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Zamar is a senior from San Antonio, Texas, bringing leadership, authenticity, and serious Aviator pride to campus life. He plays football and is an Aviator student ambassador.His advice to incoming freshmen: “I’d tell freshman me not to overthink everything about college. Making friends is a lot easier than you think—just say ‘what’s up’ to people...

Rhett is a junior from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who brings passion, positivity, and purpose to campus life. He’s involved in DECA for business leadership, plays baseball as a student-athlete, serves as a Resident Assistant providing community support, and leads as a Lead Avila Aviator student ambassador. His advice to incoming freshmen: “Get involved and make the...

Kennedy is a junior from Kansas City, MO, who brings energy, enthusiasm, and purpose to campus life. She serves on the Avila Education Association (AEA) board and works in the Communications Office during the school year. Her advice to incoming freshmen: “Don’t be afraid to jump into the activities on campus! I was always a...

Wilbert is a sophomore from Liberty, MO, who brings determination, spirit, and purpose to campus life. He’s involved in soccer, participates in FCA, and serves as an Aviator student ambassador.His advice to incoming freshmen: “Little bit of fun, but a WHOLE LOT of Focus! P.S. You will have fun regardless.”...

Noah is a sophomore from Morgan Hill, California, who brings energy, authenticity, and Aviator pride to campus life. He is involved in football, the Aviators program, Nite Light, and Eagles for Christ ministries. Noah also partners with the Longer Table nonprofit and is known as the protector of Thompson from 3 a.m. to 4:32 a.m....

Avery is a junior from Belton, Missouri, who brings passion, positivity, and purpose to campus life. She’s the Junior Captain of the Avila Glitter Girls, a member of DECA, and a student worker in the Office of Admissions and Marketing.Her advice to incoming freshmen: “I would tell freshmen that getting involved on campus is going...

Henry is a graduate student from Ghana who brings passion, positivity, and purpose to campus life. He’s actively involved on campus through the Aviators program and is pursuing his master’s degree with a focus on leadership and impact. His advice toincoming freshmen? “Be your authentic self.”...

Danielle is a junior from Liberia who brings passion, positivity, and purpose to campus life. She’s involved with the Aviators program, serves as an RA this summer, and is even working on launching a new club called Culture Hub to celebrate and connect diverse student voices. Her advice to incoming freshmen? “Stay true to yourself,...

Maurkalip is a sophomore from Oak Grove, Missouri, who brings energy, determination, and purpose to campus life. He’s a basketball player, Resident Assistant, and Housing Assistant, showing his commitment to supporting fellow students on and off the court. His advice to incoming freshmen: “Study! Make sure you stay on top of your classes, manage your...

Sanaa is a senior from Kansas City, Missouri, who brings leadership, focus, and purpose to campus life. She’s an Avila Aviator student ambassador, helping welcome and support fellow students.Her advice to incoming freshmen: “Learn the campus and learn the tools and software, and be accountable with self-discipline.”...