Honors Peer Mentors

Hiya! My name is Adrianna, a junior from Reading, PA. On top of my main major and minor, I enjoy my independent study in creative writing through the Honors program. In my free time, I love to crochet, read, and travel with friends!

Academic Research, Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Internship, Work Study

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I am a part of Bonner Leaders, Pharmacy Senate, NSoP ambassadors, ResLife as a resident assistant, and chamber singers on campus. Off-campus I am involved in an internship with Lehigh Valley Hospital Network.

My name is Andrea Buenano, and I have a deep passion for serving my community. I love to be involved in many activities. I'm actively involved in my local church, where I serve as a kids' leader and also work with the youth ministry. At Wilkes I am involved in some cool clubs such as the Spanish and Studio 20 clubs. In addition to my church activities, I enjoy creating flyers as a hobby, especially for specific fun events. A fun fact about me is that I was born in Spain!

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Honors and the Creative Arts, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Study Abroad, Internship, Work Study

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I am involved in Spanish and studio 20 clubs.

Hi, my name is Grace and I am from Athens, PA. I'm a freshman pharmacy student and a member of the swim team. I love spending time with family and friends, reading, and being outside. A fun fact about me is that every time I have flown somewhere there's been some sort of delay. I was once stuck in the JFK airport for over 8 hours and didn't even make it to the ticket counter.

Honors and Sports, Honors and Pharmacy

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Pre-Pharmacy Club

Sports

Swimming

Hi! My name is Angela and I'm from Callicoon, New York, about 35 minutes from Honesdale, PA. When I'm not studying, I love spending time with my family (including my dog and chickens), reading, and singing. A fun fact about myself – in December 2024, I performed a solo with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic under the direction of Maestra Mélisse Brunet at the F.M. Kirby Center and Scranton Cultural Center.

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I serve as Soprano Section Leader of University Chorus and have been a member of Chamber Singers since my first semester on campus. I'm also a Resident Assistant, a Geisinger Scholar, and a member of Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) and National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).

Hello, fellow honors students! My name is Cameran Costello, and I am an education student here at Wilkes University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts with a multi-major in Secondary Education, Physics, and Mathematics, alongside a minor in music. This is my second year as a peer mentor, and I am glad to meet our new Honors cohort! My hometown is West Chester, PA, and I went to Unionville High School. In my free time, I love playing the flute and piccolo, crocheting, and taking pictures on my camera!

Community Service, Honors and the Creative Arts, Honors and Science, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

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Aside from my academic pursuits at Wilkes University, I enjoy being part of community service, STEM, education, and music activities. To continue my love for music, I am the secretary of Wilkes' Nu Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Furthermore, I perform on the flute and piccolo in both the Wilkes University Civic Band and the Pep Band. To further my passion for teaching and science, I serve as the president and a group leader of the WEBS (We're Empowered By Science) club and a group leader for the WEBS summer camp. Additionally, I work as an academic peer tutor for mathematics as a work study position on campus.

I am sophmore environmental engineering major from Lancaster, PA where I have a dog. I enjoy playing tennis, listening to music, doing crafts, and hanging out with friends. I am majoring in environmental engineering because I want to solve problems related to water and pollution. This summer I am going with the honors program to Italy!! If you have any questions about anything, please reach out to me.

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I participated in an internship with PennDOT this past summer. I am in many clubs on campus including Christian Fellowship Club, Dean Student Advisory Board, Society of Women Engineers, Air and Waste Management Association, and Space Club.

Sports

Tennis

Hello! I'm Sam and I'm a Pharmacy student from Honesdale, PA. I enjoy all things sports (especially the Cowboys), taking naps, and hanging out with my friends. I'm also a member of the Men's Golf team here at Wilkes. A fun fact about me is that my favorite artist is Billy Joel, but I enjoy listening to most types of music.

Honors and Sports, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Internship

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CVS Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacy Senate, Barre Scholars Program, Resident Assistant, Men's Golf Team

Sports

Golf

I am a biochemistry major with a concentration in Pre-med. I am wanting to go to medical school to become a doctor once I'm done with school. I am from Nolensville, Tennessee, and I am on the Wilkes Women's Volleyball team.

Honors and Sports, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med

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Programming Board and Pre-Professional Health Club

Sports

Women's Volleyball

Hi, my name is Aidan Hunter. I am a mechanical engineering major here at Wilkes University and I am from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. I play volleyball here at Wilkes and a fun fact about me is I am certified to scuba dive.

Honors and Sports, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

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I was an e-mentor this past semester. I am also on the College of Business and Engineering Dean's Student Advisory Board.

Sports

Men's Volleyball

I am a sophomore from Mount Olive, New Jersey. I play on the softball team at Wilkes. I love being outdoors, staying active, and meeting new people. Some facts about me: I work as a pharmacy techinician at CVS and waitress at a pizza place.

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Resident Assistant - Slocum Hall, Pre-Pharmacy Club - Social Media Manager, Presidential Student Leader, Barre Scholars Program, Sports broadcaster for Wilkes Now (Student-run news station), DSS Note Taker (Work Study)

Sports

Softball

Hi there! I am a Political Science major and plan on attending law school after my time at Wilkes. I'm from Aston, PA, which is just outside of Philadelphia. I'm part of the Honors Program Student Committee, Barre Scholars Program, Manuscript Society, and Pre-Law Society. In my free time, I enjoy creative writing, drawing, and traveling. A fun fact about me is that I have been to all fifty states!

Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee

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HPSC, Barre Scholars, Manuscript Society, Pre-Law Society

Hi! I'm from Blakeslee, PA and I love to paint in my free time. I have a dirtbike and go riding during the warmer seasons, and I like to take long road trips as well.

Community Service, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee, Internship, Work Study, ROTC

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I have been with NJ TRANSIT for almost a year as an HR intern and it's been a good experience. I also dog sit from time to time. Along with these, I am an RA and the Director of Marketing for the Honors Program.

Sports

I used to play travel softball for 15 years, but now I ride my dirtbike for fun!

Hello all! I am from Lancaster, PA (home of the Amish) and am excited to be a peer mentor this year! I am also a Barre Scholar and on HPSC. I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, baking, and playing with my pets. Fun fact I went to Switzerland last summer!

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I am involved in Chemistry Club, Pre-Professional Health Society, and Chamber Orchestra.

Hi! My name is Haylie and I am from Edmeston, NY. I chose Wilkes for the small school environment, but the amazing opportunities that it had to offer. I love being involved in clubs, extracurriculars, community service activities and more! Some fun facts about me are that I grew up on a farm, I love sports, and one of my favorite hobbies is sewing!

Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

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Here at Wilkes, I am a member of the Barre Scholars Program, the Programming Board, and the Pre-Pharmacy Club! I also work with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy as a part of work study.

I am a sophmore pharmacy major from Westchester County, New York. In my free time I enjoy painting, singing, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends! A fun fact about me is that I am a lefty!

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I am in the Honors and Barre-Scholars Programs as well as the Bonner Leader Program here at Wilkes! I am also a Resident Assistant on campus.

Hi! I'm Zoë! I am a Biology major and my goal is to become a veterinarian. I am originally from Basking Ridge, NJ although my family recently moved to Devon, PA! I am also a small group leader and I am the President of the Honors Program Student Committee in addition to being a TA for the Biology department.When I'm not in class, you can find me in the Honors Office or hanging out with my animals! I have a cat, Mo, who lives here in Wilkes-Barre with me, and at home, I have 3 more cats, a dog, and five chickens.

Community Service, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Honors Program Student Committee, Work Study

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Honors Program Student Committee, Biology Teaching Assistant, Small Group Leader

Hi, I'm Krisha. I am from Scranton, PA which is only 30 minutes from Wilkes. In my free time, I like to paint, hang out with my friends, and meet new people. A fun fact about me is that I used to play tennis in high school, and still love to play badminton and table tennis!

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Aside from being a member of the Honors and Barre Scholars Program, I'm the Class of 2028 President on Student Government. I'm also a member of Pre-Pharmacy Club, Chemistry Club, and South-Asian Society.

Hello! My name is Michael; I am a second-year double major in secondary education and history. I'm from Stroudsburg, PA, and I was born in New York. On top of being an Honors Student and Barre Scholar, most of my school-related interests revolve around student activities, as I am the Student Government Treasurer, the Resident Assistant for our Honors dorm at Waller Hall, a Presidential Student Leader, and a bunch of other stuff that I would be more than happy to share about. As far as things outside school, I enjoy working out, hiking, writing, reading, listening to music, and playing games like Stardew Valley. A fun fact about me is that all of my fingers are double-jointed

Academic Conferences, Community Service, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Honors and Social Science, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

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Student Government Treasurer, Presidential Student Leader, Resident Assistant for Waller North, Writing Center Peer Tutor, Christian Fellowship Club's Leadership Team, History Club Treasurer

I am a Pharmacy student in the Pharmacy Program at Wilkes. Outside of school I have acquired a job and experience in both hospital and community pharmacy. I am originally from Piscataway, NJ but live off campus in Wilkes-Barre during my time at Wilkes. In my free time I enjoy watching movies, being outside, spending time with friends, etc. A fun fact about me is that I use to be on the Wilkes Women's Cross Country team!

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I am involved in several pharmacy clubs and organizations at Wilkes. I am apart of the pharmacy fraternity Kappa Psi. I am a member of: ACCP, AMCP, ASHP, PPAG, and APhA. In APhA I am on two committees resembling professionalism and fundraising attributes.

I am from Exeter, Pennsylvania and my pronouns are she/they. I adore animals and spending as much time with them as I can: either it be a comfortable inside setting or outside around a farm. I am an actor, poet, writer, and musician. I started performing onstage when I was 7 and haven't stopped since. Reading is how I connect to the world around me. As a theater major, almost all of my time is spent at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. I love all sorts of music and have such a strong connection to it and how it has impacted my life. I listen to artists such as Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, FLETCHER, Billie Eilish, and MUNA.

Honors and the Creative Arts, Music, Clubs and Extracurriculars

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Manuscript Society, Authoring a book via independent study with Jen

Sports

My knees would be broken if I did

I'm from Scranton, PA which is about 45 minutes from campus. I am a junior/P1 Pharmacy Student. I enjoy watching movies, playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with my family. I am currently in the Biology and Spanish Club here at Wilkes. I am also involved with PPA, APhA, and AMCP. A fun fact about me is that I love listening to all different genres of music and I have a golden retriever. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Internship

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I have a CVS internship as a Pharmacy Intern.

Hi, my name is Kailey! I am super excited to be a Honors Peer Mentor. I am an English major from Vernon, NJ. I love to sing, act, and dance and have been doing so since a young age. I also enjoy socializing with and meeting new people. Some cool things about me are that I was named the 2024 New Jersey All State Thespian and I once sung as the opening number for the Rockette's “Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular“.

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Aside from being a member of the Wilkes Honors and Barre Scholars programs, I am a member of the Wilkes Dance Team. My clubs consist of The Beacon, manuscript, history club, and Inkwell.

Hello, I'm Ciara Williams and I'm originally from Brooklyn but reside in Scranton Pennsylvania. I have 13 half siblings involve 3 sets of twins. I am also a fraternal twin myself.

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I am a Peer Career Ambassador and Conversation Partner. I am also a member of pre-law and society club.

I was born in the Philippines where I lived 10 years before moving to Seoul, South Korea where I did middle and high school. That being said, I am an American citizen with most of my time being spent in Hawaii, which I had visited every year of my life until the pandemic hit. I currently live in North Carolina but spend a good portion of my breaks in Cairo, Egypt with my parents. A fun fact about me is that I played mixed doubles badminton in high school and only lost one game over 2 years.

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Honors and Science, Honors and Pre-Med, Honors and being a Resident Assistant, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Honors Program Student Committee

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RA, Chess Club VP, HPSC (secretary -> Director of social events), Pharmacy senate team rep, SNPHA, ASHP, APhA,

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah, and I am currently a freshman Pharmacy Major from Allentown, PA. A fun fact about me is that I love to read, and last year I read a total of 150 books!

Community Service, Honors and Pharmacy, Clubs and Extracurriculars, Work Study

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Bonner Leader Program, Pre-Pharmacy Club, PPHS, Chemistry Club

I am from New Milford, Pennsylvania and I hope to become a lawyer in the future. I enjoy shopping and listening to music. One fun fact about me is that The Great Gatsby is my favorite book and movie.

Honors and Social Science, Internship, Work Study

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I am a Student Ambassador and in Pre-Law Society