Madeline Heaton - Villa Rica, Georgia
Anticipated Major: Anthropology and Music Fun Fact: I'm actually a black belt in Taekwondo!
Why WCU? I want to join its Pride of the Mountains marching band, but I also fell in love with the campus environment and the wonderful social science and music departments at the university!
Aracely Castillo - Asheville, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Nursing Why WCU? The innovative health science building.
Fun Fact: I like to attend health science fairs, my favorite color is yellow and i’m looking forward to going greek at WCU.
Marna Leigh Dodson - Waynesville, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Music Education Why WCU? It had a music program I liked and the atmosphere felt right.
Fun Fact: I enjoy coloring, organizing, playing piano, and having fun with others.
Jaime Mejia - Charlotte, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Spanish and International Studies with a concentration in Global Poverty and Economic Development Why WCU? I had felt that ease, as well when meeting the administration at tour, they made me feel so confident in where they’re were going to help me. They felt like family.
Fun Fact: I’m a first generation student and I love helping people in any possible way.
April Wivell - Smock, Pennsylvania
Anticipated Major: Elementary Education Why WCU? WCU offers such a welcoming atmosphere. I wanted to take this opportunity to live somewhere new and experience all that WCU has to offer.
Fun Fact: I have studied different genres of dance for the past 15 years. I also raise 4-H animals for our summer county fair every year.
Abby Blosser - Powder Springs, Georgia
Anticipated Major: Forensics Why WCU? I loved the atmosphere of the campus and both my parents went to WCU.
Fun Fact: I love listening to music and hanging out with friends.
Manci McMullan - Hoschton, Georgia
Anticipated Major: Nursing Fun Fact: Football Sideline Cheer and Dance are my favorite activities!
Why WCU? WCU has a strong reputation for excellence in education and student activities. I chose WCU because I want to pursue a degree in neonatal nursing, and I believe its program is top notch and will help me achieve my career goals.
Trey Friguglietti - Lincolnton, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice Why WCU? I loved the campus and the school and several of my friends attend and they love it too.
Fun Fact: I represent the USA as a member of the US National Rifle team as a shooter and coach. I got to go to New Zealand last year for the world championships and will be going to South Africa in 2023 for the next worlds! Can’t wait to start at WCU!
Donnisha Henry - Taylorsville, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Psychology Why WCU? The academic programs they have to offer.
Fun Fact: I favorite hobby is cooking. I love doing crafts and the thing I’m looking forward to most at WCU is the people that I will meet.
Bailee Branch - Oxford, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Integrated Health Sciences for Pre-Med Why WCU? When I visited the campus it felt like home. I also enjoy how the professors make you feel like you are a part of a family and make you feel like they care about you’re education.
Fun Fact: I enjoy playing volleyball, basketball, and soccer. I have been playing sports since I was 5 years old. I have been a three star athlete since 6th grade.
Jude Hahn - Albemarle, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Environmental Science and Music Performance Why WCU? The atmosphere is so welcoming and the campus is very peaceful and beautiful.
Fun Fact: I love reading in my spare time. I also love playing my instrument. I am also a fan of hiking.
Brian Bush - Blacksburg, Virginia
Anticipated Major: Musical Theatre Why WCU? I felt extremely welcoming vibes from everyone I talked to while I was there. It felt like a place where community was really valued!
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister that is going to college in Maine, making this the farthest we’ve ever been from each other for a long time.
Dejsha Black - Concord, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice Fun Fact: I am very open-minded, a very good listener and very creative.
Why WCU? This school gives everyone a chance to pursue their dreams and get better at doing good and also to see colored and non colored people get their dreams and to give the next generation a mindset of going to college and living a good life and be whatever they wanna be to help the environment and everyone in it.
Neely Reed - Forest City, NC
Anticipated Major: Nursing Why WCU? To further my education in the healthcare field, which is something I am passionate about.
Fun Fact: I love going to church, hanging out with my family and friends, and help others in any way possible.
Sean Gallagher - Cary, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Forensic Anthropology Why WCU? The unique opportunities and location.
Fun Fact: My hobbies are playing the drums, biking, hiking and researching local history. My highlight of last summer was singing in a Metallica cover band.
Simon Gugerli - Cary, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Concentration Why WCU? Location and it’s amazing Criminal Justice & Marching Band programs.
Fun Fact: I was born in Europe and I speak fluent French. I play several different instruments and am looking forward to playing in the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band!
Isabella Ammirati - Winston Salem, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Management Why WCU? The environment, beautiful campus, and kind people.
Fun Fact: I love being outdoors and going on adventures so I can’t wait to get up to WCU in the fall and meet more adventurous people to have fun with!!
Lainie Bailey - Stanley, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Inclusive and Special Education Why WCU? I love the campus!
Fun Fact: I love to play tennis, and I also clog competitively.
Mykaylyn Davis - Riverview, Florida
Anticipated Major: Forensic Science Fun Fact: I can draw and I play basketball.
Why WCU? It is an amazing school , i can really see myself thriving there and with great education.
Daniel Maas - Greensboro, North Carolina
Anticipated Major: Emergency and Disaster Management Why WCU? Being able to major in EDM and the location in the mountains.
Fun Fact: I enjoy running, hiking, and learning about military history. At WCU I look forward to learning about EDM, studying abroad in Europe, and the First Ascent Wilderness Trip in August.
