 The UGA Alumni Association Student Alumni Council (SAC) is responsible for applying a student perspective to the creation, implementation, and evaluation of student member programming and recruitment initiatives. The SAC serves as a forum for a diverse group of student leaders to voice their opinions and visions relating to the role the Alumni Association plays in students' UGA experience before they leave campus. Input from the SAC is vital to successful student outreach. Not only do SAC members receive the chance to make a positive impact on and off campus, but they also benefit from the many relationships with UGA alumni built via networking opportunities provided through the UGA Alumni Association and its initiatives. For information about The UGA Alumni Association Student Alumni Council, please contact Assistant Director of Membership - Student and Young Alumni Programs Julie Cheney '99 or call 706-542-2251. Click the links below to see photos from SAC events. 2008 - SAC Orientation - Jan. 11-13
2007 - SAC Orientation at Rock Eagle
2006 - Ring Ceremony
2006 - SAC Members with Uga
2005 - SAC Tour of Butts-Mehre Hall
Letter from SAC President Elizabeth Elmore.
|  | Elizabeth Elmore - President
Email: elizabeth.elmore@gmail.com
Major: International Business and Public Relations
Minor: Spanish
Certificates: Leadership
Graduation Date: May or December 2008
High School: Parkway West Senior High School in Chesterfield, Mo.
Hobbies and interests: Scrap booking, watching college basketball, watching scary movies and baking desserts.
10-year career goals: I would like to be working in a Southern city in the public relations/marketing field with a medium-sized firm that would allow me to do some pro bono work.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: Leadership positions I have held in the past are President of the SAC, the VP of Technology for the LEAD certificate program and the Leadership Nominating Head in my sorority. The most important thing I learned through these experiences is how to organize people and lead them toward a vision.
Favorites:
Book: "Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Ten Things You Can't Say
in America"
Movie: "Garden State" and "Predator"
Time of the Day: Morning
Food: Bagels with cream cheese, especially if they're toasted.
Pets: A fish and two cats - Vadar and Han
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with my cousin Austin, who passed away.
Dream destination: A private Caribbean island
Three personal star qualities: Super-organized, independent,
and reliable
Scholarships: Bank of America Joe Martin 4-Year Renewable Scholarship for Missouri.
Other Campus Involvement: Pi Beta Phi, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, LEAD Certificate Program Executive, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Order of Omega, Athens-Clarke County Mentorship Program.
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|  | Rebecca Conklin - Secretary
Email: rconklin@uga.edu
Major: Advertising
Graduation Date: May 2009
High School: Mill Creek High School
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with family, traveling, running, golfing, staying active, sports, the Braves, clothes and fashion, being creative.
10-year career goals: I hope to graduate with Honors, make my first million, start my own business, build a home in Europe and establish my own charity.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I was President of Interact Community Service Organization in high school. I learned how to develop relationships and how to plan for the future. This past year I was also one of 30 students in Greek Life chosen to Sophomore Leaders Circle where I learned the value in being unique. I have also interned for an investment management company for the past five years in London, England.
Favorites:
Book: "The Power of Positive Thinking"
Movie: "Rudy"
Time of the Day: Late at night
Food: Seared tuna
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Maria Shriver because she has balanced a successful career and family life.
Dream destination: Egypt
Three personal star qualities: Goal-oriented, family-oriented and God-oriented.
Other Campus Involvement: Delta Zeta, Sophomore Leader's Circle.
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|  | Michael Murray-Hobbs - Dinner with a Dozen
Dawgs Coordinator
Email: murrayhobbs@gmail.com
Major: Real Estate
Graduation Date: May 2008
High School: Lakeside High School
Hobbies and interests: Sports, working out and getting involved in programs and organizations.
10-year career goals: I would like to have already had the choice to go back to school with a company's support or decided to make a change in jobs to further my career. My biggest goal though is to be happy with whatever I am doing.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: As corresponding Secretary of my fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. I was in charge of Parent-Alumni Relations and the two weekends in the fall that we hold for events/reunions. I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of, but also how to handle the stresses that come with that responsibility.
Favorites:
Book: "Angels and Demons"
Movie: "The Goonies"
Time of the Day: 2 p.m.
Food: Country fried steak
Pets: A dog named Magic
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Gandhi. The ability to inspire people is a fascinating subject to me and for him to fast the way he did to show strength in a state of weakness is amazing.
Dream destination: New Zealand
Three personal star qualities: Ambitious, hard-working and friendly.
Other Campus Involvement: Delta Tau Delta, Dance Marathon Special Events Committee, Real Estate Society.
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|  | Mackenzie Cole - Graduation/Giveaways Coordinator
Email: mackiec@uga.edu
Major: International Affairs and Political Science
Graduation Date: May 2008
High School: Northview High School and Woodward Academy
Hobbies and interests: Tennis, baking, traveling, event planning and golf.
10-year career goals: To be a partner at a law firm- I know if I work hard enough, I can make this goal earlier than others, given the proper circumstances.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: In high school, I was captain of the softball, tennis, and cheerleading teams. I learned how to work well leading others while having to work with them.
Favorites:
Book: "The Devil Wears Prada"
Movie: "A League of Their Own"
Time of the Day: Evening
Food: Homemade baked macaroni and cheese
Pets: Jack - a Black Lab/Great Dane mutt
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Hillary Clinton because she is such a strong female leader. Especially with the amount of political power she holds, and the idea that she might become the first female President, I would enjoy seeing how she balances her life.
Dream destination: New Zealand
Three personal star qualities: Driven, tenacious and abstract-thinker.
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|  | Shannon Sullivan - Marketing Coordinator
Major: Public Relations
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: South Forsyth High School
Hobbies and interests: Dance, watching movies, jogging, reading, travel, culture and knitting.
10-year career goals: I hope to find a job that utilizes my skills, hopefully earn enough money to sustain a comfortable home and make a difference with the company I work with and in the community I live in.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I was Vice-President of my high school dance company and learned how to lead a large group on different levels of dance training. It taught me patience and how to work with many people at once.
Favorites:
Book: "Tuck Everlasting"
Movie: "Apollo 13" and "Back to the Future"
Time of the Day: Mid-morning
Food: Chicken Cacciatore
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would love to eat with Albert Einstein and talk about all the things he wished he could have done before he died.
Dream destination: Ireland or New Zealand
Three personal star qualities: Dependable, organized and well-rounded.
Other Campus Involvement: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Wesley Foundation, Restoration Ballet, Young Choreographers Series.
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|  | Laura Bailey
Email: baileylj@uga.edu
Major: Advertising and English
Graduation Date: May 2008
High School: Westminster of Augusta
Hobbies and interests: Advertising, real estate, traveling, piano, politics, and campaigns.
10-year career goals: To be an account executive for a PR/Advertising firm.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I served as SGA's Chief of Staff this past year. I was in charge of keeping tabs on committee heads, delegating assignments, and keeping members accountable.
Favorites:
Book: "The Great Gatsby"
Movie: Afternoon or early evening
Time of the Day: Morning
Food: Chocolate
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Jackie Kennedy Onassis because she has served under all of my hobbies-journalism, politics, and traveling.
Dream destination: Greece
Three personal star qualities: Ambitious, curious and consistent
Other Campus Involvement: Tate Honor Society, Gamma Phi Beta, Pan-Hellenic Recruitment Counselor, Arch Society, Festival de Cannes - Grady Study Abroad 2007, Leadershape 2005.
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|  | Kelli Brooks
Major: Geography
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: Ware County High School
Hobbies and interests: My interests include everything about the summertime, watching movies and taking trips to places such as Daytona Beach, Fla., Charleston, S.C.,and anywhere along the coast.
10-year career goals: In ten years I see myself working at a television station as resident meteorologist. After some time spent there, I would love to work for the Weather Channel as an on-location meteorologist.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: My junior and senior years in high school, I was chosen by my fellow cheerleaders to be captain of the varsity football and varsity competition cheerleading squads. Going into the position, I believed it to be a piece of cake. I thought all I had to do was call the cheers on the sidelines and have the word "captain" next to my picture in the yearbook; little did I know that the position called for much more responsibility. I was a leader to my fellow squad members. I not only called the cheers, but I organized practices, taught new material, and maintained all items needed for Friday night games and Saturday competitions. It taught me all people are different and therefore the needs of each individual will be different so I had to learn to be flexible and do what was in the best interest of the squad as a whole. Favorites:
Book Pride and Prejudice
Movie: Top Gun
Time of the Day: Nighttime, because I love looking at the stars on a clear night
Pets: Two Labrador retrievers: a chocolate lab named Bailey and a yellow lab named Charlie Sue
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would love to go dine with a 20-year-old Judy Garland. It would be amazing to talk with her about her career thus far and to hear her expectations for the future. By age 20, she had starred in The Wizard of Oz and many other films. I love her music and her work as an actress.
Dream destination: Fiji
Three personal star qualities: Energetic, Dependable, Honest
Other Campus Involvement: Wesley Foundation, Freshmen at Wesley, Wesley Ballet, Volunteer for Russell Community Council |
|  | Juan Francisco Chia
Email: juanchia@uga.edu
Major: Biology with a Pre-Med Concentration
Graduation Date: May 2008
High School: Colegio Peruano Chino Juan XXIII
Hobbies and interests: Soccer, reading, going out, dancing, traveling and meeting new people-especially those from different cultures.
10-year career goals: After I finish my major in Biology, I should be starting medical school. I hope to be fluent in Chinese by then as well.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: The last leadership position that I held was at Georgia Perimeter College. I was an international peer assistant. We were responsible for hosting coffee hours where we presented different cultures from around the world. We also helped new international students become involved in college life and help them adjust to the American culture. The most interesting part about that position was learning about different cultures.
Favorites:
Book: "100 Years of Solitude"
Movie: "Forrest Gump"
Time of the Day: Cooking time
Food: Seafood, especially Peruvian seafood
Pets: Four Belgium Shepherds- Peach, Queen, Edu, and Lucky- they are all in Peru
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would like to go to dinner with one of the persons I admire most, Pablo Neruda. I like his poems a lot, and since one can find thousands of interpretations for poetry, I would like to really know what he was trying to say. Besides, I sometimes think he had deciphered that enigma so hard for men to understand- women.
Dream destination: China
Three personal star qualities: Patient, responsible and helpful
Other Campus Involvement: American Medical Student Association (AMSA), Hispanic Student Association (HSA), World Ambassadors, Biological Sciences Student Association
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|  | Meredith Gilbert
Major: Agricultural Communications
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: Calhoun High School
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with family, organizing, walking, the lake, watching movies, my faith and meeting new people.
10-year career goals: In ten years I hope to have a successful career in marketing or public relations dealing in the field of agriculture. I feel that agriculture is very important to the economy of our state. I want to be able to help this area grow and prosper.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: In high school my junior year we founded a Junior Service League, which was the first in the state. That year I served as president-elect and my senior year I served as president. Under my leadership we worked with the Calhoun Woman’s Club to successfully host the Sequoia Ball. The funds from this ball, $45,000, were used to support the Boys and Girls Club of Calhoun. Favorites:
Book: "The Notebook"
Time of the Day: Later in the evening
Food: Strawberries and Cool Whip
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: If I could choose anyone to go to dinner with it would be Bill Gates. I think he is such an intelligent man. I would want to know where his motivation came from and how it feels to have created a program used by billions of people everyday. I would also like to talk with him about the charities that he supports.
Dream destination: France
Three personal star qualities: Organized, creative and outgoing
Other Campus Involvement: Delta Delta Delta, Undergraduate Moot Court Association, Wesley Foundation, Relay for Life, Dance Marathon |
|  | Jessica Gilliam
Major: Kinesiology
Graduation Date: December 2008
High School: Westover Comprehensive High School
Hobbies and interests: Rho Tau, American Medical Student Association, National Society of Ledership and Success- VP of Finance
10-year career goals: I would like to own my own practice, become an outstanding physical therapist, get my MBA while practicing physical therapy and get my real estate license.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I was recently elected Vice President of Finance position for the National Society of Leadership and Success. I think it is going to teach me how to approach situations that I normally would not encounter. It is also a great networking opportunity. It will allow me to balance a big budget, which is preparation for my future goals in business. Favorites:
Book: "A Farewell to Arms"
Time of the Day: Morning
Food: Spaghetti
Pets: A chocolate lab named Pete and a cat named Striker
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Jimmy Page. I want him to teach me to play the guitar.
Dream destination: An African safari trip
Three personal star qualities: Organized, responsible and a good cook
Other Campus Involvement: Rho Tau, AMSA, National Society of Leadership and Success, UGA class checker |
|  | Alan Goodno
Major: Pre-Business
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: Robert W. Groves High School
Hobbies and interests: UGA football, spending time with friends and family, volunteering with the American Red Cross, playing video games
10-year career goals: In ten years, I envision myself having graduated from Terry with an MBA and working for a large corporate marketing firm in Atlanta. I would like to be the marketing director working with the clients to develop possible promotional techniques for their business.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: When I formed Groves Beautification Operation, I was faced with many new challenges that helped me grow as an individual. I was responsible for getting official approval from the administration to coordinate projects around the school. Also, I was faced with the task of gathering required materials to complete the projects and find volunteers to help the organization complete its mission of improving the school-learning environment. From the experience, I learned the importance of teamwork, communication and patience. Without those vital components, it would not have been successful. Favorites:
Book: The Great Gatsby
Movie: Toy Story
Time of the Day: Dusk
Food: Mom's sweet and sour chicken with Dad's homemade French fries
Pets: A dog named Penny
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would like to have dinner with Harry S. Truman. He made a decision that forever affected the world that we live in. By choosing to drop the atomic bomb, he opened the door for a new kind of warfare, but also for more scientific research in an increasingly technological world. If I got to sit down with him, I would want to ask how he made that tough decision and if he could foresee the impact, both physically and emotionally, it would have on the world and people of Japan.
Dream destination: London, England
Three personal star qualities: Passionate, lead with integrity and diligent
Other Campus Involvement: Russell Community Council, American Red Cross volunteer |
|  | Christie Haynes
Major: Political Science and History
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: Lassiter High School
Hobbies and interests: I love to debate and learn about the political world. I love volunteering in the community, especially working with children. I like to scrapbook and crochet. I am also learning to play tennis, and I love football! I am an avid reader and enjoy being outdoors.
10-year career goals: In ten years, I hope to have a career as a public policy analyst for the executive branch. I would like to receive a master's degree in public policy, so hopefully I can use that knowledge to help formulate and advise the executive office on what policies would be best for the nation.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: My senior year of high school, I was the head section leader for the clarinet section in my marching band. I was directly responsible for the actions and performances of thirty students. It was very challenging, because I was a leader of people who were my age and older. I learned that in order to be an effective leader, you must gain the respect and trust of those you lead. This usually requires being the hardest working person, but also making sure everyone receives positive feedback and credit. I also learned that it is very important to create an environment in which all team or section members feel invested in the cause. Favorites:
Book: "The Sun Also Rises"
Movie: "Casablanca"
Time of the Day: Around noon
Food: Deviled eggs
Pets: Two cats named Sasha and Hemingway
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would jump at the chance to eat dinner with Thomas Jefferson. He is my favorite founding father, and would love to be able to discuss with him how he developed his vision for the new United States and what the major influences in his life were. Dream destination: Italy
Three personal star qualities: Confident, compassionate and resourceful
Other Campus Involvement: College Republicans, Freshley Youth Group, University Round Table, Gamma Sigma Sigma |
|  | Jason Long
Major: Business Law
Graduation Date: May 2014
High School: Rockdale Magnet School
Hobbies and interests: I enjoy playing tennis and working out. I also enjoying talking to friends and hanging out. I am also interested in law and most technology. I enjoy staying knowledgeable on political issues and debates.
10-year career goals: I plan on graduating from the University of Georgia with a masters or doctorate in law and opening up my own law firm. I plan on being well-known business lawyer with many clients and a respectable name for my firm.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: An event that I was responsible for was the Georgia Association for Student Councils convention held at Rockdale County High School. At this event, I was a co-coordinator and in control of all entertainment and presentations. I created a series of PowerPoint presentation and other introductory music and videos for a series of speakers and guests. At this event, I learned a great deal of time management and how to deal with professionals of different backgrounds and how to meet many pressing deadlines.
Favorites:
Book: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Time of the Day: 5 p.m.
Food: Lasagna
Pets: Tinkerbell, a teacup Chihuahua
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would like to go to dinner with a former or present President. I would like to be able to discuss the making of policy and how they are able to function with great criticism and constant objections.
Dream destination: Germany
Three personal star qualities: Dedicated, responsible and detail-oriented
Other Campus Involvement: UGA Police Department- Support Services Dispatcher |
|  | Matthew McGee
Major: Biology
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: Kennesaw Mountain High School
Hobbies and interests: Reading, American history, watching and making movies with friends, UGA football, golf, meeting fraternity alumni, and hanging out with my brothers
10-year career goals: I hope to have earned my BS in Biology from UGA and completed medical school. I would like to practice in Atlanta as an anesthesiologist.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: In UGA HEROs this past semester, I was responsible for organizing and managing the philanthropy for the Greek Committee. We decided to have a 3-on-3-basketball tournament. With more than $500 raised, all proceeds benefited pediatric HIV/AIDS patients in Georgia. I learned how to organize an event with multiple parties involved and how important it is to give back to the community. Favorites:
Book: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Movie: "Goodfellas"
Time of the Day: 11 a.m, when Scrubs is on Comedy Central
Food: Reuben sandwiches
Pets: Missy, a dachshund
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would have dinner with Ernest Hemingway. He is my favorite author and his stories are simple and entertaining. He was also an adventurous person, with homes all over the world. I think he would have great stories to tell at dinner.
Dream destination: Fiji
Three personal star qualities: Intelligent, creative and articulate
Other Campus Involvement: UGA HEROs, Alpha Tau Omega |
|  | Kristina Mohme
Email: kmohme@uga.edu
Major: Biology and Psychology
Graduation Date: May 2008
High School: Wesleyan School
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with friends and family, traveling, running, working with kids, Georgia football and relaxing at the lake.
10-year career goals: In 10 years, I would like to be through dental school and starting my own dental practice. I would like my job to be challenging in order to keep me motivated and creative. Hopefully, this aspiration will place me in a position where I can dictate my own future.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: Although I was not in charge of this program, I think I have learned the most from my leadership class. We were required to enact a group service project and this taught me how to be a better communicator, how to become better at delegating, give and receive feedback and find my leadership strengths.
Favorites:
Book: "A Shining Season"
Time of the Day: Midmorning
Food: Pizza or pasta
Pets: A Springer Spaniel named Simon
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Oprah. I think she is one of the most fascinating people and has accomplished so much in life. She is a testament to what it means to live by example. I feel that anything I could learn from her would make me a better person.
Dream destination: Australia
Three personal star qualities: Personable, honest and compassionate
Other Campus Involvement: Delta Delta Delta, Dance Marathon, Order of Omega, Relay for Life, University Round Table, Pre-Dental Club Special Events Coordinator and Mortar Board
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|  | Frank Natta
Major: Pre-Business
Graduation Date: May 2010
High School: Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Hobbies and interests: Sports, volunteering, stock market, team activities, outdoors, traveling, finance, organizing events, music and fishing
10-year career goals: I plan to graduate with a double major in Accounting and Finance in 2010. Then I plan to go to graduate school at UGA and get a master's in accounting. I would love to get a job in Atlanta where I would work at a public accounting firm and get my CPA certification. After I gain some experience, I would like to open my own financial services company.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I am on a finance committee for the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon. I have to organize and explain how our finances work to the whole fraternity. I have learned that I have to be very honest and explain the finances in a way that everyone will understand. It can get very difficult when people do not pay on time or do not understand why something costs what it does.
Favorites:
Book: "Angela's Ashes"
Movie: "Godfather I" and "Godfather II"
Time of the Day: 10 a.m.
Food: Spaghetti
Pets: Two cats named Tiger and Rosie
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the founders of Google. They both amazingly invented Google while in graduate school. I believe they are going to be the next Microsoft, and I would love to talk to them about how they thought of their idea and any advice they could give me.
Dream destination: Italy
Three personal star qualities: Hardworking, reliable and charismatic
Other Campus Involvement: Sigma Phi Epsilon, International Association of Business Communicators, Students Interested in Free Enterprise, Crosstrainers, Habitat for Humanity, Dance Marathon Finance Committee |
|  | Alex Shoer
Email: ashoer@uga.edu
Major: Finance
Graduation Date: May 2009
High School: Chestatee High School
Hobbies and interests: Golf, tennis, wakeboarding, skiing, UGA football, listening to music, reading, being politically active, real estate and investing and traveling.
10-year career goals: In ten years, I would like to have opened my own business or have a steady job in commercial real estate. I would like to be working for a top brokerage or investment firm where the main focus is real estate. My ultimate dream would be to one day start my own corporation and build it in to a large and financially strong business and watch it grow to the top.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: My senior year of high school I was an active member of the National Honor Society and was elected as treasurer. In this role, I was responsible to make a budget, keep track of dues, record all finances, and organize any fundraisers we had. This was a great experience for me because I got to work with large sums of money. My main responsibility was to keep track of it and spend it wisely. This is one reason that I have decided to major in, and hopefully have a career in, business. I learned how to work in a group, create a budget, and be responsible for others' money.
Favorites:
Book: "Invisible Man"
Movie: "Pulp Fiction"
Time of the Day: Afternoon
Food: Sushi
Pets: A chocolate lab named Samantha and a teacup Chihuahua named Mickey
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: If I could go to dinner with one person it would be George W. Bush. I would like to discuss the ways that I think he doing a poor job as President and I would like to show him some of my ideas for a better, safer America. I would also like to discuss how the environment needs help and the consequences of not doing anything. This is the one person in the world today who can make quick and rapid change for the path of America.
Dream destination: Australia - especially scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef
Three personal star qualities: Outgoing, easy-going and dedicated
Other Campus Involvement: Tau Epsilon Phi, Dawgs for Israel, HERO for Children and the Banking and Finance Society
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|  | Benjamin Sermons
Major: Risk Management and Insurance
Graduation Date: May 2008
High School: Lowndes High School
Hobbies and interests: Golf, tennis, rhetoric and public speaking, politics
10-year career goals: In 10 years, I hope to have graduated with my J.D. and have my designations to work in patent and intellectual property law. I would also like to have an established career and have begun my work in local politics.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: As working as the External Affairs chairman, it was my job to put on State Relations Day. This is a huge event where we invite students and all of the state representatives and senators. By putting on this event, I learned the value of delegation, leading by example and persistency.
Favorites:
Movie: "The Pursuit of Happyness"
Time of the Day: morning
Food: pizza
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would go to dinner with my grandfather.
Dream destination: London, England
Three personal star qualities: Committed, outgoing and a good friend
Other Campus Involvement: Student Government Association- Franklin Senator and External Affairs Chairman, Serving Our Students Campaign, HERO Corporate Relations, Dean's Student Advisory Board- Franklin College, Judicial Conduct Review Board, Executive Committee on Energy Conservation, Freshman Board, Dean Tate Honor Society, Delta Sigma Theta Honor Student |
|  | Christina Swoope
Email: swoope@uga.edu
Major: Pre-pharmacy
Graduation Date: May 2012
High School: Northview High School
Hobbies and interests: Coaching gymnastics, marching band and other music ensembles, writing, volunteering with Special Olympics and scrap booking.
10-year career goals: After graduating from UGA, I hope to have completed my doctorate in pharmacy and go on to work in a children's hospital in the Atlanta area. If, in that time, I am blessed with having a family, I would like to continue to work as a pharmacist part-time and possibly teach high school chemistry for a few years. This would allow me to continue in my profession while also encouraging students to take on challenging courses, like chemistry, in college with hopes that they will pursue professions in the medical field.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: While in high school, I had the honor of serving as the drum major of the marching band for four years. Being selected for this position as a freshman is very rare and caused me to learn a lot about leadership in a short amount of time. The two most important things that I learned while in this position were how to lead from within a group and the mentality that the people you are leading will not care about how much you know until they know how much you care.
Favorites:
Book: "The Poisonwood Bible"
Movie: "Remember the Titans"
Time of the Day: Late evening
Food: Mom's homemade lasagna
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would have dinner with Joseph Lowery. I had the pleasure of meeting him this past year when he came to our school for Black History Month and the ideas and philosophies he shared with us were remarkable. I learned so many life lessons just from the hour speech he gave; being able to sit down and have dinner with him would be truly amazing.
Dream destination: Japan
Three personal star qualities: Integrity, leadership and dedication
Other Campus Involvement: Russell Community Council, National Residence Hall Honorary, Redcoat Band Drum Major.
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|  | Arthur Tripp, Jr.
Email: : atripp@uga.edu
Major: Political Science, International Affairs with a Pre-Law concentration
Graduation Date: May 2009
High School: Duluth High School
Hobbies and interests: Student government, politics and mentoring young children
10-year career goals: In ten years I hope to graduate from law school and begin practicing law.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I was the president of Duluth High School and my leadership experience blossomed from there. I was responsible for everything from organizing parent meetings to representing my high school throughout the city and state. I learned that effective communication is extremely important.
Favorites:
Book: "Developing the Leader within You"
Time of the Day: Afternoon
Food: Chicken alfredo
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would have dinner with Barack Obama. I feel that he would provide insight and helpful tips that will help to prepare me for my future.
Dream destination: Hawaii
Three personal star qualities: Dedicated, determined and dependable
Other Campus Involvement: Student Government Association, Student Advisory Council to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents and LEAD Scholar.
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|  | Jill Vaughn
Major: Furnishings and Interiors and Spanish
Graduation Date: May 2009
High School: Morgan County High School
Hobbies and interests: My biggest hobby is writing. I love poetry. My goal is to publish a book of my own poems in the near future. As far as interests, I absolutely love the arts! Any type of ancient monument, portrait or sculpture excites me. I also enjoy learning about and trying new things.
10-year career goals: Ten years from now I hope to see myself having traveled to a couple of interesting places just for my own personal enjoyment. I also hope that I am well on my way with interior design and beginning to form my own business. My career, health and happiness are things that I constantly focus on whether today or ten years down the road.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: I have had many internship opportunities where I have had to be responsible. Without responsibility, certain tasks I had to perform would have not been completed, and I could have put the business behind in their daily achievement goals. However, my biggest leadership position was when I was appointed captain of my high school's cheerleading team. It gets tough when people look up to you as the sole leader and look to you for guidance and advice. I had to make sure we learned what we needed to learn and that we stayed on top of a routine schedule. I built a lot of character being the leader of my high school squad, and I learned a lot from that position that I still carry with me today. Favorites:
Book: "The Trumpet of the Swan"
Movie: "Moulin Rouge"
Time of the Day: Mid-morning
Food: chocolate chip cookies
Pets: An orange tabby cat named Diddo
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would like to have dinner with Salvador Dali. He was just a magnificent artist, and his artwork carries so much personality. And depending on how the dinner went, I might have been able to get him to paint me something cool and inspirational!
Dream destination: I would love to visit Mars. I know this sounds a bit extreme, but I have always been curious about the planet. Realistically though, I have always wanted to travel to Ireland.
Three personal star qualities: Committed, outgoing and responsible
Other Campus Involvement: Community Service |
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Email: swhited@uga.edu
Major: Finance with a Pre-Law concentration
Graduation Date: May 2009
High School: Cascia Hall Preparatory School
Hobbies and interests: Zeta Tau Alpha, volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club of Athens, Dance Marathon Finance Committee member, running, watching movies, traveling and eating at great restaurants
10-year career goals: In ten years I would like to be out of law school (hopefully debt free) and working as a corporate attorney in the Midwest.
Former leadership position and/or program experience and lessons learned: This semester I was elected assistant treasurer of my sorority, and I learned a great deal about the finance world, as well as how to communicate with people. I learned how to cooperate better and how to effectively communicate my thoughts to other members.
Favorites:
Movie: "Garden State"
Time of the Day: Night
Food: Mexican
Pets: A cat named Maggie, a dog named Maxwell
Ideal dinner date from past or present and why: I would love to have dinner with Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, a well-established brokerage firm. I would like to gain insight into the finance community and better understand the business world from a person that, I believe, knows it best.
Dream destination: Madrid, Spain
Three personal star qualities: Determined, goal-oriented and dedicated.
Other Campus Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha, Dance Marathon - Finance Committee, Boys and Girls Club of Athens, Honors Program
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