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Searching for the Elusive White Squirrel
By Dani Halliday
THE HIGHWAY 64 PROJECT
2023
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2020
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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. His favorite book is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, his favorite movie is The Princess Bride, and his favorite comic strip is Calvin and Hobbes. 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.
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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
industry.
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