Kyle Baum

Major: Molecular Bioscience
Activities:

• Sigma Phi Epsilon
• University Admission Assistant
• Spirit Squad
• Student Senate

Why Baker?

First of all the campus is so beautiful; it is so peaceful and quaint. Secondly, the classrooms are small to the point that the professor is able to make connections with the students.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Take time to transition. It's okay to ask for help. The change from high school to college is difficult and crucial. It can make or break you as you do not want to dig out of a hole in the following three years in order to graduate.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

I am most looking forward to interacting with the incoming new students and ensuring their success.

Sam Beecher

Major & Minor: Sociology, Psychology
Activities:

• Baker University Farm Hand
• Gay Straight Alliance
• Dining Services Student Board

Why Baker?

I came to Baker to play football and chose it for that reason. But the small-town and small-campus feeling also attracted me.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Sit with a different group of students each meal in the cafeteria for at least the first week!

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Building relationships with young adults who are on their own for the first time and looking for paths and activities that spark something inside of them.

Lauren Breithaupt

Major & Minor: Psychology, Biology
Activities:

• Wildcat Welcome Orientation Leader
• Mungano
• Zeta Tau Alpha

Why Baker?

I was looking for a small university with large-school opportunities.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

At Baker you will meet amazing people. Do not be afraid to keep extending your friend group and looking to meet new people. Baker may be small, but there are many unique individuals.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Challenging students to search beyond what they already know to discover their full potential. And of course, have fun.

Aaron Caldwell

Major & Minor: Exercise Science, Biology
Activities:

• Cross Country & Track
• Cat Pack
• Delta Tau Delta

Why Baker?

I chose Baker because of the tight-knit community here on campus.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Don't skip class, and do homework during the day.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Helping the new students adjust to campus life and getting teaching experience.

Sydney Doster

Major & Minor: French, Spanish
Activities:

• Alpha Chi Omega
• Alpha Mu Gamma
• Phi Beta Delta

Why Baker?

Baker is close to home but far enough to get away. I love the small campus and small classes.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Challenge yourself: you will discover new things about yourself and it may open your eyes to a new perspective.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

I am looking forward to working with Dr. Appl and the students and reading No impact Man.

Tim Laughlin

Major & Minor: Sociology, Business
Activities:

• Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Radio
• Concert Choir
• Baker Bike Club

Why Baker?

It was beautiful. Good transition from high school, and the chapel is from the town my grandmother grew up in.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Don't judge a book by it's cover, both literally and not. You'll be introduced to a new environment, so be open to everything.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Making a positive impact on the students and becoming their role model.

Chloe Mercer

Major & Minor: Sociology, Business
Activities:

• Zeta Tau Alpha
• Bowling Team

Why Baker?

I chose Baker because it was close to home, and Baker is small.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Ask professors if you are confused about anything at all. Don't be afraid!

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

I am looking forward to getting to know incoming students.

Teresa Morse

Major & Minor: Creative Writing, Sociology
Activities:

• Baker Ambassadors
• Speech Choir
• Loud Noises
• Watershed literary journal

Why Baker?

I fell in love with the campus and the community here. It felt like home.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Find a balance. Don't prioritize any one thing, e.g., studying, campus organizations, having a social life, over anything else. Become a juggler (not literally, unless you want to).

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Connecting with the freshman class and sharing my experiences and insight from my two years at Baker.

Parker Owen

Major: Sociology
Activities: Wrestling

Why Baker?

Academics

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Keep an open mind.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Meeting the new students and helping them get a great college start.

Paige Queen

Major & Minors: Business, Communications, Accounting, Public Relations
Activities:

• Delta Delta Delta
• Serve to Succeed
• Up 'til Dawn

Why Baker?

I fell in love with Baker the first time I came to visit. The students and faculty were all so welcoming and made my visit personal. I felt like I belonged here. Baker students care about each other.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

My biggest piece of advice would be to be yourself. There is something different about everyone that makes them special and the more you are true to who you are the more you will grow, learn and experience during your college years.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

I am looking forward to helping new Baker students transition into college life the easiest way possible. It is important to me to help spread my love of Baker University and teach others to enjoy it as much as I do. Being away from home for the first time is hard, and having someone to talk to always makes it a little bit easier.

Megan Rosa

Major & Minor: Chemistry, Exercise Science
Activities:

• Resident Assistant
• Cross Country & Track
• National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Cardinal Key

Why Baker?

The people at Baker are so warm and welcoming, and I love the Chemistry Department and cross country program.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Make friends with your resident assistant and don't be afraid to ask them about anything.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

The opportunity to have a positive impact on incoming freshmen.

Katerra Schackelford

Major & Minor: Business, Marketing, Psychology
Activities:

• Zeta Phi Beta
• Mungano

Why Baker?

I chose Baker because of the great education, small and intimate campus, and Dr. Jesse Milan, the first black professor, who founded Mungano in 1969.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Get to know the faculty and staff because they can help you in a variety of ways.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

I am looking forward to becoming a "big sister" to the students and giving insight into college life.

Maranda Stendeback

Major: Middle-Level English Education
Activities:

• BU Student Education Association
• Art Club
• Orientation Leader

Why Baker?

Because it felt like home.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Bring rain boots and an umbrella.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

Teaching and working with new freshmen.

Lauren Williams

Major: Elementary Education
Activities:

• Alpha Chi Omega
• Baker Serves
• Orientation Leader
• Emerging Leader Summit

Why Baker?

I fell in love with the inclusive atmosphere and the caring faculty, staff and students that go here.

Helpful Hint to Pass Down

Get involved! Find something you are passionate about and get involved. It will make your Baker experience that much better.

Reason I'm most looking forward to working as a Salon Student Leader

I am most looking forward to meeting a new group of incoming students and being a friendly face on campus for them.