THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASE
Student Ambassadors Ready to Tell DACC Story
ABOVE: Back Row (on the letters): Dominyq Gritten, Ethan Richards, Trevin Williams, Jalin Howell, Jaylen (JJ) Simmons
Front Row: Briana Hamilton, Alyssa Acton, MacKenzie Divan, Briana Hernandez, Lynae Ward, Lenox Li, Lezlea Lowe, Victoria Morris, Kayliegh O’Toole, and Mea Sparling
Not Pictured: Alexander Fernandez who is not pictured due to a baseball game
DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College welcomed 16 new cast members to the All Star Jaguar Student Ambassadors Class of 2023-24 on Friday, Sept. 22, and they are ready to roar.
The All Stars participate in advertising campaigns, special events, social media, community activities, and recruiting efforts. As Student Ambassadors, the cast embodies the DACC spirit and mission! All Stars are recruited for one full academic year and can re-apply for a second year of service. They represent all walks of life and a varied student experience.
“These team members represent athletics, engineering, PTK, Presidential Scholars, Auto Tech, cheerleading, nursing, eSports, pep band, nursing, education, criminal justice, and business,” says Lara Conklin, Executive Director of College Relations and Chair of the All Star Care Team. “We have an active military reservist, an international student, hometown students and out-of-towners. There are even a couple who decided a 4 year school wasn’t right for them and transferred to DACC to get a better foundation. As you can clearly see, they’ve got some personality, too.”
All Stars are called cast members because they apply and “audition” for the role with the Care Team comprised of eight DACC staff members, including Conklin. The Care Team is charged with giving the All Stars guidance and mentorship throughout the year. Team members come from the business office, academic advising, web services, creative services, recruitment, and marketing.
