Meet the RAs
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Quinterra Middleton Preferred Name: Q Hometown: Johns Island, SC Birth date: April 6th Classification: Junior Major: Psychology Why did you become an RA? I wanted to be a role model to young women and help guide them to become successful. I saw many of my friends and acquaintances mess up majorly their freshman year and it wasn't easy to get back on track. I want to help prevent them from making bad life-changing decisions and I also want to help them see the value in getting involved on campus. Quote(s) to live by: "Be the change you want to see in the world" |
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Tiara Felder Preferred Name: Tiara Hometown: Irmo, SC Birth date: March 13th Classification: Sophomore Major: English (prof. writing) Why did you become an RA? My RA from freshman year made it seem like such a great job that I wanted to have it to. Quote(s) to live by: "To each his own." |
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Kaanan Lewis Preferred Name: Kaanan Lewis Hometown: Mullins, South Carolina Birth date: August 7th Classification: Junior Major: Elementary Education with Mathematics concentration Why did you become an RA? Being the oldest of five and always being looked up to as a role model, I thought to myself, "Who better can lead a group of young individuals?" I then attended the RA interest meeting in hopes of filling those shoes. I always see myself being a leader and Residential Assistant, I believe will mold me into that character. Quote(s) to live by: "It is not where you come from, but it is where you are going" "Live each moment as it is your last, but live that moment without REGRET" |
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Tiffany Roper Preferred Name: Tiffany Nicole Roper Hometown: Columbia, SC Birth date: February 10th Classification: Junior Major: Mass Communication and Spanish Why did you become an RA? I became an RA because I really looked up the RA that I had during my first year on campus as a transfer student. I wanted to represent Francis Marion in a positive light just as she did in my point of view. Every day, my goal as an RA is striving to assist new and continuing students that are adjusting to residence life on campus. Quote(s) to live by: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift…that's why they call it the present." –Eleanor Roosevelt "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow." –James Dean "All our dreams can come true…if we have the courage to pursue them." –Walt Disney |
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LeAndra Middleton Preferred Name: LeAndra Middleton Hometown: Columbia, SC Birth date: March 25th Classification: Sophomore Major: Elementary Education Why did you become an RA? I became an RA, so that I can help students of FMU with any problem that occurs. I feel that I am an authoritative confider! I like being the person that others come to when they need help. Quote(s) to live by: "Live for today, not tomorrow!" |
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Kerry Smith Preferred Name: Kerry Smith Hometown: Charleston, SC Birth date: August 18th Classification: Senior Major: Business Management & Marketing Why did you become an RA? I chose to become an RA to be able to interact with student on a daily basis and also pass down some of my knowledge from being a student previous years here at Francis Marion University Quote(s) to live by: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
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Jesus Cruz Preferred Name: "Cruz" Hometown: Austin, Texas Birth date: December 25th Classification: Junior Major: Accounting Why did you become an RA? I want to enhance my responsibility skills. Quote(s) to live by: "The man who has no imagination has no wings." – Muhammad Ali |
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Kayla Feaster Preferred Name: Kayla Hometown: Winnsboro, SC Birth date: November 10th Classification: Junior Major: Sociology Why did you become an RA? To network and be a positive role model to those around me. Quote(s) to live by: "The me I see is the me I can be." –unknown |
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Brittni Russell Preferred Name: Brittni Russell Hometown: Laurens, South Carolina Birth date: July 26th Classification: Junior Major: Nursing Why did you become an RA? I became an R.A. to get more involved on campus, learn the qualities of a student leader, and to also make a difference. I thought the R.A. position would allow me to use my strengths but also improve my weaknesses while changing the lives of my residents. Quote(s) to live by: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 |
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Nikki Clark Preferred Name: Nikki Clark Hometown: Sumter, SC Birth date: October 26th Classification: Junior Major: Secondary English Education Why did you become an RA? I wanted to be more involved with people on campus and I also needed a second job. Quote(s) to live by: "It's your life and no one else's, sweetheart, don't let someone put you in a box" –Kate Nash |
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Alanna McLellan Preferred Name: Alanna McLellan Hometown: Dillon SC Birth date: January 30th Classification: Senior Major: Psychology Why did you become an RA? I became an RA to help make a difference in the residences halls by building a stronger community and a safe environment to live in. Quote(s) to live by: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The quality of our choices determines the qualities of our life. |
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Elizabeth Gleason Preferred Name: Elizabeth Hometown: Greenville, SC Birth date: April 16th Classification: Sophomore Major: History Why did you become an RA? I became an RA because it was a good way to get to know people and because I got free housing. Also, because it would look good on a job application and my RA told me I should apply. Quote(s) to live by: "Do what you want and say what you feel because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind." –Dr. Seuss "A learning experience is one of those things that says, ‘You know that you just did? Don't do that." –Douglas Adams "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Adrianna Lovato Hometown: Gaston, SC Birthday: August 11th Classification: Sophomore Major: Art Education Why did you become an RA? I became an RA because it seemed like a good job to have. |
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Amal Hall Hometown: Camden, SC Birthday: November, 8th Classification: Junior Major: Psychology Why did I become a RA? To help people and to have a chance to meet new people. Quote to live by: Can't stop won't stop |
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Daniel McElveen Hometown: Lamar, SC Birthday: October 8th Classification: Sophomore Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry Why did I become an R.A.: I became an R.A. so that I could gain more experience at being a student leader and to learn how to handle a larger scale of responsibilities. Quote to live by: I am what the word of God says I am, and I can do what the word of God says I can do, and I can have what the word of God says I can have. |
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Derek J. Turner Hometown: Elgin, SC Birthday: August 21st Classification: Senior Major: Mathematics/Biology Why did you become an RA? To get more involved in the community and to make a difference. Quote(s) to live by: "Don't judge a book by its cover, it might be the book that judges you." "Look before you leap." "Always have faith." "Trust, but verify." |
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Deron Wilson Hometown: Conway, SC Birthday: February 2nd Classification: Sophomore Major: Sociology Why did you become an RA? I became an RA to get more involved on campus and to help develop my leadership skills. Quote(s) to live by: "Whenever you move past all of your fears, you can go after your dreams wholeheartedly." |
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Hannah Maltry Hometown: Asheville, NC Birthday: April 16th Classification: Senior Major: Graphic Design Why did you become an RA? Because RAs are Awesome. Quote(s) to live by: Never take advice from someone you wouldn't trade places with. |
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Jasmine Pridgen Hometown: Columbia, SC Birthday: July 5th Classification: Senior Major: Accounting Why did you become an RA? To become more involved on campus and meet new friends. Also to make a difference in a student's life by lending a helpful hand, creating friendship, and making their college experience more memorable and exciting. Quote(s) to live by: "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." |
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Jessica Ellis Hometown: Cheraw, S.C. Birthday: December 28th Classification: Sophomore Major: Nursing Why did I become an RA: I wanted to meet and interact with new people. Also I wanted to be involved in some type of way on campus and I felt the RA position was my best choice in doing so. Quote: " Our life's a stage, a comedy: either learn to play and take it lightly, or bear its troubles patiently." --Palladus |
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Kirby Register Hometown: Darlington, SC Birthday: May 31st Classification: Sophomore Major: Education Why did you become an RA? I became an RA to enhance the college experience of the students here at FMU. I love the idea of helping students find themselves while they are shaping their futures. The knowledge gained from becoming an RA is amazing and the things I have learned I will carry with me forever! Quote(s) to live by: "Time is of the essence!" and "When you aren't looking for love, love will come looking for you." |
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Liliana Glover Hometown: Columbia, SC Birthday: October 11th Classification: Junior Major: International Studies with a Minor in Political Science Why did you become an RA? I became an RA to share with freshmen and new residents the warm, welcome feeling I received when I first came to FMU. I also knew that being an RA would allow me to meet new people and exercise my leadership capabilities. Quote(s) to live by: "Live the Life you Love, Love the Life you Live." - Bob Marley |
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Quindell Roddey Hometown: Sumter, SC Birthday: October 6th Classification: Sophomore Major: Why did you become an RA? Quote(s) to live by: "The only thing that comes to a sleeping man are dreams." |
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Rebecca Gillaspie Hometown: Pawleys Island, SC Birthday: July 25th Classification: Sophomore Major: Pre-Med (Biology) Why did you become an RA? I love helping others, leading organizations, and meeting new people, which are just some of the main perks! Quote(s) to live by: "Always do your best." "Though we may not be rich in gold, we are billionaires of love." — Time to get goin'" Tom Petty |
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Sharlameika Walker Hometown: Estill, SC Birthday: November 29th Classification: Sophomore Major: Psychology Why did you become an RA? I am always one to help out regardless of the situation. Helping people is what I do, and what I plan n doing for a living. Becoming an RA gave me a chance to use my leadership skills in order to help out my peers who look up to me. Quote(s) to live by: "Prayer will always be your guidance in life." |
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Vance B. Charles Hometown: Manning, SC Birthday: January 22nd Classification: Junior Major: Early Childhood Education Why did you become an RA? I became an RA because I enjoy helping others, socializing and meeting new people, the financial perks and to get more involved on campus. Quote(s) to live by: "Whatever you do in life, always do it to the best of your ability." |
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Zachary Wilson Hometown: Williamston, SC Birthday: June 24th Classification: Sophomore Major: Computational Physics/Math Why did you become an RA? In order to aid Freshmen and all residents in their transition into the college lifestyle. Quote(s) to live by: Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. — Victor Hugo |
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Gerard Singleton Hometown: Summerville Birth date: June 5th Classification: Senior Major: Biology Why did you become an RA? To do something for my university. Quote(s) to live by: "Lifes a beach, I'm just playing in the sand." |