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Senior Class of 2013

Matt Schneider, Senior Class President • mschneider@thiel.edu

I am a senior majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. This is my fourth consecutive opportunity to represent my class as president to the Student Government Association. I am also President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. On campus, I am involved in Peer Leading and Blue Crew. I am also currently a member of Psi Chi, Les Lauriers, and Order of Omega honor societies. My plan after graduation is to pursue my doctorate degree in Neuroscience research.

Kelly Barzak, Senior Class Vice President • kbarzak@thiel.edu

I am currently a senior Elementary Education Major at Thiel College. This is my second year working with the Student Government Association and I am the current Vice President of the class of 2013. Along with this, I am a co-captain on both the volleyball and basketball teams. I am the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee president, Les Lauriers president, and Lambda Sigma Community Service Leader. I am also involved with Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma (athletic honor society) and Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society. I have also been a peer tutor for three years.

Brittany Anderson, Senior Class Secretary • banderson@thiel.edu

I am currently a senior Elementary Education major at Thiel College. This is my first year holding a position as a class officer and I am the secretary of the senior class. This is my fourth year being a member of the Thiel College cheerleading squad and this year I am one of the co-captains of the team. I am also a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. I am a member of the Education Honor Society called Kappa Delta Pi, the Athletic Honor Society called Chi Alpha Sigma, the Greek Honor Society called Order of Omega, and the Senior Honor Society called Les Lauriers. After graduation I plan on becoming an elementary school teacher.

Heather Cozak, Senior Class Treasurer • hcozak@thiel.edu

I am from New Middletown, Ohio. I'm double majoring in Conservation Biology and Traditional Biology. I'm double minoring in Wildlife and Food and Agriculture biology. I'm also Treasurer of the Environmental club. I'm also in Track and Field along with Soccer.

Junior Class of 2014

Ryan Carson, Junior Class President • rcarson@thiel.edu

Hello! I graduated from Hopewell High School in 2010. I am currently studying Forensic Accounting and Actuary Studies. In addition to my role as the Class of 2014's Treasurer, I am a part of the wrestling team here at Thiel.

Hillary Hambleton, Junior Class Vice President • hhambleton@thiel.edu

This is my first year serving as the vice president SGA representative of the junior class. I am from Geneva, Ohio and am currently studying Accounting, Forensic Accounting, and Business Administration here at Thiel. Aside from the classroom, I serve as secretary of Alpha Xi Delta, I am a member of the Thiel Activities Board, and I work for Information Technology.

Chelsea Mikos, Junior Class Secretary • cmikos@thiel.edu

I am a junior here at Thiel College, from Greensburg, PA, two hours south-east of Thiel. I am triple majoring in Forensic Accounting, Accounting, and Business Administration. This is my second year serving as the Secretary for the Class of 2014. My role in SGA is to record minutes and attendance at any official class meetings and to also serve on the SGA Public Relations Committee.

Cory Swarmer, Junior Class Treasurer • cswarmer@thiel.edu

I am currently a junior triple majoring in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, and Business Administration at Thiel College. In addition to my role as the class of 2014 treasurer, I am also a the previous treasurer of the sophomore honorary society, Lambda Sigma. I have also been on the Dean's List every semester so far at Thiel.

Sophomore Class of 2015

Dave Waugaman, Sophomore Class President • dwaug457@thiel.edu

I am a History and Political Science major. After graduation I plan to pursue my Master's Degree in one of my fields. When it comes to my career path I am currently undecided. I am also involved in Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Football, and History Club. I am from North Huntingdon, PA (30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh) and graduated from Norwin High School.

Yosief Woldegbriel, Sophomore Class Vice President • ywold870@thiel.edu

I'm from Philadelphia and I'm a sophomore here at Thiel. I play soccer for the school and I double major in Accounting and Finance. I like to relax by reading, playing video games/movies and enjoying time with my buddies.

Dan Nolte, Sophomore Class Secretary • dnolt511@thiel.edu

I am a History/Secondary Education Major with a Minor in Political Science here at Thiel College. My ambitions are to become a High School Social Studies Teacher or even try my luck in American Politics, all while attending Graduate School and eventually obtaining my Doctorate. I am currently involved with many organizations on Thiel's campus including Thiel College Football, Tomcats Inspiring Hope, Lambda Sigma Honor Society, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and I am employed here at Thiel as a Resident Assistant. Personally, I am an outgoing individual who enjoys helping others realize their full potential.

Lauren Downs, Sophomore Class Treasurer • ldown682@thiel.edu

I am currently a sophomore Accounting Major. This is my first year working with the Student Government Association and I am the current treasurer of the sophomore class. Along with this, I play on the women's volleyball team.

Freshman Class of 2016

Daniel Dawson, Freshman Class President • ddaws002@thiel.edu

I'm from Buckhannon West Virginia. My major is Criminal Justice. I am on the tennis team, paintball club, outdoors club, and I am pledging to the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity.

Benjamin Montozzi, Freshman Class Vice President • bmont921@thiel.edu

Hello! I am from Stoneboro, Pa. which is about 20 minutes away from Thiel. I'm majoring in Media Communications and minoring in Coaching. Some activities that I'm involved in are writing as a staff writer for the Thielensian and being a executive producer for TCTV. In my spare time, I love to play basketball.

Nicole Johnston, Freshman Class Secretary • njohn288@thiel.edu

I am from Boardman, Ohio and a freshman. I am majoring in Biology Pre-Physical Therapy and minoring in English. I am also an active member of the English Club and the Outdoors Club.

Kelsey Schneider, Freshman Class Treasurer • kschn361@thiel.edu

I am currently a freshman Forensic Accounting and Business Administration double major. This is my first year participating in the Student Government Association as the Class of 2016 Treasurer. Outside of SGA, I am a member of the Thiel Activities Board, the Women's Golf Team, and a new member of the Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity. After graduating college, I plan on obtaining my CPA and CFE licenses and pursuing a career in the Forensic Accounting field.