Miller Business Honors Program Class of 2015
Meet the students in the Miller Business Honors Program's Class of 2015:
Emily Chase | Nolan Cockrell | Stephanie Ehlerding | Lauren Fosnight | Robert Franz
Aly Hopkins | Danielle Huff | Emily Looney | Alex Makximenko | Kirsten Mesch
Mollie Miller | Michelle Poteet | Malachi Randolph | Alec Smith | Sarah Stichter
Debra Talkington | Taylor Thurlow | Erica Walsh | Matthew Weinberg | Neal Werle | Nick Wilkey
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana Major: Accounting, finance
High School Achievements/Activities: Accounting Award, AP Literature and Composition Award, Project READ’s Tutor, VHS society member
Ball State Interests/Activities: Accounting Club
Impressions of Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I’ve really gotten a positive impression of the program so far. I enjoy the small classes and like having the same group of people in them so I’m able to get to know people and know who to talk to if I have questions. Everyone has been extremely helpful and has made the transition to college as smooth as possible.
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball State because it was a good fit for me. The business program is very successful, the size of the school is good and financially it was my best choice. The more I hear about the program, the better I feel about my decision to come to Ball State.
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Hometown: Kokomo, Indiana Major: Business administration
High School Achievements/Activities: Ball State Presidential Scholarship, George Marvin Reul Scholarship, Robert K. Downey Award, Northwestern Lions Club Scholarship, October 2010Student of the Month
Ball State Interests/Activities: Professional business fraternity, The Revolution church
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball State because it offered me so many opportunities and I felt immediately at home. I chose the business program and honors program because they provided me with many options in a career field I enjoy.
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Hometown: Decatur, Indiana Major: Marketing
High School Achievements/Activities: National Merit Scholar, graduated Magna Cum Laude, APS Scholar, newspaper editor, speech team, Academic All-State Cross Country, track and field
Ball State Interests/Activities: Honors Council, CRU, Grace Lutheran Church
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: It was the perfect size school! The Miller College was very impressive and the Honors Program had the extra challenge and opportunities that I felt I needed to excel!
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Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana Major: Finance, theatre studies Minor: Spanish
High School Achievements/Activities: Speech team, show choir, AP Scholar with Distinction, Repertory Theater, Shakespeare Competition State Finalist, Student Council
Ball State Interests/Activities: Swing Society, Ballroom Club, Spanish Club
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: While visiting Ball State, I received more than the typical college visit experience. I was given the opportunity to sit in on classes, talk with staff, and meet with students in my field of study. I could tell that Ball State and the Miller College of Business were going to give me the education I need to be successful. I was also very attracted to the unique faculty offered by the Miller Honors Program.
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Major: Finance
High School Achievements/Activities: 8th in class of 420, Treasurer of Robotics Club, FBLA VP, Junior Achievement High School Program
Ball State Interests/Activities: Delta Sigma Pi, ultimate frisbee, laser tag, wallyball
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball State because of the friendliness and ease of contact of faculty, internships, and post-secondary opportunities. I also have a close-knit friend circle and study group that I attend class with.
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Hometown: Muncie, Indiana Major: Accounting
High School Achievements/Activities: National Honors Society, girls’ tennis team member, boys’ tennis team manager, Jazz Band member
Ball State Interests/Activities: Student Voluntary Services, joining a sorority
Impressions of Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: TOMS Campus Club, SVS, Timmy Foundation
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball State and the Miller College of Business because it was the best fit for me and it had so much of offer.
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Hometown: Coldwater, Ohio Major: Accounting, finance
High School Achievements/Activities: National Honor Society, Academic All-Ohio, honorable mention WBL for golf, golf, band, Spanish Club, basketball, peer tutoring
Ball State Interests/Activities: Accounting Club, Hall Council, Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Epsilon
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: It wasn't too far away from home, and I got in-state tuition. I love it here already and was ready for an adventure.
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Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana Major: Accounting, photography
High School Achievements/Activities: Bernard F. Dever Memorial Scholarship, National Honor Society, Student Council Co-President, Thespian Society, National German Honor Society, Texas Roadhouse “Employee of the Month”
Ball State Interests/Activities: Accounting Club, Delta Sigma Pi, BSU Dance Marathon for Riley Children’s Hospital, UPB
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball State because of the Miller Honors Program, the beautiful campus, and the distance from home. I knew Ball State was right for me because of the feeling I got on campus, and because I have small classes even though it’s a large school. Plus, Ball State gives an amazing amount of scholarship opportunities! Miller College of Business and the Honors Program appealed to me because of the prestigious new program. I’ve wanted to do business for quite a while and Miller College of Business gives me a chance to have personalized help so I can succeed in the world of business. I’m not going to be just a number here. Instead, I’ll be a known student and I will be pushed to succeed.
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Hometown: Bedford, Indiana Major: Undecided
High School Achievements/Activities: Exchange student – Norway, Co-Founder Philosophy Club
Ball State Interestes/Activities: Snowboard/Ski Club
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball State because the benefits far outweighed anything else any other college offered me.
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Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Major: Marketing Minor: Digital media
High School Achievements/Activities: Honor Roll (4 Years), Head of Theater Make-Up Crew, President of ART Club, Student Government
Ball State Interests/Activities: Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Sigma Epsilon, community service sorority, Ball State Swing Society, TOMS Campus Club
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I have so many ideas for what I want to do in life, and I realized that with a good business background, I can do all of those things, so I started looking for schools with good business programs. When I heard about Ball State I applied and shortly got accepted, and soon after my acceptance, I was told about the Miller Scholars program. After visiting Ball State and seeing the program, I knew BSU was where I wanted to go.
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Hometown: Sharpsville, Indiana Major: Finance
High School Achievements/Activities: National Honor Society, graduate with honors, varsity basketball team captain, Young Women’s Institute attendee
Ball State Interests/Activities: Delta Sigma Pi, Wakeboard Club, rock climbing, WEBA
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I loved the close-knit feeling that the program offered while still being able to offer similar opportunities a large could.
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Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana Major: Business, psychology
High School Achievements/Activities: Distinguished AP Scholar, High Honor Roll, Show choir champions (3 years), Spanish National Honors Society, peer mentor
Ball State Interests/Activities: Choir, CRU, college mentors for kids
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: Choosing Ball State was easy. As soon as I walked on campus I knew I belonged here. It’s the perfect size for me; not too big and not too small. Ball State cares about the success of its students, and I loved all the opportunities I heard about. I chose the Miller College of Business Honors Program because of the awesome opportunities it offers. I’m sure I will gain valuable experience through the program.
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Hometown: Goshen, Indiana Major: International business Minor: Spanish, Asian studies
High School Achievements/Activities: Valedictorian, Academic All-State, All-Conference tennis, sectional/regional champion tennis, “We the People” Government Competition State Finalist
Ball State Interests/Activities: Ball State Bold, Pi Sigma Epsilon, student government, CRU
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I was very impressed with the close-knit community prevalent in both the Miller College of Business and Honors Program. The small classes and Living/Learning Communities enable students to learn more interactively and with peer accountability.
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Hometown: Kokomo, Indiana Major: Business (undeclared) Minor: Spanish
High School Achievements/Activities: National Merit Scholarship, Bold Celebration Scholarship, E. Virginia Johnson Business Scholarship, John Phillip Sousa Award, three gold ratings for ISSMA state-level clarinet Solos and ensembles, marching band awards, National Honor Society, band, orchestra, FCA, Christian Youth in Action, Bible Quiz Competition
Ball State Interests/Activities: Navigators, SVS, intramural basketball
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose Ball Stater, Miller College of Business and Miller Honors because of the opportunities that they present for individualized attention, internship and networking connections, and collaboration with other highly motivated students with similar interests.
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Hometown: Etna Green, Indiana Major: Accounting
High School Achievements/Activities: Valedictorian, National Merit Scholar, National Honor Society, Indy Star Academic All-Star, Academic All-State volleyball, basketball, softball
Ball State Interests/Activities: CRU, Honors Student Council
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: Ball State has a good accounting program. I chose the Millers and Honors because I knew they would challenge me.
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Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana Major: Finance Minor: Latin, Japanese
High School Achievements/Activities: Aechaen 80 (top 20 students from each class in most elite choir), treasurer of several clubs
Ball State Interests/Activities: Japanese Animation Society, Spectrum, Japanese Conversation Club, choir
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: Ball State offered the best education for me with the best living arrangements. Associates of the program are fantastic people and are also wonderful friends.
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Hometown: Westfield, Indiana Major: Finance, accounting
High School Achievements/Activities: National Honor Society, TCTA co-author, Distinguished Student Athlete, varsity tennis, track and field, bible study
Ball State Interests/Activities: Ultimate Frisbee, tennis, The Way International Campus Fellowship, Ball State GOP
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I really like what this program offers. It has a variety of majors and classes, yet has a lot of personalized care. I felt that I would get a bunch of help and attention here.
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Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana Major: Economics Minor: Legal studies
High School Achievements/Activities: Academic All-State
Ball State Interests/Activities: Ball State Dems, synchronized swimming, ballroom dancing
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: Ball State’s campus felt at home from the start, and the business school seemed like the perfect fit. The Honors Program offers great opportunities and has a very friendly staff.
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Hometown: Vernon Hills, Illinois Major: Entrepreneurship, accounting
High School Achievements/Activities: Honor Roll, first place IL FBLA, delivered commencement speech at graduation
Ball State Interests/Activities: Miller Honors, intermural sports
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I chose to participate in the Honors Program because I have a passion for business, and know it will help me in the future.
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Hometown: Richmond, Indiana Major: Business administration, telecommunications
High School Achievements/Activities: National Merit Scholarship, Eagle-rank Boy Scout, B.O.S.S. competition county winner, chamber choir
Ball State Interests/Activities: Swing Dance Club, Cardinal Filmworks
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I want to be a successful movie producer/director.
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Hometown: Lewisville, Indiana Major: Marketing, political science
High School Achievements/Activities: Business Professionals of America President, Senior Class President, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, academic and technical honors diplomas
Ball State Interests/Activities: Student Government, SUS, Sky Diving Club
Why I chose Ball State/Miller College/Miller Honors: I felt that Ball State was going to be my new home when I first stepped foot on camps my junior year of high school. I chose the Miller College of Business and Honors program because of their amazing staff, and I have seen first-hand how the program helps create future business leaders.
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