Meet Your Orientation Leader!

2009 FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION LEADERS

	Abbie Junior Hometown: Pine Island, MN Activities: Student Senate, Campus Ministry, Environmental and Justice movements on campus and work as a nursery attendant at a local church. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: Fasika, an Ethiopian restaurant. Best advice for new students: Jump in head first and GET INVOLVED. You'll have more fun and make more friends!
	Anika Junior Hometown: Bird Island, MN Activities: Senate, St. Catherine's Choral Society, O'Neill Center science tutor Favorite St. Kate's memory: In 2007 we had a snow day! We went sledding down the hill by Dew Drop, went to Punch for pizza, and watched a movie while sipping hot chocolate. Best thing about orientation: Bonding with my Orientation group.
	Bre Junior Hometown: Champlin, MN Activities: Artist's Coalition, work at Student Center & Activities--it's also a great place to hang out! Favorite St. Kate's memory: Dance parties in the apartment! Best advice for new students: Relax and have fun. Get involved- college is a blast!
	Brittany Sophomore Hometown: Newfolden, MN Activities: Best Buddies (President) & work at the Information Center. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: I love to walk to Highland! Best advice for new students: Pay attention to your syllabus in class, do your homework but also have fun, join clubs and meet new people!
	Caitlin Junior Hometown: Riceville, IA Activities: History Club, Theology Club, Honors Program and Admissions Ambassador Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: Mall of America and Grand Avenue Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Singing "Katie's Just Wanna Have Fun" at the opening convocation for the entire college community. It was really fun!
	Callie Sophomore Hometown: Neenah, WI Activities: Lamda Sigma Tau and theatre. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: The Tea Garden and Cafe' Latte. Best advice for new students: This is the best time to try new things and meet new people. Don't be afraid!
	Cassie-Jo Sophomore Hometown: Rosholt, WI Activities: Colleges Against Cancer, Medical Interest Group and I volunteer in the Birth Center at a local hospital during the school year. Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Playing Apples to Apples till 2 a.m.. Making new friends and meeting my roommate for the first time. Best thing about orientation: Meeting new friends and going out to eat with my group.
	Cayenne Sophomore Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Activities: Amnesty International, my work at the Helpdesk and work off campus as a waitress. Favorite St. Kate's Memory: My Freshman Orientation!! Favorite place to hang out on campus: Campus coffee shop
	Claire Sophomore Hometown: Apple Valley, MN Activities: Choir, Campus Ministry, soccer, and LEAD team. Favorite place to hang out on campus: Dew Drop Pond Best advice for new students: Talk to as many people as you can in the first few weeks of school before any groups form; open yourself up to make a lot of new friends!
	Cristie Junior Hometown: Marine on St. Croix, MN Activities: St. Kate's Activities Team, The Wheel, Working as Admissions Ambassador, for the Student Center and Activities office and Info Center. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: The Depot Best advice for new students: Take chances, participate in events and step out of your comfort zone. I promise it's really rewarding!
	Elyse Junior Hometown: Maple Grove, MN Activities: Art Coalition and working at the Campus Bookstore Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Being introduced to my best friend who was in my Orientation group. Favorite place to hang out on campus: The TV lounge in Rauenhorst Hall
no photo available	Emily Sophomore Hometown: Andover, MN Activities: LaCrosse, Campus Ministry, Sports Unlimited and Volunteer at a local hospital. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: The Campus coffee shop patio when the weather is nice, the lakes and Grand Ave. Best advice for new students: Be open to new ideas and adventures. Come into Orientation with an open mind!
no photo available	Hannah Sophomore Hometown: Hastings, MN Activities: I work at a YMCA and a ski resort Favorite place to hang out on campus: The Pulse with friends. Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Meeting my roommate!
	Haylee Junior Hometown: Watertown, MN Activities: Lambda Sigma Tau Favorite place to hang out on campus: Dew Drop Pond Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Closing candlelight ceremony at Orientation.
	LaKia Sophomore Hometown: South Bend, Indiana Activities: Black Student Association Club and work at a store off campus. Favorite place to hang out on campus: The Pulse Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Closing ceremony at Orientation. This event made me feel really welcome to the college.
	Lauren Junior Hometown: Minden, NV Activities: Resident Senator, Kappa Omicron Nu, work at the Campus Telefund and off campus. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: Uptown Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Freshman year, hanging out in St. Mary's Hall on 1st floor.
	Mai Chue Sophomore Hometown: North Minneapolis, MN Activities: Student Ambassador, Asian Women's Association, Nthxais Hmoob group and peer Mentor Program Favorite St. Kate's Memory: My friends and me feeding the ducks by Dew Drop Pond.
	Maret Sophomore Hometown: Prior Lake, MN Activities: Amnesty International, French Club, Choir and work at The Pulse Favorite place to hang out on campus: The campus coffee shop Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Meeting all the girls I've gotten really close with over the year.
	Melissa Junior Hometown: Big Lake, MN Activities: St. Kate's Activity Team, work at Student Center and Activity office and the Info Center Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: The Mall of America Best advice for new students: Get Involved!
	Melody Sophomore Hometown: Savage, MN Activities: Best Buddies program, work as a Teacher's Assistant on campus and a personal care attendant off campus. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: U of M and Grand Avenue Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Sledding at Dew Drop Pond.
	Patsy Sophomore Hometown: Bloomington, MN Activities: Certified Nursing Assistant and work with older people off campus. Favorite place to hang out on campus: The patio outside the campus coffee shop. Best thing about orientation: Everyone is in the same boat, so everyone is equal!
	RaeLynn Junior Hometown: Cambridge, MN Activities: Orchestra and work at the campus library. Favorite St. Kate's Memory: the Dew Drop Bop on the last day of school. Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: Orpheum Theater
	Samantha Sophomore Hometown: Hastings, MN Activities: Admissions Ambassador, Math Tutor Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Orientation! Best advice for new students: Get involved and meet as many people as you can.
	Sarah Sophomore Hometown: Chanhassen, MN Activities: Student Ambassador and work off campus as a nanny and office cleaner. Favorite St. Kate's Memory: The Luau during orientation. Favorite place to hang out on campus: Dew Drop Pond
	Shanique Sophomore Hometown: St. Paul, MN Activities: Work at the campus library. Favorite St. Kate's Memory: Orientation, especially the closing ceremony. Best advice for new students: If you have questions, ask them!
	Stephanie Sophomore Hometown: White Bear Lake, MN Activities: Have a job off campus Best thing about orientation: Meeting all new people. Favorite St. Kate's memory: Sledding at Dew Drop Pond.
	2009 ORIENTATION ASSISTANTS
no photo available	Amanda Sophomore Hometown: Lino Lakes, MN Activities: Amnesty International, Women Actively Voicing the Environment (WAVE) and a tutor for America Reads. Favorite St. Kate's memory: Exploring campus and figuring things out with my new friends. Best advice for new students: Don't be afraid to reach out and have fun!
	Amy Junior Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN Activities: Lambda Sigma Tau, Teacher's Aid in the chemistry lab Favorite St. Kate's memory: Dew Drop Bop Best thing about orientation: Getting to know my orientation group and seeing familiar faces.
	Brooke Sophomore Hometown: Rosemount, MN Activities: Work off campus in Assisted Living Housing Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: Grand Avenue and all the sporting events Favorite St. Kate's memory: Sledding at Dew Drop Pond
	Colleen Sophomore Hometown: Linwood, MN Activities: Orchestra, lector and Eucharistic minister for Campus Ministry and a volunteer through Volunteers in Action (VIA) Favorite place to hang out on campus: the campus coffee shop Best thing about orientation: The candlelight ceremony.
	Janelle Sophomore Hometown: International Falls, MN Activities: Work at the Mall of America during the school year. Favorite St. Kate's memory: Rock climbing, concerts at the Pulse, anything with the St. Kate's Activities Team (SKAT). Best advice for new students: Know that everyone is just as nervous and scared as you are.
	Kana Junior Home Country: Kyrgystan Activities: LEAD Team, No Thando and SCISO club. Favorite place to hang out on campus: The Pulse and movies at the JDA Favorite St. Kate's memory: International Potluck
	Katie Sophomore Hometown: Forest Lake, MN Activities: Volunteers In Action (VIA), mission trips with Campus Ministry. Favorite St. Kate's memory: Sitting by Dew Drop Pond, feeding the ducks and having a relaxing day! Favorite place to go in the Twin Cities: Sporting events... Twins, Gophers, Wild!
	Sarah Sophomore Hometown: Waconia, MN Activities: Work at the Campus Information Center and off campus at a pharmacy. Favorite St. Kate's memory: All the Information Center memories. There's never a dull moment! Best advice for new students: Become organized and do not procrastinate!