2007-2008 Leadership Cabinet
President: Andrew Ferris
Country: Papua New Guinea (MK)
Major/minor: Christian Ministries (Class of 2008)
Hobby/Gifts/Talents: Music (Acoustic guitar), Running,
Favorite American Food: Spare Ribs
Favorite food from "home": Crocodile
What you want to become when you "grow up": A musician
VP of International Students: Ian Leslie
Country: I was born in India, lived there for four years, before my family moved to Nigeria, where I continued my growing up.
Major: Computer Engineering (Class of 2008)
Treasurer: Nicholas Hernandez
Secretary: Sharon Paul
Country: TCK ~ India and the U.S.
Major/Minor: Biology, Biblical and Religious Studies (Class of 2010)
Favorite American Food: Mac N Cheese
Favorite food from "home": Biriyani
What I want to be when I "grow up": I want to serve God through medical missions internationally either in India or East Africa.
PR Officer: Eli Smith
Country: Born in France, lived in Senegal for five years, then in England for twelve years
Major: Studio Art - two dimensional studies concentration
Favorite American Food: Hamburgers and root beer
Favorite food from "home": Mc vities biscuits
What you want to become when you "grow up": Buy Belgium, rename it gibblegoggleland and turn it into a giant aquarium for turtles
Chaplain Officer: John-Michael Pickens
Country: Kenya (MK), U.S.
Major/minor: Theology/Peace and Conflict Studies (Class of 2009)
Hobbies: Reading, sports (especially racquetball), writing, playing music, singing, acting goofy, bringing a smile to peoples' faces
Favorite American Food: Hamloaf
Favorite food from home: Ugali and Sukumawiki
When I grow up I want to become a minister, professor or work with bringing organizations like Mennonite Central Committee as a peace mediator.
2006 - 2007 Leadership Cabinet
President: Valerie Ong
Growing up on a tropical island off the East Peninsula of Malaysia is a primary reason why I would rather not wear covered shoes, even in the winter. I do not fancy sweaters either! But there are worse things, non trivial things, like underdevelopment, that I cannot learn to bear with. As a student of Politics at Messiah, I am setting a foundation of knowledge and skills to learn how to improve under-development. Apart from the privilege of an education, I've had the privilege to travel and live all over the world. I love conversations that are extend beyond the surface level, and I've been told I talk a lot but I love to listen as well, so please, please, please talk with me!
VP of International Students (Fall): Gerald Mwangi
Country: Kenya
Major: Computer Engineering
VP of International Students (Spring): Ian Leslie
Country: I was born in India, lived there for four years, before my family moved to Nigeria, where I continued my growing up.
Major: Computer Engineering (Class of 2008)
VP of Missionary Kids: Chealsea Hampton
Countries: Born in US, grew up in Thailand. Have also lived in the Phillipines and the United Kingdom.
Major: English
Favorite American Food: Hard to choose one... Probably peanut butter. Yeah, that sounds right.
Favorite Thai Food: Khaw Soy (chicken curry with egg noodles!!!)
Favorite Food I make myself: Chicken dishes with Rice
What I want to be when I "grow up": Able to travel ;)
Treasurer (Fall): Signe Henkel
I am a senior sociology major from Western Pennsylvania. I am grateful for this opportunity to serve you all during my last semester at Messiah College.
Treasurer (Spring): Joelle Durben
Country: 2,500 miles south of Rekjavik. Actually, USA and UK citizenship and parents, grew up mostly in Cote d'Ivoire until I was 16, then moved back to the US, to Philadelphia, and now I'm here. But if you were wondering where my accent is from, that's a different question...
Major: bio with education
Fav US food: lasagna
Fav food from home: attieke and sauce arachide and allocco
What you want to be when you grow up: whatever God wants, not really sure yet.
Secretary (Spring): Joshua Mackin
Country: I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, the son of American missionary parents. I love the Philippines - it was, and in many ways still is, my home - I lived there a little over twelve years, until I moved to State College, Pennsylvania, in the United States. I hated it for a long time, but came to accept, and then finally even enjoy this strange new place God had put me.
Major: Writing and Literature
Favorite American Food: i guess pizza and hamburgers?
Favorite food from "home": pansit - and all the tropical fruits!
What you want to become when you "grow up": a concerned, active, and commited international Christian and global citizen.
PR Officer: Wairimu Kuguru
Hi, I'm Wairimu and I'm from Kenya. I'm a sophomore majoring in international business. I love meeting people and getting to know them. I hope to serve ISA/MuKappa the best that I can as the PR officer.
Chaplain Officer: Rachael Brown
I'm Rachael Brown. I'm a senior psychology major. I love people, languages, fashion, philosophy... I love most of all quiet time spent with God. I believe in being grateful for where God has brought me and making the most of it, both experiencially and educationally. Above all, seeking the will of God for me in each day, and going about that, receiving His love through my imperfections, understanding what real love is in my interaction with Him each day...What else...? Good food!