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Valuing Others

Aponi Geletko

When talking about life, one thing Aponi believes is that life is about taking risks and what we do with those risks is what makes life great. So always striving to be better than her yesterdays self is a must, because living life to the fullest and leaving her mark within someone else's life is what counts; making her unforgettable. When leaving her mark within someone's life, she wants to make sure she exhibits the best version of who she is. Asking, how can she identify specifically with what makes her, her? Not only does Aponi love who she is but she also loves people.

Kelly Wall

Kelly is currently a junior, Secondary Education: Social Studies major with the pursuit of a dual degree in History at Duquesne University. Her goal is to become a high school social studies teacher following her expected graduation from Duquesne in May of 2019. Some other aspirations include continuing her education in a Masters degree program. Outside of her academic commitments, she likes to swing dance and enjoys hiking. She is a Pittsburgh native and enjoys being with friends and family.

Kaylee Brown

My name is Kaylee Brown. I have grown up in a small town named Bradford, Pennsylvania. Ever since I was little, I have had a passion for the sciences and exploration. I would like to one day become a doctor and am currently working on that goal at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, with a major of Biology, Pre-Medicine. 

Bethany Barbis

Bethany Barbis is a Junior at Robert Morris University. She is a Media Arts Major with a
concentration in Photography. She is the Secretary of the Photography Club, Treasurer
of the Woman's Leadership and Mentorship Program, Fife Master of the RMU Fife and
Drum Corps, and an active member of the Robert Morris Pep Band, Dean's List, and the
Student Alliance for Equality. She enjoys puns, painting, dinosaurs, and video games in
her free time. She also plays flute, alto saxophone, and tuba. Bethany hopes to one day

Samantha Bruffy

Samantha Bruffy has a major in biochemistry and a minor in psychology at Waynesburg University. She participates in several clubs on campus including Student Activities Board, American Chemical Society, and Waynesburg Outdoor Experience. Samantha spends most of her day doing chemistry homework, or working as an assistant manager at Dominos. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and freezes of excitement when she sees a dog on campus. Samantha has always put her education at the top of her priorities, and appreciates everyone who has helped her get where she is today.

Lyn'Nazia Davis

Lyn'Nazia Davis is a diligent and distinguished African American young women from Cleveland, Ohio. At a young age Lyn'Nazia began to value her education, believing that education would be the tool she needed to become a pioneer in medicine. Throughout her 13 years in school she has been able to excel academically and participate in programs where she developed her passion for medicine. She also enjoys being a part of innovative programs that helps her community.

Antonell Robinson

Antonell Robinson is a sophomore psychology major, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, born in Philadelphia PA, but lived in Tampa Florida sporadically throughout her childhood. As a child, Antonell had responsibilities that most children don’t have to consume themselves with. During her free time she cared for family members and but felt a void of childhood experiences. She was motivated to overcome these challenges and graduated high school a year early.

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