Student Leaders
Meet the Student Leadership Team
Our Student Leaders play an important role in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for guests visiting Southern Wesleyan University. These students represent SWU with excellence, assisting prospective students and special guests during campus visits and events. Through their service and hospitality, they help showcase the heart of our community and provide valuable support to the admissions team.
Ali Barlet
Major: Business - Marketing
Residence Hall: Commuter
Why I chose SWU? Small classes, I knew I would be surrounded by good people, and it’s close to home.
My BFF is: Madi
If I could go anywhere: Greece
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Scripture or Quote: Jeremiah 29:11
Drink: Coffee
Thing to do: Go to fun little shops
Movie: Hercules
Food: Chicken
Color: Pink
Music Artist(s): Megan Maroney
Shayna Cox
Major: Physical Education
Residence Hall: Commuter
Why I chose SWU? They didn’t advertise like a sales pitch. Instead they said what they were about and let me decide if this was the place for me. I didn’t feel pushed.
My BFF is: Sadie
If I could go anywhere: Hawaii
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Scripture or Quote: 2 Samuel 22:20
Drink: Dr. Pepper
Thing to do: Work out and spend time with my family
Movie: Hitch
Food: Steak
Color: Red
Music Artist(s): Richie Valens
Sam Blanco Cruz
Major: Special Education
Residence Hall: Joiner-Hilson
Why I chose SWU? I wasn’t planning on attending college, but was given a great opportunity by Dr. Barker.
My BFF is: Jesus
If I could go anywhere: Tokyo, Japan
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Scripture or Quote: “A man dies not when he ceases to breathe, but when his memory and impact is forgotten.” -Eiichiro Oda
Drink: Coke Zero
Thing to do: Listen to music
Movie: Moana
Food: Pupusas
Color: Yellow
Music Artist(s): Radiohead
Bryson Grover
Major: Ministry and Psychology
Residence Hall: Mullinax
Why I chose SWU? The Holy Spirit led me here and I connected so well with the staff, students, and community. I wanted a Christian college to attend and this was the right one!
My BFF is: Jesus
If I could go anywhere: Tokyo, Japan
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Scripture or Quote: 2 Timothy 1:7
Drink: Cheerwine
Thing to do: Share the gospel with the world hungry for Jesus
Movie: Tanlged
Food: Chicken Nuggets
Color: Red
Music Artist(s): Bryson Gray, Lecrae, 7 Hills Worship and Elevation
Lawson Harris
Major: Biology and Pre-Med
Residence Hall: Joiner-Hilson
Why I chose SWU? I wanted to go to a small Christian university because of the atmosphere and to grow in Christ. SWU felt like somewhere I could achieve this.
My BFF is: Taylor
If I could go anywhere: New Zealand
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Scripture or Quote: Matthew 23:11-12
Drink: Chocolate Milk
Thing to do: Weight Lift
Movie: Cars
Food: Thai
Color: Purple
Music Artist(s): George Strait
Caelyn Little
Major: Business Administration
Residence Hall: Joiner-Hilson
Why I chose SWU? I chose SWU because the campus felt like home and it feels like one big family. You can tell that the people here want you to grow as a Christian and as a person.
My BFF is: Maddie
If I could go anywhere: Greece
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Scripture or Quote: Song of Solomon 4:7
Drink: Pineapple-Cranberry Juice
Thing to do: Play Lacrosse
Movie: The Notebook
Food: Chili’s Triple Dipper
Color: Blue
Music Artist(s): Tyler Childers
Madilyn Moles
Major: Psychology
Residence Hall: Apartments
Why I chose SWU? I chose SWU because I was searching for a small, Christian school where I could play soccer. It hit everything on my list!
My BFF is: Audrey
If I could go anywhere: Santorini, Greece
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Scripture or Quote: Jeremiah 29:11
Drink: Cheerwine or Root Beer
Thing to do: Biking and Reading
Movie: Little Women (2019)
Food: Pasta
Color: Blue
Music Artist(s): Journey
Madison Pilgrim
Major: Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Residence Hall: Commuter
Why I chose SWU? I chose SWU because it was close to home and when I came here for a meeting I felt so welcomed and loved.
My BFF is: Cameron
If I could go anywhere: Wyoming
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Scripture or Quote: Psalms 139:14
“You can’t let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones.”
- Dale Earnhardt
Drink: Dr. Pepper or Juneberry Redbull
Thing to do: Swimming
Movie: The Blind Side
Food: Macaroni and Cheese
Color: Pink
Music Artist(s): Parker McCollum
Sadie Sawyer
Major: Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Residence Hall: Commuter
Why I chose SWU? I love that SWU is a small Christian school! It has an amazing education department and I’m surrounded by godly professors and students.
My BFF is: Shayna
If I could go anywhere: Hawaii
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Scripture or Quote: Philippians 4:6-8
Drink: Root Beer and Diet Coke
Thing to do: Shop and get coffee with friends and family
Movie: Hallmark movies
Food: Chocolate
Color: Pink
Music Artist(s): Forrest Frank
Olivia Threatt
Major: Criminal Justice
Residence Hall: Apartments
Why I chose SWU? I chose SWU because of the size. It’s very personal.
My BFF is: Jesus
If I could go anywhere: New Zealand
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Scripture or Quote: Colossians 3:23
Drink: Olipop
Thing to do: Trout Fishing
Movie: The Grinch (Jim Carrey)
Food: Strawberry Cake
Color: Pink
Music Artist(s): Pine Grove, Josiah Queen
Christiana Warmington
Major: Elementary Education
Residence Hall: Joiner-Hilson
Why I chose SWU? SWU’s supportive environment, helpful professors that care, and a God-centered campus and curriculum.
My BFF is: Madison
If I could go anywhere: Iceland
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Scripture or Quote: Luke 9:62
Drink: Root Beer
Thing to do: Go on my mile run with my boyfriend
Movie: The Aristocats
Food: Chicken Pesto Pasta
Color: Green
Music Artist(s): Radiohead, The Technicolors