Whitman College 2009 Annual Phonathon |
| The focus of the annual phonathon is on unrestricted gifts. You can make a difference by supporting the College's educational mission. Unrestricted gifts help Whitman College to: |
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Meet the 2009 Phonathon Student Managers: | |
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Any questions regarding the Phonathon can be directed to Brenda Sanchez; Annual Fund Officer email: sanchebm@whitman.edu, phone: 509.527.5943 |
| Laura Sunday Afternoon Phonathon Manager Home Town: Weston, OR Class Year: 2009 Major: Sociology Activities: 2009 Class Committee, Senior Fund Committee What makes Whitman special to me: Whitman is special to me because of the small town, friendly atmosphere. It really reminds me of a home rather than an institution. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I love Whitman and am very lucky to be here on scholarship. Supporting Whitman as a Phonathon Caller for the past three years has been a rewarding and enjoyable way to give back to Whitman while I’m still a student. |
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Allison Monday Night Phonathon Manager Home Town: Pacific Grove, CA Class Year: 2010 Major: History Activities: Whitman Mentor Program, Kappa Alpha Theta, Whitman Rugby & Lacrosse What makes Whitman special to me: The small size is wonderful. I can have so many friends and get the help I need from staff. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I love talking to the alums and hearing their stories. It’s also a great job because I can acquire lots of important skills for future jobs. Also, as a student aided by scholarship I want to give back as much as possible to that fund. |
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| Elliott Tuesday Night Phonathon Manager Home Town: Shoreline, WA Class Year: 2009 Major: History with a Minor in Rhetoric and Film Studies Activities: Host a radio program on KWCW. President of Associated Students of Whitman College. Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Member. What makes Whitman special to me: Like many of us who have chosen Whitman, I chose it because of the feel and atmosphere and the great people who contribute to that atmosphere. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: Although a Whitman education is among the most expensive, it is worth every cent that students and their families pay and then some. The work I do as a phonathon manager and caller supports the Whitman College Annual Fund, which takes care of the "and then some" mentioned above. Additionally, communicating with Alumni helps us appreciate the true meaning and worth of a Whitman education. |
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Amber Phonathon Caller/Manager in Training Home Town: Edmonds, WA Class Year: 2010 Major: Race and Ethnic Studies with a Politics Minor Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta, Whitman Symphony What makes Whitman special to me: The strong community of students, faculty, staff and alums that love our beautiful campus and the experiences, both academic and non-academic, that they’ve had here. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I am happy to help strengthen the connection between the College and its alums by keeping them involved and informed. |
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| Michelle Phonathon Organizer Home Town: Boulder, Colorado Class Year: 2010 Major: History Activities: Walla Walla Youth Action Why Whitman is special to me: Whitman is a place of multi-faceted enrichment; being vulnerable and open through academic and internal challenges continually makes my identity more clear and my future more valuable. This is what makes Whitman special for me. |
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Kelsie Phonathon Caller Home Town: Omak, WA Class Year: 2012 Major: Economics/Psychology Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta, KWCW, "Champion Supernova" What makes Whitman special to me: The beautiful campus and friendly atmosphere. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: To improve both my own knowledge of Whitman as well as talking to alums about the college. Also, to be employed. |
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| Chris Phonathon Caller Home Town: Newcastle, WA Class Year: 2012 Major: Undecided Activities: Swim team, Cycling team What makes Whitman special to me: It's a place that is full of smart people who realize how little we know of the world we live in. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: This college is a fantastic place to learn and meet people. I don't want that to change. |
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Will Phonathon Caller Home Town: Palo Alto, CA Class Year: 2010 Major: Politics Activities: Schwa, Lacrosse, TKE, ASWC, Whitman Mentor What makes Whitman special to me: Whitman attracts people who know the right balance between work and play—lots of both. I love being part of a community that knows how to act on its passions while keeping a fun spirit. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: The opportunities that Whitman's endowment has provided me should be available to students in the future; I want to help make sure this happens. |
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| Deirdre Phonathon Caller Home town: Olympia, WA Class Year: 2012 Major: Geology-Environmental Studies Activities: Peer listener, IM football, mentoring What makes Whitman special to me: Small class sizes and the fact that I know all of my professors personally. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I enjoy interacting with people, and believe being a Phonathon Caller is a valuable way of supporting Whitman. |
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Jenna Phonathon Caller Home Town: Bothell, WA Class Year: 2011 Major: Psychology with a Spanish Minor Activities: Kappa, IM football and basketball, BSU What makes Whitman special to me: I love all of the friends I have made here; I know they will be my best friends forever. I also really enjoy each of my professors and their commitment to teaching their subjects well. I love Kappa! Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I believe in the impact of “the Whitman experience” and would love to encourage others who have had that experience to give back. |
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| Greg Phonathon Caller Home Town: Seattle, WA Class Year: 2009 Major: Asian Studies with a Chinese Minor Activities: Phi Delta Theta, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart AIDS/HIV prevention organization volunteer What makes Whitman special to me: The small class sizes and intimacy of student/professor relations, the strong community cohesion. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: A place as special and as well run as Whitman requires a large amount of resources. I’m happy to give back to the community that has provided me with such wonderful experiences. |
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Troy Phonathon Caller Home Town: Los Angeles, CA Class Year: 2009 Major: Psychology Activities: DJ on KWCW, reading about Latin America and speaking Spanish, Frisbee What makes Whitman special to me: WI really enjoy spending time with other students who are as nerdy and passionate about learning as I am. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I want to give back to the school and fund that have treated me so well while I’ve been here. I also like the opportunity to talk to alumni from different classes. |
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| Josh Phonathon Caller Home Town: Portland, OR Class Year: 2012 Major: Psychology Activities: Pioneer, Organic Garden (plan to become involved), Mentor Program (applicant) What makes Whitman special to me: It's a friendly, fun place to be. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I want to be a part of the work that allows Whitman to remain a beautiful campus and a top-notch school. |
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Tristan Phonathon Caller Home Town: Arcata, CA Class Year: 2011 Major: Politics Activities: Whitman Model United Nations What makes Whitman special to me: Whitman is a community that provides a sense of interdependence in pursuit of individual learning. Education here is a group process. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I support the college in recognition of the vital support, both financial and otherwise, that it provides for me. |
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| Kaston Phonathon Caller Home Town: Seattle, WA Class Year: 2009 Major: English with a Japanese Minor Activities: Testostertones, Phi Delta Theta What makes Whitman special to me: There are too many things to name that make Whitman special to me. First and foremost, though, are the people. Both the students and the faculty are truly amazing. They are what make my Whitman experience memorable. Of course, the massive amount of resources supporting them is indispensible. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I believe that cultivating a culture of giving is very important at Whitman College. It is our unbridled passion for education and the well-being of others that makes Whitman special. |
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Kelsey Phonathon Caller Home Town: Friday Harbor, WA Class Year: 2012 Major: Politics/English Activities: Kappa Alpha Theta, Whitman Mentor Program, YDI (Youth Development Initiatives) What makes Whitman special to me: I appreciate the tight-knit community of Whitman. We all bring different experiences to the campus but share a desire to learn and impact the world through this unique liberal arts education. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I love Whitman and want to help it remain this unique and beautiful place through the generous giving of our alumni. |
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William Phonathon Caller Home Town: East Lansing, MI Class Year: 2012 Major: Undecided Activities: Campus Climate Challenge, Pioneer Columnist What makes Whitman special to me: The relaxed atmosphere, interesting people and outdoor opportunities. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: If alumni donate, I’ll get the most out of my tuition money! |
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| Enrica Phonathon Caller Home Town: Bar Harbor, ME Class Year: 2010 Major: Politics Activities: Whitman Mentors, Environmental Education for Kids, Delta Gamma, Intramural Sports, Cooking, Gardening What makes Whitman special to me: Whitman is wonderful because it is so full of people who are passionately interested in such diverse things that you are forever discovering something new and amazing. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I love speaking with alumni and hearing all about other Whitman experience. |
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Claire Phonathon Caller Home Town: Glenwood Springs, CO Class Year: 2011 Major: Politics Activities: Swimming What makes Whitman special to me: The feeling of support for a greater purpose. Education is a means not an ends. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: To communicate with past Whitties about our common experience, and future gifts to the college. |
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| Liesl Phonathon Caller Home Town: Kirkland, WA Class Year: 2011 Major: Tentative Environmental Studies and Economics Activities: Campus Greens, IM Soccer, Story Time Reader What makes Whitman special to me: Having such a small campus fosters an amazing sense of community among students, staff and faculty. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I am happy to give back to my college which is giving me so many opportunities that few college students receive. |
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Donna Phonathon Caller Home Town: Tacoma, WA Class Year: 2012 Major: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology Activities: Rugby, cooking, and sleeping. Why Whitman is special to me: Whitman is special because of the people. There is such a great community here. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I look at this as an experience that allows me to connect with Whitman’s history. Talking to alumni and hearing the love that they still have for their school makes me appreciate even more the time that I have here. |
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| Ben Phonathon Caller Home Town: Menlo Park, CA Class Year: 2011 Major: Environmental Studies—Politics Activities: Tennis What makes Whitman special to me: The community and opportunities the school provides. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I have benefitted from the alumni fund and I wanted to give back to the program. |
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Jonah Phonathon Caller Home Town: Boulder, CO Class Year: 2010 Major: History Activities: Tau Kappa Epsilon, Frolf, Intramural Sports What makes Whitman special to me: Community, seeing people I know everywhere. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I think talking with alumni will be a great job. |
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| Emily Phonathon Caller Home Town: Campbell, CA Class Year: 2010 Major: Psychology with a Gender Studies Minor Activities: Panhallenic, IM Sports (Football, Tennis, Bowling), Kappa Alpha Theta, Student Assistant in Alumni Office and Institutional Research Office What makes Whitman special to me: Whitman feels like my home away from home, with my own family of fellow students. I love the size and beauty of the campus, and feel lucky to attend such a great institution, because of the opportunities my education has given me and will continue to give me after graduation. Why I am a Phonathon Caller: I love Phonathon because it allows me to interact with Whitman alumni. I think that it is important to stay connected with those who have attended before and after you, and maintain the special bond Whitman students of all ages have. |
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Gary Phonathon Caller Home Town: Plano, TX Class Year: 2011 Major(s): Politics/Philosophy Activities: Campus Climate Challenge, Whitman Investment Club, Pioneer What makes Whitman special to me: Everyone can find their niche and grow as a person. No matter where you’re from there is a place for you here. Why I am a Phonathon caller: I believe in the core academic mission of the College and want to help the College maintain that mission in these challenging economic times. |
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