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Searching for the Elusive White Squirrel
By Dani Halliday
THE HIGHWAY 64 PROJECT
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Sabra Dye, is from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is in the graduating class of 2025. She is double majoring in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Classical Studies with minors in Museums & Public History and Communications. While at Elon, Sabra has explored her love of writing and is a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society. Her work regarding the weaponization of classical art has been published in the Phoenix Rhetorix journal after winning the Phoenix Rhetorix Writing Contest. Outside of academics, Sabra has a love of film and literature and aims to pursue a career in Film/TV Development.
2024
Mia Purse, class of 2025, is a senior Professional Writing and Rhetoric major from Apex, North Carolina. Outside of class, she is Vice President of Elon's all-inclusive improv comedy club Please Clap, and works at The Center for Writing Excellence as a writing consultant. Mia was drawn to this project because of her love for road trips, small-town festivals, and great food. Post college Mia plans to work in marketing and freelance writing using her Highway 64 skills to introduce audiences to new places and ideas.
Delaney Guidi, class of 2026, is a sophomore from Wake Forest, NC. She is a Communication Design major with a triple minor in Professional Writing Studies, Digital Art, and Leadership Studies. On campus, she is a member of the Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows and the Competitive Sales Team. Her passion for writing and visual design began long ago, but her textbook doodles and Notes App stories have since become graphic designs and professional essays. She hopes to use her time at Elon to hone her craft and enter the world of digital marketing and copywriting with confidence.
Olivia Grady, Class of 2026, is a sophomore from Andover, Massachusetts. She is currently majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and minoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. At Elon, she spends her time working at the Office of Communications as the Elon News Bureau Assistant and is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. Olivia also enjoys her membership in Phi Mu sorority where she is a part of the Academic committee. After graduation, she plans to attend law school closer to home in Boston, Massachusetts.
Caden Halberg is from Wake Forest NC. He is majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and is a part of the class of 2026. He works as an editor for multiple literary magazines and enjoys volunteering with land conservancies and other environmental organizations. He is still unsure of what he wants to do after he graduates from Elon but he hopes to explore more into the world of publishing and editing.
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LoRell McLean is a student from the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing and Rhetoric at Elon University, LoRell is a member of the Class of 2025. LoRell is a driven and aspiring writer who is poised to make a significant mark in the realm of rhetoric and communication, both during their time at Elon University and beyond. Looking ahead, he's got his eyes set on graduate school after he graduates.
Sarah Sandak, class of 2026, is a junior at Elon University majoring in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and minoring in Creative Writing. She is involved in Elon’s student Writing Center and plays on the club tennis team. She is passionate about writing, reading, and traveling.
2023
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Caroline Kilborn, class of 2025, is a sophomore from Charleston, SC. She is a double major in Professional Writing and Rhetoric as well as Literature. While at Elon, she had been involved in Greek Life as well as an on-campus job within the Admissions Office. She has enjoyed writing since the beginning of high school but ultimately fell in love with the editing process. She enjoys reading, spending time with her friends and family, and cuddling her dogs.
Lauren Jablon, class of 2024, is a junior from Chevy Chase, MD. She is a Professional Writing Rhetoric and Spanish double major. On campus, she shares her passion for writing through her role as a Writing Center consultant at the Center for Writing Excellence. Lauren enjoys her role in Greek Life as Alpha Chi Omega’s Assistant Social Chair. Additionally, she is a member of the Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society and Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. Outside of writing, Lauren is passionate about foreign languages, social justice, and immigration reform. Post-Elon, she hopes to pursue a career in immigration law.
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Gayatri Chopra, class of 2023, is a senior from Charlotte NC. She is studying Strategic Communications and Communication Design with a minor in Professional Writing Studies. At Elon, she’s been involved in several areas of campus including the Admissions Office, Orientation Office, and the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education. Gayatri also loves to travel and hopes to live abroad at some point in her life. Beyond school and work, Gayatri enjoys reading, cooking, taking care of her plants, and spending time with her family and dogs.
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Emily Murril, class of 2024, is a junior from Wyomissing, PA. She is a major in Professional Writing and Rhetoric with minors in both Literature and Communications. While at Elon, she has worked as the Copy Chief for The Edge Magazine and has also been involved in Greek life. She has known she loved to write since she was in elementary school. She loves trying new foods, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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Brandon Talton, class of 2023, is a senior from Mount Olive, NC. He’s currently finishing his time at Elon University, where he’s earning a bachelor of fine arts in Cinema & Television Arts and a bachelor of arts in Strategic Communications. At Elon, Brandon has been involved with WSOE 89.3, the school’s student-run radio station, Cinelon, elondocs, and Omicron Delta Kappa. After graduation, Brandon anticipates working in the documentary film industry.
Claire Lancaster, class of 2024, is a senior from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a Professional Writing and Rhetoric and Creative Writing double major with minors in Psychology and American Studies. On campus, she shares her love of writing and literature through her role as a Writing Center consultant and as a Co-President of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society. She is a member of Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, and Omicron Delta Kappa, the leadership honor society. Claire also enjoys her role in Greek Life as Alpha Xi Delta’s Pledge Class ‘21 representative on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Her work has appeared in Beyond Words and Carolina Muse, received two Frederick Hartman fiction awards, and received a Philip Carret critical essay award. Following graduation, Claire hopes to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing.
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Will Thalhimer, class of 2024, is a senior from Richmond, VA. Will is taking on a double major in PWR and Creative Writing. At Elon, he served as an executive board member for the fraternity Zeta Beta Tau. He also spends his time working at Elon as a writing center consultant in the library. Will enjoys writing creative nonfiction and poetry. Will is currently the senior editor and designer for the Highway 64 website. He plans to continue his work with this website for his undergrad research.
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Bria Harmon, class of 2023, is a senior from Atlanta, GA. Bria is studying Professional Writing with a minor in Anthropology. At Elon, she is a part of the Elon women’s basketball team and the Fellowship of Christain Athletes (FCA). Bria also wants to travel a lot in the future and cannot wait to start by visiting her family in Canada after graduation. Outside of school and basketball, Bria loves to be around her friends and family because they make her laugh.
Nicole Cason, class of 2023, is a senior majoring in Environmental Studies and Policy Studies with minors in GIS and Geography. On campus, she is a member of a climate policy research lab and holds a leadership position in Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Outside of class, Nicole works as a math tutor for all grade levels and enjoys going to yoga classes. After graduation, she will be working in the governmental environmental consulting field in Washington, D.C.
2022
Sydnie Matda, class of 2023, is a senior from Bristol, VA. She is double majoring in Environmental & Ecological Science and Biology with a minor in Environmental Education. On campus, she is involved in and holds leadership roles in the marching and pep bands where she plays the saxophone. She also works as a teaching assistant for the environmental studies department and a stockroom assistant for the chemistry department. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in zookeeping or wildlife conservation.
Emerson Wells, Class of 2023, is a senior from West Jefferson, NC. Majoring in Environmental and Ecological Sciences with a minor in Environmental Education, Wells is interested in both the hard and social sciences with a specific interest in sustainable and regenerative agriculture. On campus, she works as both an Outreach Intern with the Office of Sustainability and Assistant Manager at Loy Farm. She is also involved with the Campus Kitchen program. After graduation, she hopes to work in the food system sphere, particularly within rural communities.
Meredith Pettinaro, class of 2023, is a senior from Wilmington, DE. She is majoring in Environmental Studies and Communications Design with minors in Environmental education and Communications. On campus, she is a member of Tri Sigma Sorority, and she fosters animals often from a local animal shelter. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career that will combine both of her majors and move to a big city such as New York.
Caroline DiGrande, class of 2023, is a senior from Warren, NJ. With a major in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and minors in Spanish and Sociology, she is passionate about studying the intersections between culture and policy with the environment. Through the Elon College Fellows program, she is conducting research on how the pandemic affected waste accumulation and sustainability programs for colleges and universities across the US. She is President of Liberal Arts Forum and works as an Office Assistant at the Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life on campus. Post-graduation, she plans to pursue opportunities with Cooperative Extension around community education and outreach about food justice and sustainability.
Hannah Miller, Class of 2023, is a senior from Harrisonburg, VA majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with minors in Professional Writing and Policy Studies. Hannah combines these interests as the Communications Intern for the Office of Sustainability, where she develops graphic and written communications and collaborates with fellow interns to increase awareness of sustainability on campus. Outside of classes, Hannah is a captain of Elon’s Varsity Cross Country and Track teams and enjoys spending time outside running, walking with her favorite puppy Howie, and hiking.
2021
Alejandra Gonzalez, class of 2023, was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. She was a junior Professional Writing and Rhetoric major with minors in Creative Writing and Art History at Elon University. On campus, she works within the Office of Academic Advising, serves as the secretary for the Latinx-Hispanic Union, and is the assistant copy chief for The Edge Magazine. She is a dog lover and cheesecake enthusiast who reads every day. She is motivated to continue this while working in publishing in the future.
Mollie Lund, class of 2024, was a Sophomore at Elon University who is double majoring in Professional Writing/Rhetoric and International/Global Studies. Mollie is a Lifestyle Writer for The Edge, a student-run magazine that operates on Elon’s campus. Mollie is also the Social Media Intern for the Professional Writing/Rhetoric program and is tasked with designing and scheduling posts containing information about events and updates related to the program. Mollie loves to read, hang out with friends, write, play soccer, and binge-watch Community and Brooklyn-99. After graduating in the Spring of 2024, Mollie hopes to go to graduate school and later pursue a career as a foreign media correspondent.
Liz Crouse, class of 2022, was a senior Professional Writing and Rhetoric major at Elon with a minor in Creative Writing. She works at the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and also serves as a Campus Tour Guide. Born and raised in the suburbs of Raleigh, NC, Highway 64 runs close to Liz’s heart (and house)!
Morgan Bassett, class of 2023, was a junior at Elon University, majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) with minors in Criminal Justice Studies and American Studies. On campus, she works as an Elon Writing Consultant, Academic Mentor with Disabilities Resources, and is the Design Thinking Storyteller with the Center for Design Thinking. Morgan loves to play tennis with friends, go on runs, and re-watch Gilmore Girls and Grey’s Anatomy in her free time. After graduation, she hopes to attend graduate school or law school.
Emily Holland, class of 2022, was a senior at Elon University from Raleigh, NC. She is double majoring in Strategic Communications and Professional Writing and Rhetoric with a minor in Spanish. Emily has worked at Elon’s Writing Center since her freshman year and is now the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator there. In her free time, she enjoys reading all kinds of novels, working on her bullet journal, and playing with her dog. After graduation, she hopes to work in public relations or digital marketing.
Mia D'Agostino, class of 2023 ,was a sophomore at Elon University who majored in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and Political Science, with a minor in Italian. Mia was involved in leadership positions in Elon Italian Club and Alpha Xi Delta sorority. When not in class she could be found writing outside of Mosely, watching Gilmore Girls, or reading Stephen King’s On Writing for the third time. After graduation, she planned on pursuing a career in both Political Science and Professional Writing as a speechwriter in Washington D.C.
2020
Michaela Bramwell, class of 2021, was a senior at Elon University from Cary, NC. She majored in strategic communications and minored in professional writing and rhetoric. Michaela worked at Elon Office of Admissions as a social media student worker. After school, she hoped to work for Spotify's communications team. When not in classes, you could find her listening to music, binge-watching Scandal, or talking to friends on Facetime.
Kyra Letsinger, class of 2021, was a senior strategic communications major double minoring in multimedia authoring and professional writing studies. Outside of class, Kyra acted as an account supervisor for Elon's student-run PR agency, Live Oak Communications, and was a Class of 2021 Senator and PR Committee Chair for the Student Government Association. When she wasn't working on a million projects, Kyra loved to bake and binge-watch crime documentaries. After graduation, Kyra hoped to work in corporate communications in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Maya Anderson, class of 2021, was a senior at Elon University majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Geography and Environmental Education. She was interested in wetland and coastal conservation as well as stewardship of our natural lands and resources. Hailing from down south in Louisiana, she enjoys hiking, driving mountain roads in her Subaru, and seeking out new spots to explore. She had spent the last year hiking the many trails at her disposal in North Carolina and Virginia and camping along the blue ridge parkway.
Hannah Naehring, class of 2021, was a senior at Elon University majoring in Environmental Studies and Political Science and minoring in Environmental Education and Dance. She was interested in environmental justice and policy and hopes to work in environmental advocacy after graduation. She is a North Carolina native and her favorite ways to explore the state are through food and finding cool thrift and used bookstores. When she's not in class you could catch Hannah reading a good book, baking ridiculous amounts of banana bread, or working on a new art project.
Delaney Myers, class of 2021, was an Environmental and Ecological Science Major who is Minoring in Environmental Education and Biology. She was working on adding a climate resilience element to the Highway 64 project in the Environmental Studies Senior Seminar. She was particularly interested in Environmental Education and has worked doing some environmental and science education through jobs at summer camps. After college, she is looking to get a job in environmental education.
Hannah Kimberlee Fox, class of 2021, is a senior at Elon University majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric with a minor in Political Science. She owns and operates HanKimFox, her Digital Marketing Agency that opened in August of 2021. She is the executive director of Highway 64.
Sam Penry, class of 2021, was a Senior Environmental and Ecological Studies Major with a minor in Biology and Geographic Information Systems. He is from Cary, North Carolina, and has a passion for camping, fishing, and the outdoors. He one day hopes to become a professor of environmental science so that he can spread his love for the environment to others.
Sydney Sirkin, class of 2021, was a senior Arts Administration major with minors in Theatrical Design and Environmental Studies and is originally from Trumbull, Connecticut. She is excited to merge her love of writing and the environment via Highway 64. At Elon, Sydney worked in the theatrical costume shop and Office of Admissions, studied abroad in Dublin, stage-managed various dance concerts with Performing Arts, and is Secretary of Elon's service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Outside of class, Sydney loves to sew, explore art, practice yoga, hike and travel.
Alissa (Ali) Butler, attends Elon University as a part of the graduating Class of 2023. She majors in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and has a minor in Policy Studies. On campus, Ali is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, in which she has had leadership roles pertaining to public relations, media, and internal conduct. She is also a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national Honor society that recognizes leadership, and Sigma Tau Delta, a national Honor society for students and scholars within English. After she graduates in the spring of 2023, Ali hopes to find work within education policy and campaign management.
Camryn Levyn, class of 2023, was a junior at Elon University double majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and Creative Writing. Camryn is also currently interning with the publication company Level Best Books and is in charge of reading unpublished manuscripts and writing reviews, while also reviewing author’s contracts. She is also a part of Elon’s women’s lacrosse team. Born and raised in Severna Park, Maryland, she grew up playing lacrosse, soccer, and basketball. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching old movies. In the future, she hopes to obtain her master's degree while traveling abroad and continue working in the publishing
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2019
Angela Myers is a junior at Elon University majoring in PWR with minors in Spanish, Latin American Studies, and History. Angela works in Elon’s Writing Center, is an Honors Fellow, and volunteers with the Village Project. When not in classes, she can be found writing in coffee shops, rereading Pride and Prejudice, or planning her next travel adventure.
Hayden McConnell is a senior Professional Writing and Rhetoric major with minors in Digital Art and Multimedia Authoring. Professionally, she works in the Digital Art Studio on campus. Her plans for after graduation in May of 2020 are to begin her career in the marketing field where she can utilize her writing skills as well as her love for design.
Leah Graf is a senior at Elon University majoring in Strategic Communications with minors in Professional Selling and Professional Writing Studies. At Elon, Leah has been involved in Live Oak Communications, a student-run strategic agency that creates integrated communications plans for local clients. Her professional experiences include internships at the American Cancer Society, NBC News Public Relations and NBC Entertainment Publicity. Following her May 2020 graduation, Leah plans to pursue a career in corporate communications that utilizes her marketing and writing skills.
Myrta Santana-Santini was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to North Carolina the summer before starting college. She is an Odyssey Scholar at Elon University double majoring in Art History and Professional Writing and Rhetoric. Professionally, she works on campus as a student assistant for both the office of the Provost and the Registrar. After her graduation on May 2021, she hopes to pursue a career in the publishing and editing industry, where she can combine her passion for words and reading.
Abby Fuller is from Dallas, TX and is a Junior at Elon University, majoring in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing, and Professional Writing and Rhetoric and minoring in Environmental Studies. Professionally, she works at the Elon’s Writing Center, nannies in Alamance County, and volunteers with Young Life. She is also the Non-Fiction Editor for Colonnades literary magazine and enjoys reading novels, writing, and hiking. After graduation, she wants to pursue her MFA in Creative Writing and move back to Texas.
Stephanie Neu is a student at Elon University, double majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Stephanie is involved in various leadership positions at Elon’s Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Elon Feminists, as well as Kappa Delta Sorority. She is also a member of Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society and the 2022 Periclean Scholars cohort. Professionally, Stephanie has interned for Newport Presbyterian Church, Fairwood Press, and edited children’s picture and board books for Joel Chalmers.
Erica Payne is a senior at Elon University pursuing a BA in Journalism and a minor in Professional Writing Studies. During the summer of 2018, she worked as an editorial intern where she edited and published articles for Townvibe Magazine. This is where she developed her passion for lifestyle journalism, specifically fashion and health and wellness. She recently concluded her summer internships as an Editorial Intern for PureWow and a Style, Planning, and Fashion Intern for The Knot.
2017
Claire Gaskill is a Business Fellow at Elon University double majoring in Finance and Marketing with a focus in Supply Chain Management and minoring in Professional Writing Studies. Professionally, she works on campus as an Office Assistant in the Office of Admissions and has interned with Santee Cooper as Financial Analyst in Program Development and Charter Elevator as a Finance and Marketing Intern. After her May 2019 graduation, Claire plans to pursue a business career where she can integrate her finance and marketing skills while also utilizing her professional writing experience.
Jenny Kane is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Elon University. She is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. Jenny has a passion for research, exploration, and writing and has used her skills as a Writing Center Consultant, Laboratory Teaching Assistant, and Undergraduate Researcher in both English and Chemistry. Jenny has an alternate background in Biology and Chemistry with pursuits of going to medical school after graduating in the Spring of 2018.
Nicole Galante is an English major with concentrations in literature and PWR, and a minor in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. She is also an Elon College Fellow. When she’s not in class, Nicole works for LIFE@Elon, an on-campus organization that offers weekly educational classes to senior citizens. Nicole hopes to pursue a career in higher education. In the meantime, catch her sipping coffee, watching Lost, or reading the latest young adult novels.
Soula Kosti is an international college student from Greece. She has been in the United States for four years and as a senior in college she explores her options of where to go next. She wants to travel to as many places as she can and then get a job in a bookshop, a museum, a publication company, a library, and maybe one day teach people her language and culture. She enjoys food (and especially desserts), as much as she enjoys reading a good book. The best gift would be either a plane ticket or ten dogs. She loves her family and friends, and tries to enjoy the little things in life.
Maritza Gonzalez is a senior at Elon University working towards obtaining her degree in Journalism. Along with being a Journalism major, she has minors in both professional writing and political science. Originally from Miami, Florida, Maritza spends the majority of her time exploring new places while documenting her adventures with her DSLR. When not taking photos, she can be found either at a concert or volunteering. Maritza hopes to continue doing what she loves after she graduates, working in the news industry and attending law school.
Jessica Mohr is a 5th-year senior at Elon studying Professional Writing & Rhetoric with a minor in Teaching & Learning. When not in class, she can most likely be found on the marching band practice field, or in a studio coaching the ballroom dance club. She enjoy writing about food mostly because she gets to eat it first. Her favorite breakfast food is waffles, loves the color blue, and her spirit animal is probably a house cat.
Michaela Soucy is a senior English major at Elon University with a concentration in Professional Writing and minors in Communications and International Studies. In the future she hopes to be living just outside of a major city working as a book agent or editor. In her free time she enjoys discovering new music, escaping into a new book and playing with dogs that aren’t hers.
Jamie Angle is an Elon University senior. She has a double major in political science and English with a concentration in professional writing and rhetoric. She is Vice President of the Elon martial arts club and a member of the service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. Outside of class, Jamie enjoys running, drinking way too much coffee, and reading a good book.
Kate Sieber is a senior English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. Originally from Geneva, Illinois, Kate’s family just recently moved to Philidelphia and she’s not quite sure what to make of the transition but is trying to embrace the change. Kate currently works as a Writing Consultant in Elon’s Writing Center for Excellence. In her spare time, Kate enjoys listening to Billy Joel, going on long runs, and making really lame jokes. Once she graduates in May, she hopes to move to New York City and find a job either writing and/or editing.
Jake Hackman is a writer, photographer, and storyteller from Detroit, MI. He is a senior at Elon University where he is studying journalism and photojournalism. His work covers a range of style from culture, music, and food. His work strives to show people an alternative perspective of culture, through a photojournalistic lens with the hopes of encouraging others to explore both themselves and the world around them. After graduation, Jake plans to pursue work in freelance photography and writing in Santa Monica.
Johvonn Smith is a 4th-year student at Elon University. Johvonn is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. Along with studying Psychology and Professional Writing and Rhetoric, Johvonn works in the Office of the President on campus. In his free time, he enjoys watching anything sports related and volunteering with various non-profit organizations. Upon graduation, he plans to find a job that allows him to work with children.
Jennifer Grant is a senior Strategic Communications major with a Professional Writing and Rhetoric minor at Elon University. Though originally from New York City, she enjoys all that the South has to offer from biscuits to sweet tea. Despite all this, she still can’t get herself to say y’all.
Laura Dunbar is a senior English major with a concentration in creative writing and minors in communications and professional writing studies. She is passionate about writing and also works as a style writer for Elon’s student led magazine, The Edge. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking new recipes and watching the Baltimore Ravens, her hometown’s football team. After college she hopes to work in the publishing or editing industry.
Andrew J. Scott is a senior at Elon University studying Media Analytics in the School of Communications. He also has minors in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, as well as Business Administration. Working in the Teaching and Learning Technologies department at Elon University, he can support a host of softwares ranging from Adobe products to the data sciences. Andrew loves popular culture, collects vinyl records, is passionate about the environment and sustainability issues, and is a proud vegan.
2016
Clara Gómez is a senior Environmental Studies major with minors in Italian Studies and Professional Writing Studies. She’s from Caracas, Venezuela and her main involvements on campus were with Elon’s Community Garden and Writing Center. Her passion lies in wildlife conservation, writing, research, history, gastronomy and music.
Samantha Lubliner is a Sociology major with minors in Communications and Professional Writing & Rhetoric. On Elon’s campus Sam works for Campus Recreation in administration and special event planning. She also holds roles in the Sociology department as an administrative assistant and is a member of the Periclean Scholars Class of 2017. Born and raised in NYC, she’s well read in New York pizza, hidden coffee shops, winding subways, and long-lasting candles. Samantha’s a part of the group traveling to the mountain region—she’s excited for some farmer’s markets and general stores!
Maggy McGloin is an ambitious, creative, and innovative student with a passion for writing and editing. She is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and a Communications minor at Elon University. When she’s not focusing on her studies, Maggy enjoys traveling, cooking, listening to music, and reading anything hilarious. After graduating in May 2017, she plans to pursue an editorial, publicity or copywriting position.
Jordan Stanley is an English major at Elon University with double concentrations in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Creative Writing to balance her career goals and personal aspirations. Her love for writing extends to her positions as an Elon Writing Fellow, Writing Center Consultant, and Secretary for Elon’s Sigma Tau Delta chapter. After studying abroad in South Africa last J-term and living in Vietnam to work this past summer, Jordan has come to realize and appreciate the value of culture. Only after being immersed in unknown, whether it was by being welcomed in or stumbling upon it after becoming lost, she has fallen in love with how a crossroads of perspective builds empathy, tolerance, and inquisitiveness that translates to all people.
Kate Flinn is a senior at Elon University studying strategic communications and professional writing. Kate is a creative content producer for Live Oak Communications and also works as a student coordinator in Elon’s Center for Leadership. In her free time, Kate enjoys cooking and curling up with a good book. Following graduation, Kate hopes to find a career path that combines her passions for writing and design.
Abbey Foucart is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric at Elon University. She has minors in Psychology and Environmental Studies & Sustainability and works as a lead consultant at the Writing Center. Abbey is very passionate about the environment, specifically concerning sustainable farming practices and bat conservation, and has aspirations to use writing as a way to promote activism in these areas.
Lauren Franceschini is an English major with a double concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Creative Writing from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She spends her time working in the Center for Writing Excellence and as the Editor-in-Chief for Colonnades, Elon’s art and literature journal. After graduation, Lauren hopes to go into a career in editing or publishing, preferably abroad in London.
Ciara Corcoran is a senior double majoring in English Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Drama & Theatre Studies. When she’s not working as a Consultant at the Center for Writing Excellence, Ciara can also be found completing her undergraduate research about the student experience at Elon. This Northern Virginia native relocated to Elon University, with a brief study abroad stint at Trinity College Dublin. In addition to Ireland, her travels have taken her down Highway 64 as part of the Coastal Plains group. After graduation, Ciara hopes to teach English abroad before pursuing a career in publishing.
Christian Kowalski is a senior majoring in English PWR and minoring in Political Science and African and African American Studies. He is currently a Lead Consultant at the Elon University Writing Center and a member of the Periclean Scholars Class of 2017. Through his time at Elon, he has had the opportunity to travel abroad to Nicaragua and South Africa along with the many weekend excursions he has taken to explore the Eastern United States. After graduation, he aims to work in the nonprofit world focusing on community development and growth.
Molly Spero is a junior English major with a double concentration in Literature and Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a minor in Classical Studies. Molly lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, and much to her New Yorker family’s relief, does not have a southern accent. She is an Honors Fellow and works in the Undergraduate Research office. To keep her sane, she plays ultimate Frisbee on the women’s club team and runs in 5k races, with the goal of running a half marathon. Traveling is something that she’s learned to enjoy and hopes to continue. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in editing and publishing.
Dani Halliday is a senior at Elon University. She is a Sport and Event Management student with minors in Business Administration and Professional Writing. Dani works in the Elon University Office of the President as a student receptionist and in the Writing Center as a consultant. She enjoys playing with dogs and drinking copious amounts of coffee. Soon, she will be entering the workforce a full semester early and is currently scared and excited for entering “the real world.”
2014
Katherine Makepeace is a senior at Elon University, working toward her BA in both Literature and Professional Writing & Rhetoric. She is also a Writing Center Consultant, and enjoys collaborating with her peers on a spectrum of textual genres and research projects. Growing up in the rural mountains surrounding Asheville, N.C. Katherine cultivated a passion for exploration and the outdoors that she was ecstatic to indulge throughout her research for the Mountain Group. In the near future, she also looks forward to applying her writing, editing, and design skills in the publishing or copywriting fields.
Alexa Dysch is pursuing an English major, with a double concentration in Literature and Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a minor in Psychology. She is also a CUPID Associate and enjoys collaborating with peers to discuss rhetoric and its modern application. Alexa grew up in South Florida and was very excited to be a part of the Mountain Group, because of the opportunity to study an unfamiliar region and culture. Her articles on the blog include features on the Folk Festival and Mountaintop Wine Shoppe and reflections about Floridian influence and husband/wife duos in the mountains. After this experience, Alexa plans on moving to the mountains as soon as possible, preferably along Highway 64.
Emilia Azar is a senior Professional Writing & Rhetoric (PWR) major and Psychology minor. Her biggest loves in life are travel and writing – which she hopes to incorporate into whatever job field she finds herself in after graduation – so this class was a perfect fit. On Elon University’s campus, she has further expanded her passion to include advocacy & awareness for mental health. This past summer, she founded Active Minds at Elon, a student-run organization that empowers others to talk about mental health. Additionally, she is a Writing Center Consultant for Elon’s Writing Center and the External Philanthropy Chair for Kappa Delta Sorority. What is she always doing? Listening to music in the background of her busy, but passion-filled life. Current tastes range from Trevor Hall to the Rent Movie Soundtrack to … of course ladies … Luke Bryan. Emilia is a part of the Mountain Region group and is very excited to share this life-changing experience with you through written pieces, photographs, and videos.
Taylor Logeman is a senior English major with a concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a minor in Marketing & Professional Sales. Taylor hails from Easton, Maryland, and greatly enjoys living on the Eastern Shore. Her main involvements on campus are her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, and her leadership position in Young Life. Her passion lies in traveling, and her journeys have crossed through Canada, Europe, and Africa. She also loves her two dogs, riding horses, reading, and raspberry chocolate chip ice cream. Taylor hopes to find work in New York City, either writing for an online magazine or in a Marketing/Advertising agency.
Rachel Fishman is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and a minor in Business Administration. She is passionate about traveling, a desire that only increased after her semester abroad in Denmark during Fall 2013. Rachel was a part of the Mountain Group for the Highway 64 Project, an experience that provided her with a whole new perspective on North Carolina. The mountains were even more alluring than she ever imagined, possessing a distinct quality that is drawing her back. Her pieces on the blog include a profile on Franklin and its charitable mindset, a feature on Appalachian Toys, a travelogue on the hotbed of advice available in coffee shops, and reviews of Folk Festival food and wine shoppes, among others.
Miranda Romano is a junior English major concentrating in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Creative Writing with a minor in Spanish. On campus she is part of ESA, Elon’s Ballroom Dance Team and works as a consultant in the Writing Center. She was already relatively familiar with 64 since it makes an appearance on the long 8 hour drive from Cincinnati, Ohio. She traveled with her group around the Piedmont area.
Katie Stewart is an English professional writing major with minors in creative writing and human service studies. She loves writing, hiking, and exploring new places. Her favorite traveling experience so far was in Yosemite National Park, where she hiked on beautiful and unfamiliar terrain. You can find her work in the Foothills section.
Gina Apperson is a strategic communicator, avid blogger and graphic designer. In Spring 2014, she studied abroad in Seville, Spain, where she discovered her passion for traveling and storytelling. On campus, she works with Elon University’s yearbook as well as Live Oak Communications, a student-run communications agency. She believes something magical happens when we combine adventure and creativity, and she hopes to inspire and fuel these creative callings within us all.
Miranda Allan is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and a minor in Political Science. She intends to pursue a career in social work and has interned with First In Families of North Carolina, a non-profit organization providing services to families with members who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, she works as a consultant in Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence. She first became interested in travel writing while studying with the Elon Center Abroad in Florence, Italy in the Spring of 2014. Her work is featured in the Foothills section.
Caroline Zybala is Strategic Communication and English (Professional Writing and Rhetoric) double major from Charlotte, NC. Currently a junior, she was part of the Piedmont Group for the project. On campus, Caroline works in the Writing Center and is part of Habitat for Humanity. She will be spending the spring 2015 semester studying in Prague, Czech Republic.
Eliza Williams is a senior International Business major with a minor in Italian Studies. Her childhood has been spent between Rhode Island and Florida and many consider her a certified travel junkie. She has been fortunate enough to travel to many incredible destinations throughout the world; perhaps her favorites being the Galapagos Islands and Italy, where she studied abroad and spent this past summer interning at the U.N. She is a member of the Coastal Plains group and has learned a great deal about life in North Carolina from traveling to several towns along the eastern segment of the highway. Her favorite pastimes include reading, writing, music and photography. After graduation she hopes to move abroad and work in the Marketing or PR field while writing as much as she can on the side. One of her lifelong dreams is to move to Venice, Italy; so, stay tuned!
Kyle Lynch is a senior from Long Island, New York, majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Professional Writing. A lifelong sports fan, Kyle hopes to pursue a career in sports journalism moving forward, specifically in soccer or hockey. Also an avid traveler, his favorite cities he has visited are Prague and New Orleans.
Kelley Dodge is a junior from Illinois, majoring in English with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. She is also minoring in Business Administration and Professional Sales. At Elon she works as a tour guide in Admissions and a consultant in the Writing Center. Pursuing her love of travel, Kelley has been abroad to India, Germany, Austria, Canada, and other Caribbean nations. She traveled across the Piedmont area for the Highway 64 Project.
Jenna Hokanson is a Senior BFA Acting and BA Arts Administration double major. Jenna is a part of the Piedmont group which includes her hometown Lexington, NC! She spends most of her time onstage and offstage she’s interned at Dallas Theatre Center, Premiere Stages, and Burning Coal Theatre Company. At Elon she is the Co-executive Director of Renegade Productions and a member of Alpha Psi Omega. New experiences thrill her and she is so happy to share her work in travel writing with you!
2013
Taylor Hill is a Professional Writing and Rhetoric major with a minor in Business Administration. She was a member of the Foothills group for the 2013 Travel Writing Highway 64 project and worked on five pieces for the site. She is from Atlanta, GA and is interested in traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures. Her time as a student in Travel Writing has prepared her for her Winter Term Study Abroad trip to Germany, France and Czech Republic set for January 2014, and she is excited to implement the things that she has learned into her time abroad.
Dustin Swope is a c/o 2015 Tampa, FL native who found Elon University by a serendipitous accident, and he has loved the school and the community from the very beginning. He's double-majoring in English and Philosophy, but when he's not reading or writing, he satisfies his passion for cultural exploration and adventure. He used to think that the only way to do this was by leaving the country. Just recently, though, he learned what distinct cultural identities one can find by simply going town-to-town – he doesn't even need to leave the state to find diversity anymore! As for the future, he has dreams of going on to be a personal injury attorney, being the voice of the voiceless and fighting for those in need. He hopes to bring these goals together in a life of telling stories and promoting empathy and compassion in the world.
Hillary Dooley is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. She is from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has spent a semester studying in Florence, Italy. She enjoys traveling, reading, and yoga. Hillary was part of the 2013 Mountain Region Team, and she worked on several pieces, including profiles of a local farmer and the mayor of Murphy.
Brynna Bantley was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, yet, having worn out her time there, hopes to move west after college. She is an International Studies major with minors in French, Italian, and Professional Writing. She is a coffee addict, classic movie junkie, and an avid sushi fan. Her dream is to write for a travel magazine or journal, combining her two true loves: exploring new cultures and writing about them. You can find her work in the Piedmont section of the Highway 64 Project.
Ja'mei Bess is a Media Arts & Entertainment major with a focus in Cinema and a minor in literature. Her interests include traveling, working with under resourced communities, literature, collecting Coca-Cola products, and antique hunting. Mei was on the Coastal team for the 2013 Highway 64 Project and wrote travelogues on cities from Plymouth to Nag’s Head, including Manteo’s Elizabethan Gardens and Columbia’s Maggie Duke’s Antique Shop.
Margaret Bryant is an English major with concentrations in creative writing and professional writing & rhetoric with a minor in psychology. She is from Charlotte, North Carolina, but has traveled abroad on many occasions and has a soft spot for Paris. In addition to her love of writing, she spends time dabbling in music, politics, and has found balance and growth in her practices of meditation and hot yoga. She also loves explorations of all kinds whether she’s bushwacking off-trail, or lost in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Every choice could lead to an adventure. She once read in one of her favorite books that François Rabelais’ last words were “I go to seek the great perhaps.” She believes that is truly how one should choose to navigate through life: simply, passionately, and only able to see a few feet in front of you at a time. She was a part of the 2013 Moutain Region Team. Margaret reviewed The Phoenix restaurant in Brevard, NC and collaborated on a number of pieces, including “Four Stories From Brevard”.
Immanuel Bryant is an English major concentrating in Professional Writing & Rhetoric with a minor in Leadership Studies. As a member of the Foothills group and the PR committee for this website, Immanuel focused on photography as well as the strategic marketing plan for the site. His admiration of his study abroad experience teaching in Kerala, India and Treasure Beach, Jamaica led him to take ENG313: Travel Writing to study the genre more in-depth. He enjoys traveling, reading, writing and learning. As a member of the Class of 2014, after graduation he hopes to one day attend graduate school to prepare him to enter the fields of training & development and/or information science. He contributed with the review of the Cyrpress Cellar, the Statesville Balloon Festival and Diane’s Court Cafe.
Grace Elkus is a print and online journalism major from Cincinnati, Ohio. During her time at Elon, she has contributed to The Pendulum, The Edge Magazine, Visions Magazine and The Elon Magazine. She spent two summers in New York City interning at Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine and iVillage.com, and has served as the editorial assistant for a dessert and lifestyle website called Best Friends for Frosting. She also spent a semester studying abroad in Samoa. Her contributions to this website include collaborating on the profiles of Roger Person and the Siler City Farmers Market, the restaurant reviews on the Saxapahaw General Store and Small B&B Cafe, the feature on the International Festival of Raleigh, and a personal travelogue.
Nicole Esplin is a Communications major with a concentration in print/online journalism. She has interned with Rodale, Inc. on editorial and marketing teams, and enjoys writing feature and profile articles. Her favorite hobbies include running, cycling and photography, and after college she hopes to work in advertising or PR while freelancing on the side. Nicole was part of the Mountain Region Team, and she contributed to profiles of Joe Deal and the Mayor of Murphy. She also wrote the Buck’s Coffee review.
Casey Brown is an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing with a double minor in Communications and American Studies. In her free time, she is an avid blogger and a pop culture junkie. She hopes to one day write for scripted television, preferably under her idol, Mindy Kaling. She was part of the Mountains group for 2013, and she wrote pieces on Doyle’s Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Murphy, NC, the Boiler Room Steak House in Franklin, NC and Kim Provost, a local store owner in Brevard, NC.
Anna Mokas is an English major with a concentration in Literature. She is from Manchester, NH and enjoys visiting the beach in Maine during the summer. She was part of the Foothills group for the Highway 64 Project of 2013. She is eager to apply what she has learned about travel writing to record her travels in Australia and New Zealand, and on other future ventures.
Noah Manneville is a senior studying International Studies with a minor in Asian Studies. He has studied abroad in China, and wants to continue exploring far-flung reaches of the world after graduation. Noah plays rugby for Elon University, enjoys listening to Steve Earle, and is a self-proclaimed amateur rabbi.
“Discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes.” -Marcel Proust
Dannie Cooper is an English major with concentrations in Creative Writing and Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and has a minor in English Literature. She loves to travel, and has visited Australia, Italy, and Sweden. Dannie was part of the Coastal Team for the 2013 Highway 64 Project and wrote six pieces, including a travelogue of Tarboro Calvary Episcopal Churchyard and a profile of Columbia’s Vineyards on the Scuppernong.
Jeffrey Flitter is a Media Arts & Entertainment major with a focus in Broadcast & New Media and a minor in Business Administration. Jeff is a part of the Foothills group that travelled to Mocksville, Statesville, Taylorsville, Lenoir, Lake Lure, and Hendersonville. Some of the pieces he wrote included “Balloons Rise” and “When Jeff Met Jeff.” He is currently the station manager at Elon Student Television. He interned with CNBC in London, True Blue Media in PA, and is currently a camera operator for Phoenix Vision at basketball games.
Anne Marie Glen is an English major with a concentration in creative writing, and a minor in psychology. She spent a Spring semester studying abroad and working at the Poetry Society in London, England, and has visited numerous other countries. Next on her bucket list is a trip up and down Japan. Her dream is to write for a famous travel magazine and to have her novels and poetry published. Anne Marie was part of the Piedmont team in the Fall of 2013. She wrote “Tyler’s Taphouse: Modern Speakeasy,” and collaborated on “Do What You Know, and Do What You Love;” the Roger Person profile; and the Raleigh International Festival feature.
2012
Phoebe Hyde is a senior Finance Major with a minor in Professional Writing at Elon University. She is from Dover, Massachusetts & will be moving to Raleigh, North Carolina following graduation in May 2013. Having an innate passion for interacting and establishing relationships with people, she thrived in the opportunity to travel through the various towns along Highway 64 and spark conversation with any passerby to learn a little bit about the person and where he/she was from. Phoebe’s writing is featured under the following towns: Jamesville, Manteo, Siler City & Robersonville.
Kelsey O'Connell is a member of the Class of 2014 at Elon University. She is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and minors in Creative Writing and Multimedia Authoring. She is a fan of The Godfather, Franz Kafka, and kittens.
Mia Brady is a senior at Elon University in North Carolina. She has always had a love for literature, reading, and writing. Over the past few years, she has matured and prospered as a college student, and this love has grown into passion. She is pursuing a major in English with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, as well as a minor in Communications. She completed internships with John Wiley and Sons and with Skyhorse Publishing, which helped her to gain knowledge and an interest in the book publishing industry. Working on this Highway 64 project has been great practice for her future; she has thoroughly enjoyed her time spent on this unique project. She has had the opportunity to travel throughout the great state of North Carolina, visit incredible restaurants and places, and establish a better understanding of writing as inquiry as a whole. A Northern girl born and raised in New Jersey, she never thought she’d know so much about Carolina barbecue, but she is definitely happy that she does.
Brittany Wheatley is originally from a small town in Delaware. She grew to love stories and traveling due to her family’s interest in camping. She left Laurel to study professional writing and communication at Elon University and will graduate in 2013. Currently, Brittany is the Social Media Consultant at Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County and the Design Programer for Intersect 2013: Leadership and Diversity Conference. She also has past experience working with multiple non-profit organizations in the Burlington, NC area, including Positive Attitude Youth Center and Goodwill. After graduation, she intends to work in public relations and fund the continuation of future travels and adventure.
Christine Meyer is a junior at Elon University in North Carolina. She is majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric with a minor in Leadership Studies. Professional Writing and Rhetoric has been part of her college career since her freshman year, when she decided to take Style and Editing, a class that truly defined her education at Elon and helped her make the switch to English studies. Since then, she has developed her writing and communication skills in a number of PWR classes. However, Writing as Inquiry has shifted her ways of thinking, learning, and travelling. By observationally learning and delving deep into many forms of research, she is more aware of her surrounding environments and the human relations, motives, communication processes, and—of course—eating habits that form them.
Olivia James is a junior Strategic Communications major at Elon University from Raleigh, NC. She contributed to the western half of the Highway 64, and enjoyed traveling to places she had never been in North Carolina, as well as getting to know her classmates.
Will Stiefel is a Senior Professional Writing and Rhetoric major with a minor in Italian Studies. He enjoys travelling and eating foods he has never tried before. Will is also very interested in reading and writing, especially when it also applies to travelling or food.
Chelsea Vollrath is a senior at Elon, majoring in English with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and minoring in Asian Studies. Chelsea plans to attend law school after graduation. She’s not sure where she’ll be, yet, but hopes she’ll be attending a J.D. program somewhere in the south. Chelsea has an interest in photography, so the combination of that interest and her passion for writing made traveling on Highway 64 and researching the towns nestled along it was very rewarding and enjoyable experience that she will always remember. Chelsea’s writing is featured under the following towns: Mocksville, Taylorsville, Lenoir, and Lake Lure.
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