Orientation Leaders

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A.J. Jackson (she/her) | Class of 2023 | Major: Business

“I’m a left-handed golfer on our team at OU, and I’m most excited about being in person and getting to meet people this year.”

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Alex Hausman (they/them) | Class of 2023 | Major: Communication Studies

“I grew up about an hour south in Peachtree City with my three dogs and my bird. I’m most excited about being back on campus.”

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Alicia Walker (she/her) | Class of 2024 | Major: Biology

“I was born and raised in Columbus, Ga. I love dance and I’m currently on the dance team at Oglethorpe. I’m most excited about being in person this semester and getting to meet everyone the right way.”

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Alima Ba | Class of 2022

“A fun fact about me is that I love animals. I’m most excited to interact with all the students at Oglethorpe!”

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Andi Kezh | Class of 2023 | Major: Public Relations

A fun fact about Andi is that she has more than 10 siblings! She is looking forward to meeting new people and researching for her honors thesis.

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Brenna Alford (she/they) | Class of 2023 | Major: Studio Art

“I’m from Alpharetta, GA, but was living in Northern Virginia during quarantine. I’m super excited to be back on campus this fall and going back to walking around and experiencing campus. In the spare time that I do have, I have watched or listened to over 900 hours of my favorite podcast (a lot of times I do this while doing my art homework. It’s good to have some background noise). See y’all soon !”

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Christina Conaway (she/her/hers) | Class of 2023 | Major: Theatre

“I love to sing, cook, write fan-fiction and am a huge bookworm. I am also an executive member of multiple clubs on campus. I am most excited to be able to have classes face-to-face again and have club activities come back.”

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Coja Jones (she/her) | Class of 2022 | Major: Communication Studies

“I am a communications major on the media studies track and minor in French and from Norcross, Ga. One fun fact about me is that I love thrifting. I am most excited to be back to a full campus in the fall!”

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Courtland Davis (he/him) | Class of 2022 | Major: Human Resource Management

“I’m from Birmingham, Al. and a fun fact about me is that I am an aspiring polyglot. I’m most excited about being a senior and having fun with all of my friends.”

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Danyelle Briggs (she/her/hers) | Class of 2022 | Major: Public Relations and Politics

“I’m President of Black Student Caucus and captain of the cheerleading team! I’m most excited about seeing everyone face to face again and getting to know all the new people on campus.”

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Deia McCorkle (she/her/hers) | Class of 2023 | Major: Studio Art

“I’m from Midtown, and a fun fact about me is that I have memorized all of the Hercules movie. I am most excited to meet new people and, hopefully, be more involved in theatre this year.”

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Hannah Banfiel | Class of 2024 | Major: Communication Studies

“I’m from Hampton, Va. and I love sports photography, but dabble in almost every type in my free time. I’m most excited to be able to meet everyone safely and truly experience everything Oglethorpe has to offer!”

Isabella Nangano (she/her) | Class of 2023 | Major: Politics

“My hometown is Old Bridge, NJ. A fun fact about me is that I have been a vegetarian for over five years. For the upcoming school year, I’m most excited to finally be back in person!”

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Ivi D’vynne | Class of 2023 | Major: Media Studies

“I am from Memphis, Tn. I’m a creative, and I make music, act, sing, dance and produce content. This school year, I am excited to connect with like-minded individuals and professionals, DYNA.STTY, and work hard towards my goals and passions.”

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Jakeb Sanders (he/him/his) | Class of 2023 | Major: Physics

“Fun Fact: In my freshman year I started a co-ed recreational soccer club on campus. Since then, I’ve created relationships and friendships that will truly last a lifetime all because of soccer!”

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Jamie Lester (she/her) | Class of 2024 | Major: Physics

“I’m from Thomson, Georgia, a small town outside of Augusta. I am on Oglethorpe’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams, and I’m the Secretary for OUtlet, Oglethorpe’s LGBTQ+ club. I can’t wait to meet people on campus and be involved with in-person activities! I look forward to being an orientation leader and interacting with the incoming Freshmen!”

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Jose Valtierra (he/him) | Class of 2024 | Major: Business Administration

“My hometown is Leon, Guanajuato Mexico, but I’ve grown up in Atlanta for the past 20 years. I guess my fun fact is that I cannot control my facial expressions and teachers have gotten a kick out of it during our time on Zoom. I’m excited to meet everyone and help people have a great experience at Oglethorpe!”

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Kinslee Polk (she/her) | Class of 2022 | Major: Theatre

“I’m from Statesboro, Ga. A fun fact about me is that my favorite spot on campus is the Conant Veranda (especially at night)! I am most excited about returning to campus this fall and seeing all of my old (and new) friends!”

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Makenna Ponder (she/her) | Class of 2022 | Major: Biology

“My name is Makenna and I’m a senior biology major from Lawrenceville, Ga. My fun fact is I’ve met Nick Jonas before. I’m most excited to meet new people this upcoming year and see all of my friends again in person!”

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Marc Collins (he/him) | Class of | Major: Theatre

“My hometown is Lilburn, Ga. A fun fact about me is that I love to roller skate and make rolled ice cream on campus. I am most excited to be able to walk around campus and hang out with lots of people!”

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Mariama Abdoul-Majeed | Class of 2023 | Major: Biopsychology

“One fun fact about myself is that I am obsessed with medical TV dramas and my favorite one is Grey’s Anatomy! What I’m most excited for this year is to finally have in-person classes and see all your smiling faces in person for Welcome Weekend!”

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Mikalah Alford (she/her) | Class of 2023 | Major: Business Administration

“I was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. A fun fact about me is that I have traveled to Malaysia. The thing that I am most excited for about the upcoming school year is being able to be back on campus with my friends and peers.”

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Miriam Simma | Class of 2023 | Major: Chemistry

“I’m from Dacula, Ga. A fun fact about me is that I’m the biggest Universal Studios kid, so much so that I have the dialogue for some of the rides memorized. I am most excited to be on campus with friends again!”

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Mykal Montgomery (she/her/hers) | Class of 2023 | Major: Business Administration

“I’m from Marietta, Ga. I love to bake and paint. I’m most excited about meeting new people and being able to help those people find where they belong.”

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Nadia Sambo (she/her/hers) | Class of 2023 | Major: Communication Studies and Business Administration

“A fun fact about me is I am both Cambodian and Belizean. For this upcoming school year, I’m most excited to live on campus and attend on-campus events!”

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Ramah Wade-Rollins (she/her/hers) | Class of 2021 | Major: Business Administration

“I am from Birmingham, Al. I did theatre in high school, where I played many roles. This year I am excited to meet the new students and welcome them to our campus.”

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Rhiannon Ewalt (she/her/hers) | Class of 2023 | Major: Politics

“I am excited to be back on campus this semester after experiencing being fully remote and a commuter last year.”

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Samuel Eboka | Class of 2024 | Major: Physics, Engineering

“I’m from Nigeria, and I love cooking! I am excited to meet new students, especially international students like myself.”

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Tara Taylor | Class of 2022 | Major: Communication Studies

“I’m from Norcross/Peachtree Corners, Ga., which is down the street from Oglethorpe, so I’ve been in this area all my life. I love eating, swimming and traveling. A fun fact about me is that I’m a great-aunt, meaning my sister had a daughter and her daughter has a daughter as well, hence great-aunt. One thing I’m looking forward to this semester is getting to have in-person classes again, hanging out with my friends and meeting new people!”

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Tyler Benson (she/her/hers) | Class of 2023 | Major: Psychology

“I am from Douglasville, Ga. A fun fact about me is that I was the Colorguard captain in high school (I wish Oglethorpe had a team). I am excited to be back on campus and to be an RA for incoming freshmen.”

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Zoë Geiger (she/they) | Major: Sociology and Communication Studies

“A fun fact about me is that I can play five instruments (my favorite is the marimba)! I’m most excited about getting to spend my last year at Oglethorpe on campus with my friends! can’t wait to meet everyone!”