Tara Bonds
Major: Health and Human Performance
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Jackson, Tennessee

Tara serves as a Tour Guide and Frosh Camp Counselor for the U of M. She is the Membership Chair of the Black Student Association, Chair of the EBIN Hip-Hop Dance Team, Activity Chair of the Professional, Assertive, United Sisters of Excellence (P.A.U.S.E.) organization, Fundraising Chair of the NAACP Student Chapter, and the Senator-at-Large of the Student Government Association.
“Make your college experience you best experience!”

Deonte Copeland
Major: Psychology
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee

Deonte serves as the Secretary of his Greek Fraternity, Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences in the Student Government Association, and is a Learning Assistant for the Psychology program. He is also a member of the University Honors Program, Tiger Elite student recruitment board, and a Resident Scholar Advisor. In his spare time, Deonte loves to read and write poetry.
“My advice is to freshmen is to conquer adversity and embrace diversity.”

Stephen Driscoll
Major: Marketing
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Dyer, Tennessee

Stephen is President of the Interfraternity Council and serves as a member of the Tiger Elite student recruitment board for the U of M. He is also a member of the Emerging Leader Scholarship Program. Stephen bleeds Tiger blue, loves being outside, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
“You get out of the University of Memphis exactly what you put in. Don’t just be a student, get involved and be a Tiger!”

Chris Fant
Major: Hospitality and Resort Management
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Chris is the Chair of Education in the Empowered Men of Color and serves as a U of M Tour Guide. He is also a member of the Kemmons Wilson Society, the Memphis Lead Team, and Up ‘til Dawn. In his leisure time, Chris enjoys reading and long walks on the beach.
“Grasp college life by the horns and capitalize on every opportunity that you can.  You must realize that you are in charge of your own destiny.” 

Abby Hagan
Major: Political Science
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Frankewing, Tennessee

Abby has been very active on the U of M campus. She serves as the President of the Student Government Association, University Traditions Chair for the Student Activities Council, Vice President of Campus Relations for her Greek Sorority, and Moral Captain for Up ‘til Dawn. Abby is also in the University Honors Program and the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program. She looks forward to being a Frosh Camp Counselor and your New Student Orientation Guide!
 “Get involved on campus. You will develop so many great skills, meet new people, and have fun!

Cameron Hoffmeyer
Major: Real Estate
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Loretto, Tennessee

Cameron is involved in his Greek Fraternity, the University Honors Program, Alumni Association, and Blue Crew. He loves Tiger basketball and enjoys spending time with his friends.
“Try to experience everything the University of Memphis has to offer. If you do that, the time you spend here will be the greatest of your life. Go Tigers!”

Samantha Murphy
Major: Biology
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Bartlett, Tennessee

Samantha is Vice President of Recruitment of her Greek Sorority, a member of Tiger Elite student recruitment board, a Frosh Camp Counselor, and a Resident Advisor.  She has served as a member of Up 'til Dawn Executive Board and as a Senator for the Student Government Association.  Samantha enjoys the beach, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family!
"Remember what you are here to do! Learn as much as you can, meet different people, and get involved on campus. Make the most of your time in in college because it goes by faster than you can imagine!"

Kaitlin O’Malley
Major: Communication
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Kaitlin is transfer student from Kansas City, Mo. She is involved in Up ‘til Dawn, the Commuter Student Association, and serves as the Director of Finance for her Greek Sorority. In her spare time, Kaitlin likes to attend U of M events, spend time with her friends and family, and explore new things in the city of Memphis.
“Be confident in all that you do! Through confidence, you will discover that you are far more capable than what you had ever imagined.”

Kevin Park
Major: Hospitality and Resort Management
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Bartlett, Tennessee

Kevin serves as the University Traditions Chair of the Student Activities Council and is a member of the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program, Up ‘til Dawn, and the Student Ambassador Board. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys driving with the windows down and the music up. He also loves spending time with friends and family.
“Make the next four years at the University of Memphis exactly how you want them to be. Get involved in what makes you feel most comfortable. College is what you make it– so have fun, study hard, and go to Frosh Camp!”

Adalyia Parker
Major: Human Health and Performance
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee

Adalyia serves as a Senator for the College of Education in the Student Government Association and is a Resident Advisor.  She is a tutor in the U of M Educational Support Program’s Academic Enhancement Center and also tutors weekly at a local middle school. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, volunteering, reading, and hanging out with her friends.
“This is the time of your life where you grow as an individual. Do not be afraid to try different things and meet new people. Have fun but never forget your morals and ethics, which have helped you make it to where you are today.”

Denise Parnell
Major: Communication
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Denise serves as Vice President of Communication for the Student Ambassador Board and is a Diamond Darling for the Tiger baseball team.  She is also involved in Up ‘til Dawn, the Residence Hall Association, and is a committee chairperson for Students Advocating Services. In her spare time, Denise enjoys attending Tigers games, traveling and doing community service.
“On the subject of success, the process is simple– DO THE WORK! GO TIGERS GO!”

Nick Scull
Major: Economics
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Nick is the 2nd Vice President of his Greek Fraternity. He is a returning Frosh Camp Counselor, a member of the Black Student Association, NAACP Student Chapter, Empowered Men of Color, FRESH Mentoring Program, and a volunteer with Big Brother/Big Sister. Some of his interests include watching movies, listening to music and writing, and meeting new people. 
“Your college experience is what you make it. Don’t be afraid to try new things and write your own story in life.”

Ashley Shults
Major: English
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Nolensville, Tennessee

Ashley is Vice President of Recruitment of her Greek Sorority and serves as a Frosh Camp Counselor. She is also involved in the Student Activities Council, Up ‘til Dawn, and the University Honors Program. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys dancing in her car, drinking Mountain Dew, and being with her friends and family.
“Push through your comfort zone and embrace the awkwardness. Try and go to all the Welcome Week activities and find the organizations that interest you.  And study– it is what you came for, friends.”

Chase Simpson
Major: Organizational Leadership
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Cordova, Tennessee

Chase is Vice President of his Greek Fraternity and serves as a Frosh Camp Counselor. He is also an advice member of the Student Activities Council and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Up ‘til Dawn has been his most rewarding experience at the U of M.  In his spare time, Chase enjoys coaching and playing volleyball and playing ultimate Frisbee. He also volunteers at Ronald McDonald House.
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time.  Vision with action can change the world.” -Joel Barker

Terrance Stevenson
Major: International Studies and Political Science
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Terrance is a Senator in the Student Government Association. He also serves as the Chair of Community Service for the Black Student Association and as a Delegate to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. He studies Chinese and hopes to take courses in International Studies in China one day.
“Take full advantage of the many opportunities the U of M has to offer.  Learn as much as you can, meet as many people as you can, and do as much as you possibly can while you are here because these opportunities are precious.”

Ronald Thompson
Major: Communication
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Millington, Tennessee

Ronald is a second year Orientation Guide and serves as a Frosh Camp Counselor. He is also Vice President of the Interfraternity Council and a member of a Greek Fraternity. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at the Madonna Learning Center and spending time with family and friends.
“You will never forget your college years so make the best of them! Take pride in everything you do, and remember that you can make a difference.”

Lavinia Tribble
Major: Communication
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Lavinia is a Resident Advisor and serves as a Frosh Camp Counselor for the U of M. She is the founder of the Positioned for Purpose Mentorship Program in Nashville, TN. Lavinia is also a member of the NAACP Student Chapter and the INROADS Internship Program. In her spare time, Lavinia enjoys spending time with family, friends, and writing poetry.
“Learn all you can. Meet all the people you can. Do all you can. College is about discovering who you are and how you will contribute to society.”

Amy Webb
Major: Exercise and Sport Science
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Cordova, Tennessee

Amy is excited to be a returning Orientation Guide this summer. She is the President of her Greek Sorority and is a member of the Tiger Elite student recruitment board, Up ‘til Dawn, is a Financial Literacy Mentor. Amy enjoys playing intramurals, reading, and stepping.
“Never be afraid to step out of the box and try something new and different.  College is the fastest four years of your life so enjoy every minute and have fun!  GO TIGERS!”

Shannon Webb
Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Cordova, Tennessee

Shannon is involved in the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program and serves as the Philanthropy Chair for her Greek Sorority. She is a Student Ambassador, the Director of Social Relations for the All Greek Programming Board and the Health Committee Chair for Students Advocating Service. In her spare time, she volunteers for Friends for Life and works with a Daisy Girl Scout Troop.
“Find what your passionate about and put forth 110 percent effort into it.  Get involved in what you want, not what your friends want. Take advantage of the resources offered to you and remember to have fun while doing it!”

Terez Wilson
Major: Sport and Leisure Studies
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas

Terez is excited to be returning as an Orientation Guide for 2008. He is President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and is involved in his Greek Fraternity, the Student Government Association, the Black Student Association, Empowered Men of Color, and the NAACP Student Chapter. You may find Terez walking the sidelines of many home football and basketball games as Pouncer, the U of M mascot. Terez likes sports, video games, and life!
“When entering college as a freshman, make sure that you try to stand out among the crowd and show the campus that you are somebody special! Show the university that you came to be a leader and not a follower!”