Meet the Pride Guides
The Pride Guides are an important asset to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Pride Guides assist with office tasks and help with admission events throughout the year. They share their SRU experiences and love for SRU on their campus tours.
KEVIN BEATTY
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Secondary Education - Social Studies
Campus Involvement: Orientation Ambassador, Pickleball Club, SEFE Club
Why I Chose SRU: "I chose SRU due to it having one of the best education programs in the state, the wide range of opportunities both inside and outside of my major, and the fact that SRU is a part of PASSHE, which opens a lot of potential for scholarships."
KATELYN BOOK
Hometown: Slippery Rock, PA
Major: Health and Physical Education
Minor: Adapted Physical Activity
Campus Involvement: Women's Track and Field Team, School Wellness Education Council, Adapted Physical Activity Council
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I love the overall feel of the campus, and the Health and P.E. Department. It is also a great balance of academics and athletics."
PAIGE BURKETT
Hometown: New Florence, PA
Major: Health Care Administration and Management - Leadership Concentration
Campus Involvement: Future Healthcare Leaders, Alpha Xi Delta
Why I chose SRU: "I chose Slippery Rock University because it felt like home! Growing up in a small town made it so much easier to adapt to college life. Choosing Slippery Rock was the best decision I have ever made!"
KYLA FAJOHN
Hometown: Slippery Rock, PA
Major: Early Childhood Education
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Early Childhood Club, Best Buddies, Psychology Club, Delight Ministries
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because I spent a lot of time growing up coming over to SRU and fell in love with the campus and the people who come here!"
EMILY GIANSANTE
Hometown: Clarence Center, NY
Major: Psychology - Pre-Student Affairs
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Psychology Club, Club Softball, Orientation Ambassador
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because my in-person tour had a significant impact on me. SRU is a place with lots of opportunities to expand my interests and partake in activities I already enjoyed."
PAIGE GRIFFITH
Hometown: Hermitage, PA
Major: Health and Physical Education
Campus Involvement: Women's Track and Field Team, School Wellness Education Council
Why I Chose SRU: " I chose SRU because I love the feel here! I like the size of the town and campus, and I love the people. SRU also has a great program for my major and a great track team. I feel at home here and thrive in the environment."
BRAYDEN LONG
Hometown: Hanover, PA
Major: Sport Management
Minor: Leadership
Campus Involvement: SRU Football Team, Team Rock Student-Athlete Ministry, Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Why I Chose SRU: "I chose SRU because it felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus. It was truly the best balance of both academics and athletics."
ELIA MCKNIGHT
Hometown: Portersville, PA
Major: Safety Management
Minor: Leadership
Campus Involvement: Rock Wall Attendant, ASSP, Honors College, Student Nonprofit Alliance
Why I Chose SRU: "Choosing schools was heavy on my mind during the application process but I knew it would be Slippery Rock the moment I visited for Open House. The people here are so amazing, the atmosphere is welcoming, and no other school could compete with the programs' recognition and opportunities. SRU offers more resources than most other schools combined and hosts a caring staff of professors to foster our academic goals."
BAILEY O'BRIEN
Hometown: Brookfield, OH
Major: Homeland Security
Campus Involvement: Women's Club Volleyball
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because the campus felt the most like home to me."
RILEY PAGE
Hometown: Windber, PA
Major: Recreational Therapy
Minor: Adapted Physical Activity
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Recreational Therapy Club, Best Buddies, Adapted Physical Activity Council, The Harbor
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because of all the unique programs offered and how many ways I saw myself getting involved. Slippery Rock and their faculty made it clear how much they valued their students which was something very important to me. The community could not have been any more welcoming and it was so easy to see my future here as a student. Coming to SRU was the best decision I could have made!”
NATHAN ROZSI
Hometown: Johnstown, PA
Major: Exercise Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Campus Involvement: Pre-PT Club, Exercise Science Society, Honors College
Why I Chose SRU: "I chose SRU because campus was just the right size and I really liked how helpful and welcoming everyone was!"
THERESA SARSFIELD
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Middle Level Science Eduation
Campus Involvement: The Honors College, Secondary Education and Foundations of Education Club, University Program Board
Why I Chose SRU: “I knew I wanted to be a teacher, and I heard Slippery Rock was great to help me on my journey. I choose Slippery Rock over anywhere else because the campus was very inviting. After I had toured, I knew this is where I belonged”
RYAN SCHMIDT
Hometown: Apollo, PA
Major: Information Technology
Minor: Cybersecurity
Campus Involvement: SRSGA, ARHS, The Honors College
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because of its stunning campus and wonderful community. The beautiful surroundings and relatively modern infrastructure create a great learning environment. The inclusive campus community also stood out to me, making it the perfect fit for a well-rounded college experience."
KASEY WALTER
Hometown: Aurora, OH
Major: Exercise Science - Pre-Physican Assistant
Minor: Psychology
Campus Involvement: Pre-PA Club, MEDLIFE
Why I Chose SRU: I chose SRU for it's small size, the personal feel, and the strong Exercise Science Program with the opportunity to continue at Slippery Rock for my master’s program. Slippery Rock has a lot to offer and has definitely been the right decision for me!"
BREE WEAVER
Hometown: Lock Haven, PA
Major: Sport Management
Campus Involvement: Sport Management Alliance, Women in Sports and Events
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because of the hometown feeling it gave. When I first came to Slippery Rock I instantly felt at home and knew that it was the perfect fit for me. SRU also offers so many clubs and activities for students to participate in while also having one of the best Sport Management programs."
JONATHAN WESS
Hometown: Ebensburg, PA
Major: Sport Management
Minor: Leadership
Campus Involvement: SRU Track and Field Team, Honors College, Disc Golf Club Team, Sport Management Alliance
Why I chose SRU: "I chose SRU because the campus felt at home for me, and I loved the greenery and the vibe the campus gave off. I felt it had the perfect number of students on campus, along with one of the best sport management programs in the country. Along with nice and updated dorms, dining halls, and other facilities."
OLIVIA ZIGAROVICH
Hometown: Warren, OH
Major: Recreational Therapy
Campus Involvement: Recreational Therapy Club
Why I Chose SRU: “I chose SRU because it felt like home the first time I was ever on campus and it had exactly what I wanted to do for my career."