Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Music

Other Campus Activities: Ouachita Singers, Concert Choir, Handbells, and Chi Mu

Favorite candy or snack food: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love Disney sooo much

Favorite Quote: “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” – J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use a planner. It can be cheap or expensive, but a planner helped me know what I have to study for.

Bailey Brown 

Senior   

Major: Music/Education-Choral

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Music

Other Campus Activities: REI Chi, Ouachita Singers, Kappa Delta Pi

Favorite candy or snack food: Dark chocolate, sour cream and onion chips

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I can not water ski

Favorite Quote: “Only grow thoughts in your brain that you wouldn’t mind putting in a vase”

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Go to class!

Madison Burch   

Junior   

Major: Christian Studies/Christian Ministry 

Main Subject Areas Tutoring:Christian Studies

Other Campus Activities: Social Club (EEE Chaplain), Campus Ministries (Refuge), Tutoring, Pruet Sisterhood (Christian Studies)

Favorite candy or snack food:Fruit!!!

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I had a pet alligator named Flip when I was a kid (he was basically the size of a lizard though).

Favorite Quote:“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” -1 Corinthians 15:58

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Manage your time well and balance your schedule with wisdom!

Brittany Burr   

Junior   

Major: Elementary Education

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Helping with Transition, Moodle, Portal Login, workshops and edu.

Other Campus Activities: MORE

Favorite candy or snack food: Hot Cheetos and chocolate

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: Pink is my favorite color!

Favorite Quote: “Dont let yesterday take up too much of today” – Will Rogers

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Be prepared!!! Procrastination is not the answer to an assignment.

Sebastian Bustillo   

Sophomore   

Major: Physics

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Austin Clements 

 Senior   

Major: History & Social Justice   Minor: Music Industry

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: History, Music Theory, Music Industry, Contemporary World, CORE classes

Other Campus Activities: Ouachita Student Foundation, OBU Wind ensemble, OBU Marching band

Favorite candy or snack food: Haribo gummy bears

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I play the saxophone!

Favorite Quote: “All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.” -Toni Morrison

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Give your best in everything you do, and budget your time well.

Mattie Dodson 

Senior   

Major: English Minor: Biblical Studies

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: English and Core

Other Campus Activities: Tri Chi, Theta Alpha Omega, Pruett Sisterhood

Favorite candy or snack food: Popcorn and dark chocolate

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’ve lived in Scotland, Germany, and Greece.

Favorite Quote: “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Ask questions! Your professors are here to help you. Also, read the syllabus before you ask the question.

Tucker Douglass 

Senior   

Major: History and Philosophy

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: History and Core

Other Campus Activities: Math tutoring at the Elrod Center, Backpack Bible Club

Favorite candy or snack food: Milky Ways

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Don’t stop trying in a class after a bad grade. 

Allyson Edwards   

Senior   

Major: Christian Studies and Biology

Other Campus Activities: Chi Mu, Campus Ministries, Life Groups, Elder Serve

Favorite candy or snack food: Raisenettes

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I got to meet Obama because I picked up trash.

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Always rewrite your notes before a test!

Allie Freeman 

Senior   

Major: Kinesiology and Fitness

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Kinesiology Courses, Nutrition Courses, Comp 2

Other Campus Activities:Basketball, Football

Favorite candy or snack food:Honey Buns, Lifesaver Gummies

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love nature shows and National Geographic

Favorite Quote: “Don’t judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again!” – Nelson Mandela

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Prayer, Determination, and Time management!

Sarah Freeze   

Junior   

Major: Computer Science

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Math!

Other Campus Activities: Women of EEE, CM Big Sister

Favorite candy or snack food: Cheez-its

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I can crochet but hardly do it.

Favorite Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use a planner to stay organized, and make study groups! It’s encouraging when you work in a group!

Travis Hankins   

Junior   

Major: Chemistry Minor: Mathematics

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Chemistry & Math

Other Campus Activities: Marching & Symphonic Bands, ACS, Honors

Favorite candy or snack food: I mean, it’s food. How do you pick? 

Favorite Quote: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the starts.” – Noman Vincent

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use the 50:10 method. 50 minutes of studying with 10 minutes of break. The brain isn’t optimized for focused use for prolonged periods of time, and this method is excellent for reducing strain and procrastination while increasing informational retention.

Katie Harmon   

Senior   

Major: Mathematics

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Math

Other Campus Activities: OSF, Chi Mu, Honors Program

Favorite candy or snack food: Reese’s 

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I have a twin brother.

Favorite Quote: “The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. “ – Lion King

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Learn to manage your time and don’t procrastinate.

Cade Haynie   

Junior   

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: General Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Scientific Inquiry, College Algebra, Comp

Other Campus Activities:Eta Alpha Omega Social Club, Tri Beta, Alpha Chi, Intramurals, Tiger Tunes

Favorite candy or snack food: Reese’s

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I can play funky blues or head banging rock on a guitar. And it sounds good.

Favorite Quote: Don’t let the fear of failure keep you from success.

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Make studying a priority and do whatever you can to make it easier on yourself. When you focus on your work, you get it done and you don’t give up. It’s just like any sport, the more practice you put into it, the better you are. It’s different for everybody, so you’re gonna have to figure out your own routine for studying. Other than that, don’t feel like you’re alone. When you need help ask for help. The right kind of help, not cheating or taking shortcuts. You have teachers ready to take your questions, resources like tutoring to help you through problems, and friends that are studying and struggling just like you are, so take advantage of the opportunities you have because it’ll pay off in the long run.

Zack Kelley   

Senior   

Major: Secondary Education and History Minor: Coaching

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Kinesiology, Core Classes, History

Other Campus Activities: Football team, Backyard Bible Club

Favorite candy or snack food: Breakfast foods, chocolate milk, Chick-fil-a milkshakes

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I changed my major 5 times but I’m still going to graduate in 5 years.

Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretzky” – Michael Scott

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Plan ahead, don’t let yourself get overwhelmed because you let things pile up on you.

Abby Leal   

Senior 

Major: Graphic Design

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Communications

Other Campus Activities: Campus Ministries, Art Club

Favorite candy or snack food: Spicy trail mix

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I live with 8 pets!

Favorite Quote: “If it doesn’t make the world better, don’t do it!” -Kid President

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: View your education as a privilege! Do everything to the best of your ability even if it doesn’t seem very important to you!

Sheldon McCown   

Senior   

Major: Biology  Minor: Chemistry

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Natural Sciences

Other Campus Activities: Basbeball team, ACS

Favorite candy or snack food: Peanut Butter Crackers

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’m an only child

Favorite Quote: “If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” – Muhammad Ali

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Turn your phone off while you study! 

Michael Neathery   

Senior   

Major: Biology  Minor: Chemistry and Spanish

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Biology and Chemistry

Other Campus Activities: Football

Favorite candy or snack food: Peanut Butter M&Ms

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I was in the newspaper when I was born.

Favorite Quote: “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” -Vince Lombardi

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use a planner!

Seigen Nichols   

Senior   

Major: Christian Studies and Christian Ministry 

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Betsy Patterson 

Senior   

Major: Mathematics  

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Mathematics

Other Campus Activities: Wind Ensemble, CM Tiger Tunes Director, Life Group leader

Favorite candy or snack food: KitKat!

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love balloons and bubbles!!

Favorite Quote: “Knowledge is Power” -Sir Francis Bacon

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use your time wisely!

Ashlynn Price   

Senior   

Major: Secondary Education, Math, Spanish

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Math

Other Campus Activities: Tri Chi

Favorite candy or snack food: Sour Gummy Worms

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’ve run three half marathons.

Favorite Quote: “Go the extra mile; It’s never crowded.”

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Joao Rodrigues   

Junior   

Major: Finance

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Aubrey Rogers   

Junior   

Major: Business Administration and Management

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Sarah Rush   

Junior   

Major: Communications and Media/Strategic

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Spanish

Other Campus Activities: OBU Band, Chi Mu social club, Choir

Favorite candy or snack food: Junior Mints

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’m great at Mario Kart!

Favorite Quote: “I don’t need easy. I just need possible.” – Bethany Hamilton

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Do your best, and always turn in your assignments!

Keleigh Shands   

Senior   

Major: Psychology

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Psychcology

Other Campus Activities: Women of EEE

Favorite candy or snack food: My favorite candy is the new peanut butter Reese’s.

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’ve ran two half marathons.

Favorite Quote: Don’t say to yourself what you wouldn’t say to a good friend.

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Don’t use I don’t have time as an excuse. You have all the time in the world. You just have to make time.

Paige Smith   

Senior   

Major: English and Political Science

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: English

Other Campus Activities: Sigma Tau Delta, Monticello Children’s Home, Writing Center, Elder Serve

Favorite candy or snack food: Cotton Candy

Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love to hear from people about their lives and eye contact.

Favorite Quote: “No!” – Hamlet, Act III, Scene III, Line 87

Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Get a planner! They are life savers and can really help you learn how to manage your time effectively.