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Hometown:
Blair, Neb.

Major:
Music Education (Combined Endorsement)

Class:
Senior

Activities:
Chorale, Concert Band, Music Educators National Conference, Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, VOICES, Theater, Campus Crusade, Resident Assistant


Why did you choose to come to Dana?

Besides the fact that Dana is close to home, the school offered me everything I needed to complete my education. The faculty was interested in me as a person and wanted to help me to be successful.

What do you hope your life will be like in 10 years?
I hope to have myself established with a career I love, a family I cherish and a wonderful future to look forward to.

What has been your favorite class?
My favorite class, thus far, has been History of Music. Although difficult, it offered me a fun, yet interesting challenge that I actually enjoyed. Not to mention that Jeanmarie is a wonderful teacher and my classmates were great study partners.

What's the best, coolest or most fun thing you've done since coming to Dana?
Being involved in the musicals has given me the biggest thrill while here at Dana. Being on stage and seeing the audience gives me the biggest rush of my life. Productions at Dana have given me the opportunity to really shine.

What will you remember most about your time at Dana?
I would most definitely say the people are what I remember the most about Dana. From faculty and alumni to fellow classmates and significant others, I feel that I would not be the person I am today without meeting them all.

What's the best thing about living on campus?
Community is definitely the best asset of living on campus. I feel most comfortable when I'm surrounded by people I know and care about. Plus, I'm always informed of what's going on when I'm on campus.

What do you and your friends enjoy doing?
On campus, we enjoy watching movies, ordering pizza, playing board games, etc. Off campus, we enjoy going out to eat, dancing, concerts, comedy clubs, movies, etc.