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Amber Rose Horde is a Biology/ Nursing Major with a Chemistry Minor focusing on becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner aspiring to own her own business before the age of 32. Amber is an employee for IT@SAM and Recreational Sports Center here on campus and is a proud member of Adopt-A-Heart and Royalty here at Sam Houston State University. Amber’s hobbies are studying, working out, hanging out with friends, community service and Recreational Sports which include: Volleyball, Basketball, Dodge-ball, Softball and Flag football. Her accomplishments include: Being on the Dean’s List, BSA’s 2009 Hot Bod Winner, Champion in Co-Ed Rec Sports Basketball, Champion in All Girl Rec Sports Volleyball, and Publicity Chair for Greater Zion Baptist Church. She values her family and friends and uses their positive energy and encouragement to accomplish every goal she sets in the near and far future.
Ashlee Michele Palermo was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is currently a senior and proud to be a Bearkat at Sam Houston State University. Her major is Animal Science and her minor is Secondary Education. Upon graduation with her Bachelor’s degree, Ashlee plans on continuing her education and pursuing her Master’s degree in Education. Eventually, she wants to become a high school Agricultural Science Teacher and move up within the Educational Leadership field. She is currently the Vice President of the Sam Houston State University Collegiate FFA as well as the Sentinel of the Texas Collegiate FFA. Ashlee is also involved in the Block and Bridle Club here at SHSU and participates in many other campus activities. She is driven, determined and holds a strong passion for teaching the youth of tomorrow. Her ultimate goal is to inspire young people to be successful.
Brooke Stevens is a senior at Sam Houston State University from Montgomery, Texas. Brooke is majoring in music education. Her campus involvement includes Orange Keys, serving as the President for the Diamond Kats, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Alpha Lambda Delta. Brooke has also been the principle clarinet player for two years in the Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble, as well as serving three years in the Bearkat Marching Band. Her community involvement includes teaching music lessons to Huntsville ISD students, and serving as a Youth Leader at Wildwood United Methodist Church. After graduation, Brooke plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Clarinet Performance.
Casey Hughes is a senior majoring in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. She is an active member in Priority One, a student run public relations firm on-campus. Casey is also a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Upon her graduation from SHSU, Casey plans on working for an international public relations firm.
Jessica Jackson is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human Services. Jessica's original graduation goal of May2012 is being met and exceeded as this semester she has applied for graduation and is taking the last courses required by her degree plan. Jessica has intentions joining the Air Force and attending the Masters Programs here at Sam Houston to become a Licensed Professional Counselor after graduation. Upon completion of the masters program she wants to be a counselor for those who also serve in the Air Force Not only is Jessica a Bearkat but she is also the Mother of a Jr. Bearkat, Gabrielle, whom loves to accompany her Mom to events hosted at the University. Both are very happy with and love Sam Houston State University.
Jessica Reis is a junior and a Family and Consumer Science major here at Sam Houston State University. Jessica is President of the Kat Krazies here on campus, as well as a member of the Bearkat Democrats, the Wesley Foundation, and is a Bearkat Camp Counselor. She loves showing her spirit and pride for her school, and plans on becoming a wedding planner after graduation.
Laura DuBose was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas with a natural inclination toward preforming. She is a senior pursuing a Musical Theatre degree with a minor in Dance. She works for the Honors College, is an Honors College Ambassador, and is Vice-President of the Honors Student Advisory Council. She is also the Honors College representative in the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Laura is the Director of Publicity for Raven Films, as well as an actor in many of their productions including this summer’s award winning “Family Settings.” In the past, she has volunteered with Rita B. Huff Animal Shelter and SAAFE house. You may have heard her sing the National Anthem at a Volleyball, Basketball, or Baseball game last year. You can see her next in the Musical Theatre Showcase Cabarets October 13 and November 17, and “Playhouse Creatures” November 30 through December 3. Laura plans on pursuing performance.
Lori Brooks is a senior majoring in sociology, and double minoring in English and Spanish. At a young age, she was given the opportunity to travel around the world, and her various cultural experiences have shaped who she is as an effective leader today. Besides being a leader on campus, Lori strongly believes that the Measure of a Life is its Service and has committed herself to being an active in the Huntsville Community. Last year, she spent countless hours as a volunteer for SAAFEHOUSE. In the future, Lori wishes to be a psychologist because she wants to help others and ensure that they have a healthy mental and emotional well-being. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Program Council. She is also a Senator in Student Government Association, an ever-loyal Bearkat, and she wants to be your Homecoming Queen for 2011.
Meagan Herring is a proud Bearkat who is studying Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. Just last year, Meagan was the weather anchor for KSHU Channel Seven News and this year she is the host of the morning show, “Huntsville Coffee Break”. She is also actively involved in a prestigious scholarship program with the international corporation, Inland American Communities where she works as the director of event coordinating and marketing. In her free time, Meagan enjoys being involved in the Huntsville community by volunteering at SAAFE House. She also is a proud member of the Golden Key International Honour Society where she is among the top 15% of her junior class.
Stephanie Elizondo is a senior graduating in May 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. She plans on getting her Masters in Education with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration in hopes of one day becoming a Dean of Students. She has been involved in numerous activities on campus such as Alpha Chi Omega sorority, NPC Jr. delegate, Orange Keys, Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, Order of Omega, Program Council, Student Health Center student promoter, 2011 New Student Convocation Speaker, Visitors Center student ambassador, and was the host for the 1st annual Greek gala “The Pantheon” where she received the “Peoples Choice Award”. She is a proud SHSU Bearkat and is the National Panhellenic Conference representative for the 4 sororities on the hill! Eat’m up Kats!!!
Trish Watson is a senior at Sam Houston State University. She is a Communication Studies Major with a minor in management. She is a member of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. where she holds the positions of VP of Recruitment, Culture Awareness Chair and Assistant Membership Educator. She is also a member of the NAACP and Royalty. During her matriculation at SHSU, Trish was a participant in the 2011 Lady Dubois Pageant, a member of Fade to Black Dance Ensemble and the” Bearkat Marching Band”. Trish is an active member of the Multicultural Greek Council. Her involvement with her sorority earned her the honor of being named Hera, Greek Women of the Year 2010-2011. After graduation, Trish plans to attend “Conrad N. Hilton” School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston to pursue a Master of Science in Hospitality Management.
King Candidates
Austin Pearce is a motivated and committed Bearkat. He was a camp counselor for the new program Bearkat Camp its first two years, refining high school graduates into modern day Sam Houston students! Austin has been an ambassador for the Elliot T. Bowers Honors College for three years (Vice President 2009-2010) and is a newly inducted Orange Keys ambassador for SHSU. On his path to medical school, Austin has also been greatly involved in biological research; winning two 1st place awards for talks given at the American Society for Microbiology-Texas Branch meetings, publishing an article in the journal Chemical Biology & Drug Design, and helping write the current laboratory manual for Nursing Microbiology. As president of the Biology Honor Society, TriBeta, Austin hosted nearly 180 people at the annual TriBeta Regional Research Convention in Kingston, Oklahoma, last spring. His campus involvement inspires him to be a better Bearkat every day!
Johnathon Radcliffe is a senior at Sam Houston State University. Johnathon is majoring in Construction Management with a minor in business. He is a member of the Sam Houston Construction Association, and strives to be an accomplished residential and commercial builder. In his hometown of Montgomery, Johnathon is a youth group leader at his church, and has volunteered there for the last four summers. After graduation, Johnathon plans to return to Sam Houston to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Joseph Anderson initially came to Sam Houston State University to get an education and participate on the track and field team; little did he know how involved he would be with Sam Houston State University. While pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management, he ran and lettered in track for the university, he also has held an on campus job at the Rec Center for four years now. Joseph did not stop there; he wanted to become more involved on campus. Joseph is a member of The Exceptional Men of The Talented Tenth, Inc. He is currently the President of the Theta Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., as well as the President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. He has also been Senior Leader for the Students Athletic Advisory Council. He is a member, and the treasurer for the Iota Psi Chapter of Order of Omega Greeks Honor Fraternity. He has participated in countless hours of community service and has truly enjoyed the opportunities and experiences that Sam Houston State University has provided him. Joseph is a graduating senior and has a career in line for him upon graduation. Joseph would like to thank all his friends, advisors, associates, and the entire athletics department, and especially Ms. Chris Thompson. Eat’m Up Kats!!!!!