Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 24 incoming freshmen about their career goals, why they chose Longwood, what they’re excited for, what they’re bringing from home and a fun fact about themselves. (click/tap to reveal)
Meet the Longwood Class of 2030…
It'll take me 30 hours to get to Longwood because I'm driving from my hometown in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Avlyn Soucy, Business administration
I am fascinated by the brain and nervous system, so I want to go into neurology after graduation.
Maura Champion, Biology
I'm bringing my towel warmer with me to campus!
RJ Brown, Business administration
I'm bringing my rubber duck collection to campus.
Maya Mira, Communication studies
I collect Pokemon cards, and I work out at the gym every day.
Andre Ramirez Guevara, Political science
I was drum major for my high school marching band, and we won the Tournament of Bands championship two years in a row.
Haley Wilkins, Elementary education and teaching
After graduation, I want to get my Ph.D. in clinical psychology and work with kids that have disabilities.
Gracie Erickson, Psychology
I chose Longwood because the first time I stepped on campus, I absolutely fell in love. It was a feeling I can't describe.
Sam Carryer, Anthropology
I've been dancing for 15 years in a variety of styles, but I love tap and contemporary most.
Micah Clark-Reed, Biology
I have competed in the World Color Guard Championships.
Lexi Lawson, Graphic and animation design
I'm a military brat that's lived in seven different places. I'm excited to make Farmville the eighth!
Alyssa Greenhill, Nursing
I'm involved with 4-H and my county's shooting sports club.
Langley Keefe, History
I want to open my own doggy daycare after graduation.
Abbey Bordovsky, Business administration
I founded my own nonprofit called Legacy of Care that provides students living in poverty with free, clean clothes.
Ava Tibbs, Elementary education
I'm related to the Wright Brothers, and my family is full of pilots. I want to be one, too.
Jake Petri, Business administration
I'm a small business owner with my own Etsy shop where I sell my crocheted creations.
Ashley Poertner, Biology
I have built four houses from the ground up, and I helped build an addition for a local high school.
Becca Smith, Business administration
Sports injuries in high school helped me find my passion for helping other athletes perform their best.
Ella Brown, Kinesiology
I have a passion for real estate and selling things.
Connor Crooks, Business administration
I have a passion for thrifting. It allows me to express my style while practicing sustainability.
Dakota Wolley, Business administration
This summer, my high school softball team and I won the State Championship.
Peighton Francis, Elementary and middle education
I love playing dice games, and I'm bringing my dice with me so I can teach others how to play.
Ragan Payne, Business administration
After graduating, I want to open my own mechanic shop.
Mason Kirby, Business administration
I love line dancing and karaoke, but I'm not really good at either.
McKenna Vogel, Sociology
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