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Alayna Erne

Hi, my name is Alayna.  I'm a sophomore studying studio art.  I have 7 siblings and I am from LaPorte, IN.  I enjoy motorcross, playing guitar, meeting new people and creating all kinds of stuff.  "If you are who you should be, you will set the world ablaze." !St. Catherine of Siena

Amy Swygart

Hey all!  My name is Amy and this is my last year here as a nursing major.  Graduation is around the corner!  I love meeting and talking to new people.  If you need anything, find me!

Chelsea Selking

Hi, my name is Chelsea.  I’m a junior biology major here at USF.  I’m also on the women’s tennis team.  This year I’m helping lead the Theology of the Body discussion group on campus.  Hope to see you around!

Elizabeth Faber

Hi, name is Elizabeth and I am from Grand Rapids, MI.  I am a junior accounting major and I am on the women’s tennis team.  I will be leading a Theology of the Body discussion group.  I hope to see you there!

Faith Andert

Bonjour!  My name is Faith and I am from South Bend, Indiana.  Yes, the home of Notre Dame!  I enjoy music and you can usually find me breaking out into random dance parties and serenading people that walk by.  My favorite animal is the Amur leopard and I enjoy the color purple.

Jaxson Burkins

Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my bio, so read it maybe.  My name is Jaxson and I am from the small town of Bremen, Indiana.  I enjoy playing on the USF Men’s Tennis team, serving as an RA in Clare Hall, planning and leading the Theology of Body discussion group, participating in random events on campus, and meeting new people.  If you see me around campus, say “hi!”

Julie Murray

Hi, my name is Julie.  I am a junior studying Theology and Ministry.  I am from Cincinnati, but my heart is in Kentucky.  I love being involved in service work.  In my spare time, I am a body builder as you can see!  Although I’m not extremely strong, I hope I can lift your spirit!  If you see me around campus don’t be afraid to say “hi!”

Kelsey Reynolds

Hi Cougars!  RAR!  My name is Kelsey and I am a senior here at USF.  I will be graduating in May with a Bachelor’s in Biology: Pre-Medicine.  I hope to attend Optometry School in the fall of 2013 (Go Hoosiers!)  I am super excited about being a peer minister again this year and look forward to meeting many new people.  If you see me on campus, say “hi!”

Kendra Kremer

Greetings from the North Pole!  I am a sophomore studying nursing at USF.  This is my first year as a peer minister and I am so excited to see what this year will bring.  Along with being a peer minister I am involved in SGAC (Student Government Association), SNA as the sophomore representative (Student Nursing Association), orientation team leader, and I a student ambassador.  I come from a small town with no stop-light and it has brought me here to USF.  Go Cougars!

Micah Noble

My name is Micah.  I am a secondary social studies education major.  I am on the football team here at USF and an RA in Bonzel Hall.  I am from New Paris, Indiana which has a population of 3,500.  I have a younger sister and brother, and a one year old nephew named, Liam.  People generally tend to like me, so don’t hesitate to say “Hello!”

Natalie Caruso

My name is Natalie and I am a junior at the University of Saint Francis.  I am a graphic design major, and a resident assistant in Clare Hall.  I’ve been involved in AAF, LOGOS, and O-Team.  Fun fact:  I have a huge, crazy, Italian family and the majority of them work at Carusos, my family’s restaurant.

Nick Curtis

 I am Nick and I am a sophomore nursing student.  My focus is music ministry – mostly focusing on playing piano for Sunday school Mass.  I like volleyball and wilderness survival.

Sarah Haas

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a junior social work with a minor in child welfare and advocacy.  I am involved in social work club and cougars for Life.  I live on campus, so I’m always around doing things!  I am very excited for this new school year.

Sara Meis

I am a sophomore studying nursing here at USF. I enjoy reading, playing sports, listening to music, and being with my friends.  My favorite animal is the panda and my favorite color is purple.  This is my first year as a peer minister, so I’m really excited for this upcoming year.

Matt Spyrka

Hi there!  My name is Matthew Mark Spyrka.  I am from the great state of Minnesota.  I am the middle of seven boys.  My hobbies include underwater basket-weaving, scuba diving in Mirror Lake, and live action role playing on Sundays before Mass.  Sometimes, I can be seen around campus wearing my favorite accessory: a pink tutu.  Smiling is my favorite!  I love making new friends, so if you see me around campus, you may as well say, “Howdy there new friend!”

Holly Durkee

Hi!  My name is Holly.  I am a junior communication major and am also a RA in Bonzel Hall.  I love to meet new people and hope to meet you.  Stop me anytime and say “hello!”

Nichole Wellman

Hi, I’m Nichole.  I’m a senior and a fourth year peer minister.  I am studying to be a math teacher and hope to find a job in Fort Wayne when I graduate.  I also run cross country and recently started a group called Pro-Life Runners.  Finally, I’m excited to say I was proposed to over the summer and am now engaged to be married.

Stacey Litchfield

 Hello!  My name is Stacey and I am a junior at USF.  I am studying theology with a teaching certificate.  I am a Resident Assistant in Clare Hall on the 3rd floor.  I love visitors and my door is often open, so stop on by.  I love long walks on the beach and watching the sunset.  The end.