THE LORAS COLLEGE MAGAZINE | VOL. 59 | NO. 1 | WINTER 2010

Alumni News | Spring 2011
Thank You, National Alumni Board BY EVAYN ROPER (’14)
Evayn Roper (’14)
(Orland Park, Ill.) is the
recipient of the 2010 National
Alumni Board Scholarship.
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My name is Evayn Roper, and I am more than
honored to be one of the recipients of the
National Alumni Board Scholarship. I would
like to take some time to say, “Thank you.” The
National Alumni Board Scholarship has given
me one of the greatest opportunities in my
entire life. Without this scholarship I would not
have been able to attend Loras College and I am
very grateful to all the members of the National
Alumni Board.
As a child, I was always scared to leave home
to participate in things like summer camp.
Going to Loras was a big risk for me, but it has
proven to be very beneficial. I have made so
many friends since coming to Loras. Beyond
the friendships I have also become part of a
team. Going to Loras allowed me to continue
swimming, which is something I have been
passionate about since I was 9 years old. I grew
up in Orland Park, Ill., a suburb of Chicago;
more than 4,000 students attended my high
school. I really liked the idea of going to a
smaller school, like Loras. I like the attention
I get from the professors and even my coaches.
I love being able to walk around campus and
know many of the people I pass by.
I would again like to thank the National Alumni
Board for giving me this amazing opportunity.
I could not imagine being anywhere besides
Loras College. �
Loras Link: A New Name for NewsBytes
Loras asked alumni and friends in December to submit their ideas for the “Renaming NewsBytes” contest. More than 50 people
submitted ideas and, after much deliberation, members of the Loras College staff narrowed down the list to the top three choices.
Then, as part of the January NewsBytes, alumni and friends were asked to vote on their favorite. Congratulations go out to these
contest winners:
1st Place: Loras Link, submitted by Lisa Dreznes (’07)
2nd Place: Dew-E News, submitted by Ronda Gerlach Jasper (’05) and Katie Thilges (’95)
3rd Place: Duhawk Digital Digest, submitted by Paul Vasiliauskas (parent)
Thanks to all who submitted their ideas and to those who voted on our finalists! Loras Link has been voted the new name of
our e-newsletter. Watch your inboxes for it and congratulations, Lisa!