Meet the Orientation Leaders

Name: Angela Banez
Major: Chemistry
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Evans, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because…ASU holds a special place in my heart. I feel like being an Orientation Leader is a great way to express my gratitude to the campus/community that I've had the blessing to be a part of during my undergraduate career!

Name: Melodie Campbell
Major: Criminal Justice
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I wanted to learn more about ASU as well as gain experience in a new setting. I felt that this would be a great and fun experience for me and would give me the opportunity to share the knowledge that I have with incoming freshman and transfer students.

Name: Deirdre Donohoe
Major: Business Management
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Crawford, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I love ASU and want to show it (show it, show it). I'm an OL and I know it!

Name: Sydney Taylor Ewerth
Major: Art
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I love ASU and I want to share my knowledge, enthusiasm, and wisdom from experience with new students. I hope my passion for this school will become contagious and effect new students as this school has affected me.

Name: Shanita Fort
Major: Business Management
Classification: Freshman
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I had a great experience at my Orientation and I want others to have that feeling as well. Plus I want new students to love Augusta State as much as I do.

Name: Rachel Hendrix
Major: Art
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Vidalia, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I love serving my school, community, and new members of the Jaguar nation.

Name: Kenneth Holley
Major: Kinesiology
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown:Wrens, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… a friend asked me to do with them and I also felt like I would be a good fit for the position.

Name: Katurah Jackson
Major: English
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Thomson, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I like being involved. Therefore, this is my chance to make positive connections and tell others about my experience at Augusta State University by getting the chance to be one of the first faces here at ASU.

Name: Macy Knowles
Major: History
Minor: Business
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Milledgeville, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I wanted the opportunity to give back to ASU. ASU has given me the chance to be involved and have a positive college experience.

Name: Aleesha Mincey
Major: Biology
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Dahlonega, Georgia

I became an orientation leader because… I love ASU! This is a very rewarding opportunity to help students fall in love with this campus and its community, just like I did 4 years ago.

Name: Isis Nezbeth
Major: Communication Studies
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Seattle, Washington

I became an Orientation Leader because…first impressions are lasting and as a proud Jaguar, I want to make sure that that Jaguar spirit is instilled in every new member of our family!

Name: Amarachi Onyewu
Major: Political Science
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Imo, Nigeria

I became an Orientation Leader because… I value education and the experience that comes along with college. This motivates me to guide incoming students through college life and show them how fun being at Augusta State can be. I can honestly say I am proud to be a Jaguar.

Name: Alexis Perry
Major: Pre-Nursing
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I wanted to have a positive impact on future students of ASU. I want my Jaguar Spirit to rub off on new students and being an orientation leader is the best way to do it!

Name: Marcus Redmond
Major: Aerospace Engineering and Business Management
Classification: Freshman
Hometown: Dacula, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… I wanted to further my leadership skills, learn how to help other students get accustomed to an unfamiliar campus and to help better myself not only as a leader but as a person.

Name: Christopher Scott
Major: Social Work
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Harlem, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… of the opportunity to be a positive role model and leader on campus. It's a great experience that will lead to lasting friendships and provide knowledge about the community that I've become a part of at ASU.

Name: Tara Washington
Major: Music, Vocal Performance
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

I became an Orientation Leader because… After having such a great experience at my orientation, I wanted to be able to make a difference in a freshman or transfer student’s life and help them have a wonderful transition to ASU.