Scot Ambassadors lead the majority of campus tours and serve as lunch and overnight hosts for visiting students. They also assist with numerous open houses and other recruiting events. Their involvement with visitors plays an important role in helping prospective students make their college decision. We hope you enjoy getting to know them.
 

Emily Boleyn ‘09
AIM: Em12306

Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Residence Hall: North Hall
Major/Minor: Elementary Education major & English minor
Extracurricular Activities: ASAP 

What is your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
I love the atmosphere of the school and I love the professors, they all have something to add to the lessons which make it more fun to learn. 

Favorite place on campus?
I love to take a blanket and sit outside in the quad, or just go sit in the Library. 

Your views on exercise?
I think it’s important, I just believe that you have to workout doing something you enjoy rather than running on the treadmill to make it last.

Jenna Buechel ‘09

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Residence Hall: Grier Hall
Majors: Business Administration and Public Relations
Extracurricular Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma

What if your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
The small class sizes and the one on one time with professors

Movie you could watch over and over again?
Hairspray

DeMarkco Butler ‘10
dbutler@monm.edu
AIM: Rtownegle21

Hometown: Rantoul, IL
Residence Hall: Cleland Hall
Major/Minors: Communications major, Business Administration and Spanish minors

Extracurricular Activities: Football, Track and Field, CEA Vice President

What is your favorite food in the dining hall?
As follows: sausage pizza, chicken patties, ice cream and rotisserie chicken

Movie you could watch over and over again?
Davinci Code. We watched that movie in Introduction to Liberal Arts while studying Leonardo Davinci. I also love the X-Men Movies!

What if you could have a wild animal for a pet; what would you choose and why?
If I could have a wild animal for a pet I would most likely have a pet lion. I would have the "King of the Jungle" because they are the leaders, which reflects my self image.

Ariana Carbone ‘09
acarbone@monm.edu

Hometown: Elk Grove Village, IL
Residence Hall: Gracie Peterson Hall
Majors: Elementary Education and English
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Beta Phi, Orientation Leader, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Favorite place on campus?
The cafeteria because you are able to see and talk to so many people that you might not get to see during the day.

Plans after college?
I want to be a third grade teacher and eventually get my masters in Special Education.

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
I would go back to the Renaissance so I could wear a pretty, poofy dress

Jessie Carpenter ‘10
jcarpenter@monm.edu
AIM: JLee30007

Hometown: Long Grove, IA
Residence Hall: Grier Hall
Major: Undecided
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Beta Phi, Crimson Masque, Chorale 

Favorite class and/or professor?
Chorale with Dr. Sarah Graham – she gave me an awesome opportunity and she’s a great person! 

Pets?
Two dogs, too many cats to count, some ducks, a peacock and seven horses – I live on a farm if you can’t tell 

Something most people don’t know about you?
I have a skin allergy called angioedema and it is basically an allergy to the cold, so I’m allergic to the cold

Claudia Gomez ‘10
cgomez@monm.edu

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Residence Hall: Fulton Hall
Major: Education
Extracurricular Activities: Soccer, Track and Field, Bible Study

Favorite place on campus?
Doing homework outside in the sun; in front of Fulton

Move you could watch over and over again?
The Last of the Mohicans and Titanic

What if you had a genie that granted one wish per day; how would you use them?
To help the poor and those in need

Gail Gummerson ‘09
AIM: ggumm86

Hometown: Galesburg, IL
Residence Hall: North Hall
Major: Elementary Education with Spanish concentration
Extracurricular Activities: Circle K President, Choir, NSCS, Alpha Lambda Delta

Best college memory so far?
I have so many good memories with a bunch of the same people. So, I will say just finding the best friends and having a great roommate to always hangout with and do whatever we choose to do.

Favorite class and/or professor? Why?
My favorite class is Education 200 with Professor Hayes. This class was the first class I took for my major so that was exciting in itself and I loved Professor Hayes. She was very understanding and very compassionate to her students. I liked her style of critique and how she brought everyone out of their shells.

Something most people don’t know about you?
I’m allergic to Elmer’s glue, yet I want to be a teacher

Paige Halpin ‘09
phalpin@monm.edu
AIM: PaiSuzHal7

Hometown: Pittsfield, IL
Residence Hall: Liedman Hall
Major/Minor: English major and History minor
Extracurricular Activities: HR, ASMC Vice President, Chapel Choir, Crimson Masque, Writing Tutor, Greek life, Student Chaplin, Newman Club, Vice President Panhellenic Recruitment, Academic Coach, Blue Key Secretary, Order of Omega Vice President

Favorite place on campus?
Wells Theatre, Hewes Library, and the bench in the quad

Favorite actor/actress?
Audrey Hepburn, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire

What if you were stranded on an island with one possession; what would it be and why?
My bible – it’s my instruction manual

Heidi Hartshorn ‘09
hhartshorn@monm.edu
AIM: Golfinshorty123

Hometown: Roscoe, IL
Residence Hall: McMichael Hall
Major: Elementary Education with English concentration
Extracurricular Activities: Golf, SAAC, Covenant groups, Campus Crusade for Christ

Best college memory so far?
When we played capture the flag all over campus at 1:00 in the morning with a large group of friends.

Favorite place on campus?
Dahl Chapel and Auditorium – the building is gorgeous and I love the stained glass!

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
My mom is the most inspirational person in my life. She is always there for me and others around her. She is a kindergarten teacher and watching her in her classroom growing up has inspired me to become a teacher. I would love to be like her someday!

Harrison Heilman '10
hheilman@monm.edu
Aim: thesunguy

Hometown: Downers Grove, IL
Residence Hall: Winbigler Hall

Major/Minor: International Studies major and Political Science minor

Extracurricular Activities: Swimming, Marching Band, Concert Band, ASMC, Hall Council, ASAP, Water Polo Club, Spiritual Life

Favorite class and/or professor? Why?
Susan Holm, the chair of the Modern Foreign Language department, my advisor and my Introduction to Liberal Arts instructor. She was my first college professor and she challenged me to think like a college student.

Unusual talent?
I can play almost any musical instrument  that I pick up.

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
I would go to meet Jesus when he was about my age, just to talk. Or I would go to see Napoleon Bonaparte as he took over Europe after the French Revolution.

Dan Higgins '09

Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL
Residence Hall: Theme House
Major: Physical Education
Extracurricular Activities:
Big Brother Big Sister, Track and Field, RA, Intramurals

What is your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
The small size and the professors.

Favorite musician?
John Lennon

Something most people don't know about you?
I was my high school mascot.

John Kaiser ‘10
AIM: Kaiserman12

Hometown: Hanover Park, IL
Residence Hall: Cleland Hall
Majors/Minors: Accounting and Business Administration majors, Economics and Spanish minors
Extracurricular Activities: Swimming, Water Polo, Sigma Phi Epsilon, SAAC

Favorite class and/or professor?
Economics 200 with Professor Dick Johnston because he is animated and keep everyone awake at 8:00 a.m. 

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
My mom because she has made tons of sacrifices for my family 

What if you were stranded on an island with one possession; what would it be and why?
A picture of my family for company

Sarah Kisner ‘09
skisner@monm.edu

Hometown: East Moline, IL
Residence Hall: Bowers Hall
Major/Minor: Public Relations major and Communications minor
Extracurricular Activities: Soccer, Orientation Leader, SAAC, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Intramurals

Best college memory so far?
My freshman year the women’s soccer team made it to the playoffs for the first time ever and I was able to be a part of everything and loved every minute of it!

Favorite place on campus?
The soccer house because that’s where I get to hang out with all of my favorite soccer girlies!

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
I would go back to the 80’s. I love the fashion and the music!

Justin Lee '09
 jlee@monm.edu
Aim: Leepic442

Hometown: Zion, IL
Residence Hall: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity House
Major: International Business and French majors, Political Science and Economics minors
Extracurricular Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, French Club, CEA

Best college memory so far?
Joining my fraternity.

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
Jesus Christ because he has made me the person I am today.

What if you had a million dollars; how would you spend it?
I would make sure my parents were taken care of.

Celsey Link ‘09
AIM: TeamPenner28

Hometown: Danville, IA and Brimfield, IL
Residence Hall: Bowers Hall
Major: Psychology

Favorite food in the dining hall?
Fried Ravioli and Tortellini

Something most people don’t know about you?
I have one brother (21) and two sisters (11 and 10 months) 

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
I would go back to when women wore corsets or the western days, although those times weren’t the greatest for women.

Ashly Lowdermilk ‘09

Hometown: Princeton, IL
Residence Hall: North Hall
Major: Elementary Education
Extracurricular Activities: Track and Field 

Favorite food in the dining hall?
Make your own enchiladas and pizza 

Something most people don’t know about you?
Maybe that I’m a country girl and love living on the farm 

Your views on exercise?
I think exercise does more for a person than keeps them in shape physically; I think it’s a good way to stay in shape mentally as well and it’s a good stress relief. It’s something that can be done at anytime of the day for any amount of time, so the flexibility makes it more appealing. Other views, I should do it more often!

Missy Metz ‘09
mmetz@monm.edu
AIM: mmetz429

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Residence Hall: Theme House
Major/Minor: Secondary Education major and Theatre minor
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Beta Phi, Big Brother Big Sister, Circle K, Orientation leader

Favorite place on campus?
The cafeteria – I love food!

Plans after college?
I want to be an English/Theatre teacher or work for a theater in Chicago.

What if you were stranded on an island with one possession; what would it be and why?
Sun block because I don’t tan very well and I don’t want skin cancer.

Brittney Miller ‘09
bmiller1@monm.edu
AIM: Brittvb5

Hometown: Pekin, IL
Residence Hall: McMichael Hall
Majors: Business Administration and Public Relations
Extracurricular Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, RA, Relay for Life

Favorite food in the dining hall?
Mint Chocolate Cake

Favorite class and/or professor? Why?
Professor McMillan because I just liked the way he gave his lectures. Economics was not my favorite subject of study, but he made it easy for me to learn.

Something most people don’t know about you?
I have an eleven year old aunt.

Monica Miller ‘09
mamiller@monm.edu
AIM: Monnienica

Hometown: Worth, IL
Residence Hall: Grier Hall
Major: Elementary Education with History concentration
Extracurricular Activities: ASAP, ASMC, HR, Illinois Education Association

What is your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
My favorite thing about Monmouth College really and truly is the people here. Amazing friendships form here and all the people are extremely interesting. I also like all the buildings and the rich history that goes with the college.

Movie you could watch over and over again?
The movies I can watch time and time again are The Fighting Sullivan’s and The Little Mermaid. I confess that I love to sing all of the songs in The Little Mermaid!

What if you could have a wild animal for a pet; what would you choose and why?
I would have an elephant, name him Skippy, give him a hat and always treat him with peanuts.

Tyler Morrow ‘10
tmorrow@monm.edu

Hometown: East Peoria, IL
Residence Hall: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity House
Majors: Public Relations and Communications
Extracurricular Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Basketball, Men’s Glee Club

Favorite place on campus?
Liedman lawn

Unusual talent?
I can whistle without people knowing I’m the one whistling

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
I would go to the 60’s to see my parents as kids

Lindsey Peterson ‘09
AIM: linzy7387

Hometown: Oneida, IL
Residence Hall: McMichael Hall
Major: Elementary Education with a Middle School Endorsement
Extracurricular Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, NSCS, Kappa Delta Pi, Illinois Education Association

Best college memory so far?
The Turkey Bowl! I have a couple of friends that go to Knox, so it was fun to pester them!

Favorite place on campus?
The football field. The scenery is very nice!

Something most people don’t know about you?
Well my “Chicago” friends make fun of me for this, but I was a proud member of the FFA! I’ve judged soil, livestock, plants….I've even shown pigs!

Lynsay Ryan ‘09
lryan@monm.edu
AIM: lynsaylou13

Hometown: Onarga, IL
Residence Hall: McMichael Hall
Majors/Minor: Exercise Physiology and Public Relations majors, Music minor
Extracurricular Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, ASAP, Sound of 5 President, Chorale, Relay for Life, Panhel Secretary, Blue Key

Best college memory so far?
Meeting new people and spending time with them.

Plans after college?
Get my masters in Nutrition

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
Mrs. Seaman, my voice instructor from home. She always pushed me to succeed and believed in me no matter what.

Louie Saccomando ‘09
AIM: dasox1

Hometown: St. Charles, IL
Residence Hall: Bowers Hall
Major: Communications with Media concentration

What is your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
The small college atmosphere Monmouth provides to the students and how the relationship between the student and professor is a one on one basis

What if you could have a wild animal for a pet; what would you choose and why?
A rattlesnake because snakes are my favorite animal and why not have the most dangerous one of them all

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
I would go to Rome in the Roman Empire Era because of all the rich history and traditions which occurred at that time. Plus, I’m Italian so it would be a dream come true!

Chris Schwarz ‘09
cschwarz@monm.edu

Hometown: Moline, IL
Residence Hall: North Hall
Major: Elementary Education
Extracurricular Activities: Football, Baseball

Plans after college?
Teach middle school in the suburbs

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
My grandfather because he always seemed to make the right choices in his life and I hope someday I can be half as accomplished as he is.

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
When I was a kid and playing with toys was acceptable

Katie Setchell ‘10
ksetchell@monm.edu
AIM: ksetchell88

Hometown: Amboy, IL
Residence Hall: McMichael Hall
Major: Physical Education
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Beta Phi, Pi Phi VP for Philanthropy, Orientation Leader, Circle K, Alpha Lambda Delta

Best college memory so far?
Joining Pi Beta Phi and meeting my sisters

Unusual talent?
I can cross my fingers over each other in a weird way

What if you could travel back in time; when and where would you go?
When Audrey Hepburn was alive and be able to witness Beatlemania, then jump into the 80’s for the music and fashion

Maureen Soso ‘10
msoso@monm.edu

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Residence Hall: Grier Hall
Major/Minors: International Studies major, Business and Spanish minors
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Beta Phi, College Democrats, Women’s Glee Club

Favorite class and/or professor?
Introduction to Liberal Arts with Professor Susan Holm. She made us all so comfortable and really taught us to think like college students.

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
My grandpa. He came from nothing and became a big somebody, but he never disrespected along the way.

What if you were President for one day; what would you do?
Write my regular self an awesome letter of recommendation for law school.

Jaci Staley ‘10
jstaley@monm.edu
AIM: JChristine06

Hometown: Aledo, IL
Residence Hall: Fulton Hall
Major: Psychology
Extracurricular Activities: NSCS, Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta

Best college memory so far?
The walk-out was a fun way to start out the year and get to know my classmates. Plus, who doesn’t like free stuff?

Plans after college?
Find a psychology graduate program and then begin my search for a major league baseball player for a husband.

Something most people don’t know about you?
I love to go to the shooting range with my dad. I have my first practice target hanging in my room at home.

Anne Stone ‘09

Hometown: Princeton, IL
Residence Hall: North Hall
Majors: English and Public Relations
Extracurricular Activities: Pi Beta Phi, Writing Tutor, ILA assistant

What is your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
I love that it takes me five minutes to walk to my farthest class. Also, in that five minute walk, I will see tons of people I know.

Favorite class and/or professor? Why?
Marlo Belschner, hands down. I had her for a class last year and I’m taking a class with her this year. She’s pretty cool and somehow, even more amazing than Mexican night in the cafeteria!

Unusual talent?
I can eat Taco Bell tacos in a very short period of time.

Breanna Webb ‘10
bwebb-mcglothlin@monm.edu
AIM: rsystr87

Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Residence Hall: North Hall
Majors: Secondary Education and Spanish
Extracurricular Activities: ASAP Executive Board, Big Brother Big Sister

Best college memory so far?
Fashion shows put on by my roommate and me

Unusual talent?
Walking on my hands

What if you were President for one day; what would you do?
I would personally recognize each family who has been affected by the war

Ashley Widdop ‘09
AIM: RRHurdler014

Hometown: Reynolds, IL
Residence Hall: McMichael Hall
Majors: Psychology and Physical Education
Extracurricular Activities: Track and Field, Psi Chi Treasurer, Psychology Lab TA, NSCS

What is your favorite thing about Monmouth College?
The people, the atmosphere, the campus

Unusual talent?
I can make a window washing noise with my throat..

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life and why?
My parents…they always supported me and want nothing but the best for me.

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