Thursday, Feb 17, 2022
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Mrs. Patterson’s Inauguration Introducing our President!
Katelin Bankston As awesome as Mrs. Patterson always has been, she specifically requested to cancel all classes in the afternoon and evening so we can all celebrate together without any stress. Following the church ceremony, a meetand-greet reception will be held in the library from 2-3 pm. During this time, there will variety of booth that serves finger foods. And don’t forget to take a photo with “President Patterson” ;)
Ana Patterson Named 26th President of Southwestern Adventist University
I can never imagine in a million years that the year I am SA president, one of my favorite people at SWAU, Mrs. Patterson is now our president! What an honor for me to introduce her at the inauguration ceremony on March 1st, held in the Keene Church at 1 pm.
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If you think this is it, well, you probably don’t know President Patterson very well — she goes all out. The cafeteria will be closed, because there will be three food trucks such as brisket nacho by the duck pond for you to choose dinner from. Or you can try all of them! Don’t you worry about money, President Patterson got you covered. President Patterson’s hope for our university is to “light the world”, we will all send off a lantern on the pound to lift up this dream together.
Life is a Journey Featuring Psychology Major Hello everyone! My name is Katelin Bankston! I am currently 19 years old, in my junior year of college, and am studying to obtain my bachelor’s in psychology. Growing up essentially a counselor for a father, I learned a lot about the ins and outs of personality, emotions, cognitive processes, external and interpersonal relationships, and techniques on how to properly manage, grow, and transform all the above and more. What a surprise I decided to study in this field in hopes of becoming a Counseling Psychologist! There have been many ups and downs in my journey as a college student, such as classes shifting continuously from in-person, to online, and back again, but it’s these ups and downs that make the rollercoaster worth riding. Life is a journey, not a destination. With every step taken, I know I’ve explored that much more in the expedition of my life.
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The Women’s Basketball Team Featuring our Department of Athletic and Sports Being a part of the basketball team, this year has been a real blessing. We get the opportunity to go out of state for games where we enjoy time together as a team. For example, we went to Arkansas and Oklahoma for a couple games and got to stay at a hotel. I like traveling with the team because there's never a dull moment with them and we can always have fun around each other. Practice is a time for growth as a team, but also as individual players. After most practices we have a small worship thought and a prayer. It's always nice to have that type of vibe in a team.
As an incoming freshman it can be hard to be part of something. I was kind of nervous coming in but, the girls on the team have made me feel loved and appreciated. And the coaches are always there to help out and give me advice for my game and my life. This season has taught me to be resilient, you always have to keep your head up no matter the circumstance. Being on the team has strengthened my trust in others, teamwork, and leadership skills. Come support us this Thursday for our last game of the season!
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