2016
Anna Poteat
Anna Poteat is from Greensboro, NC. Anna is pursuing a degree in Geography with a concentration in Earth Science and Environmental Studies. Anna has an amazing list of accomplishments and is active within the UNCG community. She has served on the Spartan Orientation Staff, the Provost Student Advisory Committee, and served as a Peer Leadership Educator. She is the recipient of the Parent Family Advisory Council Scholarship as well as the Bronze and Silver Medallion Leadership Challenge awards.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “I wish to encourage, empower, and educate students in Higher Education.”
Rouven Wahlfedlt
Wouven Wahlfedlt hails from Welbert, Germany. While studying International Business, Wouven has maintained a high level of community engagement and academic success all while being a member of the UNCG Men’s Soccer team where he serves as captain. He is also a part of the Lloyd International Honors College and participates in a number of sports camps with youth as a volunteer. Wouven has made the Dean’s list and Chancellor’s list on multiple occasions and is a member of the Golden Chain Honor Society.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “To become a business consultant and help companies and its people to find a way to maximize their efficiency and productivity.”
Summer Drum
Summer Drum is a resident of Jacksonville, NC. She is studying Elementary Education and Music. Summer has made an impact on campus by mentoring freshmen in the Honors College, serving as a Peer Academic Leader working with incoming exchange students and volunteering with Bright Beginnings project. She is a Katharine Smith Reynolds Scholar and has served as a University Marshall and made the Chancellor’s list multiple times.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: ”To challenge the traditional discourse in education, lead my students on a collective learning journey, and challenge them to become change agents for a better world.”
Hugo Coicaud
Hugo Coicaud is a Finance major with a minor in Economics from Le Havre, France. He has been a member of the UNCG Men’s soccer team since 2013 and has won multiple accolades including first team all-conference. Hugo has held numerous internships and participates in the Spartan Investment Club and a member of the Lloyd International College assisting with research. Hugo has consistently made the Dean’s List and is passionate about UNCG.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “I would like to get a Master's degree in Finance. The work in the asset management industry with a focus on private equity in order to gain practical experience then establish my own investment management company.”
Remi Olagoke
Remi Olagoke is from Raleigh, NC majoring in Speech Language Pathology with a minor in American Sign Language. Remi is a member of the African Student Union where she participated in Medicine Bottles for Congo. She is very involved in the UNCG community and service. She is a recipient of the Bronze and Silver Leadership Challenge Medallion and a Purpose & Vision Navigator Trainer.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “Obtain a Bachelor's degree with an above a 3.5 GPA. Obtain a master's degree in Speech Pathology from an ASHA accredited university. Become a licensed clinical Speech Language Pathologist working in a hospital or private practice.”
Olivia Robinson
Olivia Robinson is from Wilkesboro, NC. She has an academic focus on Business Administration with a concentration on Human Resources. She has served time in the Student Government Association and as a Spartan Orientation Staff Leader and Peer Academic Leader for first year students. Olivia soars academically and is a Mildred Adeline Orrell Scholar for the Bryan School.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “To work in hospital and health management leading to owning my own assisted living for the elderly.”
Antonio Roberson
Antonio Roberson is a Charlotte, NC native. He is an Information and Supply Chain Management major with a minor in Communication Studies. Since his first year at UNCG, he has been active with Activities & Campus Events. He has served as a Peer Academic Leader and worked in the Elliott University Center. Antonio has worked with Stop Hunger Now and other community service efforts including MLK Day of Service. Antonio has be recognized as the EUC Employee of the Year Leadership award and the NCDVA Scholarship recipient.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “Looking to pursue career advancement in the fields of information technology or marketing/public relations.”
Antonio Southern
Antonio Southern is homegrown right here in Greensboro, NC. He is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Human Resources and a minor in Information Systems. At present, Antonio serves as the Student Government Association’s Attorney General. He is also a Resident Advisor and has participated in numerous service project efforts such as the Million Man March and Big Brother Big Sister. With an outstanding academic record, Antonio is a recipient of the Golden Chain Honor Society and has be recognized as Resident Advisor of the Year.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “My career objective would be to purse my master degree in Higher Education and be able to work at UNCG as an administrator.”
Joshua Parish
Joshua is a nontraditional student in the Public Health online degree program. While having a family and fulltime career serving as the Fire Captain and Paramedic Director of Milwaukee Fire Cadet Program he continues to achieve academically and serve his community. He is a CPR Instructor and serves as the Run Captain of the Black Men Run Milwaukee club and Vice President of the Milwaukee Brotherhood of Firefighters. He has made the Dean’s and Chancellor’s list and received many service awards.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “Continue program management with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Develop comprehensive programs that address upstream and downstream social issues.”\
Alma Diaz
Alma Diaz is a Nursing student from Graham, NC. Alma has participated in the LeaderShape Institute and the Moses Cone Externship Program. She is a volunteer at the Greensboro Children’s Museum and actively participates in Bags for the Homeless. Alma is the recipient of the Bronze Leadership Challenge and a member of the Order of Omega Sigma Lamda Alpha National Leadership and Honors Organization.
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Career Objective: “My career objective is to not only become a BSN Registered Nurse, but I want to be able to have my Doctor of Nursing Practice. I want to be able to always give back and help others with my career choice.”
2015
Lasse Palomaki
Lasse Palomaki is a native of Finland who now calls High Point, NC home. He is a senior currently pursuing a degree in both International Business and Business Administration with a concentration is Human Resource Management. He is heavily involved in may activities on campus and holds many other distinctions including the Chancellor's List, Lloyd's Honor College, Dean's List, and Golden Chain Honor Society just to name a few.
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Career Objective: "To join an organizational development consulting agency, gaining experience in the field and ultimately establishing my own business as an independent organizational development consultant."
Miranda Weavil
Miranda Weavil is from Kernersville, NC. She is a Biochemistry major with the intentions of pursuing a medical degree. Miranda is a University Marshal, Golden Chain Honor Society member, National Collegiate Scholar, and Gold Key International Honor Society recipient amongst other honors. She is also involved in the Office of Leadership and Service Learning.
Expected Graduation: December 2015
Career Objective: "To become a doctor who specializes in Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care."
Jessica Twitchell
Jessica Twitchell is from Clayton, NC and has a double major in Sociology and International & Global Studies with a concentration in Human Rights. Jessica is a Resident Advisor, a Peer Leadership Educator Coordinator, and has studied abroad twice, in Spain and Denmark. She also has several scholarly honors including Lloyd’s international Honor's College, Dean's List, and UNCG Guarantee Scholar.
Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
Career Objective: "Higher Education or Student Affairs at a University."
Carissa Crews
Carissa Crews is from Kittrell, NC and majors in Public Health Education with a concentration in Community Health Education. Carissa has an astounding list of accomplishments including being the Co-Founder and Vice President of "1st G" which is a student led organization under Student Support Services that is focused on first generation college students. She has also participated in NC State Upward Bound, Winter Walk for AIDS and has earned the Silver Seymore Award, and was chosen to speak and ring the bell at the re-dedication of the Mary Channing Coleman building.
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Career Objective: "To obtain a full-time position as a HIV/AIDS professional in efforts to improve community's awareness and knowledge about the disease."
Shelton Young
Shelton Young is from Henderson, NC and his undergraduate focus is Social Work. While enrolled at UNCG, Shelton has been active in both the university community and the Greensboro community at large as a Learning Community Ambassador, Senior Resident Advisor, and a volunteer with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. He has received several distinguished honors including the Golden Chain Honor Society and the Dean's list.
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Career Objective: "Focus on bringing unique knowledge and skills to the educational system and student services teams by assisting with mental health, behavioral concerns as well as academic and classroom support."
Regina Da Silva
Regina Da Silva is from Greensboro, NC and is focused on International & Global Studies as well as Communication Studies. Regina's academic honors include the Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, Lamda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society and the NCAAP Image World Leader Award.
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Career Objective: "To be a United Nation Ambassador."
Kendall Phillips
Kendal Phillips' home is in Asheboro, NC. Kendall has a double major in Public Health Education and Religious Studies. Kendall has received the bronze, silver and gold medallions from the Office of Leadership and Service Learning for campus leadership and involvement. Kendall has also been inducted into Eta Sigma Gamma, the honor society for Public Health Education.
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Career Objective: "To become a Health Education Specialist."
Shaikhah Almesbah
Shaikhah Almesbah is originally from Kuwait and currently resides in Greensboro, NC. Shaikhah is a Human Nutrition and Dietetics major. She has served as a research assistant, and is a University Marshal. She has made the Chancellor's list and is a recipient of the School of Human and Health Sciences Scholarship.
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Career Objective: "To be a Nutrition Professor."
Zechariah Etheridge
Zechariah Etheridge is from Anson, NC. Zechariah's majors are Sociology and African American & African Diaspora Studies. He has participated in the NAACP Moral Freedom initiative, served as a Writing Center Consultant, and is a University Marshal for the Sociology department. Some of the scholarly accomplishments include the Outstanding Sociological Theory Student Award and Outstanding African American Studies Essay Award.
Expected Graduation: December 2015
Career Objective: "To become a child and civil rights attorney."
Bess Hopkins
Bess Hopkins is from Reidsville, NC. Bess has a long lineage of UNCG history including her grandmother, mother, aunts and sisters. She is a Speech Language Pathology and Audiology major. Bess serves as a Spartan Guide leading University tours and serves as a Volunteer Coordinator for the Tap College Ministry at Daystar Church. Her academic achievements include Dean's List and Chancellor's List every year, Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society for Health and Human Sciences and a University Marshal.
Expected Graduation: December 2015
Career Objective: "To become a practicing Speech Language Pathologist helping people overcome speech, language, and voice limitations."
2014
Kristen Barr
Kristen Barr is from Lewisville, NC and is pursuing a degree in Accounting and Information Systems. She is involved in Beta Alpha Psi and has completed the Office of Leadership's Bronze, Silver and Gold leadership challenges.
Melvin Clark
Melvin Clark is from King's Mountain, NC and is pursuing a degree in Psychology. He is the President of his Hall Council, a Resident Advisor, an Academic Liaison for International Programs and a University Marshal.
Raegan Ehlert
Raegan Ehlert is from Cary, NC and is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is involved in a number of organizations such as the Campus Outreach program, The National Society of Leadership Success and Kappa Delta Pi, and is a University Marshal.
Dustin Gamradt
Dustin Gamradt is from Kiel, Germany and is double majoring in International Business and Economics. When he is not on the field or practicing for the UNCG men's soccer team, he is working in groups like Beta Gamma Sigma, and Ambassadors of the Economics club, all while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.8.
Liz Ingold
Liz Ingold is from Randleman, NC and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She is a member of the Golden Chain Society, Legal Professions Association and a part of the Student Conduct team. Liz maintains a 4.0 GPA and is an avid volunteer for the local Relay for life.
Taylor Kane
Taylor Kane is from Clarksville, Tenn. and is majoring in English with a concentration in Secondary Education. She is involved with the Office of Leadership and Service Learning as a Student Reflection Leader, and works in the University's writing center as a writing consultant.
Jessica Straehle
Jessica Straehle is from Burlington, NC and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Environmental Studies. She is involved in many groups such as the Geography club, UNCGreen, Spanish Club and North Carolina Association of Environmental Professionals.
Brianna Vascos
Brianna Vascos is from Dover, Del., and majors in Spanish. She plans on remaining with the North Carolina Literacy Corps once she finishes her degree in May. She is a member of Alianza (UNCG's Latino Association), Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and the National Society for Collegiate Scholars.
Patrick Waddell
Patrick Waddell is from Greensboro, NC and is majoring in Public Health. He has been recognized as a Scholar for Academic Achievement by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and is on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists. Patrick is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Kevin Wu
Kevin Wu is from High Point, NC and is pursuing a degree in Biology. He plans on entering dental school once he has completed his undergraduate studies. His time here at UNCG has been spent volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Hospice, and the L.D. Pankey Dental Foundation's "Dental Access Days" program, and he wants to continue his volunteering with the North Carolina Missions of Mercy once he has finished his time here at UNCG.