Meet the Pride Guides
The Pride Guides are an important asset to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Pride Guides assist with office tasks and help with admission events throughout the year. They share their SRU experiences and love for SRU on their campus tours.
PAIGE BAILEY
Hometown: Annandale, VA
Major: Environmental Geoscience
Minor: Adventure Fitness
Campus Involvement: Geography, Geology, and the Environment Club, Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I fell in love with the close community feel and how there are so many opportunities for everyone to try something new!"
KEVIN BEATTY JR
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Secondary Education - Social Studies
Campus Involvement: Orientation Ambassador, Pickleball Club, Student Government Association
Why I Chose SRU: "I chose SRU due to it having one of the best education programs in the state, the wide range of opportunities both inside and outside of my major, and the fact that SRU is a part of PASSHE, which opens a lot of potential for scholarships."
KATELYN BOOK
Hometown: Slippery Rock, PA
Major: Health and Physical Education
Campus Involvement: Women's Track and Field Team, School Wellness Education Council, Adapted Physical Activity Council
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I love the overall feel of the campus, and the Health and P.E. Department. It is also a great balance of academics and athletics."
KYLA FAJOHN
Hometown: Slippery Rock, PA
Major: Early Childhood Education
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Early Childhood Club, Best Buddies, Psychology Club, Delight Ministries
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I spent a lot of time growing up coming over to SRU and fell in love with the campus and the people who come here!"
ALEXA GEORGE
Hometown: Greensburg, PA
Major: Finance
Minor: Business Analytics, Economics
Campus Involvement: Finance and Economics Club, Best Buddies, Emerging Leadership Experience
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I really loved the environment of the campus and all the different types of clubs that are available to join!"
EMILY GIANSANTE
Hometown: Clarence Center, NY
Major: Psychology - Pre-Student Affairs
Campus Involvement: Psychology Club, Club Softball, Orientation Ambassador
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because my in-person tour had a significant impact on me. SRU is a place with lots of opportunities to expand my interests and partake in activities I already enjoyed."
ASHLYN KANITH
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Middle Level Math Education
Campus Involvement: Student PSEA Club
Why I chose SRU: "I chose Slippery Rock University because of the education program and it just felt like home!"
ALLIE MAHONEY
Hometown: Erie, PA
Major: Middle Level Math Education
Minor: Special Education
Campus Involvement: SRU Young Life, Club Tennis, The Honors College, The Harbor, Delight, Council for Exceptional Children, Pre-Service Teachers of Mathematics
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose Slippery Rock University for its strong education program, affordability, honors college opportunities, leadership experiences, location, community involvement, and welcoming atmosphere."
ELIA MCKNIGHT
Hometown: Portersville, PA
Major: Safety Management
Minor: Leadership
Campus Involvement: Rock Wall Attendant, ASSP, The Honors College, Student Nonprofit Alliance
Why I Chose SRU: "Choosing schools was heavy on my mind during the application process but I knew it would be Slippery Rock the moment I visited for Open House. The people here are so amazing, the atmosphere is welcoming, and no other school could compete with the programs' recognition and opportunities. SRU offers more resources than most other schools combined and hosts a caring staff of professors to foster our academic goals."
KAITLYN NOVAK
Hometown: Monroeville, PA
Major: Psychology - Developmental Concentration
Minor: Music and Well-Being
Campus Involvement: Marching Pride, Flute Choir
Why I Chose SRU: "Out of the schools I looked at, SRU had the best Psychology program and accommodated my love of music. The friendly faces and welcoming environment made me feel right at home."
BAILEY O'BRIEN
Hometown: Brookfield, OH
Major: Homeland and Corporate Security - concentration in Organizational Security
Minors: Fraud, Leadership
Campus Involvement: Women's Club Volleyball, Security Studies Club, Project to End Human Trafficking
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because of the beautiful campus and size. The second I stepped on campus I fell in love with the quad and the other buildings and felt it fit exactly what I wanted in a college! I felt that at SRU I wasn't going to be just a face in a big classroom and that I would be able to succeed well in the smaller class sizes."
HANNAH OGOREUC
Hometown: Grove City, PA
Majors: Health Care Administration and Management, Political Science
Minor: Aquatics
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Student Government Association, Aquatics and Scuba Club, Law Society
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I grew up on this campus and it is my second home. I never even considered elsewhere. Slippery Rock has always been the place for me!”
EMMA PFUNDSTEIN
Hometown: Solon, OH
Major: Recreational Therapy - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Campus Involvement: Recreational Therapy Club, Pre-OT Club, SPARK
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because the minute I stepped onto campus for a tour, there was a sense of home about SRU that you can’t find anywhere else!"
KENDALL RINEWALT
Hometown: Boyertown, PA
Major: Psychology
Minor: Criminology
Campus Involvement: Psi Chi Club
Why I chose SRU: "When looking for a college I knew I wanted to adventure outside of my hometown. When touring colleges on the western side of PA, I stumbled upon SRU. And after stepping foot on campus, and exploring the area I knew this was the place for me."
THERESA SARSFIELD
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Middle Level Science Eduation
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Secondary Education and Foundations of Education Club, University Program Board
Why I Chose SRU: “I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and I heard Slippery Rock was great to help me on my journey. I choose Slippery Rock over anywhere else because the campus was very inviting. After I had toured, I knew this is where I belonged”
RYAN SCHMIDT
Hometown: Leechburg, PA
Major: Homeland Security
Minor: Organizational Security
Campus Involvement: ARHS, The Honors College, University Program Board
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because of its stunning campus and wonderful community. The beautiful surroundings and relatively modern infrastructure create a great learning environment. The inclusive campus community also stood out to me, making it the perfect fit for a well-rounded college experience."
JILLIAN STAHL
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Safety Management
Minor: Leadership
Campus Involvement: ROTC, American Society of Safety Professionals
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I immediately felt comfortable here and could see myself being very happy on campus."
GRACE VERDELLI
Hometown: Palmyra, PA
Major: Psychology
Campus Involvement: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because I loved how at home I felt here right away."
KASEY WALTER
Hometown: Aurora, OH
Major: Public Health - Pre-Physican Assistant
Minor: Psychology
Campus Involvement: Pre-PA Club, MEDLIFE
Why I Chose SRU: I chose SRU for it's small size, the personal feel, and the strong exercise science program with the opportunity to continue at Slippery Rock for my master’s program. Slippery Rock has a lot to offer and has definitely been the right decision for me!"
BREE WEAVER
Hometown: Lock Haven, PA
Major: Sport Management
Minor: Leadership
Campus Involvement: Sport Management Allaince, Women in Sports and Events
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because of the hometown feeling it gave. When I first came to Slippery Rock I instantly felt at home and knew that it was the perfect fit for me. SRU also offers so many clubs and activities for students to participate in while also having one of the best sport management programs."
KATHERYN WEINER
Hometown: Levittown, PA
Major: Early Childhood and Special Eduation
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Symphony Orchestra, Kind Closet, Early Childhood Club, Student Non-Profit Alliance, Special Olympics Club
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose Slippery Rock University not only because of its outstanding education program, but also because of the diverse opportunities it offers outside the classroom. SRU allows me to continue my passion for community service while also pursuing hobbies like orchestra. Additionally, the university's unique outdoor adventure program is a rare and exciting opportunity that sets it apart from many other institutions."
JONATHAN WESS
Hometown: Ebensburg, PA
Major: Sport Management
Minor: Leadership, Business Analytics
Campus Involvement: Men's Track and Field Team, The Honors College, Disc Golf Club Team, Sport Management Alliance, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Finance and Economics Club
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because the campus felt at home for me, and I loved the greenery and the vibe the campus gave off. I felt it had the perfect number of students on campus, along with one of the best sport management programs in the country. Along with nice and updated dorms, dining halls, and other facilities."
OLIVIA ZIGAROVICH
Hometown: Warren, OH
Major: Recreational Therapy
Minor: Animal Assisted Interventions
Campus Involvement: Recreational Therapy Club
Why I chose SRU: “I chose SRU because the campus was beautiful and felt like home to me immediately. The program for my major is great and there are so many opportunities here!"