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Meet The Welcome Weekend Leaders

 

Sarah Ritchie

Clare Roth

Ian Oliver

Yaz Abulibdeh

Jenna Gibson

Molly Lyle

Jalyn Howard

Sarah Kandybowicz

McKenzie Spaugh

Alex Espaillat

Emily Montgomery

Kasey Ray

Elly Galbraith

Hi! My name is Sarah. I am a Graduate Student studying College Student Development. My favorite place in Boone is anywhere in my Eno. 

Hello Everyone! I am a junior studying accounting. I transferred to APP from the University of Southern Indiana. My favorite place is downtown Blowing Rock. 

I am Ian Oliver! I am a Sophomore studying Sustainable Building Systems. I transferred from Furman Univeristy. I love going to Legends with my friends. Coming to APP was the best decision I've ever made. I can't wait for Welcome Weekend because I love meeting new people. 

Well Hello! I am Yaz. I am a senior studying Polotical Science and Economics. I transferred from Wake Forest and Forsyth Technical Community College. My experience transferring was both refreshing and challenging. I love welcome weekend because I met my best friend at the Taste of Boone. 

Hello!! I am Jenna Gibson! I am a junior studying Special Education. I transferred from Gardner-Webb University. My transition to App is unforgetable. I have found my home at Appalchian! I love Welcome Weekend because it give new students an opportunity to connet with one another!

Hey! My name is Alex. I am a sophomore studying Exercise Science. I love going to the Blue Ridge Parkway and seeing all the beautiful sights. My favorite part of Welcome Weekened is it allow for new students to learn the ins and outs of Appalachian. 

Hey Hi, I'm Elly! I'm a Transfer student Majoring in Mathematics and Minoring in Theatre. I'm super pumped to be here at App and am glad that you are here too! here to help, let me know if you have any questions!

Lyndsay Richard 

Sophia Twarog

Hey! I am Sophia Twarog. I am a junior studying Political Science. I transferred from Holyoke Community College. I love everything a Boone! I am so happy I transferred to App. It has been a such a fun and exciting experience. I am looking forward to welcome weekend because I love meeting new people!

 

Sam Yantz

Hey Everyone! My name is Sam Yantz. I am a juinor studying Political Science with a minor in sociology. I transfered from Lee's-McRae. Transferring can be har. It took me a while to feel part of campus, but once I realized how awesome everyone is here I feel in Love with APP. MY favorite place in Boone is the top of rough ridge!

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Jonathan Cooke

Chantely Nickels 

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