Class of 2015

INTRODUCING: Alyssa Riley

1. What has been your proudest achievement so far?
I have two things that I am really proud of: making first team all conference and being selected for the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).


2. What do you expect to be doing ten years from now?
Ten years from now I can see myself happily married in a smaller community teaching and mentoring students.


3. How do you define “success?”
To me success doesn't mean how much money you make or how much prestige you have. I don't believe in materialistic items bringing success or happiness. Success means having loyal and supporting friends and family. Being happy with who you are and making the best of every situation determines how successful you can be in life.


4. How would you describe yourself to someone who did not know you?
To someone I did not know I would say that I am very passionate. I have a deep care for everything that I do and put forth 110% all the time no matter what it is. If someone tells me I can't do something I am going to try ten times harder to prove them wrong. I have been told that I am sarcastic and blunt. My friends know only to ask my opinion if they really want to hear it. I am enthusiastic and a happy easy going person overall.


5. If you could talk with any one living (or deceased) person, whom would it be and why?
I would like to talk to James J. Braddock. He was a heavyweight boxer during the Great Depression. My favorite movie, Cinderella Man, is based on his life. He struggled through many hardships and was always the underdog because nobody believed in him, yet he rose to the top and became the heavyweight champion of the world. He has been very inspiring to me and I would love a chance to talk to him.


6. What about you is unique?
I have a few unique characteristics about me. I have several scars from moles that I have had to get removed due to melanoma skin cancer. My left ear is slightly deformed which prevents me from wearing regular headphones haha I am also unique because not only do I attend a gym, but I am part of a CrossFit family because we are so close.

7. What do you want to get out of your college experience?
I am hoping to broaden my horizons with meeting new people and participating in new activities. I would like to gain knowledge in my major because I think it is really interesting. I hope to become a better person overall and open new doors to lead to new experiences. I plan to use college to start a new chapter of my life without any regrets.

Monmouth College Campus Updates July 2011

Construction for our new science/business center has started! Crews are working hard around campus to begin the preparation phase for the new $38 million dollar facility.

 

 

Class of 2015

INTRODUCING: Korri Crawford (Elmwood High School)

1. What has been your proudest achievement so far?
Making the winning free throw in the South Fulton Tournament my Sophomore year.

2. What do you expect to be doing ten years from now?
I plan on living back in Elmwood and working as a Physical Education teacher. I also hope to be a basketball and golf coach with a small family. If everything goes well I want to start working towards a masters and continue teaching in a high school setting.

3. How do you define “success?”
Success for me isn't working towards someone else's goal. Success is committing and working hard towards something you want and reaching your own goals, maybe even working past it, and proving to yourself you are stronger than even you knew.

4. How would you describe yourself to someone who did not know you?
I would describe myself as an outgoing person once you do get to know me. I love watching any kind of sport, but I mainly enjoy playing basketball and golf. I like listening to others problems instead of talking about my own. I find myself to be more of a leader than a follower in most situations. I love to joke around and I can sometimes be a little to sarcastic. My family and friends mean everything to me and they are the best support system I could ask for.

5. If you could talk with any one living (or deceased) person, whom would it be and why?
If I could talk to one person I would choose Pat Summitt. She is an amazing person and shows a lot of character. She has made it through the world of double standards with girls basketball and has become one of the most successful players and coaches to ever work with the game of basketball. I would take any advice she threw at me, and of course bring up Geno Auriemma as much as possible.

6. What about you is unique?
I can write a rap song in about five minutes, I love photography, and I recently discovered a talent for landscaping in a class I thought was a waist of time.

7. What do you want to get out of your college experience?
I want to meet as many new friends as possible while still staying focused on school. I want to obtain a degree is something I will love and be able to brag about the College I came from. Education is clearly supposed to be the number one focus in college, but I hope that I have a lot of fun and I don't become so stressed that I can't experience all college has to offer.