Meet Your Orientation Leaders

Susanna Benson

Hometown: Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
Year in College: Junior
Favorite Class: Speech and Hearing Sciences
Clubs and Organizations: Campus Crusade for Christ, Deaf Club, Student Government Association, Orientation Leader, SGA Financial Committee, Barton Religious Leadership, Ambassador
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Traveling, hanging out with my family and friends, and playing basketball
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "Barton is extremely welcoming. The staff truly cares about you, and the faculty wants you to succeed as much as you want yourself to succeed. It's very easy to get involved and take advantage of the many opportunities that Barton offers. I knew I made the right decision coming to Barton because it truly feels like a home away from home. You become very close to all of your teachers and staff members. Having someone come along beside you and guide you with your best interest at heart is more than a student could ask!"

Lyndal Brown

Hometown: Jackson, N.C.
Year in College: Junior
Favorite Class: Any science class
Clubs and Organizations: Ambassador, Orientation Leader, Science Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Basketball
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "Barton is like a huge family, where everyone is there for each other. When you need someone to lean on, they are there. When you need help with anything, the professors are willing to bend over backwards to lead you towards success."

Peter Damroth

Hometown: Kinston, N.C.
Year in College: Junior
Favorite Class: Art, painting, and drawing
Clubs and Organizations: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, SNCAE (Students of NC Association of Education), Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Fraternity, Campus Activity Board Luminary Chair, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Honors Program, Teacher Education Committee
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Art, playing piano
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "The School of Education prepares its future teachers intensely and with a wealth of knowledge to be applied in the classroom, which is exactly what I was looking for."

Victoria Gonzalez

Hometown: Centereach, N.Y.
Year in College: Senior
Favorite Class: Any class with lecturer Carolyn Hornick
Clubs and Organizations: Orientation Leader, Cheerleading Squad, Student Government Association, Ambassador, Delta Zeta Sorority
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Scrapbooking and snowboarding
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "I love the family atmosphere and individual attention we get from our professors."

Misty Harrison

Hometown: Triangle, Va.
Year in College: Sophomore
Favorite Class: Broadcast Video
Clubs and Organizations: Campus Activities Board, Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Phi Mu Sorority
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Making movies and hanging out with friends
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "It’s like one big family here. I love the people!"

Michelle Hemmer

Hometown: Forestville, Md.
Year in College: Junior
Favorite Class: Sociology with Dr. Fulks
Clubs and Organizations: Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Student Government Association Representative, Alumni Board Student Representative
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Painting
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "Student to teacher ratio and the great community"

Jaqueline Henry

Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Md.
Year in College: Sophomore
Favorite Class: Sign Language
Clubs and Organizations: Residence Hall Assistant, Campus Activities Board, Deaf Club, Dance Team, and Sign Choir
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Hanging out with friends
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "I like the personal help from the professors as well as the small instruction classes."

Garrett Lilly

Hometown: Scotland Neck, N.C.
Year in College: Sophomore
Favorite Class: First-Year Seminar
Clubs and Organizations: Delta Zeta Sorority, Orientation Leader, Barton College Choir
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Painting
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "I love the small, family atmosphere."

Emilio Mason

Hometown: Jacksonville, N.C.
Year in College: Sophomore
Favorite Class: English
Clubs and Organizations: Orientation Leader, intramural sports
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Playing basketball and video games; hanging out with friends
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "I like the people and how everybody knows everybody."

Freddy Massimi

Hometown: Paramus, N.J.
Year in College: Senior
Favorite Class: Constitutional Law
Clubs and Organizations: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Lambda Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (Criminal Justice Fraternity), Student Government Association Chief Justice
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Hanging out with my fraternity brothers and playing baseball
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "The long lasting friends I have developed since my freshman year."

Jennifer Mitchell

Hometown: Creedmoor, N.C.
Year in College: Senior
Favorite Class: Nursing
Clubs and Organizations: Delta Zeta Sorority, Barton College Softball Team, Orientation Leader, Barton College Honor Society of Nursing Students (BCANS)
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Going to the lake
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "I love the one-on-one attention that I receive in the classroom."

Kristen Packer

Hometown: Graham, N.C.
Year in College: Junior
Favorite Class: Nursing classes
Clubs and Organizations: Women's tennis team, Delta Zeta Sorority, Residence Hall Assistant, Barton College Honor Society of Nursing Students (BCANS)
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Playing tennis and hanging out with friends
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "College on a first-name basis!"

Christin Smith

Hometown: Lynchburg, Va.
Year in College: Senior
Favorite Class: Sign language
Clubs and Organizations: Dance Team, Peer Leader, Orientation Leader, Sign Choir
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Signing, dancing, and having fun
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "The small college feel, and the teachers know you by name."

Jody Truett

Hometown: Graham, N.C.
Year in College: Junior
Favorite Class: History
Clubs and Organizations: CORE Leadership, Recycling Club, Student Government Association, Habitat for Humanity, Residence Assistant, Orientation Leader, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Basketball
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "It truly is college on a first-name basis."

Brittany Wade

Hometown: Conway, N.C.
Year in College: Sophomore
Favorite Class: Biochemistry, Geography
Clubs and Organizations: Delta Zeta Sorority, Panhellenic Association Secretary, Orientation Leader
Favorite Activity or Hobby: Hanging out with my friends and family; watching and playing sports
Favorite Aspect of Being at Barton: "Everyone knows you, and the professors are very willing to help."