DIRECTORY 2013-2014 - Neeley School of Business
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DIRECTORY 2013-2014 - Neeley School of Business
FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTORY 2013-2014 Translating Knowledge into Action The Neeley Fellows is an undergraduate program that educates and develops individuals of extraordinary potential with curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities to effect change in the global business community. CLASSES Neeley Fellows complete experientially enhanced courses that are taught by exceptional faculty in a smaller class format. Most courses carry honors designation. Sophomore Year • Foundations of Business • Fundamentals in Accounting • Legal Environment of Business • Marketing Management Junior Year • Financial Management • Organizational Management • Ethical Decision Making • International Business-Chile (optional) Senior Year • Strategic Management • Senior Research Project-Thesis (year-long) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Neeley Fellows Professional Development Program extends beyond the classroom and coursework by assisting students in developing the skills needed to be successful in the job market as well as in their professions. Through self-discovery and self-development, students acquire professional skills and develop personally in the areas of: • Career Management • Communications Skills • Global, Ethical Leadership OUTCOMES Neeley Fellows graduate with a mature world reference and keen business ability that distinguishes them from their peers. • Familiarity of the Business World Beyond the Classroom • Global Outlook and Experience • Professional Self-Awareness and Development • Key Association with Business Leaders and Neeley Alumni • Lifelong Relationships with Neeley Fellows Colleagues 1 Senior Class of 2014 (29) Agarwal, Yatin Anthony, Brooks Baker, Taylor Butler, Blaire Dace, William Dixon, Lindsay Eastman, John Faulkner, Lindsay Grigsby, Madison Humphries, Rachel Imaizumi, Steven Johnson, Chloe` Klein, Leah Kolepp, Katie Lang, Evan Lutzky, Michelle McKay, Brianna Neuberger, Katie Oliver, Preston Pohler, Hannah Pulliam, Brent Riesen, Matthew Sharp, Lauren Sterling, Allison Terry, Erin Tigert, Riley Wegen, Kaity Williams, James Yarnell, Tyler 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 Yatin Agarwal [email protected] “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” -Martin Luther King Jr. BACKGROUND Born and raised in Chennai, India EDUCATION Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, 2010 • Certificate of Merit, Outstanding Performance in Academics • President, Student Council • Awarded by the President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for creative performance in Indian Classical Dancing Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Economics • GPA: 3.71 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s Honors List WORK EXPERIENCE Fidelity Investments, Financial Analyst Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., Research Analyst Deloitte, Corporate Finance- Financial Advisory Services, Summer Analyst TCU Housing & Residence Life, Resident Assistant ACTIVITIES Chancellor’s Leadership Program Neeley Undergraduate Consulting Club (NUCC), Executive Vice President Students for Asian Indian Cultural Awareness (SAICA), Vice President Financial Management Association TCU Connections Mentor International Students Association SERVICE M.A.K.E., Senior Legacy and Service-Learning Project TCU Leaps: Habitat for Humanity Susan G. Komen foundation for Breast Cancer Prathyasha, an orphanage for HIV+ children SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, PowerPoint and Excel Trained Indian Classical Dancer Proficient in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and Sanskrit STRENGTHS Restorative, Deliberative, Learner, Arranger, Connectedness 3 Brooks Anthony [email protected] “A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.” -Vince Lombardi BACKGROUND Born and raised in Prairie Village, KS EDUCATION Shawnee Mission East High School, 2010 • Kansas Honors Scholar • National Honors Society • Spanish National Honors Society Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.71 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Susan B. Adams Greek Leadership Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Honor Roll WORK EXPERIENCE Luminant Energy, Accounting Intern Rathman & Hampton CPA, Accounting Intern Village Presbyterian Church, Teacher ACTIVITIES Chancellor’s Leadership Program Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Push America Philanthropy Chair & Historian Frog Camp Facilitator Leadership for Life Frogs First Leader SERVICE M.A.K.E. & Frogs For the Cure, Service-Learning Projects Raised over $1,200 to benefit PUSH America LEAPS Group Leader for Boo at the Zoo KinderFrogs Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Intermediate Spanish language proficiency Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Woo, Positivity, Developer, Includer, Competition 4 Taylor Baker [email protected] “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” -James 1: 2-4 BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Aledo High School, 2010 • Top 5% of Graduating Class • National Honor Society • Varsity Tennis, Boys Doubles District Champion Back to Back Years Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance w/Real Estate • GPA: 3.62 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Honor List WORK EXPERIENCE Bell Helicopter, Financial Analyst Intern Trademark Property Company, Leasing Intern Macaroni Grill, Waiter YMCA Summer Camp Counselor Aledo Tennis Camp Instructor Ashbriar Home Owners Association, Landscape Maintenance ACTIVITIES Real Estate Club Officer Frog Camp Facilitator Connections Mentor Frogs First Leader Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity, Worship Committee Ignite & Campus Crusade for Christ CEO Club SERVICE Kinderfrogs, Service-Learning Project TCU Leaps Care For Aids Text Book Drive Mission Trip to Panama City Beach, Florida BYX Adoption of Refugee Family from Bhutan SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Excel, Word and Powerpoint CPR & First Aid Certified STRENGTHS Competition, Communication, Activator, Harmony, Command 5 Blaire Butler [email protected] “If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.” -Mary Engelbreit BACKGROUND Born and raised in Dallas, TX EDUCATION Parish Episcopal School, 2010 • National Honor Society & Spanish Honor Society • Honor Council President • Academic All-State Team Soccer • President’s Volunteer Service Award • Student Ambassador Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance • Minors: Accounting & Spanish • GPA: 3.93 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List TCU Scholar Honors College Cultural Routes Trip to Western Europe WORK EXPERIENCE Hunt Realty, Intern TCU Frog Club Intern Rediform Office Supply, Marketing Intern Parker Uniform, Assistant Shoe Manager ACTIVITIES Zeta Tau Alpha: Social Chair, Service Chair, & Recruitment Team Logistics Connections Mentor Semester abroad in Seville, Spain & summer abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina SERVICE Texas Rangers Foundation, Service-Learning Project TCU Leaps, Community Liaison Volunteer Tutor at J.P. Elder Middle School Volunteer Soccer Coach at Eastside YMCA Zeta Tau Alpha Philanthropy (Breast Cancer Awareness & Education) SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel & Powerpoint Knowledge in Bloomberg STRENGTHS Achiever, Harmony, Developer, Maximizer, Arranger 6 William Dace [email protected] “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” -Confucius BACKGROUND Born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK EDUCATION Heritage Hall High School, 2010 • Student Body President • Most Outstanding Junior Class Member • Most Outstanding Senior Class Member • Named to the OKC Friday Paper’s All-Leadership Team Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.92 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College LKCM Center for Financial Studies Scholar Junior Accounting Award Admire Family Accounting Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Recipient TCU Scholar Dean’s Honor Roll WORK EXPERIENCE Jefferies LLC, Investment Banking Analyst Chesapeake Energy, Division Orders Intern ChaCha.com, Expeditor Westminster Presbyterian Vacation Bible School, Activities Manager ACTIVITIES Tudor, Pickering, & Holt Hedge Funds Research Project Texas Rangers Foundation, Marketing Project Team Leader Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Push Committee and T-Shirt Chair Frog Aides SERVICE Impossible Possibilities, Service-Learning Project KinderFrogs Volunteer TCU Leaps, Executive Board Member Fortress Youth Development Center COMPUTER SKILLS Certified in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel STRENGTHS Positivity, Connectedness, Strategic, Relator, Includer 7 Lindsay Dixon [email protected] “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” -T.S. Eliot BACKGROUND Born and raised in McKinney, TX EDUCATION McKinney Boyd High School, 2010 • Top 10% Award • Academic Excellence Recipient • National Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Supply & Value Chain Management • Minor: Psychology • GPA: 3.84 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar TCU Dean’s List Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Order of Omega Honor Society WORK EXPERIENCE The Dannon Company, Customer Solutions Intern Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training Program & Marketing Intern ACTIVITIES Pi Beta Phi Sorority, VP of Housing Student Foundation, Tour Guide Frog Camp Facilitator Connections Mentor Organization for Supply Chain Studies Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Frog Aides, Campus Advancement Committee SERVICE Cook Children’s, Service Learning Project Pi Beta Phi Philanthropy Dodgeball Tournament COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel and PowerPoint STRENGTHS Woo, Communication, Individualization, Includer, Competition 8 John Eastman [email protected] “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”-Theodore Roosevelt BACKGROUND Born in Monroe, LA and raised in Shreveport, LA & Southlake, TX EDUCATION Carroll Senior High School, 2010 • National Honor Society • Distinguished Achievement Student • State Leadership Award for Future Problem Solvers (FPS) • Success Scholar Student • AP Scholar Student • Gifted/Talented (Quest) Program Student Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance • GPA: 3.82 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List Dean’s Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Timarron Country Club, Member Services Camellia Catering, Assistant to Owner Sport’s Clips, Mover Johnny B’s Restaurant, Server and Cashier ACTIVITIES Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity The Lab at TCU College Moderates SERVICE Kinderfrogs, Service-Learning Project LEAPS Tutor for Students Grades 3-6 at El Buen Samaritano Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Philanthropy SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Strategic, Achiever, Learner, Competition, Ideation 9 Lindsay Faulkner [email protected] “Two roads diverged in a wood and I, I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost BACKGROUND Born in Dallas and raised in San Antonio, TX EDUCATION Ronald Reagan High School, 2010 • Suma Cumae Laude • National Honor Society • National Hispanic Honor Society • Graduated in top 10% • AP Scholar 2009 and 2010 Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Supply & Value Chain Management and Marketing • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.58 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List Alpha Delta Lambda Dean’s Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Deloitte Consulting LLP, Summer Scholar, SAP Kalmar RT Materials, Management Intern Bell Helicopter, Procurement Intern Bell Helicopter, Associate Supply Analyst ACTIVITIES Alpha Chi Omega La Mesa Hispánica American Marketing Association Organization for Supply Chain Studies Women’s Business Network SERVICE Cooks Children’s, Service-Learning Project LEAPS Tarrant County Women’s Center SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in SAP STRENGTHS Input, Achiever, Restorative, Intellection, Competition 10 Golden Key Honors Club Sigma Delta Pi Madison Grigsby [email protected] “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden BACKGROUND Born in Houston and raised in Austin, TX EDUCATION Regents High School, 2010 • Football Leadership Award • Student Council VP • Theatre Award Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Entrepreneurial Management & Marketing • GPA: 3.52 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Deans List, 2010-2011 TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Supplement Spot, Marketing Intern University Pub, Bartender Pyro 620, Firework Salesman ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, Treasurer Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity SERVICE Cook Children’s, Service-Learning Project Frog Camp Facilitator 2011-2012 Kinder Frogs TCU Leaps Sig Ep Philanthropy-Benefitting Cooke’s Children’s Hospital Theta Philanthropy-Benefitting Casa DG Philanthropy-Benefitting Ocular Degenerate Disease COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Activator, Strategic, Learner, Individualization 11 Rachel Humphries [email protected] “This ain’t no place for the weary kind. This ain’t no place to lose your mind. This ain’t no place to fall behind. Pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try.” -Ryan Bingham BACKGROUND Born in Georgia and raised in NC and TX EDUCATION Coppell High School, 2010 • National Merit Commended Performance • 2009 United States Achievement Academy National Yearbook Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Marketing • GPA: 3.81 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List Special Corporate Scholarship from MMC Companies TCU Scholar Alpha Lambda Delta Shari Hardin Pride Award National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Positive Presence, International Student Intern Mercer, Workforce Communication & Change Intern ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, Secretary Neeley Undergraduate Consulting Club, VP of Communications Professional Development Center, Presentation Coach National Panhellenic Council Recruitment, Rho Gamma Alpha Delta Pi Sorority: Alumnae Relations, Executive VP, Guard/Ritual Chair American Marketing Association, Case Competition Liaison National Residence Hall Honorary, VP of Records and Administration Frogs First, Group Leader Women’s Business Network Organization for Supply Chain Studies Society for Human Resource Management SERVICE Texas Rangers Foundation, Service-Learning Project Ronald McDonald House Habitat for Humanity Boys and Girls Club Carter Blood Drive COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Proficient in MS Sharepoint and Outlook STRENGTHS Restorative, Communication, Positivity, Strategic, Woo 12 Steven Imaizumi [email protected] “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born in Hilton Head Island, SC and raised in Coppell, TX EDUCATION Cistercian Preparatory School, 2010 • Varsity Football and Baseball Captain • Varsity Football Best Running Back Award • Varsity Baseball Most Valuable Player Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Marketing • GPA: 3.53 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Runner-Up WORK EXPERIENCE Apptricity, Marketing Analyst Intern AutoNation, Adobe Captivate Consultant ACTIVITIES Frog Aides, Public Relations/Advertising Committee Student Foundation Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Falling Whistles Circle, Advocacy and Advertising Committees Ignite Ministries Frog Camp Facilitator Intramurals SERVICE Presbyterian Night Shelter, Service-Learning Project YWCA Beautiful Feet Ministries The HUB Homeless Ministries Tunnel of Oppression Cowtown Marathon, Registration Desk SPECIAL SKILLS CPR/First Aid Certified Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Belief, Harmony, Includer, Restorative, Input 13 Chloe` Johnson [email protected] “Follow your dreams and live the life that you have imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau BACKGROUND Born and raised in Weatherford, TX EDUCATION Weatherford Christian High School, 2010 • Valedictorian • GPA: 4.1 out of 4.0 Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.80 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Faculty Scholarship Dean's List Alpha Lambda Delta WORK EXPERIENCE Kimbell Art Foundation, Financial Analyst Intern TOASE Attorneys at Law, Secretary Bryli, Inc., Account Manager Nizza Pizza, Waitress Cafe Brazil, Waitress ACTIVITIES Delta Sigma Pi, President SERVICE Impossible Possibilities, Service-Learning Project TCU LEAPS Trash to Treasurers, Volunteer Opportunity Camp Como, Counselor COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Context, Achiever, Relator, Learner, Consistency 14 Leah Klein [email protected] “The virtue lies in the struggle, not in the prize.” -Richard Monckton Milnes BACKGROUND Born and raised in Lake Forest, IL EDUCATION Lake Forest Academy, 2010 • Academic High Honors • Captain of Varsity Field Hockey and Varsity Soccer • 2nd in “We The People” government Illinois state competition Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Supply & Value Chain Management • GPA: 3.79 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List Dean’s Scholarship Alpha Chi Omega Gold Lyre Award WORK EXPERIENCE Bank of Texas, Commercial Banking Intern Lhoist North America, Supply Chain Analyst Intern Klein Tools Inc., Lean Strategy Deployment Assistant/Buyer Klein Tools Inc., Buyer/Human Resources Assistant ACTIVITIES Alpha Chi Omega, VP of Panhellenic and Philanthropy CEO Club Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Intramurals SERVICE Texas Rangers Foundation, Service-Learning Project Women’s Center of Tarrant County Kinderfrogs TCU LEAPS Program Tarrant Area County Food Bank SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint & Excel Proficient in Spanish STRENGTHS Harmony, Consistency, Focus, Discipline, Competition 15 Katie Kolepp [email protected] “Believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things.” -Joe Paterno BACKGROUND Born in Summit, NJ and raised in Bethlehem, PA EDUCATION Liberty High School, 2010 • President’s Award for Educational Education • Silver Cord for Community Service – 256 hours • Lamp of Knowledge Award Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Accounting • Minor: Economics • GPA: 3.77 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List Dean’s Scholarship Alpha Chi Omega Bronze and Gold Lyre Award WORK EXPERIENCE TPG Capital Management, Intern Moody Residence Hall, Chapter Resident Assistant Alcon Career Center, Student Worker Stone Soup Studios, Store Clerk Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Intern ACTIVITIES Alpha Chi Omega Sorority: Assistant VP of Finance & Philanthropic Finance Chair Student Foundation Frogs First Group Leader SERVICE Impossible Possibilities, Service-Learning Project TCU Leaps Community Service Event Tarrant County Women’s Center Volunteer COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, PowerPoint & Excel STRENGTHS Strategic, Analytical, Futuristic, Learner, Achiever 16 Evan Lang [email protected] “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain BACKGROUND Born in Kansas City, MO and raised in Mission Hills, KS EDUCATION Rockhurst High School, 2010 • Ignatian Scholar • National Honors Society • Missouri Interscholastic Press Association: five Superior Awards • Missouri Academic All-State in basketball Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.68 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List TCU Scholar Alpha Delta Lambda Honors Society WORK EXPERIENCE Grosvenor Capital Management, Research Summer Intern Murphy & Sylvest Wealth Management Group, Summer Intern MassMutual Financial Group, Financial Advisor Intern Twin Financial, Summer Marketing Coordinator ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Rush Team Student Foundation CEO Club Financial Management Association Catholic Community SERVICE Impossible Possibilities, Service-Learning Project Kinderfrogs Volunteer Push America: Push Week and Push Day SPECIAL SKILLS Kansas Life and Health Insurance License Proficient in EchoWealth (Financial Planning software) Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Individualization, Achiever, Competitor, Maximizer, Focus 17 Michelle Lutzky [email protected] “I find the harder I try, the more luck I seem to have.” -Thomas Jefferson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Laguna Niguel, CA EDUCATION Aliso Niguel High School, 2010 • AP Scholar with Honors • Principal’s Honor Roll Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.71 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Academic Achievement Scholarship Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, Corporate Intern Development Program Inventory Relief Inc, Product Research Analyst ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Net Impact Frog Aides Frog Camp, Facilitator Zeta Tau Alpha, Panhellenic Council CEO Club Connections SERVICE Presbyterian Night Shelter, Service-Learning Project City Groups Tutoring, Riverside Middle School Susan G. Komen ½ Marathon SPECIAL SKILLS Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Ideation, Command, Communication, Activator, Woo 18 Brianna McKay [email protected] “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is not path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Independence, MO EDUCATION Truman High School, 2010 • Graduated in top 1% • National Honor Society • Principal’s Honor Roll 8 Semesters Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Marketing & Finance • GPA: 3.65 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Dean’s List National Society of Collegiate Scholars TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE ALDI, District Manager Intern Cumulus Media, Promotions and Sales Intern TCU Athletic Marketing, Intern Justice Just for Girls, Brand Rep Midwest Sports Production, Softball Events Coordinator ACTIVITIES Disciples on Campus American Marketing Association Panhellenic Standards Board Sigma Kappa Sorority, Executive Vice President Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs, Service-Learning Project TCU Leaps Alzheimer’s Association Kick in the Grass Philanthropy to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research Fortress Youth Development Center COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Photoshop Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Learner, Competitive, Restorative, Strategic 19 Katie Neuberger [email protected] “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.” -Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! BACKGROUND Born in Arlington, TX and raised in Oklahoma City, OK EDUCATION Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 2010 • Pier Georgio Frasati “Senior of the Year” Award • 1 of 10 “Outstanding Senior Leaders” in Oklahoma Friday Paper • Irish Service Award: Obtained 400+ Service Hours • Auction Steering Committee Chair (Raised $60,000+) Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.85 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Dean’s List TCU Scholar Neeley Heritage Scholarship TCU Academic Scholarship Order of Omega Greek Honors Society Alpha Lambda Delta Fraternity WORK EXPERIENCE Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Accounting Intern ACTIVITIES Ernst & Young Emerging Leaders Program Student Government House of Representatives, Neeley School of Business Student Foundation Alpha Chi Omega, VP Chapter Standards Board Frog Aides Catholic Communities SERVICE Kinder Frogs TCU Leaps Tarrant County Women’s Center COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Responsibility, Focus, Discipline, Consistency Robert W. Baird Private Wealth Management, Intern The Greens Country Club, Pool Manager Metro Gymnastics, Competitive Team Coach 20 Preston Oliver [email protected] “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”-Martin Luther King, Jr. BACKGROUND Born in Dallas and raised in Argyle, TX EDUCATION Cistercian Preparatory School, 2010 • St. Bernard Silver Award • National Honor Society • Class Vice President Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.74 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Honor List Sigma Phi Epsilon New Member of the Year Award Balanced Man Scholarship Runner-up Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity WORK EXPERIENCE Frog Camp Director Olicon Construction Company, Field and Office Assistant Patterson & Associates Commercial Real Estate Intern Dallas Area Associated Dermatologists, Intern ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, President Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, VP of Academics & Recruitment Chancellor’s Leadership Program Frog Camp Facilitator Connections Mentor Net Impact SERVICE M.A.K.E. Program, Service-Learning Project TCU LEAPS Kinderfrogs YMCA Soccer Coach Up ‘Til Dawn (Benefitting St. Jude’s) SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient in Spanish STRENGTHS Harmony, Includer, Restorative, Achiever, Consistency 21 Hannah Pohler [email protected] “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”-Steve Jobs BACKGROUND Born and raised in Arlington, TX EDUCATION Fort Worth Country Day School, 2010 • Honor Roll • Wendy’s High School Heisman • People to People Student Ambassador • Varsity Soccer Captain • Soccer and Varsity Field Hockey Letterman Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.85 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List TCU Scholar TCU Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Textron Project Transition Intern Q Investments, Traders Assistant River Legacy Science Center, Receptionist ACTIVITIES Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society TCU Ambassadors Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Philanthropy Chair SERVICE Texas Rangers Foundation, Service-Learning Project River Legacy Science Center Pi Beta Phi Philanthropy (First Book) Alpha Delta Pi Philanthropy Event COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, PowerPoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Includer, Self-Assurance, Ideation, Focus 22 Brent Pulliam [email protected] “My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose somehow we win out.” -Ronald Reagan BACKGROUND Born and raised in Sherman, TX EDUCATION Sherman High School, 2010 • Salutatorian • National Merit Commended Scholar • Junior and Senior Class Vice President • All-State Academic Elite Team, Football Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minor: Energy Technology and Management • GPA: 3.81 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s Honor List Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Recipient WORK EXPERIENCE Q Investments, Trading Desk Intern Rocking P Ranch, Worker/Ranch Hand Pulliam Properties, Landscape Assistant ACTIVITIES Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Balanced Man Scholarship Chairman Sigma Phi Epsilon Weekly Bible Study Intramural Sports: football, basketball, softball SGA Activities Funding Board Financial Management Association SERVICE Kinderfrogs, Service-Learning Project Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Philanthropy 1901 Battered Women’s Foundation Volunteer Up Til’ Dawn TCU Leaps, Mission Arlington COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, PowerPoint and Excel Experience with Microsoft Access & Adobe Dreamweaver STRENGTHS Competition, Achiever, Focus, Relator, Analytical 23 Matt Riesen [email protected] “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” -Col. 3:23 BACKGROUND Born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK EDUCATION Heritage Hall High School, 2010 • GPA: 4.0 • Oklahoma Academic Scholar • Headmaster’s List- 8 Semesters • National Spanish Honors Society Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.65 HONORS TCU Scholar Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List Class of 2014 Common Reading Essay Contest Winner Pi Kappa Phi Associate Member of the Year National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Justin Brands, Accounting Intern Kanakuk Camps, Counselor ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity- Greek Week Chair Leadership For Life Connections Intramurals: Basketball & Volleyball SERVICE Kinderfrogs, Service-Learning Project 2011 Journey of Hope Cyclist Tarrant Area Food Bank Volunteer Push America LEAPS Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Individualization, Harmony, Analytical, Restorative, Responsibility 24 Lauren Sharp [email protected] “Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as to think.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Omaha, NE EDUCATION Westside High School, 2010 • National Honors Society • Spanish Honors Society • Active Scholar Award and Spirit Scholar Award • Principal’s Student Council • Student Council President Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.51 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society IFC Greek 4.0 Scholar National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2011 Cultural Routes Study Abroad WORK EXPERIENCE U.S. Men’s Senior Open 2013, Summer Intern ACTIVITIES Chi Omega Sorority- Treasurer of Philanthropies, Rush Song Group SGA House of Representatives, Honors College Representative Falling Whistles Organization, Treasurer Frogs First Leader SGA Activities Funding Board, Peer Discipline Board TCU Community Renewal Milton Daniel Representative Intramurals - Soccer, basketball, sand volleyball SERVICE Presbyterian Night Shelter, Service-Learning Project KinderFrogs The Hub Ministries in Shreveport, Louisiana YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County Tunnel of Oppression Reading Rocks Fundraiser for the “I Have a Dream” Foundation COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Communication, Harmony, Woo, Positivity 25 Allison Sterling [email protected] “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Theodore Roosevelt BACKGROUND Born and raised in Dallas, TX EDUCATION Ursuline Academy of Dallas, 2010 • Summa Cum Laude • National Honor Society • National Rowing Champion (Stotesbury Cup Regatta) Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.66 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Faculty Scholarship Dean’s List Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Alpha Chi Omega Silver Lyre Award WORK EXPERIENCE J.P. Morgan, Private Bank Analyst Prudential Mortgage Capital, Accounting Intern Colonial Country Club, Crowne Plaza Invitational Staff Carlton Staffing, Office Assistant ACTIVITIES Alpha Chi Omega Sorority: Assistant VP of Finance TCU Ambassadors Frogs First Leader Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization SERVICE Texas Rangers Foundation, Service-Learning Project TCU LEAPS Kinder Frogs Tarrant County Women’s Center Tarrant Area Food Bank COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint STRENGTHS Relator, Maximizer, Responsibility, Analytical, Significance 26 Erin Terry [email protected] “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” -Dr. Seuss BACKGROUND Born and raised in Leawood, KS EDUCATION Blue Valley North High School, 2010 • GPA: 4.4 out of 4.0 • Kansas Honors Scholar • Kansas Girls Golf 2009 6A Individual State Champion Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Supply & Value Chain Management • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.73 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar TCU Dean’s Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Bell Helicopter, Supply Chain Intern The NET Fort Worth, Homeless Operations Coordinator Leawood South Golf Club, Pro Shop Assistant Star Signs LLC, Graphics Department ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Community Service Frog Camp Facilitator Frogs First Freshman Program Leader La Mesa Hispánica Ignite Student Ministries SERVICE The NET Homeless Ministry Feed By Grace’s Unity Park Presbyterian Night Shelter, Service-Learning Project Guatemala Spring Break Mission Trip Tarrant Area Food Bank Kappa Alpha Theta Fall Breakaway Run Kinderfrogs (100+ Hours) Shreveport, LA Mission Trips (The HUB Homeless Ministry) SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Proficient in Spanish STRENGTHS Positivity, Empathy, Harmony, Includer, Developer 27 Riley Tigert [email protected] “Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it.” ~ Wilferd Peterson BACKGROUND Born in Tucson, AZ and raised in Wichita, KS EDUCATION Kapaun Mount Carmel Catholic High School, 2010 • Cum Laude • President of National Honors Society • Editor-in-Chief of Video Yearbook Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance • GPA: 3.81 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Honor List Pi Beta Phi Sunshine Award WORK EXPERIENCE Q Investments, Intern Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley Law, Intern New York Life, Executive Assistant ACTIVITIES Pi Beta Phi, External Relations Chair and Skit Committee Member CEO SERVICE Impossible Possibilities, Service-Learning Project Kinderfrogs First Book Greek Organization Philanthropy Events COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, PowerPoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Significance, Communication, Focus, Woo 28 Kaity Wegen [email protected] “Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” -Steve Jobs BACKGROUND Born and raised in Boulder, CO EDUCATION Monarch High School, 2010 • Magna Cum Laude Honor Graduate • National Presidential Volunteer Service Award Texas Christian University, 2014 • Majors: Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.63 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Mosebrook/Pfizer Student Leader Award Chancellor’s Leadership Program Faculty Academic Scholarship Dean’s Honor List WORK EXPERIENCE mcgarrybowen, Brand Strategist Intern Course Hero, Business Development Intern iProspect, Product Management Intern Neeley Entrepreneurship Center, Student Worker ACTIVITIES IGNITE, President Frog Camp Facilitator SGA, House & Frog Aides Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Net Impact SERVICE Young Life Leader, Pascal High School M.A.K.E., Service-Learning Project LEAPS COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint, Access, & SQL Server Manager Apple iWork and iLife suites STRENGTHS Achiever, Belief, Developer, Empathy, Futuristic 29 James Williams [email protected] “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field.” -Vince Lombardi BACKGROUND Born in Houston and raised in Kingwood, TX EDUCATION St. Thomas High School, Houston, 2010 • GPA: 3.8 • Student Board of Directors- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas • All-State Soccer Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance • Minor: Energy Management • GPA: 3.43 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Faculty Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars Stephen Lee McDaniel Foundation Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Spero Oil & Gas, Analyst Camp Spike “N” Wave, Counselor Wison OffShore & Marine USA, Sales and Marketing Intern SBM Atlantia, Office Intern ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, Exec. VP Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity TCU Men’s Lacrosse Team Student Foundation Member Catholic Community Frog Camp Facilitator Connections Mentor Intramural Indoor & Outdoor Soccer Champion SERVICE Cook Children’s, Service-Learning Project Kinderfrogs Volunteer AccessABILITY Push America: Push Week and Push Day Camp Spike-N-Wave, Counselor, June 12-18, 2011 COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Proficient in Microsoft Project, Access, and Outlook CSR STRENGTHS Futuristic, Competition, Positivity, Adaptability, Empathy 30 Tyler Yarnell [email protected] “Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me.” -Albert Schweitzer BACKGROUND Born and raised in Portland, OR EDUCATION Aloha High School, 2010 • Salutatorian • National AP Scholar • Student Body President • KMM Executive Council Member Texas Christian University, 2014 • Major: Finance • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.84 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Luther King Memorial Scholar Dean’s List Dean’s Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Pacific Sunwear, Brand Representative Beaverton School District, Paint Crew ACTIVITIES Frog Camp Facilitator Frogs First Facilitator Frog Aides Sigma Phi Epsilon, Buchanan Cup Committee Chair Net Impact SERVICE Presbyterian Night Shelter, Service-Learning Project TCU Leaps Intersect Dallas KinderFrogs Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint STRENGTHS Achiever, Strategic, Belief, Adaptability, Responsibility 31 Junior Class of 2015 (30) Anderson, Payton Cowles, Burton Dang, Duy Dedeker, Derek D’Onofrio, Jamie Elliott, Paul Gaglione, Jordan Gastil, Garrett Hartley, Megan Holstrom, Taylor Hoover, Trip Hughey, Austin Johnson, Dan Keim, Matt Klein, Tim Lalvani, Amit Murphy, Colleen Newman, Herschell Nguyen, Michelle Oster, Katherine Pauly, Christian Provost, Emily Rinke, Braydon Robinson, Campbell Schmit, Courtney Sjulin, Megan Stradinger, Hanna Jane Talley, Rachel Walton, Michael Wardrop, Kate 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 32 Payton Anderson [email protected] “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” -Og Mandino BACKGROUND Born in Houston and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Dunbar High School, 2011 • Fort Worth ISD JROTC Corps Commander • Fort Worth ISD JROTC Corps Command Sergeant Major • UIL Journalism District Champion Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Psychology of Leadership • GPA: 3.75 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Community Scholar National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars 2011 Coca-Cola Scholar TCU Ambassadors MVP Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society University Leadership Award WORK EXPERIENCE Make-A-Wish Foundation, Program Intern Academy Sports & Outdoors Paschal High School GO Center, Mentor Fort Worth ISD, Tutor ACTIVITIES Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Lambda Chapter First-Year Experience, Connections Director Frog Camp Facilitator Chancellor’s Leadership Program TCU Habitat for Humanity Net Impact SERVICE Alpha Phi Omega Co-Ed Service Fraternity Tarrant County Food Bank Student Y KinderFrogs COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Futuristic, Achiever, Deliberative, Adaptability and Relator 33 Burton Cowles [email protected] “From to those whom much is given, much is expected.” -John F. Kennedy BACKGROUND Born and raised in Memphis, TN EDUCATION Houston High School, 2011 • Student Body President • Varsity Tennis and Baseball Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Entrepreneurial Management • Minor: Finance • GPA: 3.88 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s Honor List Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Runner-Up Dean’s Scholarship Cultural Routes Honors Abroad Trip WORK EXPERIENCE Texas Motor Speedway, Marketing Intern Community Foundation of North Texas, Projects Intern ACTIVITIES House of Representatives, Neeley School Representative SGA Finance Committee Sigma Phi Epsilon, VP of Recruitment Frog Camp Facilitator Student Foundation John V. Roach Honors College Ambassador Frog Aides Net Impact SERVICE 1901 Sigma Phi Epsilon Philanthropy benefiting Samaritan House Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Kappa, and Kappa Kappa Gamma Philanthropies KinderFrogs Puttin’ on the Pink Philanthropy COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Relator, Positivity, Woo, Activator, Restorative 34 Duy Dang [email protected] “Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.” -George Edward Woodberry BACKGROUND Born and raised in Vung Tau City, Vietnam EDUCATION Le Quy Don High School for Gifted Students, 2011 • Class Rank: 3 out of 34 • GPA: 8.6 out of 10 Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Business Information Systems & Accounting • Minor: Computer Information Technology • GPA: 3.95 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholar TCU Scholar Dean’s Honor List WORK EXPERIENCE Saigon Securities Inc., Stock Brokerage Summer Intern Vietcom Bank, International Payment Intern Hai Ngoc Co. Ltd., Sales Assistant Intern TCU Housing & Residence Life, Desk Assistant ACTIVITIES Community Regent in Milton Daniel Hall International Student Association (ISA), Treasurer Net Impact SERVICE TCU Leaps SPECIAL SKILLS Fluent in Vietnamese Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Learner, Deliberative, Individualization, Context, Input 35 Derek Dedeker [email protected] “It’s not talent. It simply comes down to how hungry you are for success. I don’t care about the fun I’m foregoing. I don’t take days off. Until you try everything in your power, never underestimate what you are capable of, because it’s all about hard work. Your flaws in genetics or ability can always be made up by effort. -Joe Rogan BACKGROUND Born and raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota EDUCATION Eden Prairie High School, 2011 • High Honors Graduate • GPA: 3.99 out of 4.0 • MN State Football & Basketball Lake Conference Honorable Mention • National Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Finance • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.70 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Honor List TCU Scholar Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Ernst & Young Leadership Conference WORK EXPERIENCE Health Dimensions Group, Finance/Accounting Intern Dedeker’s Mowing Services, Founder & Owner ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Executive Council Treasurer TCU Student Foundation Reformed University Fellowship, Leadership Team TCU Fishing Team/Club TCU Intramurals – Football, Volleyball, & Basketball Net Impact SERVICE PUSH America’s Journey of Hope, Cyclist Across America Kinderfrogs Volunteer Fort Worth Agape Meal TCU Leaps SPECIAL SKILLS Fluent in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Competition, Focus, Achiever, Communication, Futuristic 36 Jamie D’Onofrio [email protected] “Even though you are on the right track - you will over if you just sit there.” -Will Rogers get run BACKGROUND Born in Houston, TX, and raised in Tulsa, OK EDUCATION Jenks High School, 2011 • Valedictorian • Mr. Jenks High School candidate • National AP Scholar Award • MENC All-National Honor Orchestra in Washington D.C Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minors: Economics & Music (Cello) • GPA: 3.85 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Lane Gorman Trubitt PLLC, Tax Intern TPG Capital, Business Solutions Intern Lockheed Martin, Business Information Systems Intern ACTIVITIES Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Founding Father & Alumni and Parent Engagement Chair Student Foundation, Campus Tour Leader Financial Management Association SGA, Fine Arts College Representative TCU Symphony and Cello Ensemble Frog Camp Facilitator Frogs First Leader Net Impact SERVICE Tarrant County Food Bank TCU Leaps—Reading Frogs, Union Gospel Mission Fort Worth “Cowtown” Race set-up COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Access and SharePoint Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Ideation, Command, Learner, Restorative, Deliberative 37 Paul Elliott [email protected] “You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.” -Abraham Lincoln BACKGROUND Born and raised in Austin, TX EDUCATION L.C. Anderson High School, 2011 • Class Rank: 23 out of 492 • GPA: 4.29 out of 4.00 • National Merit Commended Scholar • AP Scholar Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.82 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Scholar Dean’s Honor List Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society WORK EXPERIENCE TPG Capital, Valuation & Portfolio Management Intern TCU Phonathon, Student Development Representative iPic Theaters, Food Runner ACTIVITIES Beta Theta Pi Fraternity HyperFrogs, VP of Finances and Records The Crew, Assistant Team Leader Student Foundation, Tour Guide Frogs First, Leader Net Impact SERVICE TCU Leaps Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Colby Halloween Volunteer Kinderfrogs Greek Organization Philanthropy Events SPECIAL SKILLS Conversational Spanish Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and iLevel Solutions Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Competition, Harmony, Communication, Deliberative 38 Jordan Gaglione [email protected] “There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” -Ronald Reagan BACKGROUND Born and raised in Newington, CT EDUCATION Newington High School, 2011 • Class President • National Honor Society • William P. Ward Humanitarian Prize • Superintendent’s Leadership Award Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.80 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE United Technologies Capitol Strategies Group, LLC Newington Little League Umpire ACTIVITIES Wright Hall Resident Assistant Student Foundation TCU Ambassadors Beta Alpha Psi Peer Discipline Board Catholic Community Net Impact SERVICE Alpha Phi Omega Boys’ and Girls’ Club—Panther Branch KinderFrogs Leaps COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Competition, Restorative, Achiever, Analytical, Learner 39 Garrett Gastil [email protected] “The measure of achievement is not winning awards. It’s doing something that you appreciate, something you believe is worthwhile.” -Julia Child BACKGROUND Born and raised in Lake Forest, CA EDUCATION Laguna Hills High School, 2011 • California Scholarship Federation Seal Bearer • Principal’s Honor Role • Senior Class President Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.89 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars Dean’s Honors List WORK EXPERIENCE SMH Capital Advisors, Intern ALDI, District Manager Intern TCU Student Development Services, Orientation Student Assistant ACTIVITIES Chancellor’s Leadership Program Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Philanthropy Chair Reformed University Fellowship Connections Student Foundation Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs Push America Fundraiser TCU Leaps, Brain Cancer Walk COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Woo, Achiever, Learner, Input, Positivity 40 Megan Hartley [email protected] “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” -Henry Ford BACKGROUND Born in Olathe, KS and raised in Fort Collins, CO EDUCATION Fossil Ridge High School, 2011 • National Honor Society • Spanish National Honor Society • AP Scholar with Distinction • CHSAA Academic All-State Team • Television Production Student of the Year Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Marketing with an International Emphasis • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.92 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s List Dean’s Scholarship Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society WORK EXPERIENCE Esperanza International, Marketing/Development Intern TCU Center for Instructional Services, Media Production Assistant ACTIVITIES TheCrew, Marketing/Video Team Quidditch Club, VP TCU Consulting Club La Mesa Hispánica Net Impact SERVICE LEAPS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Bass Performance Hall Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish & Basic American Sign Language Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Video Editing STRENGTHS Adaptability, Consistency, Arranger, Positivity, Includer 41 Taylor Holstrom [email protected] “Every day you have the opportunity to learn and experience something and someone new. Seize the opportunity. Learn and experience everything you can, and use it to change the world.” -Rodney Williams BACKGROUND Born in Rowlett and raised in Dallas, TX EDUCATION Trinity Christian Academy, 2011 • Valedictorian of the Class of 2011 • Student Body Treasurer • Scholar Athlete Award • National Honor Society • AP Scholar with Honor Student Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.93 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar TCU Scholar Dean’s List National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE CA Partners, LLC, Project Intern ACTIVITIES Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity Net Impact SERVICE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Income Tax Preparer KinderFrogs Fort Worth’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kappa Kickball benefitting Reading is Fundamental Carter Blood Care Drive SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel IRS Certified Income Tax Preparer STRENGTHS Achiever, Discipline, Harmony, Input, Focus 42 Trip Hoover [email protected] “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” -Philippians 4:13 BACKGROUND EDUCATION Born in Dallas and raised in Arlington, TX Martin High School, 2011 • President’s Academic Excellence Award • THSCA Academic All-State Football Team • National AP Scholar Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Finance • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List TCU Scholar National Society of Collegiate Scholars Financial Management Association Stock Challenge Winner WORK EXPERIENCE Hillcrest Asset Management, Analyst Intern Dreman Value Management, Investment Team Intern ACTIVITIES TCU Intramurals Financial Management Association Net Impact SERVICE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Mission Arlington Devotion Now Lake Arlington Clean Up COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Focus, Competition, Relator, Futuristic 43 Austin Hughey [email protected] “I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.” -John Keats BACKGROUND Born in Arlington and raised in Houston, TX EDUCATION Kingwood High School, 2011 • Kingwood High School “K” Award • Honor Roll Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.69 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s Honor List Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society TCU Academic Achievement Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE TPG Capital, Accounting Intern Kingwood Country Club, Outside Services Kingwood Pool Care, Pool Maintenance ACTIVITIES Student Foundation Connections Mentor Financial Management Association TCU Recreation Center Events Net Impact SERVICE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Kinderfrogs Volunteer TCU LEAPS Catholic Charities 2nd Annual Trinity River Cleanup SPECIAL SKILLS IRS Certified Income Tax Preparer Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Restorative, Analytical, Futuristic, Focus, Deliberative 44 Dan Johnson [email protected] “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”-Albert Einstein BACKGROUND Born and raised in Redmond, WA EDUCATION Inglemoor High School, 2011 • DECA International Champion • National Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.72 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College National Society of Collegiate Scholars Dean’s List TCU Scholar Dean’s Scholarship Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., Investment Banking Bootcamp WORK EXPERIENCE MorningStar Partners, Accounting & Finance Intern Soft Tail Spirits: Sales, Regional Representative Amazon & Microsoft executive’s start-up Fresh Circle, Intern ACTIVITIES Interfraternity Council, VP of Finance & Administration Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity TCU American Marketing Association Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization Financial Management Association Net Impact SERVICE M.A.K.E., Community Service Organization Founder LEAPS COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Analytical, Competition, Ideation, Intellection, Significance 45 Matt Keim [email protected] "No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men." -Thomas Carlyle BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fargo, ND EDUCATION Fargo South High School, 2011 • FSH Student of the Month • North Dakota All-Tournament Soccer Team Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Finance • GPA: 3.8 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List TCU Academic Scholoarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Luther King Capital Management, Equity Research Intern Goldmark, Commerical Real Estate Investment Specialist The Lawncare Group, Founder ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Scholarship Chair Student Foundation Student Mobilization TCU Intramurals – Tennis, Flag Football, Soccer Net Impact SERVICE M.A.K.E. Kinderfrogs Buddy Walk PUSH America COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in QuickBooks Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Individualization, Relator, Maximizer, Positivity, Futuristic 46 Tim Klein [email protected] “Don’t worry; be happy.” -Bobby McFerrin BACKGROUND Born and raised in Hinsdale, IL EDUCATION Hinsdale Central High School, 2011 • High Honor Graduate • AP Scholar • Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship recipient • National Honor Society • Illinois State Scholar • Scholar-Athlete Award (Boys’ Tennis) Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.95 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List TCU Scholar Dean’s Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Entrepreneurship & Empowerment in South Africa, Consultant Hinsdale Golf Club, Grill Cook ACTIVITIES TCU Dining Services Committee, Chairman Sigma Chi Fraternity, Philanthropy Co-Chair & incoming VP SGA, Neeley School Representative Frog Camp Facilitator Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Net Impact SERVICE LEAPS Sigma Chi Derby Days COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Learner, Communicator, Input, Harmony, Positivity 47 Amit Lalvani [email protected] “[Y]ou and I know deeper down there is a chance to win the crown, but when we fail to give our best, we simply haven’t met the test.” -George Joseph Moriarty BACKGROUND Born and raised in Mumbai, India EDUCATION Woodstock School, 2011 • Chairperson of Luminescence Legacy Fund • Founder and Finance Head of Woodstock Robotics • Founder and Coordinator of Woodstock Tech Team Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.70 HONORS John. V. Roach Honors College TCU Dean’s Honor List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE BLUU, Guest Service Associate & Community Regents Director Woodstock School, Fundraising Associate ACTIVITIES Chancellor’s Leadership Program FrogTalks, President International Ambassador TEDxTCU, Curator University Council, International Student Representative Net Impact SERVICE Leaps SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Hindi and Marathi Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Proficient in Windows OS and Linux OS STRENGTHS Achiever, Learner, Maximizer, Deliberative, Individualization 48 Colleen Murphy [email protected] “You are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.” -Jennifer J. Freeman BACKGROUND Born in Hartford, CT and raised in Southlake, TX EDUCATION Carroll Senior High School, 2011 • National Honor Society- Honor Senate • Varsity Cheerleading- Co-captain • GPA: 4.0 Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Accounting • GPA: 3.93 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship TCU Scholar Dean’s Honors List WORK EXPERIENCE Purple Land Management, Marketing Intern Alcon Laboratories, Surgical Marketing Intern GS Sitters, Babysitter/ Nanny Elementary Tutor Sport’s Clips, Receptionist ACTIVITIES NFSO, VP of Technology Zeta Tau Alpha, Professional Development Chair Alpha Lambda Delta Net Impact SERVICE Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure M.A.K.E., Catholic Charities H.O.P.E. Farm LEAPS SPECIAL SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel and PowerPoint CPR Certified STRENGTHS Harmony, Intellection, Individualization, Competition, Maximizer 49 Hershell Newman [email protected] “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might not get there.” -Yogi Berra BACKGROUND Born in San Antonio, TX and raised in Memphis, TN EDUCATION St. George’s Independent High School, 2011 • GPA: 4.42 Texas Christian University • Majors: Marketing & Accounting • Minor: Economics • GPA: 3.85 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List Alpha Lambda Delta WORK EXPERIENCE GE Capital, Equipment Finance Intern TCU Adventure Trip Program Manager & Trip Leader ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Business Outreach Beta Theta Pi, Founding Father Financial Management Association Colligate Entrepreneurs Association Net Impact SERVICE Love for Lancaster Relay for Life Cleanup Lake Arlington SPECIAL SKILLS Wilderness First Responder CPR/AED Certified Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Restorative, Achiever, Self-Assurance, Competition, Learner 50 Michelle Nguyen [email protected] “We cherish hopes that are immortal, interests that are imperishable, and principles that are indestructible.” -Edward McShane Waits BACKGROUND Born in Fort Worth and raised in Arlington, TX EDUCATION Juan Seguin High School, 2011 • GPA: 4.7 out of 4.0 • Future Business Leaders of America 4th in state (TX) – Business Ethics • Varsity Swim Captain & MVP Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minor: Political Science • GPA: 3.77 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Model United Nations Top Honors in Delegation and in Committee National Society of Collegiate Scholars – Merit Scholar Distinguished First Year Experience Student of the South West Region WORK EXPERIENCE Equifax Workforce Solutions, Project Intern (Profitability Modeling) TCU Resident Assistant ACTIVITIES Alpha Omicron Pi, Treasurer Chancellor’s Leadership Program TCU Ambassadors Model United Nations Team Catholic Community Net Impact SERVICE TCU LEAPS Monthly Night Shelter Volunteer (Catholic Community) Project Linus Colby Halloween SPECIAL SKILLS Fluent in Vietnamese Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Competition, Empathy, Positivity, Belief, Discipline 51 Katherine Oster [email protected] “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist see the opportunity in every difficulty.” -Winston Churchill BACKGROUND Born and raised in Denver, CO EDUCATION Cherry Creek High School, 2011 • Principal’s Top Ten • Colorado High School Activities Association Academic All-State First Team Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minor: Mathematics • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List Dean’s Scholarship Alpha Chi Omega Golden Lyre Award TCU 4.0 Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE JDS Professional Group, Intern MPM Recreation, Lifeguard Valley Swim Team, Assistant Coach Aquakickz Swim School, Swim Instructor Hills West Waves, Assistant Coach ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Membership Financial Management Association Alpha Chi Omega, Cultural Chair Catholic Communities Net Impact SERVICE Make-a-Wish, Wish Granter Tarrant County Women’s Center Kinderfrogs Volunteer COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Learner, Developer, Adaptability, Achiever, Context 52 Christian Pauly [email protected] “It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.” -Tom Brokaw BACKGROUND Born in Milwaukee, WI and raised in Eden Prairie, MN EDUCATION Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School, 2011 • GPA: 3.67 out of 4.0 Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.63 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society TCU Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE ALDI Inc., District Manager Intern TCU Admissions, Telerecruiter J. Crew, College Representative ProUroCare Medical, Intern TCU Frog Club, Donors Assistant ACTIVITIES Student Foundation, Tour Guide Kappa Sigma Fraternity Interfraternal Delegate (IFC), Kappa Sigma Fraternity Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization College Republicans Club Energy Club Net Impact SERVICE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Care Clinic, Food and Wine Extravaganza Stephen McDaniel Skeet Shoot, Kappa Sigma Fraternity COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Learner, Focus, Deliberative, Discipline 53 Emily Provost [email protected] “When men speak ill of thee, live so as nobody may believe them.” -Plato BACKGROUND Born in IA and raised in Leawood, KS EDUCATION Blue Valley High School, 2011 • Commended National Merit Scholar • Top Ten (Superintendent’s Medalist) • AP Scholar with Distinction Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.95 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Recipient Dean’s List Shari Hardin Pride Award WORK EXPERIENCE Dairy Farmers of America, Accounting Intern ACTIVITIES Alpha Delta Pi, Director of Standards & Ethics Chancellor’s Leadership Program John V. Roach Cultural Pilgrimages Trip 2012 Net Impact SERVICE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) LEAPS Ronald McDonald House Charities SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in French Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel Experience in SAP Environment STRENGTHS Learner, Harmony, Analytical, Achiever, Developer 54 Braydon Rinke [email protected] “Don’t let your dreams be dreams.” -Jack Johnson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Austin, TX EDUCATION Hyde Park Baptist High School, 2011 • TAPPS Academic All-State Varsity Golf • 4th place in State – Youth Government Mock Trial • Co-founder of Hyde Park Young Life Texas Christian University, 2015 • Majors: Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.58 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Academic Scholarship Dean’s List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Tracking Point, Marketing Intern State Judge, Full-time nanny Waterloo Ice House, Host/Expo Zinger Hardware & General Merchant, Cashier ACTIVITIES Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Founding Father & VP of Recruitment Young Life leader at All Saints Episcopal High School Tri Frogs Triathlon Club Leadership 4 Life mentee Frogs First Leader TCU Club Golf Team, Founder & President Net Impact SERVICE Fort Worth Young Life Retreat work crew Fort Worth Habitat for Humanity Kinderfrogs Starpoint School COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Maximizer, Activator, Learner, Developer, Individualization 55 Campbell Robinson [email protected] “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” -John F. Kennedy BACKGROUND Born in Orlando, FL and grew up in Fort Collins, CO EDUCATION Fossil Ridge High School, 2011 • National Honor Society & Spanish Honor Society • Mock Trial Attorney Regional Finalist • Ice Hockey State Champion • President’s Volunteer Service Award Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Finance • Minor: Accounting • GPA: 3.76 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List Faculty Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Luther King Capital Management, Trading & Equity Research Intern Zeltiq Aesthetics, Marketing Intern TCU Alcohol and Drug Education Center, Student Worker ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Public Relations Pi Kappa Phi, Executive Council, Chapter Warden Student Foundation, Weekly Tour Guide TCU Ice Hockey Net Impact SERVICE Kinder Frogs Volunteer TCU Leaps Program Push America Volunteer – Raised over $1000 COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Competition, Focus, Communication, Achiever, Harmony 56 Courtney Schmit [email protected] “You got a dream, you gotta protect it. If people can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period.” -Pursuit of Happyness BACKGROUND Born in Portland, OR and raised in Eagle, ID EDUCATION Eagle High School, 2011 • Valedictorian • AP Scholar with Distinction Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Marketing • Minors: Math and Economics • GPA: 3.89 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar, Full Tuition Merit Scholarship Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Make-A-Wish Foundation, Programming Intern Teammates for Kids Foundation, Social Media Intern ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Programming Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, VP of Membership Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity, Treasurer Chancellor’s Leadership Program, Steering Committee Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, Judicial Committee Student Foundation Net Impact SERVICE Make-A-Wish Foundation, Wish Granter Versia Williams Elementary School Mathematics Tutor H.O.P.E. Farm Tutor Fortress Youth Development Center Race for the Cure, Dallas and Fort Worth COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Learner, Relator, Input, Competition 57 Megan Sjulin [email protected] “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” -Thomas Jefferson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Lincoln, NE EDUCATION Lincoln Southwest High School, 2011 • Class Rank: 91/494 • GPA: 4.09 out of 4.0 Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Finance • GPA: 3.85 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s List TCU Founder’s Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE SMH Capital Advisors, Summer Marketing Intern West Gate Bank, Summer Marketing, Mortgage & Loans Intern ACTIVITIES Neeley Fellows Student Organization, VP of Alumni Relations Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, VP of Membership Programming American Marketing Association Net Impact SERVICE LEAPS, Richland Hills Animal Shelter KinderFrogs Tarrant County Women’s Center Greek Organization Philanthropy Events COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Proficient in Microsoft Publisher STRENGTHS Communication, Woo, Includer, Discipline, Positivity 58 Hanna Jane Stradinger [email protected] “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” -Aristotle BACKGROUND Born in Charlottesville, VA and raised in Mission Hills, KS EDUCATION Shawnee Mission East High School, 2011 • Principal’s Leadership Award • Kansas State High School Athletic Association Citizenship Award • Kansas Honors Scholar • President’s Award for Educational Excellence Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Entrepreneurial Management • GPA: 3.64 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List/Scholar TCU Scholar National Society of Collegiate Scholars Mountain West Indoor Conference Champion WORK EXPERIENCE Guangzhou Kay-EE Membrane Switch Co. Ltd. Guangzhou KD Touch Electronics Co. Ltd., Human Resources Intern Holland 1916, Inc., Engineering & Finance Intern ACTIVITIES Rho Epsilon Chapter of Chi Omega Fraternity Chancellor’s Leadership Program The NET Fort Worth TCU Track & Field and Cross Country Net Impact SERVICE Best Buddies, Treasurer & Activities Committee TCU Leaps Cross Country/Track Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Woo, Achiever, Communication, Activator, Positivity 59 Rachel Talley [email protected] “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex; it takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.” -Albert Einstein BACKGROUND Born and raised in Mansfield, TX EDUCATION Mansfield High School, 2011 • Class Rank: 8 out of 541 Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Accounting • Minor: Creative Writing • GPA: 3.70 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honors List Dean’s Scholarship Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Hall Crew, Director Resident Assistant Kohl’s, Sales Associate ACTIVITIES Professional Program in Accounting SGA John V. Roach Community Regent Frog Aides Frogs First Leader Net Impact SERVICE Bible Class Teacher COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Learner, Achiever, Responsibility, Empathy, Strategic 60 Michael Walton [email protected] “The only disability in life is a bad attitude, so never have one.” -Scott Hamilton BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Trinity Valley School, 2011 • Headmaster’s List (all 4 years) • Dr. Bill Neil Sportsmanship Award • Trojan Leadership Award Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Entrepreneurial Management • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.93 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Dean’s Scholarship TCU Scholar Dean’s List National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honors Study Abroad: Cultural Routes (Germany, Switzerland and Italy) WORK EXPERIENCE TCU Student Development Services LiveLife LoveLife, LLC, Founder The Walton Group, LLC, Office Assistant TCU Gear.com, Merchandise Sales Assistant ACTIVITIES Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), Ministry Team Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Chaplain Frog Camp Facilitator Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs Kappa Alpha Theta 5K Push America, Journey of Hope Team Member SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Strategic, Achiever, Discipline, Responsibility, Positivity 61 Kate Wardrop [email protected] “There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” -Nelson Mandela BACKGROUND Born in Bedminster, NJ and raised in Lake Oswego, OR EDUCATION Lake Oswego High School, 2011 • AP Scholar with Honor • Peter Kerr Loyalty Plaque Recipient Texas Christian University, 2015 • Major: Accounting • GPA: 3.80 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society Member WORK EXPERIENCE Q Investments, Trade Intern TCU Library, Circulation Assistant TCU Athletic Department, Game Day Operations Assistant Lake Grove Swim Park, Check In Attendant Lake Oswego High School, Tutor ACTIVITIES Sigma Kappa Sorority, Vice President of Finance TCU Sports Networking Club TCU Club Tennis TCU Honors Scholars Weekend Host LEAPS Net Impact SERVICE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) St. Paul Rodeo Association Mission Arlington Alzheimer’s Association TCU Kinderfrogs Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Word, Powerpoint and Excel STRENGTHS Individualization, Analytical, Empathy, Achiever, Communication 62 Sophomore Class of 2016 (34) Browning, Patrick Burgess, Rachel Byron, Michael Cairnes, Maggie Carmody, Nikki Cline, Jared Cundith, Brandon Grim, Garrett Groves, Claire Hamilton, Jordan Hawkins, Lauren Hirschberg, Wills James, Sarah Jolliffe, Jack Katigan, Mac Kirk, Meredith Levy, Parker Levy, Stephen Liebelt, Anna Logue, Katherine Maxum, Ryan Messimer, Allison Navarro, Cori Jo Neuberger, Andrew Neuman, Blake Peppler, Noah Ricks, Emily Roberts, Francesca Taylor, Jalen Tilley, Blake Turco, Gian Walsh, Courtney Werner, Kelsey Witt, Peter 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Patrick Browning [email protected] “Every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Temecula, CA EDUCATION Linfield Christian High School, 2012 • ACSI Academic/Athletic Leadership Award • Rotary Youth Leadership Award • California Interscholastic Federation Football Champion • Ambassador’s All League Defensive End Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Finance w/ Real Estate • Minor: Energy Technology and Management • GPA: 3.91 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Michael W. Peregrine Leadership Scholarship TCU Scholar Dean’s List Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE La Pointe Wealth Management, Intern TCU Housing & Residence Life, Resident Assistant Milton Daniel ACTIVITIES Beta Theta Pi, Vice President of Risk Management Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization Net Impact SERVICE KinderFrogs Leaps STRENGTHS Futuristic, Restorative, Focus, Relator, Significance 64 Rachel Burgess [email protected] “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Texarkana, TX EDUCATION Texas High School, 2012 • Salutatorian • AP Scholar with Honor • Award of Excellence in Mathematics • Yearbook Coeditor-in-Chief Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: German • GPA: 3.9 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar TCU Scholar Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Texarkana College, PR, Enrollment Management & HR Intern ACTIVITIES Chancellor’s Leadership Program TCU Ambassador Connections Mentor Frogs First Mentor Net Impact SERVICE LEAPS Galveston, TX and Biloxi, MS Hurricane Relief Ireland Beach Ministries World Visions 30 Hour Famine SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Excel Public Speaking STRENGTHS Learner, Harmony, Consistency, Relator, Individualization 65 Michael Byron [email protected] “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Montville, NJ EDUCATION Montville High School, 2012 • National AP Scholar • Placement in Top 10 at Nationals for Future Business Leaders of America • Italian World Language Scholar Award Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Finance • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s List WORK Moncrief Hall, Desk Assistant EXPERIENCE Dick’s Sporting Goods, Cashier ACTIVITIES The Crew, Marketing Coordinator Hall Crew Catholic Community Net Impact SERVICE LEAPS COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Excel Proficient in Microsoft Access STRENGTHS Achiever, Maximizer, Learner, Individualization, Competition 66 Maggie Cairnes [email protected] “The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” -Zig Ziglar BACKGROUND Born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Coppell, TX EDUCATION Ursuline Academy, 2012 • 1st Honor Roll, 2010-2012 • National Honor Society • President and Founder of Rainbow Days Inc. • Dean of Student’s Conduct Award Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College National Society of Collegiate Scholars TCU Scholar Dean’s List TCU Academic Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Varsity Financial Group, Intern Aldo Accessories, Sales Associate Get in the Box, Social Media Intern Staubus and Randall LLP law firm, Intern ACTIVITIES Alpha Phi Omega Zeta Tau Alpha Net Impact SERVICE Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure KinderFrogs Volunteer Tarrant County Food Bank Greek Organization Philanthropy Events SPECIAL SKILLS Social media marketing and working with special needs children STRENGTHS Empathy, Strategic, Individualization, Woo, Communication 67 Nikki Carmody [email protected] “All grownups were children first, but few remember it.” -Antoine de St. Exupéry BACKGROUND Born in Houston, TX and raised in Lawrence, KS EDUCATION Lawrence High School, 2012 • Class Rank: 8 out of 399 • GPA: 3.975 out of 4.0 Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Business & Economics • GPA: 3.74 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship ZTA “Class Favorite” WORK EXPERIENCE Bigg’s Barbecue, Hostess Dillon’s Groceries, Cashier ACTIVITIES Zeta Tau Alpha: New Member Team—Bid Day Coordinator & Program Council—Philanthropy chair intern Frogs First leader Net Impact SERVICE Susan G. Komen Foundation Beautiful Feet SPECIAL SKILLS Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do STRENGTHS Responsibility, Competition, Woo, Maximizer, Positivity 68 Jared Cline [email protected] “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” -Mohandas Gandhi BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Trinity Valley School, 2012 • National Merit Finalist • Headmaster’s List (All A’s) • Senior Mathematics Award Recipient Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Finance & Mathematics • Minor: Computer Science • GPA: 3.97 HONORS TCU Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Tarrant Technology Partners, L.L.C., Summer Intern ACTIVITIES Beta Theta Pi Fraternity: Secretary, Recruitment Team Member, Interfraternity Council Frog Aides Honors College Blogger Net Impact SERVICE TCU LEAPS KinderFrogs volunteer ΒΘΠ Trinity Park Cleanup Fort Worth Community Food Bank SPECIAL SKILLS Limited proficiency in Spanish STRENGTHS Deliberative, Relator, Achiever, Harmony, Analytical 69 Brandon Cundith [email protected] “As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” -Ben Hogan BACKGROUND Born and raised in Overland Park, KS EDUCATION Blue Valley West High School, 2012 • Principal’s Honor Roll • Departmental Award (Communication Arts, Broadcast, Industrial Tech) • Jaguar Pride Coalition Leadership Program • Executive Producer of Jagged Edge TV Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Marketing • Minor: FTDM • GPA: 3.93 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholar Dean’s Honor List TCU Academic Achievement Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Fishnet Security, PMO and Media Intern JCCC Golf Camp, Golf Instructor Cundith Films, Founder The Golf Stop, Store Retailer ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi, Eta Chi Chapter TCU Catholic Community TCU Intramurals Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs Volunteer PUSH America COMPUTER SKILLS Certified in Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro 7 Experience with Salesforce and Net Suite Open Air STRENGTHS Strategic, Command, Ideation, Responsibility, Futuristic 70 Garrett Grim [email protected] “If you success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to the world but does not feel good in your heart, it is not success at all.” ~ Anna Quindlen BACKGROUND Born in Kansas City, KS and grew up in Keller, TX EDUCATION Keller High School, 2012 • Northeast Tarrant Chamber Scholarship • National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Entrepreneurial Scholarship • National Honors Society • Honors graduate in top 15% of class Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • GPA: 3.68 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar TCU Athletic Scholarship EXPERIENCE Pro Players Foundation, Finance Intern Founder of non-profit Play it Forward USA ACTIVITIES TCU Fellowship of Christian Athletes Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Financial Management Association TCU Baseball Player Net Impact SERVICE Founder of Play it Forward USA, a 501(C)3. We collect used sporting equipment and give it to kids in need STRENGTHS Achiever, Learner, Woo, Restoration, Positivity 71 Claire Groves [email protected] “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill BACKGROUND Born and raised in Midland, TX EDUCATION Midland Christian High School, 2012 • National Honor Society • High Honor Roll • Central Area Youth Ministry Council, President • Symphony Belles Charity League Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: International Finance & Accounting • Minors: Economics & Spanish • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship TCU Scholar Dean’s List National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Common Scents, Sales Associate Cypress Creek Christian Church, Youth Intern ACTIVITIES Delta Sigma Pi, Pledge Class President Kappa Alpha Theta Frog Aides Class of 2016 Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization Leadership for Life Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Net Impact SERVICE TCU LEAPS COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Excel STRENGTHS Achiever, Input, Focus, Significance, Deliberate 72 Jordan Hamilton [email protected] “I want to do something that matters, say something different, something that sets the whole word on its ear…I want to touch a few hearts in this life. Leave nothing less than something that says I was here.” -Lady Antebellum BACKGROUND Born and raised in Pittsburg, TX EDUCATION Pittsburg High School, 2012 • Valedictorian of the Pittsburg High School Class of 2012 • Texas Boys State • Texas DECA District Six President • Rotary Youth Leadership Award Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Economics • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List TCU Scholar Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Finalist WORK EXPERIENCE TCU, Orientation Student Assistant Brookshire’s Grocery Company, Courtesy Clerk & Cashier ACTIVITIES TCU Ambassadors Frog Aides Chancellor’s Leadership Program Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Social and Education Committee Leadership for Life Net Impact SERVICE TCU LEAPS – Como Community Center, Mission Arlington Colby Halloween Volunteer Tarrant Community Food Bank STRENGTHS Achiever, Woo, Includer, Communication, Empathy 73 Lauren Hawkins [email protected] “Being humble is recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others.” -Gordon B. Hinckley BACKGROUND Born in Dallas, TX & raised in Flower Mound, TX EDUCATION Flower Mound High School, 2012 • College Board AP Scholar with Distinction • National Merit Commended Scholar Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Entrepreneurial Management • Minor: International Economics • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Academic Scholarship Dean’s List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE theCrew, Graphic Designer Freelance Graphic Designer ACTIVITIES Love for Lancaster, Leadership Team Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO) Net Impact SERVICE Love for Lancaster Union Gospel Mission TCU Day of Social Justice SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Graphic Design; HTML/CSS proficient Acting STRENGTHS Futuristic, Learner, Achiever, Input, Individualization 74 Wills Hirschberg [email protected] “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born in Columbus, OH and raised in Parker, CO EDUCATION Chaparral High School, 2012 • Class Rank: 20/446 • GPA: 4.12/4.0 Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Finance • Minor: Philosophy • GPA: 3.96 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s Honor List Dean’s Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE WaterWay Carwash, Line Associate Wish Of a Lifetime, Wish Fulfillment Intern ACTIVITIES Frog Aides, Outreach Committee Student Foundation Leadership for Life Frog Camp Quest Facilitator Connections Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Philanthropy Committee Net Impact SERVICE 1901 Sigma Phi Epsilon benefitting Boys and Girls Club MLK Day of Service benefitting Opening Doors for Women SPECIAL SKILLS Public Speaking STRENGTHS Restorative, Positivity, Achiever, Connectedness, Futuristic 75 Sarah James [email protected] “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” -Henry Ford BACKGROUND Born in Annapolis, MD and raised in Paris, France; Metairie, LA; and Southlake, TX EDUCATION Trinity Valley School, 2012 • Honor Roll • National Honors Society Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: French • GPA: 3.89 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List Faculty Scholarship Recipient WORK EXPERIENCE Anthropologie, Sales Associate ACTIVITIES Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Activities Committee French Club Net Impact SERVICE Beautiful Feet Ministries, Volunteer Baylor Medical, Volunteer Dallas and Fort Worth Race for the Cure SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in French STRENGTHS Responsibility, Achiever, Input, Learner, Strategic 76 Jack Jolliffe [email protected] “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi BACKGROUND Born and raised in Denver, CO EDUCATION Cherry Creek High School, 2012 • AP Scholar with Distinction • DECA National Finalist • National Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minor: Mathematics • GPA: 3.83 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College National Society of High School Scholars Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Intern Saccomano Academics, High School Math Tutor Mountain Pool Management, Lifeguard ACTIVITIES Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Community Service Chair National Residence Hall Honorary, Vice President of Awards Frog Aides, Executive Team TCU Ambassadors Financial Management Association Net Impact SERVICE Tarrant Area Food Bank TCU Leaps KinderFrogs COMPUTER SKILLS Video Editing (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker) Proficient in Microsoft Office STRENGTHS Focus, Futuristic, Significance, Restorative, Competition 77 Mac Katigan [email protected] “If you want to be successful, it’s just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.” -Will Rogers BACKGROUND Born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK EDUCATION Casady High School, 2012 • Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude Society • Yale Club Award, Most Outstanding Junior • Dartmouth Cup Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Finance • Minor: Energy Technology and Management • GPA: 3.88 HONORS Dean’s List Alpha Lambda Delta National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE Chesapeake Energy, Land Administration Intern Rock Island Exploration, Administrative Assistant Deep Fork Tree Farm, Intern Team Member ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi TCU Energy Club Intramurals: Football and Basketball Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs Push America, Push Week and Push Day Tarrant County Buddy Walk Susan G. Komen Foundation COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Excel STRENGTHS Responsibility, Learner, Achiever, Focus, Competition 78 Meredith Kirk [email protected] “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” -John Wooden BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Trinity Valley School, 2012 • Headmaster’s List (all four years) • National Merit Finalist • AP Scholar with Distinction Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Finance • Minors: Spanish & History • GPA: 3.96 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE EncoreLive, Travel Agent Mira Vista Country Club, Pointe Waitress TCUGear.com, Merchandise Sales Assistant ACTIVITIES TCU Cheer, Rookie of the Year Award Chi Omega, External Philanthropy Chair Assistant TCU Ambassadors Honors Abroad: Cultural Routes 5 Net Impact SERVICE Natha Howell Elementary Reading Challenge Gladney Adoption Center Frogs for the Cure Video Shoot SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Microsoft Certified in Excel STRENGTHS Harmony, Maximizer, Achiever, Context, Input 79 Parker Levy [email protected] “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” -Albert Einstein BACKGROUND Born in St. Louis, MO and raised in Wildwood, MO EDUCATION Eureka High School, 2012 • Scholar Athlete of the Year • National Honor Society • All-State Honors, Volleyball and Soccer Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.93 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List Dean’s Scholarship TCU Scholar Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Finalist WORK EXPERIENCE Ellisville Athletic Association, Baseball/Softball Umpire Chesterfield Sports Fusion, Party Host Lawn Mowing Service ACTIVITIES Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Assistant Rush Chair Chapter Resident Assistant Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer Intramural Sports Men’s Club Volleyball Team, Vice President/Coach Frog Camp Facilitator Net Impact SERVICE LeaderKIDS Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Philanthropy 1901 KinderFrogs Volunteer STRENGTHS Developer, Arranger, Individualization, Positivity, Harmony 80 Stephen Levy [email protected] “Fight’em till hell freezes over, then fight’em on the ice.”-Dutch Meyer BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Fort Worth Country Day School, 2012 • Cum Laude • Math Club President • 4 year varsity letter recipient, Basketball and Golf Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minors: Economics • GPA: 3.87 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Deans Honor List WORK EXPERIENCE Into the Garden Inc., Warehouse Processor Fort Worth Country Day, Golf and Assistant Basketball Coach Encore Live Inc, Event Planner Cameo Scales LLC, Sales Correspondent ACTIVITIES Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Pledge Class President and Finance Chair Honors College, Weekend Host Financial Membership Association TCU Catholic Community Net Impact SERVICE Kappa Alpha Theta 5k Walk for lymphoma Suicide Prevention 5k Fort Worth Country Day Basketball Camp Coordinator STRENGTHS Context, Maximizer, Strategic, Achiever, Relator 81 Anna Liebelt [email protected] “Success is not final, failure is not failure; it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill BACKGROUND Born and raised in Glendale, CA EDUCATION Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, 2012 • 1st Academic Honors all 8 semesters • GPA: 4.2 out of 4 • National Honor Society • Peer retreat leader and organizer in Living In Faith Experience Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Accounting • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.87 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Honor List WORK EXPERIENCE Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Business Office Intern Sport Chalet, Cashier Tom Sawyer Camp, Counselor Illig Construction Company, Intern ACTIVITIES Leadership for Life Delta Gamma Women’s Club Volleyball Life Group Net Impact SERVICE Service for Sight, Delta Gamma Philanthropy Greek Philanthropy Events SPECIAL SKILLS Experience with Excel and Pivot Table Conversational Spanish STRENGTHS Focus, Achiever, Competition, Restorative, Harmony 82 Katherine Logue [email protected] “A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral”- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince BACKGROUND Born in Monroe, LA and raised in Madison, MS EDUCATION St. Joseph Catholic School, 2012 • National Honor Society • Honors Graduate • President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence • GPA: 4.35 Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Energy Technology and Management • GPA: 3.9 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Merchants & Planters Bank, Receptionist/Teller ACTIVITIES Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Assistant Philanthropy Chairman Connections Student Foundation TCU Catholic Community Net Impact SERVICE Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Organization TCU LEAPS SPECIAL SKILLS Conversational in French STRENGTHS Relator, Ideation, Responsibility, Achiever, Empathy 83 Ryan Maxum [email protected] “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson BACKGROUND Born in Seattle, WA and raised in Greenwood Village, CO EDUCATION Cherry Creek High School, 2012 • Class Rank: 65 out of 819 • GPA: 4.33 out of 4.0 (weighted) Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Finance & Accounting • Minors: Economics and Computer Science • GPA: 3.85 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship Dean’s Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE AvidMax Outfitters, Data Analysis Intern Milton Daniel Hall, Resident Assistant Bambu Restaurant, Waiter ACTIVITIES Frogs Aides Chancellor’s Leadership Program Resident Assistant Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Leadership Development Chair The Crew Net Impact SERVICE KinderFrogs Volunteer Tarrant Area Food Bank Habitat for Humanity TCU LEAPS – Como Community Center, Mission Arlington SPECIAL SKILLS Public Speaking and Debating STRENGTHS Achiever, Analytical, Competition, Ideation, Focus 84 Allison Messimer [email protected] “Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” -Napoleon Hill BACKGROUND Born & Raised in Coppell, TX EDUCATION Coppell High School, 2012 • President and Founder of “Knitting for the Needy” • Marketing Student of the Year, 2012 • “Best Attitude,” 2010-2012 • National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Supply & Value Chain and BIS • Minor: Sociology • GPA: 3.93 HONORS Dean’s Scholar & TCU Scholar Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Macrospect, Intern ACTIVITIES Eta Iota Sigma- Prayer Chair, Bible Study Leader Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Ambassadors Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Net Impact SERVICE Humane Society of North Texas TCU LEAPS Kinderfrogs Stand for Freedom COMPUTER SKILLS Certified in Microsoft Excel; Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word Proficient in HTML coding and SalesForce software STRENGTHS Learner, Context, Achiever, Input, Discipline 85 Cori Jo Navarro [email protected] “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more than all that we ask or think, to him be the glory in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever.”-Eph. 3:20-21 BACKGROUND Born and raised in Tyler, TX EDUCATION Bishop T.K. Gorman Regional Catholic High School, 2012 • Christus Award Winner • Basketball Academic All State • Top 10 Scholars Award Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Intern Willow Brook Country Club, Snack Bar Attendant ACTIVITIES Frog Aides Class of 2016 Chancellor’s Leadership Program Member of Pi Beta Phi - Philanthropy Chair Connections Mentor Intramural Basketball & Soccer Pi Beta Phi Bible Study Net Impact SERVICE Colby Halloween Leaps – The NET Bingo and Bagels Beautiful Feet Homeless Shelter Christ Chapel Costa Rica Mission Trip STRENGTHS Empathy, Connectedness, Developer, Arranger, Harmony 86 Andrew Neuberger [email protected] “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” -Lao Tzu BACKGROUND Born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK EDUCATION Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 2012 • Presidential Scholar Award • National Honors Society • OSSAA Farmers Insurance Scholarship Finalist • Oklahoma Academic Scholar Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: Energy Technology and Management • GPA: 3.96 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Honor List Founder’s Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Precor Ruffin Commercial Real Estate, Maintenance Love’s Travel Stop and Country Store, Gas Clerk Panera Bread, Associate Chesapeake Deep Fork Tree Farm, Lawn Crew ACTIVITIES Frog Aides, Logistics Committee Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Catholic Communities Intramurals Net Impact SERVICE Kinder Frogs Push America STRENGTHS Restorative, Harmony, Achiever, Significance, Strategic 87 Blake Neuman [email protected] “Nothing will work unless you do.” -Maya Angelou BACKGROUND Born and raised in Kansas City, KS EDUCATION Rockhurst High School, 2012 • Magis Award Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 3.67 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Teetering Rocks Golf Course, Managerial Assistant Euston Hardware, Floor Clerk Roeland Park Aquatics Center, Senior Lifeguard Hawklet Lawn Services, Owner ACTIVITIES Interfraternity Council, Delegate Frog Camp Facilitator Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Class President Intramurals: Football, Soccer, Racquetball, Volleyball Net Impact SERVICE KinderFrogs Volunteer The Journey of Hope 2013 Cyclist Push America: Push Week and Push Day Volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid Certified STRENGTHS Restorative, Consistency, Harmony, Relator, Arranger 88 Noah Peppler [email protected] “It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.”-Thomas Jefferson BACKGROUND Born in Champaign, IL and raised in Norman, OK EDUCATION Norman North High School, 2012 • National Honor Society • Mu Alpha Theta • Scholarship Athlete of the Year • AP Scholar • Honor Roll Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: Mathematics • GPA: 3.83 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor's Scholar Dean's List National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE El Chico Tradehome Shoes Belmar Golf Club ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Scholarship Chair Sports Networking Club Frog Camp Facilitator Net Impact SERVICE Push America KinderFrogs Union Gospel Mission COMPUTER SKILLS Intermediate Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel STRENGTHS Competition, Restorative, Harmony, Empathy, Developer 89 Emily Ricks [email protected] “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’” -Erma Bombeck BACKGROUND Born in Houston, TX and raised in New Braunfels, TX EDUCATION New Braunfels High School, 2012 • Class of 2012 Salutatorian • National Merit Commended Student • AP Scholar with Distinction Texas Christian University, 2016 • Majors: Business & Strategic Communication • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar Dean’s Honor List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Schlitterbahn Waterparks, Lifeguard Gruene General Store, Clerk Gristmill Restaurant, Hostess ACTIVITIES TCU Ambassador Catholic Community Service Chair College Republicans Ultimate Frisbee Club Team Net Impact SERVICE Chancellor’s Scholars Weekend Steering Committee Awakening 22 Support Team Project Linus LEAPS Catholic Community (Presbyterian Night Shelter, Boys and Girls Club) COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Excel Certified STRENGTHS Responsibility, Individualization, Achiever, Developer, Empathy 90 Francesca Roberts [email protected] “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” -Robert Louis Stevenson BACKGROUND Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX EDUCATION Fort Worth Country Day, 2012 • Top 10% of class; Cum Laude Society • AP Scholar with Distinction • National Merit Commended Scholar • Mu Alpha Theta National High School Math Honor Society • Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica –National Spanish Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Accounting • Minor: Spanish • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar TCU Scholar Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Marjorie Kottler CPA Ridglea Country Club Tennis Center ACTIVITIES President of TCU Hillel Chancellor’s Leadership Program Sigma Kappa Sorority Net Impact SERVICE Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity and community volunteer SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in Spanish Clarinet STRENGTHS Input, Achiever, Learner, Competition, Ideation 91 Jalen Taylor [email protected] “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” -Matthew 19:26 BACKGROUND Born in Indianapolis, IN and raised in DeSoto, TX EDUCATION DeSoto High School, 2012 • Valedictorian • President Barack Obama’s Education Award • United States Achievement Association All American Scholar Award • Advanced Placement Scholar Award Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • GPA: 3.97 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s List TCU Scholar Community Scholar ACTIVITIES Habitat for Humanity Brothers for a Successful Standard National Society of Collegiate Scholars Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Chapter Secretary & Treasurer Orientation Student Assistant Net Impact SERVICE Habitat for Humanity Wendy Davis Campaign Community Involvement and Service Learning Volunteer Outreach Fair The Crossroads Church Harmony Restoration Movement Center for Career Services Career and Internship Fair Boys to Men Expo STRENGTHS Achiever, Competition, Learner, Relator, Responsibility 92 Blake Tilley [email protected] “I want to put a ding in the universe.” -Steve Jobs BACKGROUND Born in Little Rock, AR and raised in Hot Springs, AR EDUCATION Lake Hamilton High School, 2012 • Valedictorian • Presidential Scholar Semifinalist • AP Scholar • Student Council President • American Legion Arkansas Boys State Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • Minor: Economics • GPA: 3.96 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Chancellor’s Scholar TCU Scholar Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Total Assessment Solutions Corp., Intern Morgan Stanley, Intern ACTIVITIES SGA: Administrative Assistant & Honors College Representative Intramural Tennis Chancellor’s Scholars Net Impact SERVICE SGA Frog Aides USAID Campus Challenge COMPUTER SKILLS Certified in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint STRENGTHS Achiever, Deliberative, Competition, Relator, Focus 93 Gian Turco [email protected] “In the world’s broad field of battle, in the bivouac of life, be not like dumb driven cattle. Be a hero in the strife!” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow BACKGROUND Born in Bloomington, IL and raised in Bethlehem, PA EDUCATION Bethlehem Catholic High School, 2012 • GPA: 3.72 Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business & Geology • Minor: Energy Technology and Management • GPA: 3.97 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Provost Scholarship Dean’s List WORK EXPERIENCE Saucon Valley Country Club, Caddie Bethlehem Municipal Golf Course, Laborer ACTIVITIES Energy Club Student Mobilization Focus Group Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs Pi Kappa Phi Alpha Beta, class fundraiser for Journey of Hope Pi Kappa Phi Push SPECIAL SKILLS 0.1 Handicap at Golf Proficient at Spanish STRENGTHS Achiever, Individualization, Analytical, Learner, Competition 94 Courtney Walsh [email protected] “I am a member of the team and I rely on the team. I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” -Mia Hamm BACKGROUND Born in Nashua, NH and raised in Nashua, Tyler, TX, and Carmel, IN EDUCATION St. Theodore Guerin High School, 2012 • GPA: 3.99 • National Honors Society • National History Day Medalist • 1st Hoosier Girls State Leadership Conference Delegate • Guerin Catholic High School Golden Eagle Award • Team Captain Varsity Volleyball Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • GPA: 4.0 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College Dean’s Scholarship TCU Scholar & TCU Panhellenic Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society WORK EXPERIENCE Texas Motor Speedway, LugNutz Crew Member The Bridgewater Club, Food and Beverage Assistant Manager Intern ACTIVITIES American Marketing Association Delta Gamma Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization Habitat for Humanity Women’s Business Network Gymnastics Club Net Impact SERVICE Tarrant Area Food Bank COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint STRENGTHS Achieve, Learner, Discipline, Competition, Futuristic 95 Kelsey Werner [email protected] “Make your life a mission – not an intermission.” -Unknown BACKGROUND Born in Houston, TX and raised in O’Fallon, IL EDUCATION O’Fallon Township High School, 2012 • Summa Cum Laude • National Honor Society • Varsity Dance Team Captain • Illinois State Scholar Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Marketing • Minor: Finance • GPA: 3.87 HONORS John V. Roach Honors College TCU Scholar Dean’s Honor List Dean’s Scholarship National Society of Collegiate Scholars WORK EXPERIENCE HDA, Inc., Marketing and Sales Intern Crazy 8 (A Gymboree Corporation), Sales Associate and Cashier Nanny for autistic children Midwest Twisters Gymnastics, Coach and Choreographer ACTIVITIES Eta Iota Sigma (HIS) Sorority: Sonshine Chair, Faith Circle Leader American Marketing Association Elite Competitive Dance Team Calling in Action Net Impact SERVICE “Welcome to Your Pad” LEAPS Humane Society Kinderfrogs COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Certified in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint STRENGTHS Analytical, Harmony, Responsibility, Discipline, Achiever 96 Peter Witt [email protected] “The odds are always against you no matter what your previous history is. You have to overcome the tendency to relax.” -Dr. Osborne, former Nebraska Head Football Coach, Professor, and Congressman BACKGROUND Born and raised in Omaha, NE EDUCATION Creighton Preparatory School, 2012 • 3.9 GPA and Highest Honors • National Honor Society Texas Christian University, 2016 • Major: Business • GPA: 3.96 HONORS TCU Faculty Scholarship Dean’s List TCU Scholar WORK EXPERIENCE Sunrise Lawn & Garden, Horticulture Laborer Union Pacific Corporation, Intern WGS Ground Management, Lawn Care Laborer Boyd Jones Construction, Construction Laborer ACTIVITIES Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Net Impact SERVICE Kinderfrogs STRENGTHS Achiever, Strategic, Futuristic, Competition, Ideation 97