A Dynamic Duo: Olivia and Victoria McDaniel by Caroline Thompson around campus alongside her sister. Faulkner is the one of the only Christian schools that offers music as an extracurricular as well as an option for a major field of study, which stood out to Olivia. She primarily focused her efforts on the french horn and used her talents to further her position in marching band to the role of drum major. Olivia recently completed her senior recital which showcased the efforts put forth in her music career at Faulkner. Olivia is actively participating in social club life on campus. She joined Delta Xi Omega in her sophomore year and has since become president. She has served as a lead in jamboree, l-r Victoria McDaniel and her sister Olivia McDaniel chat participated in multiple club organized as the walk a corridor of campus volunteer opportunities, and built lasting relationships with peers and fellow Delta and The bond between siblings can be a special one, Epsilon alum. This club has allowed Olivia to branch but for Olivia and Victoria McDaniel, that bond is out from her normal way of life to make an impact on extra special. Born only a few minutes apart, this those around her. extraordinary pair has walked the road to success side by side. Victoria is like her sister in her fascination for music and the arts. Although Victoria does not play an Moving to college created a new environment where each had to learn how to become their own person. The instrument in the marching band, she does perform with the school’s color guard. She has been a co-captain sisters created different opportunities for themselves for the past two years. Using her talents in the arts as an in their majors, friend groups, and hobbies while still extracurricular played an important part in Victoria’s helping each other achieve their goals. They have decision to attend Faulkner. learned in their time at Faulkner to use each other as a support system while finding out who they want to be. For Olivia, coming to Faulkner was an easy decision to make. She said, “I chose Faulkner because I wanted to attend a school that focused on Christian living and could teach me how to live as a Christian within my profession while helping me to grow my faith.” The McDaniel family is deeply rooted in the teachings of Christ, and the twins knew they needed to be at an institution where their beliefs would be encouraged. Olivia has been involved in efforts to make the religious life on campus grow. She has helped conduct girls devotional studies, attended Tuesday night devotionals in Lester Chapel, and shows Jesus in her every day actions
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Olivia McDaniel has fun in her role as drum major during the Marching Eagles Band Camp
