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Meet the FOCUS 2007 Leaders
Read below to learn more about our fabulous 2008 FOCUS Leaders including their year, major and minor, hometown and high school, SXU involvements, and some words of inspiration! Please feel free to e-mail them with any questions about FOCUS or SXU.
| Jennifer Betcher - "Jenny" Junior Elementary Education Homer Glen, IL / Lockport Township High School Peer Mentor, Peer Minister and The Xavierite (SXU student newspaper) News Correspondent "Dream Big! You can do anything you want to with hard work, dedication, and effort! Always remember that God loves you no matter what you do!" | |
| Angela Bush - "Angie" Junior Biology Major / Chemistry Minor Valparaiso, IN / Morgan Township High School Women's Basketball Team "When things around you make you want to hide, remember God gave hope to keep a smile inside." | |
| Alexander Figueroa - "Alex" Junior Chemistry Major, Biology Minor Alsip, IL / Alan B. Shepard High School Chemistry Lab Technician, Tri-Beta and Organic Chemistry Workshop "I've been thinking a lot lately about taking chances, and how it's really just about overcoming your fears. Because the truth is, every time you take a big risk in your life, no matter how it ends up, you're always glad you took it."- Dr. John Dorian | |
| Dorothy Hill - "DJ" Sophomore Music-Vocal Performance Major Chicago, IL / Kenwood Academy FOCUS Leader, University Chamber Singer and University Chorale "Dream a life, then live the dream."- Justyn Lawrence | |
| Amanda Holmes Junior English Major / Philosophy Minor St. Louis, MO / Parkway West High School The Xavierite, Study Abroad and Schoolin' "Dear Incoming Freshman, You are starting college, that's exciting. Be excited! Some words of advice from your Aunt Amanda: Be curious in your new classes and open with your new friends." Give care, Amanda | |
| Ryan Jana Sophomore Mass Communications Major Midlothian, IL / Oaks Forest High School Improv Club, Resident Assistant and Peer Mentor "Never Never Never Quit" - Winston Churchill | |
| Moise-Denis Jean Sophomore Biology / Pre-Med Major Psychology / Music Minor Chicago, IL / Marian Catholic High School Concert Band and Saxophone Ensemble "Finish school on time" | |
| Kojelyte T. Colon Johnson Senior Vocal Performance / Music Griffith, IN / Griffith Senior High School University Chamber Singer, University Chorale and Opera Workshop "Keep your eyes on the prize." | |
| Vince Moyet - "V" Junior English / Spanish Pontiac, MI / Pine River High School Student Ambassador and Resident Assistant "Before you smile and wear that grin, if you won without grace, you did not win." | |
| Colette Nowacki Senior Mass Communications / Art Chicago, IL / Queen of Peace High School Campus Ministry, Service Trips and Improv Club "Live in the Moment" | |
| Kimberly Pavel Senior Nursing Crown Point, IN / Crown Point High School SXU Women's Soccer, Student Nurses Association and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson | |
| Mark Piper - m.piper@sxu.edu Junior Political Science / Pastoral Ministry Stoughton, WI / Stoughton High School Resident Assistant, Peer Minister and Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law society) "The best is yet to come." - Frank Sinatra | |
| Sarah Rakauskas Junior Religious Studies / Sociology Chicago, IL / Mother McAuley High School Resident Assistant, Peer Ministry and Honors Student "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt | |
| Patricia A. Smith - "Patti" Junior Elementary Education Markham, IL / Mother McAuley High School Campus Renew and Diversity Action Team "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right." - Henry Ford | |
Students: Join us for the New Student Induction and Medallion Ceremony and luncheon on Friday, August 22, 2008, 11:30am in the Shannon Center. You will be greeted by President Judith A. Dwyer, The Cabinet, Deans, and faculty and staff of the University. A Saint Xavier medallion will be presented to you to symbolize your new membership in the SXU community. Fall semester begins Monday, August 25, 2008.
Contact Us:
John Pelrine
Vice President for Student Affairs
Room: L208, Warde Academic Center
Email: pelrine@sxu.edu
Phone: (773) 298-3123
