Frances Adkins
Class of 2011
Majors: Chemistry and Biology
E-mail: fadkins11@jcu.edu    
Hometown: Concord, OH

This is Frances's first year on Orientation staff, and she is super excited to welcome you to John Carroll. When she isn't chatting with her Christian Life Community, volunteering at MedWish, going on an Immersion trip, or helping in the General Chemistry lab, Frances can be found working out in the Corbo room, cheering on Cleveland sports teams, or avidly shopping. She strives daily to be as fashionable as Stacy London and Tim Gunn, and she thinks that a smile is any person's best accessory. She hopes you will enjoy JCU as much as she does, and feel free to send any questions her way!

Ronald Brownrigg
Year: 2010
Major: Education
Email: rbrownrigg10@jcu.edu
Hometown: Cleveland, OH

This is Ronald's second year on Orientation Staff. He is actively involved in JCU's Sports Information Department and is also a Resident Assistant in Murphy Hall. Next year Ronald will be the Senior Resident Assistant for Campion Hall. His goal this summer is to create friendships with as many incoming students as possible. If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact him.

Alicia Giannell
Year: 2011
Major: History and Education
E-mail: agiannell11@jcu.edu
Hometown: Perry, OH

This is Alicia's second year on Orientation Staff. On campus, she is very involved in JCU Varsity Track and Field where she long and triple jumps and runs sprints. She enjoys shopping, performing community service, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends. At John Carroll she is also active in Campus Ministry and the Recreation Department where she is a student supervisor. She is so excited to meet all of you and she thinks it is wonderful that you have chosen JCU - you will not regret it! Feel free to contact her if you have any questions.

Nick Grady
Year: 2011
Major: Communications   Minor: Sociology
Email: ngrady11@jcu.edu
Hometown: Cleveland, OH

This is Nick's second year on Orientation Staff. On campus, he is a member of the swim team where he races sprint and mid-distance freestyle. Nick is also involved with the Student Union as a class senator and publicist for the Communication Committee. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, traveling, and listening to music.  In his time remaining at Carroll, he hopes to go on an immersion trip to somewhere out of the country. Nick thinks you made a great choice to come to John Carroll and hopes that you have tons of fun and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Feel free to give him a call for any questions or just to say hey!

Shenisha Gray
Year: 2012
Major: Biology
Email: sgray12@jcu.edu
Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Shenisha is new to the Orientation Staff this year. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, babysitting, rollerblading, and playing volleyball. After she graduates, Shenisha is planning to become a cardiovascular therapist. She is looking forward to meeting all of you this summer!

Michelle Grossman
Year: 2011
Major: Double major in History and Psychology
E-mail: mgrossman11@jcu.edu
Hometown: Highland Heights, OH

This is Michelle's first year on Orientation Staff. She is very involved in campus life where she participates on the Cross Country and Track and Field teams as well as serving as an RA in Hamlin Hall. She enjoys dancing, hanging out with her friends and family, reading, and anything involving the outdoors. While attending John Carroll, she hopes to be part of an OAC Champion team and eventually become an Senior Resident Assistant. She cannot wait to spend time with all of you and is very excited to welcome you to the John Carroll Community! Feel free to contact her if you have any questions.

Kerry Lyons
Year: 2012
Major: Chemistry   Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Concord, OH

This is Kerry's first year on orientation staff. As a member of JCU Emergency Medical Service, Kerry is working toward obtaining her EMT-Basic certification. She is also involved with the Sweet Carrollines, Intervarsity Bible Study, and the Honors Program. Kerry loves running, salsa dancing, watching musicals, hanging out with her best college friends, and winning at Monopoly. Her favorite thing about JCU is the institutional dedication to service and social justice.

Michael Palange
Year: 2010
Major: Management     Minor: Human Resources
E-mail: MPalange10@jcu.edu
Hometown: North Olmsted, OH

This is Michael's second year on the Orientation Staff, and he is excited to be back.  On campus, he is involved in a variety of things other than O-Staff. Among them is an array of intramural sports, and S.I.F.E. (Students In Free Enterprise), where he sits on the executive board as Chairman of Membership and Publicity. He enjoys music, movies, sports, and being out in the sun. Michael is sure you have made the right choice by deciding to attend John Carroll University and can't wait to meet you. Feel free to contact him with any questions or concerns whatsoever!

Kyle Scheerer
Year: 2011
Major: Business Marketing
E-mail: kscheerer11@jcu.edu
Hometown: Olmsted Falls, OH

Craig Thomas
Year: 2011
Major: Accounting
E-mail: cthomas11@jcu.edu
Hometown: Parma, OH

This is Craig's first year on Orientation Staff. Craig is a member of the Men's Varsity Soccer team and a Founding Father of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He enjoys playing and watching sports, playing card games, listening to music, and hanging out. While at John Carroll he plans on re-starting the Irish Club. He is excited for the summer and hopes that you like Carroll as much as he does. Feel free to contact him if you have any questions.

Rachel Widman
Class: 2011
Major: Mathematics   Minor: Spanish
Email: rwidman11@jcu.edu
Hometown: Sandusky, OH