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Lucy Bateman

Art, BA, Education Concentration

Inspired by the encouragement and joy for learning her own teachers instilled in her, Lucy realized as a high school student and summer camp volunteer that she wanted to give back by helping future generations.

Southeastern Louisiana University

October 25, 2022

Lucy Bateman

While volunteering at a summer camp with children who had struggled with various issues in school, Lucy Bateman saw firsthand the impact education and learning could have on students. She decided then that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others.

Combining this calling with her love for arts, she is on course to realize that dream as an art education major.

Action Plan

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Energize Saturdays in Strawberry Stadium as a member of the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band drumline.

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Help new students find their path as an Orientation Leader.

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Win Miss Spirit of Grace and compete in the Miss Louisiana Pageant.

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Make life-long friends and serve the community as a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority.

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Bring student-focused initiatives to life as a member of the Student Government Association.

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Network with peers in the Honors Program.

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