Southern Wesleyan University’s student ambassadors play a vital role in welcoming new students and other guests to the campus. Through a highly competitive application process, students are chosen to represent Southern Wesleyan based on excellent academic standards, involvement in extra-curricular activities and their commitment to SWU. Ambassadors serve as tour guides, explaining the different areas of campus and giving insight into what the university is really like – from a student’s perspective. Student ambassadors, front row, from left, are Natalie Wise of Bradenton, Fla., English and business administration major; Ashley Joiner of Birmingham, Ala., English/psychology; Corrie Johnson of Pittsfield, Maine, early childhood and elementary education; Tonya McJunkin of Williamston, elementary education; Erin Woodbury of Carmel, Ind., early childhood and elementary education; and Christy Peed of Martinsville, Va., music education. On the back row are Scott Bryson of Brevard, N.C., music education major; Ruth Nicholson of Brevard, N.C., biology; Cary Rodriguez of Martinsville, Va., elementary education; Stephanie Hornback of Ramseur, N.C., early childhood and elementary education; Brett Crisp of Mechanicsville, Va., English education; and Alisha Thompson, ambassador coordinator.