Meet The Orientation Leaders (CSB)

Abby Olson: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Dietetics/Sports Medicine and Spanish

Activities: Campus Rec, Blazer Hockey

Favorite part of orientation: My favorite part of orientation was meeting new people and becoming close with those in my orientation group.

Allison Koranda: Junior

Major/Minor: Biology/ Pre-Physical Therapy

Activities: JEC, Biology Club, Sunday School Teacher, VISTO, Discovery Elementary, CSB/SJU Admissions Ambassador

Favorite part of orientation: My favorite part of the orientation experience is meeting new people. Some of my best friends were in my orientation group my first-year.

Allison Schallock: Junior

Major/Minor: Elementary Education (English/Literature)

Activities: JEC, PR Committee, CSB/SJU Admissions Ambassador, All-College Choir, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I love meeting new people and orientation is a great way to have fun while doing this.

Allison Wenino: Senior

Major/Minor: Psychology (Pre-Occupational Therapy)

Activities: Study Abroad, Magis, Companions on a Journey, Psychology TA

Why I became an orientation leader: I want to be an orientation leader because I had a difficult transitional year when I was a first-year at CSB/SJU, and I enjoyed the encouragement I received from others. I feel that my experience over the last few years has changed dramatically, and I can relate to many different people. I hope to make the transitional year easier and more enjoyable for others.

Allison Youngers: Sophomore

Major/Minor: English and Spanish/Biology

Activities: Pre-Med Club, CSB/SJU Chamber Choir

Why I became an orientation leader: I am an orientation leader because I love meeting new people and want to help people feel at home at CSB/SJU.

Amy Hoeschen: Junior

Major/Minor: Political Science/ Environmental Studies

Activites: CSB Senate, Climbing Club, Cribbage Leader, College Democrats, Center for Policy and Civic Engagement, Center for Women

Favorite part of orientation: My favorite part of orientation was casino night. I got really into it and won alot of sweet prizes and met some new people. You really can't go wrong during orientation. You've just got to take advantage of the great activities and the great new people around you.

Amy Weum: Sophomore

Major/Minor: English and Spanish/ Seconday Education

Activities: Magis, Spanish and Education Clubs, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I absolutely love getting to know people, and I hope I can make the first-years feel more at home during their first year. CSB/SJU is incredible and I want to spread the amazing sense of community that it offers.

Ana Seivert: Sophomore

Major: Environmental Studies/ Spanish

Activities: CSB/SJU Chamber Choir, Campus Groove Recordings

Why I became an orientation leader: I had a blast during my freshman orientation. I think that it is the best way to get students to communicate and bond with one another, and it makes the transition into classes easy.

Andrea Schiebe: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Sociology/Communications

Activities: Amnesty International, Ballroom Dance Club, Swing Catz, CSB/SJU Chamber Choir, ABE Coordinator for CSB Campus Ministry, Intramural Volleyball

Why I became an orientation leader: I wanted to become an orientation leader because I know the impact they have on incoming students. For me, orientation made the transition into college easier.  I hope to give the students a friendly face that they can recognize and come to with any concerns throughout their college years.

Anna Shoeneberger: Senior

Major/Minor: Natural Science/ Sports Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy

Activities: JEC, St. Ben's Senate, Volleyball and Softball Intramurals, SJU Campus Ministry, Chemistry Club

Why I became an orientation leader: I like having fun with the first-years. I also like being able to help them and give them tips and hints for the school year.

Beth Hauth: Junior

Major/Minor: Music/Secondary Education and Math

Activities: Health and Wellness Community, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Intramural Sports, JEC, SJU Campus Ministry, Ultimate Frisbee, Companions on a Journey, CSB/SJU Writing Center Tutor

Favorite part of orientation: The best part is getting to share all of the activities that we plan for them. Orientation was a great way to begin my college journey and left me with alot of awesome memories.

Beth Johnson: Senior

Major/Minor: Psychology

Activities: Special Olympics, Elementary Reading Tutor, Alternative Spring Break Trips, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I look forward to being a listening ear and encourager to the class of 2012, as they make this next big step.

 

Beth Nomeland: Senior

Major/Minor: Biochemistry (Pre-Pharmacy)

Activities: JEC

Why I became an orientation leader: I am thrilled to ease the incoming students into the CSB/SJU environment and Benedictine community.

Brittany Boll: Senior

Major/Minor: German/Management and Secondary Education

Activities: German Club and Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I like helping new students feel welcome.

Brittany Peters: Junior

Major: Communication and Management (Pre-Law)

Activities: CSB Hockey and JEC

Favorite part of orientation: Introducing the incoming students to the best 4 years of their life

Casey Theis: Senior

Major/Minor: Liberal Studies

Activities: AKS service sorority, Intramurals, Book Groups

Why I became an orientation leader: I'm an orientation leader because I had a great orientation experience, and I want to be able to share that with someone else.

Claire Hahn: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Theater

Activities: Music and Theater, Opera Workshops, CSB/SJU Chamber Choir

Why I became an orientation leader: My OL was great, and I'm looking forward to passing on that tradition.

Colleen Smith: Junior

Major/Minor: Communcation/Psychology

Activities: Aerobics Instructor, VIA and Magis

Why I became an orientation leader: I love meeting new students. I also enjoy knowing that I am helping to make the first experience of the new students as enjoyable as possible.

Courtney Christenson: Sophomore

Major: Accounting

Activities: Treasurer of CSB Senate, Intramural Soccer and Tennis, SIFE

Why I became an orientation leader: I absolutely love CSB/SJU and want incoming students to enjoy their first year as much as I did.

Dana Joseph: Senior

Major/Minor: Political Science/Sociology

Activities: AKS Sorority, CSB crew, Up 'til Dawn

Why I became an orientation leader: I love meeting new people.

Danielle Karp: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Management/Communication

Activities: JEC, Benedictine Friends

Favorite part of orientation: Getting to know the girls who lived on my floor.

Emily Dobesh: Sophmore

Major/Minor: Management

Activities: CSB Annual Fund

Favorite part of orientation: Getting to know the Bennies on my floor and the Johnnies on our brother floor.

Emilee Parsons: Senior

Major/Minor: Biology/Spanish (Pre-Medicine)

Activities: Drama Club, College Democrats, Theatre

Emily Plunkett: Junior

Major/Minor: Political Science (Pre-Law)

Activities: Student Ambassador, Up 'til Dawn, Intramural Tennis and Softball

Why I became an orientation leader: It provides me with the opportunity to meet new people and share stories that contribute to my love and appreciation for the CSB/SJU community.

Erin Moore: Junior

Major/Minor: Communications/Spanish

Activities: JEC, CSB Senate

Why I became an orientation leader: It is the first week of the best four years of students' lives, and I can't wait to help new students make the transition from scared and unsure to excited and comfortable.

Javen Pauly: Junior

Major/Minor: Biology/Psychology (Pre-Med)

Activities: Pre-Med Club, Intramurals, MAGIS, Church Choir, VIA

Favorite part of orientation: For me, the best part of first-year orientation was the time spent in our groups. I love meeting new people and really enjoyed finding out the intended majors and personal interests of others in my group. Making those first connections right away made it easy for me to be outgoing, and it helped make St. Ben's feel like home.

 

Jenna Miller: Junior

Major/Minor: Spanish and Psychology

Activities: JEC, Lacrosse, Journey Group, Alum-Student Prep Committee

Why I became an orientation leader: I want to help first years realize why St. Ben's and St. John's are the best campuses out there, and that the next four years of their lives will be fantastic.

Kaitlin Andreasen: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Psychology/Political Science and Spanish

Activities: Saint Ben's Dance Team, CSB Senate, Big Sisters at Kennedy Elementary, Journey Group, Global Aids Awareness Organization, Benedictine Friends, CSB Liturgy Team

Why I became an orientation leader: I love CSB/SJU. I want to help every Bennie and Johnnie fall in love with our school in the same way I have.

Kasey Heichel: Junior

Major/Minor: Accounting (Pre-Pharmacy)

Activities: Intramurals, VIA, Pre-Med Club

Favorite part of orientation: I loved meeting new people.

Kate Sinner: Senior

Major/Minor: Environmental Studies

Activities: Echo, ILCP, SALD

Favorite part of orientation: The excitement surrounding move-in.

Kelly Giebel: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Biology (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Activities: Nursing Club

Why I became an orientation leader: I love meeting new people, helping them, and having fun.

Kelsae Eliszewski: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Undecided/Coaching Certificate

Activities: BOOYAH, MAGIS, Bible Study, Journey Group, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I love meeting all of the new people.

Kelsey Berset: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Political Science (Pre-Law)/Economics

Activities: AKS Sorority, First-Year Leadership Team, College Democrats, JEC

Why I became an orientation leader: I want to ensure that every student that comes to CSB/SJU feels at home in our community.

Kelsey Rehwaldt: Junior

Major/Minor: Dietetics/Psychology

Why I became an orientation leader: Orientation is such an exciting part of starting college. It's so much fun starting the year off meeting such wonderful men and women that are joining us at CSB/SJU and helping them discover the opportunities that lie ahead. 

Larissa Reid: Senior

Major/Minor: Management

Activities: T-Spot, Students in Free Enterprise, Cultural Affairs Board, Orchestra

Why I became an orientation leader: We get to be the first step in welcoming first-years to our two incredible campuses. 

Laura Adams: Senior

Major/Minor: Communications/Studio Art and Writing

Activities: SALD Leadership Team, SELT, Companions on a Journey

Why I became an orientation leader: I love meeting the first-years and making their transition into college a little less stressful.

Laura Sienko: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Psychology/Art

Activities: Intramurals

Favorite part of orientation: My favorite part of the orientation experience was getting to know so many people that have now become some of my best friends.

Laura Ubani: Senior

Major/Minor: Accounting/Hispanic Studies

Activities: Accounting and Finance Club Executive Board, JEC, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I want to help first-year students see what a fantastic school they've chosen and explore the possibilities and experiences they have in front of them.

Leah Christensen: Junior

Major/Minor: Elementary Education/Mathematics

Activities: VIA, JEC

Why I bcame an orientation leader: I abosolutely love CSB/SJU, and I want to help all of the first-years feel at home.

Lucy Retka: Junior

Major/Minor: Nursing

Activities: Nursing Club, Student Ambassador, Campus Tour Guide, VISTO

Why I became an orientation leader: It is fun, and I love it.

Maggie Burbach: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Elementary Education/History

Activities: CSB Dance Team

Favorite part of orientation: Getting to know tons of people and establishing lasting friendships.

Makenzie Wright: Senior

Major/Minor: Psychology/Math and Spanish

Activities: CSB Cross Country Ski Team, Swing Catz

Why I became an orientation leader: I became an orientation leader in order to pass on everything I've learned here at CSB/SJU.

Megan Haar: Sophomore

Major and Minor: Communications and Management

Activities: Fast Forward Youth Program, JEC

Why I became an orientation leader: I remember how scared I was to start college, and I want to help the incoming first-years to feel comfortable by sharing my experiences and what I have learned. 

Megan Kack: Junior

Major/Minor: Biology (Pre-Dentistry)

Activities: Assistant Director of Up 'til Dawn, Co-president of Pre-Denstistry Club, Assistant Student Manager of O'Connell's, Big Sister Program, JEC Exec Board, Intramurals, Habitat for Humanity, VIA, Campus Ministry, Alternative Spring Break, Inspiring Leadership Certificate Program

Why I became an orientation leader: I became an orientation leader to make the transition into college as welcoming for the incoming first-years as it was for me.

Meghan Krantz: Senior

Major/Minor: Management and Theology

Activities: Magis, Campus Ministry Retreats, Benilde-St. Margaret Retreats, SALT, Intramurals, CSB Campus Rec and Athletic Training

Why I became an orientation leader: I became an orientation leader to meet new people and have fun before school starts.

Michelle Brunik: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Biology (Pre-Medicine)

Activities: CSB National Dance Team

Nadia Christensen: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Music/Liturgical Music and Secondary Education

Activities: Magis, CSB Golf Team, Speech, Student Mass Cantor, CSB Campus Singers, Companions on a Journey, Benedictine Friends

Why I became an orientation leader: I hope to introduce the first-years to CSB/SJU so they may have an easy transition and truly enjoy their first year of college experiences. 

Stephanie Rothstein: Senior

Major/Minor: Math and Nutrition

Activities: Orchestra, Companions on a Journey, CSB Health Advocate

Why I became an orientation leader: I love CSB/SJU and want all of the incoming students to have as wonderful of an experience at CSB/SJU as I've had.

Susie Schroeder: Junior

Major/Minor: Nursing/Nutrition

Activities: St. Ben's Senate, AKS Sorority, Aerobics Instructor, Nursing Club, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I love seeing all of the new faces. I try to get involved in anything and everthing and love being an OL to get the opportunity to introduce new things to everyone. Welcome to CSB/SJU first-years! I look forward to meeting you this fall!

Tiana Woitas: Sophomore

Major/Minor: Social Work

Activities: Team Aerobics, SJU Campus Ministry, Intramurals

Why I became an orientation leader: I enjoy working with people, motivating others, and being really friendly.