Year: 2016

As the primary bear trainer for the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Hornbeak knows the Baylor Bears better than most. In fact, Lady and Joy recognize his voice and respond to his commands – including throwing up a Sic ‘Em every so often. Serving as a bear trainer is a unique – and selective – position…Continue Reading Student Feature – Jackson Hornbeak

Living in Corpus Christi, Texas, senior Christine Orrick has never been far from the water. Growing up, she recalls spending countless days at her family’s fishing cabin tucked on an island or at the beach surrounded by family. For Christine, these days allowed her to re-center her thoughts, to regain order in the midst of complicated situations and the stress of life….Continue Reading Student Feature – Christine Orrick

Learning to play a musical instrument takes a lot of time. For most people, this time commitment is too much and their dream of becoming the next Beethoven quickly ends. For Caleb Ellison, however, instruments have come quickly. He is self-taught on the piano, saxophone, guitar, French horn, and drums. On top of that, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and spontaneous road trips….Continue Reading Student Feature – Caleb Ellison

Throughout our lifetimes, some people will never leave the borders of the United States. For senior Megan Williams, living abroad is a way of life. After living with a host family in Panama in high school, Megan continued to live and study in eight different countries. Internationally minded, Megan believes these opportunities shaped her ability to relate to others – especially those from different cultures – in a unique, more sincere way….Continue Reading Student Feature – Megan Williams

Growing up as one of ten siblings, senior Paul Worrell has had an interesting life. Having so many different people around him has prompted Paul to become a man of many talents. Guitar, piano, singing, soccer, football, and basketball are just a few of the many activities Paul enjoys. His Baylor experience has been nothing short of expansive as well….Continue Reading Student Feature – Paul Worrell

Ever take the time to count the number of states you visited? Christine Coxon is just two states shy of touching all 50 states – a major feat! Always adventurous, Christine loves competitive swimming, has hiked part of the Appalachian Trail, and studied abroad in London….Continue Reading Student Feature – Christine Coxon