What has your life been like since leaving Southeastern? What do you do for a living? And have you married and/or had children?
After I graduated from SLU, I worked at a temp agency for several years. I spent most of my time helping people find jobs, speaking at trade schools and traveling. I worked at a financial institution where I worked part-time. I could pick and choose what offices I wanted to work with. In May of last year I retired. I was the Queen XXXVIII of the Krewe of Omega in Hammond. My platform was shop local. I spent most of my time between Hammond and Ponchatoula. It was a great experience. I never married and don’t have any children.
What do you remember most about your time at Southeastern and working with student publications?
I was on staff at The Lion’s Roar for only one semester. I wrote for arts and entertainment. I was introduced to publications by Jill (Martin) Marshall. Since I had one article a week, I didn’t spend much time there. I did my article and did get to see how close y’all were as a group.
Give me your back story. How did you wind up at Southeastern and interested in working with student publications?
My mom was sick so I needed to be somewhere close. She passed away my first semester at Southeastern. I was able to go back and forth from Slidell to help my dad. I had three younger siblings. My choosing Southeastern made it possible for all of family to stay together. I got really good at juggling things around so I could continue my education and keep my family together.
What would you say is the biggest thing you learned while at Southeastern?
I learned to be patient and to really listen to what people were saying. Double checking facts and not putting your opinion or feelings makes great journalism.
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