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Truli Bates
History: Social Studies Education |
My name is Truli Bates, I am from Bryant, AR. I am a social studies education major who will also be pursuing a coaching endorsement with plans to teach US History and Government classes while also coaching volleyball. I am a middle/ right side on the volleyball team here at SAU. I enjoy being in the sunshine, in the company of my teammates and reading. I am obsessed with my Australian Shepard, Tucker. |
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Stinton Battisto
Elementary Education |
Hi! My name is Stinson Battisto, and I enjoy reading and listening to music in my free time. I am majoring in Elementary Education (K-6 STEM). I love working with children, helping people, and math, which is why I chose this major. Some more facts about me: I recently discovered my favorite color is pink and even though I'm not a business major, I was very active in FBLA in high school. I am excited to start the semester and can't wait to see where this year leads! |
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Jacob Brown
Criminal Justice |
My name is Jacob Brown, but I prefer to go by Jake. I’m a very thoughtful person and am also a very active person. I enjoy mountain biking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and working out. I’m studying criminal justice and plan on enlisting into the army after I graduate college to serve as a Ranger and as an MP (military police). I would like to also become some form of federal law enforcement. |
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Jonathan Bunnell
Engineering |
My name is Jonathan Bunnell, I am from Jonesboro Arkansas. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing games, working on audio equipment, and overall just having fun. Given my love for music and high-quality audio, I'm always open to talk about music or sound design. |
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Hope Cheatham
Accounting |
Hi everyone! My name is Hope Cheatham. I am from the big town of Stephens, Arkansas. In high school, I was an active member of the FFA forestry team, FBLA, and Shooting Sports. I love math because of the right and wrong answers, so I figured accounting would be suitable for me. I'm a very serious person most of the time, so I can be a little difficult to get to know. However, I am excited to start this new journey at SAU, and I hope to make a lot of great memories! |
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Irelyn Coker
Modern Languages: Writing |
My name is Irelyn Coker, and I love to read in my free time. My friends describe me as an introvert; however, I am always willing to help someone if they ask. I look forward to starting a new experience here at SAU! |
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Sidney Crews
Pre Nursing |
Hi, I’m Sidney Crews! I am a Pre-Nursing BSN major, and this semester began sophomore year for me. I love all things medical. I am an extreme extrovert, and love talking and meeting all types of people. I also work at a local pharmacy in my hometown. I am so excited to see what this year holds!!! |
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Alexis Goodwin
Undecided |
My name is Lexi Goodwin and I enjoy reading and writing. I would like to become a published author some day, but I also love school, so I decided to stay in it as long as possible. That's why I'm now majoring in Middle School Education! A few other random facts: My favorite color is dark green, I'm crazy about Star Wars, and my all time favorite book series is Harry Potter! |
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Rylee Griffis
Biology:Pre Health |
My name is Rylee Griffis, and I am very excited about this year! I love to read, write, watch movies, and hang out with my friends. I would describe myself as helpful, passionate, and kind. I hope that everyone has a great year! |
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Benjamin Gustafson
Engr/Physics:Mechanical Engineering |
I'm Benjamin Gustafson. I'm currently majoring in biology, and I'm excited to see what this college has to offer. I come from Texarkana, and I hope I can make it through my college career. |
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Teressa Hedglin
Perf Arts:Music Ed-Instrumental |
My name is Teressa Hedglin. My passions are band, theater, choir, drawing, painting, and pretty much anything to do with art in general. I am a music education major. After I get my Bachelor's degree, I plan to direct a high school band while I get my Master's and Doctorate degree in Music Theory and Composition. Then, I would like to direct a college band, and possibly a military band, while teaching music theory classes on the side. I would also love to write music and sell it for bands. Sushi is my absolute favorite food ever. I graduated from Fouke High School. I am very extroverted, and I love making new friends. |
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Hannah Henderson
Bio Sci:Marine Biology |
I enjoy playing tennis and getting coffee early in the morning with friends. Since I have been at college I have been cooking and baking a lot more. My go to breakfast item is an omelet with two eggs, two slices of ham, a whole bell pepper, and no cheese. I'm lactose intolerant. If you find me eating ice cream... don't judge it's a hard life sometimes keeping away from ice cream. I say that I know what I want to do with my life, but I might not. Right now I am perusing dental hygiene. I cannot wait for this semester with you all! Remember to floss! |
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Zane Johnston
Psychology |
Hi, I'm Zane. I like drawing and used to be really into acting. I love plants and was sad to leave most of mine at home, but I'm hoping to rebuild my collection here. I'm really looking forward to this year and getting to know everyone! |
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Colin Julian
Engr/Physics:Chemical Engineering |
Hi everyone, I am Colin Julian, and I am wanting to double-major in BSE Chemical Engineering, and Pre-Medical Biochemistry. While I may be shooting for the stars, my head and mind are grounded. I am a simple individual who loves video games, or anything relating to playing or developing such. I am not much of a sports fan, but the events are worth it if they bring good food. I am Science and Math oriented, with Calculus and Chemistry being some of my favorite classes I have ever taken in High School. Finally, I am relatively quiet but friendly. Please, do not be afraid to approach or talk to me. I look forward to meeting you all and maybe go forward as potentially good friends! |
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Jacob Kaminsky
Undecided |
Hi. My name is Jacob Kaminsky and I love playing league of legends and nature. My favorite color is green and my favorite thing to eat are burgers and chicken. I enjoy working out and meeting new people so if you ever see me don't be scared to say hi. |
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Lee Langdon
Computer Science |
Hi everyone! My name is Lee. I enjoy listening to music and hanging out with friends. You will see me wear many Hawaiian shirts all throughout the school year. I love watching TV shows and documentaries with other people. I hope to work in the computer science field for the government which is why I am majoring in computer science. I've also found computer science to be very fun for me. I hope everyone is going to have a great year! |
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Michael |
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Emily Lewis
Pre-Nursing (BSN) |
Hi! My name is Emily Lewis. I changed my major from pre-health biology to nursing because while I love most sciences, biology and I have a deep-rooted hatred for each other. In what little free time I have, I like to fish, swim, nap, and visit with family. I am currently addicted to the reality show Big Brother; if anyone watches this show, I am team Britini! |
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Carmen Lok |
Hi, I'm Carmen and I'm an international freshman from Malaysia. I'm admittedly a little quiet at first; nevertheless, I'm looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about the life and culture here. |
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Bryan Lok
Bus Adm:Finance |
HI! I’m Bryan and I’m from Malaysia. I came here in the Spring 2021 but there wasn’t any Seminars in the Spring so I had to take it this semester. I like playing video games and cooking/eating. Even though it’s my second semester here, I hope we can be friends! Also I listen to quite a fair bit of music, so give me your song recommendations. |
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Ashley Martin
Pre-Nursing (BSN) |
Hi! My name is Ashley Martin. I am from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. I am majoring in nursing, planning on specializing in pediactrics. I am so excited to meet and get to know everyone! |
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Grace McLelland
Unclassified |
My name is Grace McLelland. I look forward to the year that is to come! I hope to become friends with everyone in our Honors Seminar! I love anything nerdish, believe it or not. I love to read, watch anime or normal shows, to hang out with my friends, and have fun wherever I go! I can't wait to talk to you all! |
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Zhen Ze Ong
Computer Science |
Hello! My name is Zhen Ze, or you can just call me Justin. I enjoy doing photography even though I am not very good at it. I also developed an addiction to root beer for some reason. Hope everyone has a great day! |
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Jonathan Parker
Computer Science |
My name is Jonathan Parker. I am from Hope, AR. I am majoring in Computer Science and considering to also major in Mathematics. I am not sure what I will do after college, but I would like to go into research or possibly teaching. All I know for sure right now is that I want to learn as much as possible in the time I have. |
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Riley Payne
Biology:Pre Health |
Hi! My name is Riley. I love to read, watch movies, and hang out with my friends. I am in the SAU band, and I love dogs. I want to become a physical therapist. I am excited about this year! |
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Zachary Rennard
Engr/Physics:Mechanical Engineering |
Hello, my name is Zach Rennard. I play baseball and enjoy playing pretty much any sport. I love food so you can find me in the cafeteria if you ever need me. Being from Houston, Magnolia is quite to change of scenery for me, but I'm excited to see where college will take me and hope to meet lots of new friends along the way. |
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Abbey Richardson
Biology:Pre Health |
Hi, My name is Abbey Richardson. One of my favorite hobbies is watching crime shows, especially criminal minds. I also love to read, particularly fiction, and a cup of coffee in the morning is must:) |
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Collin Savell
Accounting |
Hi. I?m Collin Savell. I?m 18 years old and from Texarkana Arkansas. I graduated this past year from Genoa High school. In high school I ran track. But I also enjoy art, theatre and music. I?m scared of school but I know that I can do it. |
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Jiri Semrad
Computer Science |
Hi everyone, My name is Jiri Semrad, and I am from Dallas Texas. My major is in Computer Science, and I enjoy skating around campus, repairing and building computers, as well as playing video games. I'd always be happy to talk about my hobbies or skate around. Though I won't lie, to you I'm not the most interesting person here. I hope everyone has a wonderful semester. |
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Mary Stevens
Pre-Nursing (BSN) |
Hi! My name is Mary Stevens. I am majoring in Nursing and want to become a labor and deliver nurse. I love to bake and crochet. I am from Little Rock, Arkansas and went to Mount Saint Mary Academy for high school. I love to listen to music or a podcast in my free time so I am always open to new recommendations. I am so excited for this year and can’t wait to get to know everyone. |
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Joey Tan
Bio Sci:Wildlife Biology & Conservation |
Hi! My name is Joey, an international student from Malaysia. I like drawing, gaming, and loleSports. I exclusively listen to bad music. I'm quiet face to face but very good at texting. You can add me on discord @ mao#1073. |
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Tano Tatum
Pre-Nursing (BSN) |
Howdy! My name is Tano Tatum. I am from Star City, Arkansas. I am a RA in University Hall and I am majoring in nursing. In my spare time I like to watch sports, work out and play Pokemon Go. My trainer code on Pokemon Go is 9797 9290 7875. |
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Aspen Thomas
Engr/Physics:Chemical Engineering |
Hi my name is Aspen. I love to be outdoors, read, listen to music, and bowl. I work in SAU’s Greenhouses and I am minoring in Horticulture. I can’t wait to make new friends and make SAU my home. Also, I'm looking to start a bowling club. |
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Eduardo Trejo
Mathematics |
Hello, my name is Eduardo, and I am an introvert through and through. I am majoring in Mathematics. Mathematics is the one subject I love to learn a lot in school, and I like to learn about cultures. Looking forward to my time at SAU Honors College. |
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Roger Ward
Computer Science |
Hello, my name is Gage Ward and I am from Arkadelphia, Arkansas. I love math and computers so it only seemed right to pursue a major in computer science. I am not sure exactly what I want to do as a job yet, but I am leaning towards cybersecurity. I look forward to classes and I hope to make some new friends while I am here. |
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Christian Wiggins
Comp Sci:Gaming & Animation Design |
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Nicholas Wilson
Accounting |
Hi! I am Nicholas Wilson, I enjoy reading, writing, hanging out with friends, listening to a wide range of music, learning about history, and playing video games. I was on tv for the 2019 AA Quizbowl Championship, we didn't win, but I was on TV. I hope to do well this College year and find enjoyment and success in my major of choice. |
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Wei Han Won
Engr/Physics:Science |
My friends call me Matthew. I can listen to the same song for weeks . I did a test, and the result was INTP. Anyway, if you want to play badminton, I’m always down. |
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Allison Wood
Art & Design:Media & Marketing |
My name is Allison, I’m majoring in interactive media and marketing and I’m very excited for this year. I like to say what’s on my mind and meet new people. I have an unorganized brain but an organized desk! I look foreword to all the opportunities and experiences I will gain over the next four years! |
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Abigail York
Pre-Nursing |
My name is Abigail York, and I am a pre-nursing major. I enjoy reading in my spare time, particularly historical fiction books. I also enjoy watching Netflix and attempting to paint and draw. I am very excited about what this school year will bring and about getting to know everyone!! |
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David Wingfield
Assistant Director |
I have been with SAU for almost twenty years and have been a part of the Honors College since it's inception in 2003. We strive to make the Honors College and our students the best they can possibly be and have a vested interest in helping all our students succeed in their academic careers. |
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Ed Kardas
Director |
Starting my 42nd year at SAU and the 13th as Honors College director. I'm hoping to provide a quality back to face-to-face class and hope that things get back to normal soon. Let's all be ready to face the future together and overcome all of our problems. |
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