WMU News

Summer orientation leaders announced

June 6, 2000

KALAMAZOO -- Thirty-four Western Michigan University students (see list below) will help incoming students "drive in new directions" as an orientation student leader this summer during Western Michigan University's orientation program.

Each leader is in charge of a small group of students during 13 two-day sessions between June 5 and July 25. The student leaders will help transfer students and freshmen, as well as their parents, become acquainted with WMU's campus by giving tours, assisting students in registering for fall semester classes and facilitating student development and social activities.

"Being selected as an orientation student leader is an opportunity to experience one of the highest leadership roles that the University offers," said Christopher W. Tremblay, coordinator of orientation. "We invest in the development of our leaders, which enables them to be successful in preparing the incoming students."

More than 80 people applied for the orientation student leader positions, and 34 were hired in February to be part of the team. They were selected on the basis of group and personal interviews, references, academic standing, curriculum, work experience and campus involvement in student organizations.

Prior to the start of the program, the leaders enroll in a five-week training class that covers academics, activities, residence life, student development, team building, diversity and general University information.

During the orientation sessions, they will be concentrating on this year's theme, "Driving in New Directions." The theme centers on steering the new students in the right direction and showing them all of the routes available at WMU.

"Orientation student leaders play a major role in the orientation program because they work directly with the new students and parents the entire session," Tremblay said.

Nearly 4,500 freshmen and more than 3,000 parents are expected to attend orientation at WMU this summer.

Media contact: Jeanne Baron, 616 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu

Orientation leaders

Michael Ahrens, 1764 Copperfield Lane, Crystal Lake, Ill. A junior majoring in biology and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Kathryn and George Ahrens of Crystal Lake.

Nicole Bohach, 42906 Pheasant Run., Sterling Heights, Mich. A sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Debra and David Bohach of Sterling Heights.

Kerrie Boodt, 5722 New Haven, Portage, Mich. A sophomore majoring in social work, she is the daughter of Anda Boodt of Portage.

Candace Brunger, 722 W. Saginaw, Grand Ledge, Mich. A sophomore majoring in broadcast and cable production, she is the daughter of Marlene Lodholtz of Grand Ledge and Darrel Brunger of 312 W. Main, Grand Ledge.

Jessica Chatman, 5286 124th Ave, Fennville, Mich. A sophomore majoring in public administration, she is the daughter of Dannie and Thomas Chatman of Fennville.

Anne Denhof, 2889 Wilson Road, Conklin, Mich. A sophomore majoring in music education and performance and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Nancy and Jon Denhof of Conklin.

Barbara (Basia) Dyczkowska, 30294 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Mich. A sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences, she is the daughter of Krystyna and Christopher Urban of Livonia.

Eric Dziuban, 917 N. Porter, Saginaw, Mich. A sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Lynette and Joe Dziuban of Saginaw.

Andrew Goodman, 602 George Court, Paw Paw, Mich. A junior majoring in biochemistry and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Patricia and Jerry Goodman of Paw Paw.

Rose Hoelzle, 4669 Green Road, Cass City, Mich. A sophomore majoring in communication and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Judy and Larry Hoelzle of Cass City.

Jennifer Kerney, 5108 Woodcreek Trail, Clarkston, Mich. A sophomore majoring in criminal justice, she is the daughter of Carol Kerney of 1808 Colonial Village Way Unit 4 and Paul Kerney of Clarkston

Daniel Lotz, 818 Sinclair St., Fenton, Mich. A junior majoring in mechanical engineering, he is the son of Olivia Lotz of Fenton and Jack Lotz of 1112 Albert Drive, Fenton.

Jason Lucka, 309 S. James St., Standish, Mich. A junior majoring in mathematics and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Chris and David Lucka of Standish.

Andrea Mace, 4665 S. M-66, Nashville, Mich. A sophomore majoring in food marketing, she is the daughter of Kathy and David Mace of Nashville.

Miguel Martinez, 255 66th St., Lawton, Mich. A sophomore majoring in computer information systems and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Dawn and Epitanio Martinez of Lawton.

Kelly McGuire, 622 Crestview Drive, Corunna, Mich. A sophomore majoring in media studies, she is the daughter of Susan McGuire of Corunna and Virgil McGuire of 5980 S. Garfield Road, Auburn.

Charles-Robert Moultry, 57 Ahrens, Mt. Clemens, Mich. A sophomore majoring in exercise science, he is the son of Henry Moultry of Mount Clemens and the late Gail Moultry.

Marshelia Neely, 750 Ellifson Ave, Muskegon, Mich. A senior majoring in secondary education-art, she is the daughter of Bernice and Leonard Neely of Muskegon.

Nichole Ohm, 1953 Ransom Road, Valparaiso, Ind. A junior majoring in organizational communication, she is the daughter of Connie Ransom of Valparaiso and Stephen Ohm of 1951 Ransom Road, Valparaiso.

Matthew Peterson, 3530 N. Drake Road., Apt. 126A, Kalamazoo. A sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences and Spanish and a member of the Lee Honors College, he is the son of Mary Peterson of Kalamazoo and Larry Peterson of 4214 Waldorf St., Kalamazoo.

Laura Richardson, 7248 Deerhill Court, Clarkston, Mich. A sophomore majoring in communication, she is the daughter of Narce Richardson Scott and Allen Scott of Clarkston.

Sondra Romano, 1916 Timberlane Drive, Portage, Mich. A junior majoring in sociology, she is the daughter of Elsie and Anthony Romano of Portage.

Erma Siswowaluyo, Hoefzeile 3/14, Vienna, Austria. A senior majoring in finance, she is the daughter of Erlina and Maskun Siswowaluyo.

Nichole Smith, 1195 W. Howell Road, Mason, Mich. A junior majoring in business and French and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Betty and Irvin Smith of Mason.

Kristin Springer, 7649 S. Indian Lake Drive., Vicksburg, Mich. A senior majoring in biomedical sciences, she is the daughter of Jan and Doug Springer of Vicksburg.

Phu Trieu, 838 34th St., Wyoming, Mich. A sophomore in majoring in secondary education, he is the son of Khiem Phu of Wyoming.

Mercedes Varasteh, P.O. Box 172, Martin, Mich. A sophomore majoring in broadcast and cable production and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Janice Varasteh of Martin.

Amy Vuong, 1573 Riverton Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. A junior majoring in business, she is the daughter of Tami Vuong of 3442 Pecan, Irvine, Calif., and Phong Vuong of 1004 Solvay Aisle, Irvine, Calif.

Jamie Wacyk, 9523 Riverside Drive, Grand Ledge, Mich. A sophomore majoring in mathematics and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Linda and Michael Wacyk of Grand Ledge.

Ter'rece Walker, 1749 Bloomfield Drive, Grand Rapids, Mich. A sophomore majoring in broadcast and cable production, she is the daughter of Jane and Richard Price of Grand Rapids.

Holly Yettaw, 235 Westfield Drive, Battle Creek., Mich. A sophomore majoring in biomedical sciences and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Judy and Paul Yettaw of Battle Creek.

Kelly Whelan, 7073 Foxmoor Court, Kalamazoo. A sophomore majoring in piano performance and a member of the Lee Honors College, she is the daughter of Julee and James Whelan of Kalamazoo.

Lisa Willerick, 5516 W. Hallett Road, Hillsdale, Mich. A junior majoring in secondary education-English, she is the daughter of Betty Griffiths of Hillsdale.


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