Transcript Where Did They Go to College??

Where Did They Go to College??
OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
9 TH CAMPUS
STAFF ALMA MATERS
Ms. Miller - Principal 9th grade campus
Michigan State University
Located: East Lansing, Michigan
 Enrollment: 50,085 students
 Majored in: Spanish
 Minor in: Education
 She went there because many of her friends
decided to go there
 She loved the beautiful campus and
school reputation.
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Ms. Hornsby- Associate Principal
9th grade Campus
Texas Lutheran University
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Located in Seguin, TX
Enrollment: 1,400 Students (Private)
Major: English
Minor: Sport Coaching/Kinesiology
She chose this college due to earning an academic scholarship.
She also liked that it was small and faith-based.
She loved being a part of the softball team and the
relationships formed with her teammates!
Coach Standefer - Football
Stephen F. Austin State University
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Located in Nacogdoches, Texas
Enrollment: 11,600 Students
Mascot: Lumberjacks
Major: Kinesiology Minor: Business
He chose this college due to earning an Athletic Scholarship!
He loved the spirit of the school and the long history it has in
Texas.
Ms. Walkup - Algebra
Texas A&M University
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Located in College Station, Texas
Enrollment: 49,220 students
Major: Math Education
Minor: Science Education
She went to A&M because her family went there and because it
is a great school.
Favorite things:
Laid back atmosphere and environment
Top tier academic programs
***Home of the 12th Man***
Coach Dube - Track
Sam Houston State University
Located in Huntsville, Texas
 Enrollment: 18,400 (smaller in size and close to home)
 Mascot: Bearkats
 Major: Kinesiology
 Minor: Health
 She chose this college because of the track team!!
 She loved the experience of being part of the track
team, competing, the school pride, and the tradition.
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Ms. Peters –Theatre
Sam Houston State University
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Major: Theatre w/emphasis in Acting and Directing
Minor: Secondary Education
She chose SHSU because it has one of the TOP 10 Musical
Theatre programs in the US and is one of the best schools for
Education! Her mom also attended there!
“I had absolutely amazing teachers & peers at SHSU. Truly
irreplaceable in my life and as mentors in my career choice. I
had teachers who had experience all over the world and who
wanted to be in the classroom. There is no doubt in my mind
that I learned from LEDGENDS! I think that is what I loved
most about my college experience, just the chance to live,
work, and create among people who have the talents of giants!”
-Ms. Peters
Mr. Martin – Biology
Sam Houston State University
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Founded in 1879
Third oldest public institution of higher learning in Texas
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
He chose this University because it was close to home and
affordable.
“The thing I loved most about my Sam Houston experience was
the Biology Labs. I had a blast seining for fish, dissecting,
culturing flatworms from pond water, and continuing my
education about snakes.” – Mr. Martin
Ms. Dehring – Art
Saginaw Valley State University
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Located in: Michigan
Double Major: K-12 Art AND 6-12 English
She chose this University because it is one of the only colleges
with an Education program and an Art program.
She loved that it was close enough to home (where she lived at
the time) and it was affordable. She also had great professors!
Ms. Dietrich – English
Dallas Baptist University
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Major: English Education
Minor: Spanish
She chose this University because she was offered scholarships
that would pay 50% of her education. She was able to move to
Texas and experience a different piece of American culture.
“ I became very involved in the international student office. I
had the opportunity to talk to people from around the world and
share an apartment with girls from all over Asia. It was a great
experience to reveal American culture to them as well as learn
so much about Asian cultures and languages.” -Ms. Dietrich
Dr. Thorson – World Geography
Texas A&M University
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He received his Bachelor’s as well as his Doctorate Degree here!
“I picked Texas A&M for 2 reasons (1) I had attended Texas A&M
for my bachelor's degree and so much an Aggie I bleed maroon
and (2) I went to informational session for their doctoral
program (I had also been accepted to SHSU at the time) and after
meeting the professors knew 100% without a doubt I wanted to
get my doctorate through my alma mater.”
“I loved the challenge of it. I have found as I've gotten older that
I constantly like to challenge myself in doing new things or
accomplishing a goal. This was by far one of the most
challenging things that I ever did but I will never regret doing it.”
–Dr. Thorson
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