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digital yearbook are stories, people, perspectives, diversity, and a body of people Jesus loves. SNU has been so much more than just an education for me. SNU has been my home for four years, and I feel blessed to have been able to create this publication with my God-given talents to capture our memories from this strange and unprecedented year. No matter where we may end up after our journey at SNU ends, I hope that you also go as you are because Our Father wonderfully and beautifully created you. Don’t be anything less than yourself. Find rest in Him and live life to the fullest. It has been an absolute honor, SNU; thank you. Sarah Wall Arrow Co-Editor 2020-2021 The Arrow Volume 97 Southern Nazarene University 6729 NW Expressway Bethany, OK www.snu.edu73008

While I alongside my CO-Editor, Sarah Wall, we fought and worked endlessly to make this yearbook. We are saddened to see that this May, in fact, be the first and last digital yearbook of SNU. Given that circumstance, we wanted to provide the best we had to offer with our small and limited staff, who poured all we could into making this for you all.

Dear Beloved SNU Students, I trust the plan of the God who loves me. This year has been insane. So many things have changed and may or may not have gone the way you wanted or expected. But I think that we can rest in knowing that He is still good, no matter what. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus says that if we were to come to Him, we would find rest in Him. Come as you are, unto Him, with all of your weariness and burdens. Come as you are with your troubles of this world. Come as you are with your aching soul for those who are not accepted and destroyed by this world. Come as you are with your remorse for hurting ‘God’s wonderful creation. Come and give Him your sufferings and your worries for justice and peace. Come unto Him and find rest, freedom, and peace within His Herepresence.inourfirst-ever

Back in 2018-19 was the last physical edition of the yearbook, and after that, we never thought we would have the privilege of having it back. While the yearbook this year is a bit different with it being digital, it still not only a document or repre sent this Covid-19 2020-2021 school year, but also be a symbol and a light of what all this year brought and how stronger we are as a community when faced with struggles and adversities.

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Come As You Are. What does that mean exactly? To me, it means that we are all different, come from many different backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of thinking, and that is all welcomed here with us as the students of SNU. Our time in college is meant to accept us at any point of life we are in and help us keep growing and further our understanding of everything around us for the better of our community. That community distinguishes and sets us apart from others due to our loving and family-like nature. We accept and love all people at whatever stage of life they are at and encourage continual growth, and that is why to me, “Come As You Are” is the theme of the yearbook and is so important to us as a student body.

While this may be the end for the yearbook overall, it is only the beginning of all of the amazing things that are to come with the future of the students of SNU. Remember that you are all loved and cared for exactly who you are, and you do not need to conform to an unrealistic standard or change who you are to please others. That is what makes you unique and beautifully made, as God intended.

With Peace and Love,

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Being on the Arrow Staf was defnitely a major highlight of my senior year. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Proud to be the 2020-21 Co-Editor. Its been an amazing ride with this amazing staf to record all the memories of this year. Feeling super blessed to work as the 2020-21 Co Editor.

Its been an amazing experience being the photographer for the yearbook. It allowed me to meet a lot of people and have a lot of fun.

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Administration Dr. Lena CrousoDr. J. Keith Newman Vice President LearningInterculturalforandEngagement Dr. Tim Eades Dr. Steven Betts Provost and Chief Vice President of Academic Officer Academic Affairs for the College Studies.Undergraduateof President Dr. Michael Redwine Executive Vice President Dr. Scott Strawn Vice President for Business and Finance Dr. Marian Redwine Vice President for &EnrollmentMarketing Dr. Brent LaVigne Vice President of UniversityRelations Dr. Mark Winslow Misty Jaggers Vice President of Associate Vice Academic Affairs for President for the College of Student Success Professional and Graduate Studies Dr. Blair Spindle Director theformationChristianof&DeanofChapel Dr. WilliamsDennis Vice President for Planning EffectivenessInstitutionaland Danny Thomason Director IntercollegiateofAthletics Chris Peterson Associate Vice President for Financial Services Katey Bradley Dean of Students Dennis Martin Director OperationsUniversityof 6 7

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We asked Dr. Newman at the beginning of the school year to speak about his thoughts on the upcoming school year. Here you will hear his hopes of what this year will look like, given the changes that have had to be made due to Covid-19.

Expectation for this year from Dr. Newman

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Freshman Aaron Finch Alyssa WilliamsonAmanda Bowman Andrew Shadid Asa RobertsonCameron McKeon Carson Milligan Avril BenjaminMartinTenehillColeMcMahanColtonMorrisDominiqueDaniels Caleb SinigthGarret Oakley GibsonHalleyGiselleFlemmonNunesPalmer Callie HarveyHanna Danley HannahJadeHiranHilliardFloresNichols Jake Schow JaylenJazminRobertsonWilson Jennifer Gamez-BuenoJessieMedlin JocelynSydneyCorcoranShaneMcElroyShelbyOrtonSierraPerezCummingsTaylorTreRobinsonDedmonWillHeise Jonah Cornelis Josh Harvey Wyatt Armstong Yovanna De La Torre Kayla LoganKhristianDevanneVerseyLile Zach Reyes Madison Vaughan Meagan Brittain Megan MikaylaJalbertBottomleyMollyPaigeNolanNadiaMorganPettitJamesCookMilesAdams Pius SahmayiahNjege Harris Sarah Armstrong Talon Woody 12 13

Paulo Flores Payton Gibson Rayna MagallanesSophomores Abbigail Jarantonwski Sarah White Ashley Strouse Trenda LeGrande Briana Mathews Kaitlyn Peak Bean Hamilton Brianna Temby Cameron Skaggs EmiliaEmilyStephensMedlinEmilyPotter BradyJessicaHannaEthanEmmaArmstrongEvansErinSimsMarschWestrickJackLongJaimeAcreSlothowerJesujobaFabiyi Kamron Andras Tucker Poff Katelyn Stolz Zyon Hurd Lanie MadelineMaceySiemsHoffpauirHoffpauirMacie PatrickNikiValerieMichaelaMitchellMayaMaggieNantzePiggHarnettMeyerTruitMoutinhoGeisHerkin 14 15

Taylor Havkins Angel Ramirez TayloyTessaMiddendorfBetheaJuniors Andy Isaucs Aaron Castaneda Abby Noel Sneed Aric AshleyFergusonSmith Alex AnahJenkinsRackley Austin Miller Carlos Thomas CassidyDanielClaireGammillTillisMedlin Jonathon Milligan Theresa Collins TJ Niedart Jon KaraTripodiThompson TrentonTylerSmithCook Kennedy Scott Kevin Stark Kiersten Lewis Kolbe KristenBranchToepfer Davis Ballard Erick GustavoRodriguezGuzmanHarrisonMolleyHopeQueenBeeJarvisDavisJenniWedelJerikaBrown Lane Grinder Leo MadisonLorenzoZunigaRuizMullins Bechtold Morgan Marquis Nate Livingston Rudy Rockett Sari Marquardt 16 17

Seniors James UdoChelsea AdamsoAlex Hilkert Aaron AbesolomAchipaMekuria Jason Patalono Alex Crutcher Chloe BrantAlexandre Junior Ciara LackeyAlli Hamm Alyson Slater David Johnson Ana Victoria Ruiz Dylan Schmidt Angel Hernandez Ebony White Estrella C. Forrest Ben Bumpus Frankie Berrones Benjamin Scott Giovanna Valdez Brandon Perez Hailee Thompson Brander Rezer Brayden CarsonBryceLehewShayCaballero Hallie JaceyHoldenHannahBakerFletcherEssexParkhurst 18 19

Joden JonathanStephanieJacksonTestonTeston Leah Benn Marcelo Perez Linda Smith Melana Rangel Morgan Hooper Nathan PrestonOliviaNoahBrestleTerryLindslyPhillipDavisPiersonBellRichardsonRebeccaMorrisReginaDavisMorganMylesThurmanBaker Nathan Rag Cook the 8th “SO DO NOT FEAR, FOR I AM WITH YOU. DO NOT BE DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL Will Winslow STRENGTHEN YOU AND HELP YOU. I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.” Isaiah91:10 Wyatt Hook Marcel Manuel Martinez Vargas Riley McGrath Sara SarahSarahCayaloMcCartyWallTristonGravesTylerWheatleyWesleyAdams Shelby Massey Sierra StephanieSpencerThronesberry-HarrisJornodClements 20 21

�,. Dr. Melissa Lewis Dr. Michael Houston Dr. Nick ZollerStaf & Faculty Dr. Paul Jones Dr. Ron Wright Dr. Cathy Hutchings Dr. Scott DrabenstotAlicia AlyssaMcCullarCarney Dr. Dennis Williams Prof. Chris Kyzer Bri Marrow Dr. Ed Neuenchwander Chris Peterson Dr. Heather Clemmer Dr. Aaron Thompson Dr. Becky SlothowerDr. David Shankle Dr. Jeffery Griffits Dr. Delilah Martin Dr. Jim Fitzgerald Dr. Anna Harper Dr. Jim Graves Dr. Anne Ghostbear Dr. Anthony Rodin Dr. Joel Frees Dr. Blair Spindle Dr. Kep Keoppel Dr. Brent Eskridge Dr. Kim Rosfeld Dr. Lauren Brand Dr. Brittany Cummings Dr. Lisa CrowDr. Bryan Powell Dr. Mark WinslowDr. Caio Franca Dr. Melany Kyzer 22 23

Staf & Faculty Laura Jergenson Dr. Scott Secor Laura Koch Lori TravisDr. Tim Taylor Marshall Marmon Dr. Shawna Richardson Dr. Shawna York Dr. Mary HibbertEmma Riggs Dr. Michelle Green Dr. Gayle Kearns-Buie Perry Diehm Dr. Tamara Dawson Prof. Ricky Spears Ron Titus Prof. Janelle Montgomery Dr. Saundra Medrano Prof. Jason Coles Dr. Scott Marsee Prof. Jim Smith Shannon HawkinsKaty Bradley Prof. Stacy RogersDr. Keith Toles Dr. Steve Betts Prof. Ken Rosfeld Student Health Center Konstance Crownover Twyler Earl Dr. Koshy Muthalaly 24 25

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Like most events this year, things looked much different than in the past. Nevertheless, the SNU Student leaders attended Lead Retreat on campus. This retreat is held at the beginning of every school year prior to New Student Institute when the incoming freshmen move in. All student leaders, including RA’s, SGA members, NSI mentors, Athletic Team Captions, Student Society Club leaders, and all other leadership roles across campus attended this retreat. Even though we had our retreat on campus this year, our SNU faculty and staff still managed to make it feel like our typical retreat away from home.

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Lead Retreat

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NewInstituteStudent

Faces full of excitement and hope for this new year, NSI 2020 welcomed the incoming freshmen. Hundreds of new faces entered our college campus this year, and all faculty, staff, and students strived to make this place their new home away from home. This is the time were the first college memories are made, friendships and bonds are created strong, and lifelong relationships between students and staff are formed. From line dancing at Southern Style to our traditional candle lighting event, and even our NSI Club Fair students find a place of belonging in this new and exciting community.

The week that all students move back on campus to kick off the new school year, SGA works endlessly to put on fun events for all students to come and enjoy. This is the time to start getting involved on campus and maybe join or make a lasting friend group. This year’s events were Retro Night, Clash of Classes, Dive-In Movie, and Back to School Bash Festival.

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Storm Warning

Dajia Davis, the Athletics Relations Exec and President of the Black Student Society lead an awesome storm warning event. The turn out was so amazing and all of the sports teams had so much fun thanks to Dajia’s sweet and upbeat personality.

Storm Warning is an annual event that is hosted by the athletic relations SGA team. All of the SNU athletic teams come to this event to celebrate the beginning of a new season. All of the teams this year were so excited to be back, see their friends, and actually compete this year! Along with the athletic team introductions and shoutouts, there were plenty of yardgames for all and smiles all around.

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SNL is a student talent show, and produc tion put on every fall. The show includes not only the talents of fellow students but also a skit with the main theme. This year’s theme was “Quarantingz” and was about things that we all went through and did during our COVID quarantine this past summer. The emcees acted out the “phases” of quarantine, including TikTok dances, Tiger King reenactment, creating new foods with leftover ingredients, and of course, the Quaratingz version of The Blessing originally by Kari Jobe. The winner of SNL 2020 was “Glow Hard in the Paint.” Second place went to the “Big Ol’ Tastey” the band. Third place was Ms. Abby Sneed performing “Try.”

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Yearly, an event called IceBlocking is held by SNUSGA. This year’s event took place at Will Rogers Park. It might sound crazy because it is, but students grab a large block of ice, sit, and slide! Due to many things that were changed this year, thanks to COVID, we moved the event to a different location, and the hill turned out to be a little steeper than years past! Definitely took all of us for a wild ride. Next year, don’t forget your towel; you don’t want your booty to freeze!

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IceBlocking

As I said, I used to be super shy. I had a small group of friends in High school, and I never felt any need to branch out or be a big personality. When I came here, I chose to step out of my comfort zone and get to know as many people as possible. I decided to have a smile on my face and to embrace everything that was actually terrifying to me. Doing those things was a huge change from how I was in high school! I’m still an introvert, but I think since coming to SNU, I’ve become an introvert who enjoys getting to know people, who is willing to try new things, and who is confident. Some of my favorite memories are from taking my friends from SNU back home and spending time with them at the lake, as well as playing sand and indoor volleyball intramurals!

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Hi! I’m Olivia Lindsly, I am from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and I am a Graphic Design Major. I wanted to go to a Christian University and was well aware of SNU because I went to a Nazarene church. While leaving never crossed my mind, I stayed at SNU because of the relationships and friendships I was able to form with other students and faculty. SNU has a tight-knit community that I’ve always appreciated that. My freshman year, I was on the volleyball team. I was involved with the Presidential Leadership program. I was on SNU Crew the summer before my Junior year and attended NYC 2019 with SNU Crew (along with this, I helped with storm surge, a trip to a church in Arkansas, and extravaganza). My junior year, I volunteered designing posters and Instagram stories for the Intercultural Learning Opportunities on campus. I have also been the President of the National Society for Leadership and Success since the Spring of 2020. I also have two on-campus jobs. I work as a Guest Housecleaner and as an assistant to Prof. Eagle in the Graphic Design Department. I think I grew a lot during my freshman year. I used to be extremely shy but was able to come out of my shell because of the friendships I made my freshman year. I became more confident in who I am and my talents because of those friendships, and I’ve never looked back! Not to get all mushy gushy and all, but I also think that finding a boyfriend who is an encourager, a God-fearing man, and a total goofball has helped shape me/helped me grow as a person. He is also another person who brought me out of my shell and helped me find joy in life and have a fun-filled life.

Hey, I am Noah Terry! I’m from Blanchard, Louisiana, and I’m majoring in Pastoral Ministry. To make a long story short, I felt a call from God to be here. I didn’t really want to come here because it was six hours from my house, and I was comfortable being at home, but God needed to bring me out of my comfort zone - and that ended up being here. Once I got on campus, I instantly knew this was the place I was supposed to be. I stayed at SNU because the community here loved me into the person I am today. I have served as an NSI Mentor two times. I served a year on SGA in the campus ministries role. I did two summers on SNU Crew. I have emceed for SNL three times. I was a part of Chorale for three years. I was in the Wizard of Oz and played the Cat in the Hat in Seussical: the Musical, and then I was a part of two student-led productions called A Night on B roadway and Sketches of Broadway. I’ve had the opportunity to speak at Kingdom Come and Kerygma and share my story in Chapel. I have also gotten the opportunity to lead worship for both Kingdom Come and Kerygma. I have been a part of the ministry internship program for the past four years, where I have served as an intern at New Day Church of the Nazarene and for the past three years as the Worship and Teaching Intern at Midwest City Community Church of the Nazarene. I also made a one-time appearance in Chapel News alongside the one and only Ben Lindsly. I’ve done it all. What has shaped me at SNU are the professors in the religion building that have taught me what it means to give grace and love others well. My internship at Midwest City Community Church of the Nazarene has completely changed my life. During my time at Community, I have had the honor of serving alongside some great people (Nathan & Cobey Cook, Caleb Miller, Maggie Pigg, Nate & Paula Cook, and Brent Green) who have all shaped the way that I am today. I am forever grateful for the way my life has intersected with these people because of this university.

I always had such a fun time and met a lot of people along the way. After SNU, I’d really like to get a job as a Graphic Designer in the OKC area once I graduate. I just want to use my talents to further God’s kingdom so, right now, I’m trying to find a job that I’ll be able to do that in!

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Olivia Lindsly

Since my first day on campus, I can honestly say that so much has changed - and not just my Elvis hair that I had all of freshman year! A recurring theme that comes up when I talk about how I’ve changed has a lot to do with my internship. I have learned so much about what it means to love God and love others truly. By deepening my relationship with Christ, I feel that my capacity to love everybody has always grown. Since the beginning of senior year, I have tried to start most days with a simple prayer that comes from an old hymn. I say this prayer to set up how I interact with those I encounter throughout the day. The prayer goes like this, “Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true, with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living, Sanctuary for you.” I pray this prayer to remind myself to be a safe place for the people my life intersects with. After SNU, I want to work in a church and with non-profits wherever the Lord leads me in the future. I would also like to do some writing, about these last couple of years, I have had some book ideas, and I love actually to write them. I honestly don’t know what the future looks like, but I know if I stick to loving God and loving others, everything will work out.

This year homecoming looked a little bit different. It was a day-long event with the Coronation Ceremony in the morning and followed with a parade showcasing all homecoming court, athletics, societies, and circus stilt dancers. A block party followed after the parade with food trucks and games all night long. The night progressed with an exceptional performance by Alumni Dre Murray. To close of Homecoming night, our very own Joden Jackson DJ’ed the rest of the night away as we all danced and had a party with our fellow students all together under the stars.

Queen: Ana Victoria Ruiz Bautista King: Noah Terry

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Seth Rodel, Ebony White, Angel Hernandez, Chloe George-Brant, Marcel Manuel Martinez Vargas, Maya Punjabi, Noah Terry, Ana Victoria Ruiz Bautista, James Udo, Pierson Bell, Leah Benn,Hallie Baker, Benjamin Lindsly, and Jacey Parkhurst.

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Christian Mingle

Christian Mingle was a brand new event where Southern Nazarene University partnered with three other colleges and to have a huge event at Frontier City. The event lasted all day and the park was open to anyone from any of the participating universities. With a ticket, a student could enjoy any of the rides that the amusement park had to offer. It was fun, high energy, full of laughs.

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Dodgeball

Like many things this year, Dodgeball looked a little different. But nothing can stop the students from participating. Not even covid can stop Dodgeball here this year. We adapted and moved this typically inside event outside to Bracken Lawn. Teams had to wear gloves and masks outside when on the court to play Dodgeball. Along with all of this, we also served hot chocolate and donuts!

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Broomball is an event that combines sports and fun all together. It is such a great opportunity to get to know other students that you might not have gotten the chance to in the past. Using just a broom, the competitive side of everyone comes out on the ice. No matter the outcome of the games, each person always has an absolutely blast. Shoutout to Riley and Dannah for handing out some bomb donuts.

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Powderpuff, one of everyone’s favorite events each year! This year our game included fun shirts, fellowship, mini-donuts, and hot chocolate. Both teams of girls played hard! The cheerleaders were pumping up the girls as they made several touchdowns each. The Sophomore and Senior girls (orange team) won this year’s game!

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The annual video game tournament is a fan favorite. This is definitely the event to bring your most competitive side to the table and to just have a great time with others who love to game. As usual, the event was in Bud Robinson, and players brought their own consoles and TVs.

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Filtrating OKC with love and compassion, the Student Body President, James Udo, and the other class council presidents these wonderful people are leading the students in this community outreach. This year’s events included a laundry outreach, a food pantry, and helping Habitat for Humanity.

Roller Rag, one of the classic SNU SGA events, was held at a new venue in Scissortail Park at the Rink Pavillion. We didn’t mind the chilly wind, everyone had so much fun at this retro event. The theme, Roller Raglike every year, was Space Jam. This annual event was well attended and, as always, well loved.

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This year’s Softball Marathon was held at the BFC fields and it was an out of the park

The first game started at 2pm and the teams were giving a game to watch. It was a great time of fellowship, a breath of fresh air, and of course competiveness. The final game started shortly after 2am and the Scared Hitless team pulled through and won the 2021 Softball Marathon Championship!

Flicks

This year’s Flicks Festival was held at the Wheeler District in the beautiful downtown Oklahoma City. The night was full of laughter, fellowship, ice cream, and of course, 9-square. As soon as the sunset, the Ferris wheel lit up, and the videos began! The Bald Eagle, Brayden Lehew, and Naz Boy, Dalton Handwork, won the best video of the night.

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“This February, North America was hit with a major winter storm. People all over the country were placed under winter weather alerts for record low temperatures and snowfall, and Oklahoma City and Bethany were no exception. The area received a record amount of snowfall and extremely cold temperatures that kept the city shut down for days. Students were advised to be careful when going out, and classes were canceled due to rolling blackouts that left many students and community members without power and heat. Across the country, people were shocked by the effects of the massive snowstorm, but SNU students made the most of the frigid temps and snow, taking time off from class to relax and have fun with their friends and community!”-Claire

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Rather than having a senior trip this year, due to covid, we had a lovely senior staycation in our very own city of OKC. The weekend started with a movie night in Herrick, where we watched a movie picked by the seniors. The weekend progressed with a fantastic time at Top Golf the next day and later that night with a fancy senior dinner at the Will Rogers Conservatory. That following Sunday, we had a senior service in Herrick where our very own Noah Terry spoke and gave all the seniors a fantastic sermon to end the Senior Weekend where we all lived lasting memories.

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Que the music, grab a pal, and dance the night away. Heartpal had a little twist on it this year with the help of the Jones Assembly. Unlike the past Heartpal events, dinner was served this year. Everyone enjoyed the fresh feel of a new place, great DJ, and totally rad vibes. Some even joined in on the stage diving.

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Friends Fest

Friends Fest was a fun interactive SGA event outside the coffee shop. This event was based on speed dating but with new friends. Students would sit down with someone they are not well acquainted with, ask some questions to get to know each other better and rotate to another seat. There were yummy hot drinks and music to set the vibe on a chilly January evening. Participants also had the chance to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards!

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This year, Mental Health Week was incorporated into an SGA event and was led by students, faculty, staff, and Renew. An all-week-long event is always a blast, and it was enjoyed by many this go around. On Monday night, we had a movie night paired with breakfast foods. Wellness Wednesday encompassed a discussion led by Renew Counseling Center. We learned how to selfcare and relax our minds and bodies amid a crazy and overly busy life. On Friday, our kickoff celebration event was the start of our journey towards Freedom! We released light balloons into the night sky as a symbol of beginning to release our fears, anxieties, and struggles, together as a community.

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A new addition as the main campus event, Black Student Society and Student Government Association planned Paint and Praise as a part of Mental Health Week. Paint and Praise gave people the opportunity to relax, paint, fellowship, and listen to worship music. Many students claim that this new addition is one of their favorite events of the year. We are excited to continue this event

through the next several years as it gives a creative outlet and emphasizes the importance of mental health to students.

Life can be fragile. However, we can be encouraged by the life of Corday Williams. He lived with purpose and with strong faith. He passionately cared for his community and went after every dream the Lord placed on his heart. He once said, “closeness brings kindness, but distance brings fear.” Let that challenge your perspective and drive you to live a life with purpose. We continue to like encourage everyone to reflect and remember his life and the impact he had on our community. We are stronger together and better because of Corday Williams.

In Memory of Corday MarchWilliams29,2002-February6,2021

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JuniorBanquetSenior

This year Junior Senior was hosted at the Skyline venue in Bricktown, OKC. All of the Juniors and Seniors came to celebrate a fantastic evening together with food from Alfredos Mexican Restaurant and Desert from Hurts Donuts. The night was later followed with superlatives were given out to the senior class. The rest of the night, the students danced, laughed, and made memories under the stars on the outdoor rooftop where they could overlook all of Bricktown and Downtown Oklahoma City.

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Intramurals

Intramurals looked a little different this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some sports were not able to be played safely; however, certain sports that are more “covid friendly” were added to the lineup. Intramurals are open to any student or faculty who wants to play. Pickleball, volleyball, sand volleyball, ping pong, trivia, cornhole, halloween run, virtual marathon, & disc golf were among the available sports this year.

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My name is Alyssa Vaughan. I was born in Joplin, Missouri, but I graduated high school from Watonga, OK! I am a Psychology and Sociology major. I came to SNU because I liked the sense of community on campus. Over my years here, I have met some great, supportive people! I cannot even begin to describe how much I have changed since I first stepped foot on campus! The most important way I have changed is an increase in empathy because I have a better understanding of the human experience. My courses have enabled me to come into contact with and learn about individuals from various backgrounds in a manner that cultivates empathy and compassion. I have been shaped in a variety of ways during my time here at SNU. However, the academic portion of SNU has shaped me in ways that have encouraged both professional and personal growth. Dr. Wright and Dr. Harper are two professors who have greatly demonstrated enthusiasm for psychology and compassion for others in ways that have encouraged me in my career path choices. In the past four years, I have been involved in a variety of activities. I am in the McNair program, which has given me many opportunities to participate in research. My involvement in research has also expanded outside of the McNair context as I have been a part of Dr. Wright’s Team Thanatos lab. I have also been in the Honors program since arriving at SNU, and I am currently the president. Since my sophomore year, I have worked in the Writing Center as well. I think some of my favorite memories were near the end of the spring semester of my sophomore year. My friends and I made time for one another in super meaningful ways. Even though it was small things like piling into Emily’s truck to go to Dunkin’ Donuts or sitting in the parking lot of Imel. This fall, I will be attending the University of North Texas for their Clinical Mental Health Counseling program! After receiving my Masters, I intend to work in the field of counseling with underserved populations. From there, I may go on to obtain my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. While I am unsure of all of the specifics, I am excited about the future!

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My name is Joden Jackson. I am from Gladewater, T. I am majoring in Pastoral Ministries. I came to SNU to play football, and I stayed at SNU because of the community. I was involved in the ministry intern program with local churches; I also worked in admissions giving tours and being on SNU Crew. God has shaped me over my time here at SNU. I realized that I don’t have to please every person and just be my fun, goofy self! I got diagnosed with diabetes my sophomore year, and it hit me hard. I found out very quickly how supportive my professors, mentors, and friends were doing these last couple of years here. One of my favorite memory from being here at SNU is playing mafia the entire night with this huge group of people! Little did I know those people would turn out to be my best friends! My plans after SNU is to continue to serve as the college pastor at Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene and serve as the middle school/ high school offensive and defensive line coach at Crossings Christian School.

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College of Humanities & Education

The College of Humanities and Education is home to many majors on campus. It includes the SNU School of Music, the School of Theology and Ministry, the Division of Cultural and Communication Studies, which encompasses the Graphic Design program, and the School of Education. These excellent programs of study are staffed with high-quality and wonderful professors.

The College of Natural, Social, and Health Sciences is the College of Sciencebackbone of any liberal arts university, which is apparent for SNU. These programs offer top-of-the-line education at SNU with a wide variety of experiences from several professors, doctors, faculty, and staff. The relationships that are built within these programs are lifelong and lasting.

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and Graduate Studies & Business

The College of Professional and Graduate Studies has a mission to prepare students to succeed in their chosen career path. The people who fuel this program genuinely care and will assist in making your dreams a reality. The Undergraduate School of Business, Adult, and Graduate Programs at SNU can make your dreams of a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree a reality.

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Brayden Lehew

Hey, my name is Brayden Lehew, and I am from Altus, OK. I am a Pastoral Ministry major. I came to SNU because I felt called to go to this school. I felt God drawing me to SNU at a young age, and I have always been set on SNU from that moment. The community is what has kept me here at SNU. The community here is amazing, and it has had an impact on me staying at SNU. I know that the community will always be there during those times of need, and they have been there during those tough times. I have been involved with Delta Alpha Pi for two years now. I also have been in the SNU Ministerial Intern program for four years. I have served at Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene and Mustang Church of the Nazarene. I have also been a part of helping to organize the packing of shoeboxes with Operation Christmas Child. SNU has packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child for four years now. It has been a ton of fun, and I am excited to see what my team will do next year!

Hello there! My name is Ana Victoria Ruiz Bautista. I was born and lived in Lima, Peru, and later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with my family. I am a Biology & Chemistry Major here at SNU. The reason I came to SNU and stayed was all because of the people who made me feel so loved, welcomed, and accepted for who I am. Throughout my time at SNU, I have gotten to be a part of the school’s choir, Student Government Association, Hispanic & Latinx Student Society, International Student Society, New Student Institute, XC, and a few other things that have let me meet new and amazing people that have made lasting impacts in my life!

There have been so many people that have shaped me while I have been at SNU. There have been numerous professors, friends, mentors,etc. that have shaped me while I have been at SNU. The one thing that I love about SNU is that I have been challenged to grow in my faith with God. All of these people have had a huge impact on my walk with God. They would and still encourage me to seek God through the darkness in life. There have been numerous ways I have changed since I stepped foot on campus. The main thing is that I have grown in my relationship with Christ. My relationship with God has been renewed and strengthened during my time at SNU. I have also grown and learned more about myself over the past four years. I learned how important it is to know yourself and continuously continue to grow with yourself.

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Some of those that have impacted me have been mentors I have had during my time here at SNU. They have truly shaped me. Dr. Marian Redwine, Dr. Crow, and Dr. Jackson have poured so much into me and have helped shape me into who I am today, and I am very thankful for this!

One of my favorite memories at SNU is actually from my sophomore year. I participated in Wet Bandits, and I got this person I did not know for my target. I did everything I could to figure out who it was, and I finally did it. My target got out before I could get them out, but it’s funny that my target would turn out to be a close friend later on. We have been friends for two years now, and we laugh at the fact she was my wet bandits target. My goal after graduating from SNU is to be a children’s pastor within the Nazarene church. I am still searching for a church, but I know that God has a plan for my future ministry! I look forward to speaking God’s word to our future generations.

After my four years at SNU, I have become a completely different person from my freshman year. I have been able to grow in ways I never thought possible and for the better. One of my favorite memories during my time at SNU is probably piercing my ears and my friends’ ears using sewing pins and keeping the pins as “pearl” earrings. I’ve been accepted to an MS program at Johns Hopkins and a Ph.D. program OU. I plan to attend one of these schools and then continue to medical school.

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Just like most all things this year, everything has changed.

The SNU football season took place during the spring semester, unlike ever before. This fall favorite sporting event was enjoyed in the warm spring air and the chilly spring rain.

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This year the Crimson Storm scored a total of 62 points in the three games they got to play this season. With a total of 535 rushing yards this year, we are always proud of our boys, and we take prime in the Storm.

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Unike ever before, SNU’s football and cheer season happened in the spring semester. Because of this year’s uncertanity of COVID and the quetion of whether or not sports would continue, SNU set up several media days for the various teams to come take pictures. The pictures of this year’s cheer time were taken at the SNU studio and the few SNU outdoor football games.

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The Equestrian team has shown remarkable resilience in the time of Covid-19 and its restrictions. We were able to host multiple events during the fall semester both for the student body and exclusively for our team, from the Drive-In Movie Night to a Mock Show since we did not have shows that semester. We’ve had regular practice schedules, which allowed us to be prepared for a semi-normal show season this spring. The shows were a bit smaller, but our riders competed well and placed high! Ultimately, this year with its challenges has shown us how thankful we are for our team camaraderie, and we anticipate next year to see how this time has made us stronger!

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This was a year of bonding and unity for the women’s soccer team. they have had a rough school year with not knowing if they were going to play of not, to playing and taking other stances and choices as a united team that have eachother’s backs no matter what. The women’s team fought as hard as they could this year and we commemorate them for all of the time and effort they put in.

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This year the men’s soccer team had a record of 3-4. Due to Beof this year’s uncertanity of COVID-19 and the quetion of whether or not sports would continue, SNU set up several media days for the various teams to come take pictures. The pictures of this year’s men’s soccer were taken at the SNU studio. Regardless the boys gave it thier all this season and had eachothers back. This on and off the field comrodery is what took them to play thier hardest at the Great American Conference Championship.

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SNU’s track team was able to compete in several meets this year, even amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Because of this year’s uncertanity of COVID-19 and the quetion of whether or not sports would continue, SNU set up several media days for the various teams to come take pictures. The pictures of this year’s track and field were taken at the SNU studio.

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f SNU’s womens basketball team are the 2020-21 GAC champions. They fought from beginning to the end this season and it payed off in a big way. This ‘season was a little bit different then other seasons due to Covid and the women were not able to be cheered on from the stands but they pushed through and were welcomed back from there championship victory with a celebration with there peers.

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Men’s Basketball

This Year is different for so many reasons but for the mens basketball team it was a year to grow. With there being no seniors to lose they worked hard and played a good season but their eyes are set on the future. Covid made this season different from any other but that didn’t keep this team down and they’re preparing to win next season.

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The SNU Softball team is spirit-filled and a family. With the uncertainty that his year brought and not knowing if these girls would get to play, we were able to get studio photoshoots of them. There were no physical games photographed, but luckily in the spring, these girls got to play and gave it their all. The Softball team loves to see it when students, friends, and family show up to the games to cheer them on. This year the girls gave it their all and made it to the Great ConferenceAmericanChampionships.

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This year, the baseball team has been working hard and improving every step of the way. Not just as players, but as men. Guys who have a good heart and play hard are key, and we have that. Baseball is one of those things that is just as much a lifestyle as it is a game. When you spend so much time around the same group of guys, it ends up looking just as much like a family as it is a team. Anyone can work hard to play for themselves, but the mark of a champion is somebody who works even harder for the guys behind them.

Despite the setbacks of the COVID-19, both men’s and women’s golf teams competed in several tournements this year. Because of this year’s uncertanity of COVID and the quetion of whether or not sports would continue, SNU set up several media days for the various teams to come take pictures. The pictures of this year’s golf team were taken at the SNU studio and in the SNU golf team’s practice room.

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I came in a completely different person. What I have observed as the biggest change is my confidence in my relationship with God. Fully surrendering my life and allowing for myself to be immersed in this community has significantly changed me. So many things have shaped me at SNU. I have a million stories, at least. I know my mentor, Vanette Bell, has had a huge impact on me. I was connected to her through the mentor pod program. She has been through the mountains and valleys during my time at SNU. Dr. Newman and Tollya Spindle guiding me through what it means to be a Christian and mentoring me in navigating spiritual life, for which I will be forever grateful. My favorite memory has been senior year as a collective. This year has so much more significance attached to it. Not knowing if we would come back to school at all or what it would look like was tedious. However, coming back has allowed us to be stronger together and cherish the memories that could have potentially not happened. My plan after graduating from SNU is to attain more education and enter a career in healthcare!

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What shaped me here at SNU was being a freshman coming into a new school and barely knowing anyone but my basketball girls. Mrs. Stacy was my NSI leader, and ever since then, she still checks up on me! My favorite memory from her is going to chapel, where she would stand at the door, greet us, and she would always say, “Good morning Lexi!”

Just hearing her sweet voice shaped me as a person. No matter what’s going on in my life, I’ve always tried to have a good attitude every day!

From the first time stepping on campus, I feel like I’ve grown as a leader on and off the court. My favorite memory is definitely winning the CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!

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I love my girls and coaches so much!!!

My goals after SNU are to get into PT school at UNT health center and maybe go play overseas for a couple of years!

Hey, I’m Ebony White. I am from Guthrie, OK. I am here at SNU, majoring in Biology. I visited SNU because of Aubrey Ross, a teacher at Guthrie. She spoke so highly of SNU and her experiences as a student here. I visited the event SHINE and loved the incredible community and the memories made over that time. I stayed because SNU exceeded my expectations for what higher education should be. Every year I have learned so much not only in the classroom but also about myself.

Hi! I’m Alexus Jones. I am from Arlington, Texas, and I’m a Pre Physical Therapy major. I came to SNU because the school was very family-oriented, and there were great basketball coaches who made me feel special. I’ve been involved the past four years on the women’s basketball team. As a senior, I was able to help our team make it to the Conference Championship game and WIN!!!!!! CHAMPS!!!!!!

I have had the honor of being involved in marching band, color guard, and concert choir all of my years at SNU. I have had a blast serving as an RA in Bracken the last two years. Senior year my friends created a club, Be the Light, and being on council is amazing. Be a member of the Black Student Society has been an incredible experience. Lastly, singing in U-Singers senior year has been a great opportunity!

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One of the most important things about attending SNU is the spiritual life on campus. We were founded on our beliefs and traditions, and we love to keep that spark alive by our weekly gatherings. Students attend a chapel service two times a week, whether that be in-person, by zoom, or by a canvas discussion board. Other weekly activities are student lead, such as Kingdom Come, Kerygma, and small groups. The Christian environment on campus is finely accompanied by our school slogan, Character, Culture, Christ.

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As the graduating Graphic Design majors of Southern Nazarene University 2021, we chose to depict the creative process and how this looks different for each and every one of us. Each one of us has worked hard for the past four years to be able to bring this show to life, and now we are all starting our professional journeys. We will continue to grow, learn, and create. We appreciate your support as we take on this new chapter.

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Student Government members serve the campus and it’s students by creating, planning, and hosting awesome events, spiritual life gatherings, and an exciting student section at all of the sporting events. College is a place to learn and it’s also a place to make lasting relationship. SGA execs and class councils strive to make your social time worth your college career and to also make SNU feel like home and a place of belonging. Our execs this year were: (L to R) Abesolom Mekuria - Intercultural Engagement, Pierson Bell- Campus Ministries, James Udo-Student Body President, Jacey Parkhurst- Finance, Hallie Baker- Social Life, Dajia DavisAthletic Relations, and Riley McGrath- Publicity.

Echo

The ECHO is an online student newspaper that has striven to be the voice of SNU since 1928. This year’s ECHO staff consisted of Editor-In-Chief, Claire Tillis, Assistant Editor, Sophia Daniel, Photographer, Kevin Stark, and an array of talented student writers.

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From reporting on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on student life to reviewing the events that brought light to the 2020-2021 school year, the ECHO has covered the stories that students will carry with them long after their time at SNU has come to a close. M. MartinezCo-EditorVargas

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Despite the numerous challenges that the SNU community has faced over the past year, the ECHO has published articles that capture the highs and lows and thoughts and opinions of the SNU student body.

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Sadly, the SNU Marching Band did not get to preform this year but they still had the chance to get out on the field and show their SNU Crimson Pride. These photos are from the SNU Media Band featuring the Marching Band family. We are so proud of the

This year all of our vocal performances were streamed online. Due to Covid-19, we were unable to host live performances. We were still able to adapt and give all the students a way to perform by filming them and having these videos uploaded online to stream through Facebook and Youtube. This gave a huge opportunity for us to reach a wider audience than what might at times be able to come and see these performances in person.

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Despite the difficulties of live performances, we were lucky enough to have live performances from our concert bands. They performed live on campus in Herrick and Cantrell. These performances on campus and were also streamed live on Facebook for those unable to attend in-person to see later on, which also gave the opportunity for their performances to reach a larger audience with having them online for more to see.

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Student Support Services (SSS) is a part of the TRIO Program is funded by a f ederal grant through the US Department of Education. On SNU’s campus, SSS helps eligible students successfully complete their higher education and overcoming academic and personal obstacles. These photos are from this year’s SSS Dessert Reception for outstandingachievementacademicandGPAs.

To prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through research and scholarly activities, SNU offers students the chance to be a part of the McNair Scholars Program. Each McNair scholar selects a topic to research based on their program of study and then presents their findings in front of their academic peers, leaders, and other campuses. McNair Scholars Program is a part of the federal TRIO Program, which the government funds at 151 institutions across the nation.

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Hispanic & Latinx Student Society is an organization on campus to increase diversity and inclusion at SNU by allowing students to have an outlet to embrace their heritage and culture. President Marcel Manuel Martinez Vargas and his council tried hard to make this year a memorable and eventful as possible, given the circumstances that this year brought. HLSS was still able to host various events on campus, from Hispanic Heritage Month events, Salsa Night, Poderosa, their first annual Soccer Tournament, and their bi-weekly all society meeting.

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The Black Student Society’s mission is to push for diversity and inclusion while creating a home away from home for our Black brothers and sisters. This year we did something new called “Welcome Black Week,” which was like an introduction to Black students here on campus that included events like “Black Student 101” and “Paint and Praise.” We have had 11 official events this year, which is not including our weekly meetings. As an organization, we have grown so much since 2019, when we started. We are excited that we are building the foundation for this organization, so whoever comes after us can continue the legacy. We are rooting for our Black students, and if you’ve made it this far, we are so proud of you!

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The International Student Society is an organization on campus that strives to be the voice and support system for all international students at the university. Even though the school year looked a bit different, we were able to host some events. During the fall semester, we hosted our annual Kahoot! game night. We also partnered with SGA’s campus ministry council to host a Kingdom Come. We had a Flag Bingo event in the spring where the winner could win a $30 Amazon gift card! We want to congratulate all the graduating international students and wish them all the best in the next chapter of their lives.

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The NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success) is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Each college selects students for NSLSmembership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. With 722 chapters, the NSLS currently has 1,423,422 members nationwide. Olivia Lindsly has been the President of NSLS from Spring 2020-Spring 2021. This year she ran the program solo as she was the only member of the Executive Board. Along with this, she had to learn how to transition the meetings to virtual. In addition to honorable distinction, the NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at their campus. Membership is for life and provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, exclusive on-campus events, employer recruitment through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep courses, insurance, and much more.Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes senior student’s achievements inMortar leadership, service, and scholarship, as well as provide, continued opportunities to further develop in these areas. On-campus MortarBoard Board partners with other organizations to help with fundraising, aiding students in academic engagement, and campus enhancement projects. Membership in Mortar Board has benefited SNU students when applying for graduate study, preparing job resumes, etc. since it is one of the most widely recognized seniors honor societies in the nation.

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While at SNU, I have participated in Student Government Association for the past two years, participated in chapel band, and been an NSI mentor for three consecutive years.

I’m Stephanie Brestle (Teston), from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am a Nursing major here at Southern Nazarene University. I came to SNU because I was born and raised Nazarene and have gone to many events here at SNU throughout high school, such as Extrav and Shine. I also came to SNU because of the BSN program. I stayed at SNU due to the small community. I feel like I have made some lifelong friendships because of the small community atmosphere at SNU. During my time here, I was involved with the marching band and student nurses association and working multiple on-campus jobs. I’ve changed so much since being a freshman. I have always been an independent person, but I have found myself flourish on my own without being right at home. Being 10 + hours away from home has benefitted me. I’m not able to go home hardly due to being so far, so I have been super active with exploring the city, going to events, and making friendships. I met my husband while here at SNU, Jonathan Teston. I couldn’t have made it through nursing school without his encouragement and support throughout the four years. The friends I have made here also have shaped my journey throughout SNU. One of my favorite memories here at SNU is going to Roller Rag. I love going to Roller Rag every year! I love to go with friends and have a good time skating and taking pictures! After graduating and leaving SNU, I have accepted a job and will be working at St. Anthony’s Hospital ICU as an RN. 138

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Hey, my name is Jonathan Teston, the husband of the amazing girl to the left of me on this page. I am from Harker Heights, Texas, and am double majoring in Biology & Chemistry. I grew up in the Nazarene church and coming to the SNU campus as a teenager, so SNU felt like home to me from day one since I moved on campus.

One of the people that have truly shaped me at SNU was Dr. Peterson. I remember going to Dr. Peterson (she no longer teaches here) my freshman year when I felt I couldn’t handle being a pre-med major and that I wasn’t going to make it. She reminded me that God would not call me to something that I could not handle. I have changed so much since my freshman year. I have become more humble and aware of my weaknesses. I think that has helped me grow into the man I am today. My best memory, not just at SNU but of my whole life, has been getting engaged and marrying the most beautiful girl that I have the pleasure of calling my best friend, Stephanie Teston. This has, hands down, by far been my favoritewhilememoryatSNU.

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