. I have been heavily involved in music since I can remember. I play saxophone, flute, and sing. I have played percussion and I am most recently learning bass clarinet. I am majoring in music management with a minor in theatre. I hope to manage a performing arts center. I love old movies, coloring, accents, British humor and musicals. I go to musicals like some people go to concerts.
I am a sophomore, majoring in sociology at Florida Southern College and love every minute of it. I am from Connecticut so I absolutely love the Florida weather. I am a very outgoing person and enjoy doing all outside activities. I
My name is Brent Willobee and I am a junior. I am originally from Michigan and am pursuing a major in biology with a minor in business administration. I am involved in Greek life and ROTC here on campus and enjoy hanging out with my friends and spending time at the pool.
My name is Emily Yehia and I love FSC! I am an active sister in Alpha Delta Pi and I am the Panhellenic Treasurer. My favorite food is tacos and my favorite dessert is fun-fetti cupcakes! I love shopping, movies, going to the beach, relaxing, hanging out and being with my friends!
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