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Jerry Huguelet, President
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Frankfort, IL
Majors: Finance, Management
What advice would you give to high school students looking to come to Loras?
Do not under estimate Loras just because of its size. Loras is a great school with a lot to offer. If you want an education that is more than just your major, but more about who you are Loras is the place for you.
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Christina Angeli
Graduation Year: 2016
Hometown: Little Canada, MN
Major: Sport Science
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
After the Twin Cities alumni event, I realized that I enjoy working with and talking to former students of Loras College and seeing why they love Loras too! It’s an honor to be a member of LSAC and to work with others who share my love for Loras College.
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Megan Beauchamp - Vice President
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Muscatine, IA
Major: Sports Science
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
I wanted to become an LSAC member because I wanted to be more involved with the school and have the opportunity to know more things around the campus. I wanted to know more information about the Alumni and how Loras has changed their life.
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Tara Blake
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Major:
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I chose to attend Loras college because it is a strong academic institution, rich in tradition with an overwhelmingly welcoming community, as well as it is college that allows one to grow in their faith life (which is often difficult to find and experience for adolescents and young adults). Another reason I chose Loras is because I felt that it offered me the opportunities to succeed in college and even more after college.
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Benjamin Breitbach
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Major:
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I came to Loras because I wanted to continue my education in a Catholic environment.
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Cassandra Busch
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Hiawatha, IA
Major:
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I chose to come to Loras because of the warmth I felt from everyone that welcomed me to campus on my visit. I felt like I already belonged to the community, even though I didn’t know anyone. There was always a smiling face around the corner, and I truly felt like I was wanted in the Loras community. I could tell right from the start that they wanted me to succeed, and grow as a person and leader!
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Kelsey Callahan
Graduation Year: 2016
Hometown: Palos Heights, IL
Major:
What impact has the Loras experience had on your life?
Loras College has impacted me in ways that I could never have imagined. I have met incredible students and dedicated faculty and staff that have influenced me in more ways than one. These connections have provided me with the opportunity to become more involved in organizations such as Dance Marathon, Loras Student Alumni Council, and Service Trips. In return, these experiences have helped me grow as a person and without these connections I would have not found what I am truly passionate for.
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Courtney Cutlip
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Geneseo, IL
Major:
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
I chose to become an LSAC member because I love meeting new people and building networks with others. Also, many people don't value the importance of human relationships and LSAC helps promote connections with other people.
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Paige Daugherty
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Bellevue, IA
Majors: Business Management, Finance
Connect with Paige on LinkedIn.
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
I chose to become an LSAC member because getting to network with alumni and participate in a number of service projects will help me in my future endeavors once I graduate from Loras.
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Mallory Heims - Secretary
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Dyersville, IA
Majors: Art and Digital Design, Spanish
Connect with Mallory on LinkedIn.
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I chose to come to Loras because it has much to offer. There are great academic programs here as well as other great organizations I could be a part of. The College offers cultural diversity that allows me to experience other cultures in the world. Loras allows me to live out my faith and strive to become a better person.
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Ellie Horst
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Blairstown, IA
Majors:
What impact has the Loras experience had on your life?
My time thus far at Loras has given me many opportunities and experiences that have helped shape who I am today. I have met many incredible people: staff, faculty, administration, peers, classmates, teammates and friends, who have shown me new ways to look at issues in our world, and voiced their ideas and opinions as well as their knowledge for me to identify with, question, and form my own beliefs. These relationships have formed in many different facets, but they all have in common their impact on me: the community at Loras and the relationships that I have built here help me to continually grow and develop as a member of the Loras community and as an individual. Working with LSAC allows me to expand that network and community to alumni, and build relationships with even more Duhawks!
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Liz Jendra
Graduation Year: 2016
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Major: Social Work
What impact has the Loras experience had on your life?
Loras has impacted my life in a way that I don’t think any other school could have. Loras has really helped me to come out of my shell and get involved with things that I don’t think I necessarily would have before. I have also met so many great people here that have made my experience so far at Loras a remarkable one.
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Megan Kelchen - Treasurer
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Cascade, IA
Majors: Marketing & Public Relations
Why did you decide to attend Loras?
My Loras legacy began back to my grandfather and mother. I choose to come to Loras to continue that legacy and be a part of a college with such a rich community feel and history.
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Paul Kraus
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Brookfield, IL
Major:
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
I chose to become an LSAC member because I wanted to become more involved in the Loras community and I saw how much the alumni cared about our school through football and some of my classes, especially my j-term travel trip my first year.
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Patrick J. Krieger
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Major: Politics & Finance
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
I chose to become an LSAC member because I feel that it provides me with a unique platform to use my gifts and talents to help Loras and the Loras community. Loras has done so much for me personally that I want to do anything I can to give back to the college and its community.
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Jon Lewis
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Rockton, IL
Major: Undecided
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I chose to come to Loras because of the great tradition. I have friends who have attended and graduated from Loras, and they could not say enough about how great Loras was. I was also looking forward to the smaller college because it has such a community feel among the students as well as all of the professors.
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Dana Matykiewicz
Graduation Year: 2016
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
Major:
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I choose to come to Loras because of the family atmosphere it provided. From the first time I walked on campus until now, I always have felt welcomed and cared for. The Loras community is a very special community that I feel so lucky to be a part of. In addition, Loras College is filled with a variety of opportunities that will not only help me succeed in college but with my time after Loras.
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Anna Morris
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Major: Athletic Training
Why did you decide to attend Loras?
My decision to come to Loras was a very simple one. As soon as I stepped onto campus I had this overwhelming feeling of being at home. Looking back, no other school that I toured came even close to giving me this feeling. I was also very impressed with the Athletic Training Program with their hands on approach, which I was looking for. In all every aspect of Loras College fits me to a T, even if I didn’t know it at the time of making the final decision to attend.
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Alicia Ney
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Peosta, IA
Major: Public Relations
Why did you choose to become an LSAC member?
I chose to become an LSAC member because it is a campus organization that actively works to make connections between current students and alumni. There are great networking opportunities available and the alumni serve as positive role models both for their career success and strong connection to Loras even after graduation.
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Brie Pumilia
Graduation Year: 2015
Hometown: Rockford, IL
Major: Art & Digital Design
Why did you choose to become a member of LSAC?
I chose to become a part of LSAC because I think it is important to give back and acknowledge those who have helped you. Alumni have been able to provide the education I have been blessed to receive and by being a part of LSAC I think it is a great chance to connect with them and return the favor.
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Kathryn Thuestad
Graduation Year: 2017
Hometown: Waterman, IL
Major: Undecided
What impact has the Loras experience had on you?
Loras has opened up doors that have made me grow in my studies, athletics, and faith. I have made meaningful connections with professors, faculty members, and students that positively affect my time here.
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Kaitlin Yahr
Graduation Year: 2016
Hometown: Decorah, IA
Majors: English Literature
Why did you choose to come to Loras?
I chose to come to Loras because from the minute I walked on to campus, it felt like home. It all just felt right. One visit and I was positive Loras was where I would spend my next four years and thrive from the support of the campus community.
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