Fall roster for Emporia State’s student Ambassadors organization announced

Thirty-two Emporia State University students have been chosen to represent their university in the prestigious Ambassadors organization for the 2008-09 academic year. The award-winning group brings together some of ESU’s most capable student leaders in the cause of serving the university.

The organization next fall will have 14 new members, 11 second-year members, six third-year members and one fourth-year member. By the end of the year, thousands of volunteer hours will be recorded by the students as they act as ESU’s official hosts. They conduct daily campus tours for prospective students and parents, represent ESU at the Kansas State Fair, sponsor Senior Week, appear at alumni, Foundation and Homecoming events, and more.

Leading ESU’s Ambassadors is Michael Hooton, a graduate MBA student from Ulysses. Misti Richmond, a junior communication major from Marion, is the group’s vice-president. Carrie Leach, a junior elementary education major from Olathe, is treasurer.

Additional ESU Ambassador leadership roles will be assumed by: Drew Donahoo, Overland Park speech/theatre/communications senior, Senior Week Chair; Nicole Gannon, Manhattan accounting senior, Traditions Chair; Alianna Hamer, Overland Park marketing senior, CASE/ASAP Liaison; Hilary Moe, Grantville elementary education senior, Advancement Liaison; Kelly Rippel, Topeka communication senior, Alumni Relations Chair; Amy Stonebraker, Norwich communication junior, Spirit Co-Chair; Kyra Strobel, Garnett communication senior, Spirit Co-Chair; and Kim Zahner, Gardner business administration senior, Admissions Liaison.

“ESU Ambassadors is a remarkable group to work with, and interviews this year proved that selection would be challenging. The 14 new and 18 returning Ambassadors will have a successful year working campus events, alumni activities and giving campus tours,” says Nikki Metz, the group’s advisor.  “The students selected are among the best ESU has to offer and represent a cross section of the university. I am excited to begin a new academic year working with them and look forward to all that they have to offer.” 

New and returning members applied and interviewed for a spot on the roster. The 2008-09 Ambassadors are:

Last Updated June 4, 2008>