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Student Spotlight: Myjha Bush

Myjha Bush, a freshman all the way from Lafayette, Louisiana, is very active across campus here at Bethany. Bush performed in Bethany’s Got Talent, competes as an athlete on the track and field team, and is a mathematics major.

Bush said one of her friends inspired her to perform in the talent show and said that she thought it would be amazing to “display something beyond the usual.” She and several other students performed a step number at the talent show under the name Dark Whispers. “We took everything day by day and constantly added pieces off the tops of our heads,” Bush said. “We of course were extremely nervous to perform but once we began, it was like we were in a different world. Everything came together, and we killed it! We had no choice but to be ecstatic after.” Bush said that she is thankful and very flattered by those that watched her and complimented her on the routine. She stated that she and others are trying to

form a step club in the spring semester. As well as performing step, Bush is a dedicated athlete. She throws discus, weight, and hammer. Bush said she competed in track and field for two years in high school, where she threw shotput and discus. “I honestly had no clue that I’d find such a passion for it nor the opportunity to continue participating,” Bush said. This passion for the sport drives her to get stronger and push herself to become the best she can be. This is apparent in not only her sports and campus involvement but also in her classes. Bush is a mathematics major who wants to attend grad school and eventually become a statistician. A statistician generally uses formulas and data in order to help solve problems in fields such as engineering, business, healthcare, etc. Bush says that she likes Bethany, and all the individualized instruction that the school offers, “I find that having your professor actually knowing your name

and seeking out the time to make sure you understand the coursework is optimal. You would not be able to find that everywhere.” Bush said she enjoys “the closeness of the campus,” and taking part in all the activities that Bethany has to offer, especially SAB events.

Myjha is a unique, strong, smart, independent, and involved student at Bethany. She is an awesome representation of what a Swede should be, and her encouragement, motivation and constant smile is an inspiration to us all.

Hope Burton burtonhl@bethanylb.edu