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New Student and Family Programs

Meet the Leatherneck Success Leaders (LSLs)

Leatherneck Success Leaders play a key role in helping new students and their families realize a smooth transition to the Â鶹¹ÙÍø community.Ìý The team consists of dynamic, academically successful students, who have demonstrated a commitment to campus engagement and have a variety of interests and hobbies, on and off campus. Meet our LSLs below!

2026 LSL Team:

LSL Avieyonna Kapua, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Joining my sorority (Chi Omega) Fun Fact: I have been flying alone since I was 6 (unaccompanied minor) Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: Meeting new people and going to events with my friends LSL Cadence Johnson, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Bingo nights with my sorority sisters and friends! Fun Fact: I’m a certified clown! Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: The communityÌýLSL Fahum Nufikha Jahan, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: My grad walk with my baby for my Master’s degree. Fun Fact: I love cooking, baking, crafting and glass painting. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: The area, the people.ÌýLSL Grace Wheeler, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Rocky After Dark Fun Fact: I have an identical twin. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: All of the events on campus! LSL James Smith, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Going to see the Therapy Dogs for the first time! Fun Fact: I have a kitty!! Her name is Jinx. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: The multitude of events always on campus! LSL Jasmine Guachun, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: My favorite memory at Â鶹¹ÙÍø has been going to events at the MCC where there is usually food and prizes so it’s a lot of fun. Fun Fact: I have 2 dogs. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: My favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø is that it resides in a small town so full of lovely and kind people.ÌýLSL Kaitlynn Tutt, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Attending my first org fair and seeing all the amazing things Â鶹¹ÙÍø has to offer! Fun Fact: I can play over 30 different instruments. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: Â鶹¹ÙÍø truly feels like home to me, my favorite people are here!! I’ve found a community that I hope to continue building for years to come.ÌýLSL Melina Eresbey P., Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: The Fallen Soldiers 5K. I love seeing so many people come together, wake up early to race, and have such a great time. Fun Fact: I love fishing! Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: My favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø is how many helpful resources we have as students, especially the Counseling Center. It makes such a difference knowing there’s a safe and supportive space where students can get the help they need.ÌýLSL Oliver Shaughnessy, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Last semester when I saw the northern lights above campus. Fun Fact: I love my dog! Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: I love the late night breakfast hosted during finals week!ÌýLSL Quinton Rakestraw, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: My second visit to Rocky after dark, I saw a lot of familiar faces there and met a few new people as well. It was really fun. Fun Fact: I like clouds, they’re pretty and fluffy. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: I love the mascot, he is the goodest of boys and while I do not see him all that often, whenever I do there is immediately a smile on my face. LSL Sal Hanks, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Sitting down with classmates to watch tv during our lunch break during my first semester Fun Fact: I have a cat named Koi. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: The friendly and welcoming community.ÌýLSL Stephanie Rebollar, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: Homecoming Week Fun Fact: I have watched almost every single episode on forensic files. Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: I love how welcoming everyone in this community is.ÌýLSL Zach Bristol, Favorite Â鶹¹ÙÍø Memory: My favorite memory here at Â鶹¹ÙÍø is probably joining my organization and meeting new people. I have enjoyed my time here as a sophomore and plan on making so many more new friends and trying new things. Fun Fact: I love traveling! Favorite thing about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: My favorite thing at Â鶹¹ÙÍø is probably the Digital Rec center. The digital rec center gives plenty of opportunities for me and my friends to have fun playing games and enjoy ourselves here on campus.