 Ann Kaluzavich
Hometown: Pittston, PA: The Tomato Capital of the World
Major? English Writing
Minor: Political Science and Mass Communications
Activities: Resident Assistant, Peer Tutor, News Editor on The Crown, Monarch Ambassadors, Resident Council, Cantoring for Campus Ministry, Ally Committee
Awards: Aquinas Society, National Scholastic Honor Society (Delta Epsilon Sigma), English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta), Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha)
Plans after King's: Law school
Best moment at King's: I'd like to think my best moment at King's hadn't happened yet. A really good time was at our freshman orientation when I met the people that I am now best friends with.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? It means so much to me primarily because of who nominated me: my peers.
Dave Kaluzavich
Hometown: Pittston City...Just the tomato capital of the world!
Major: Elementary Education
Activities: Monarch Ambassador,
Resident Assistant,
Admissions Assistant,
Men's Tennis Team
Awards: Northeastern Regional Monopoly Champion,
Kirby Derby Champion (with special appearance by Father O'Hara)
Plans after King's: I plan on teaching somewhere.
Best moment at King's: There are too many to count. A couple would be meeting my girlfriend, (in a close second) beating Vinny Pecora in the Kirby Derby, and getting to know so many great people.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you?
It just goes to show you that a slacker, procrastinator, and laid back guy can still get far in life.
Ed Rafter
Hometown:
Turnersville, Washington Twp., NJ
Major: Mass Communications
Minor: Theatre
Activities: Residence Life Staff, Vice-President: King's Players, Mass Comm Student Advisory Board, Yearbook Staff, S.E.R.V.E. Trips,
Awards: 2-Time Lip-Sync Champion...I don't think I have any serious awards, yet, besides my Scholarships.
Plans after King’s: Job, Graduate School or do service for a year then rinse and repeat.
Best moment at King’s: I've enjoyed all three years so far in all different aspects- friends, campus activities, and the weekends; however, switching my major to communications before it was too late was probably a big improvment.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? I think that seniors nominated this year's court because of our positive involvement at King's. It's a small school, everyone knows what everyone does anyway.
Loriah Webby
Major: Mass Communications
Minor: Marketing
Activities: Co-Editor in Chief of the Regis, Co-President of the Monarch Ambassadors, FYE Co-Leader, Mass Comm Student Advisory Board, Media Board, Orientation Leader, Class Rep for the Class of 2009
Awards: Delta Epsilon Sigma, Secretary, Dean’s List Fall 2006, Spring 2007,Fall 2007, Spring 2008
Plans after King's: Hopefully finding a job close to the area in either advertising or in a layout department. I want to be close to my friends and family.
Best moment at King's: Hmmmmmmmm, Overall, just being able to experience my college career to the fullest while meeting new friends and knowing I will always remember my time here.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? I think it's a very special event at King's and being able to be part of it is amazing. King's is a wonderful school and I am very proud to be able to represent it. It's something that I can always remember and tell my children some day.
Mike Buckwash
Hometown: Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Major: double major in Accounting and Finance
Minor: double minor in Economics and Business Administration
Activities: I am on the King's College Men's Soccer Team. I am an Apartment Assistant in Flood Hall. I am in the Honors Program here at King's. I am the Vice-President of the Honors Program Student Advisory Council. I am a peer tutor through the Academic Skills Center. I work part-time at the King's College Post Office. I am a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and Vice-President of Delta Epsilon Sigma honor societies.
Plans after King's: I will be working full time upon graduation at PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P., the number one ranked accounting firm in the world, in their Assurance practice.
Best moment at King's: My best moment at King's is when I gave a speech to the Board of Directors about my academic and personal success here at King's and how King's has helped me achieve that success.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? It feels great to be nominated to Homecoming Court! I am really excited to be a part of this year's Homecoming festivities. It should be a lot of fun!
Nadya Alboschy
Hometown: Salisbury Mills, NY
Major: Accounting
Minor: Business Administration
Activities: Residence Life, Class of 2009 Vice-President, Accounting Association Treasurer, Blood Council President, SERVE trips, Monarchs Volleyball
Awards: Dean's List, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, M.A.C. All Academic Team, M.A.C. Sportsmanship Team
Plans after King’s: I am looking into and applying to do some type of volunteer program post-graduation.
Best moment at King’s: SERVE trips in general have some of the best memories for me. Those volunteer trips allowed me to grow and learn so much about myself and those I was helping.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? Being a part of homecoming court is a great honor! This year's court is truly made up of a wonderful group of seniors and its a great feeling to know our classmates nominated us.
Bethany Sampson
Hometown: Easton, PA
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Marketing
Activities: Monarch Dance Team (Secretary), Monarch Ambassadors, Orientation Assistant
Plans after King’s: Move to Miami Beach and work as an event planner.
Best moment at King’s: Too many to name!
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? Shane’s picking me up; we’re going dry cleaning! No, really, I feel privileged.
Christina Glenn
Hometown: Mountaintop, PA
Major: Spanish and Education
Activities: Field Hockey, Student Government, FYE Co-Leader, Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain
Awards: Dean’s list, NFHCA All-Regional 1st-team MAC-All-Conference
Plans after King’s: Secret service, or educate the youth of America in the Spanish language.
Best Moment at King’s: Winning MAC Championship Sophomore and Junior year, and being with my best friends.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? It is a special honor, and I’m excited to see who wins, because it is a great court. It is very nice to be recognized.
Johanda Laloi
Hometown: East Orange, NJ
Major: Biology
Activities: Resident Assistant, FYE Co-Leader, Multicultural International Club President, Biology Club Vice President, SERVE
Plans after King’s: To be a pharmaceutical sales representative and become a successful woman.
Best moment at King’s: My best moment at King’s would be the last four years I spent here!
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? It is an honor and I guess it means people like me; people really like me!
Mike Wendell
Hometown: New Egypt, NJ
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Marketing
Activities: King’s Golf, Ski and Snowboard Club
Plans after King’s: Live the dream; move on to bigger and better things.
Best Moment at King’s: Meeting all my friends; going to 248 Junior year; seventh floor freshman year, followed by fourth floor sophomore year.
What does homecoming court mean to you? A real treat to be voted by my peers and friends.
Shane Connor
Hometown: Norristown, PA
Major: Finance
Activities: Irish Scholars Program, Ski and Snowboard Club, Finance Association
Awards: Scholarship Study in Northern Ireland (Spring ’08), Dean’s List
Plans after King’s: Work my way into the finance industry, eventually owning my own financial advising firm. Continue seeing the world.
Best Moment at King’s: Good times in the seventh floor suite of Holy Cross; Last year’s snow day party.
What does being nominated for Homecoming Court mean to you? Uh-oh, better do my dry cleaning! But seriously, it’s an honor.
Tom Tulaney
Major: Accounting
Activities: Football (Captain)
Plans after King’s: “Work in New York City, and make a lot of money.”
Best moment at King’s: Madison Street.
What does being nominated for homecoming court mean to you? I am known and respected by my peers; I feel honored to be nominated. |
