HEP Alumni Spotlight

Emma Burdon

Emma Burdon
Dec 5, 2023

A native of Charlotte, NC, Emma Burdon ('21) and her older brother Ben were raised by their parents, Bob and Tamara Burdon. After graduating...

Charlie Dejournette

Charlie Dejournette
Apr 16, 2021

Charlie Dejournette ('21) didn't originally plan on going into history or history education. Originally from Burlington, NC, Charlie wanted to be...

Holly Hendrix

Holly Hendrix
Jan 25, 2021

Holly Hendrix ('21) is a native of Shelby, NC. In terms of history, she is particularly interested in American and ancient Mediterranean his...

Jordan Butner

Jordan Butner
Jan 25, 2021

Jordan Butner ('21) is a graduate of Roxboro Community School - a college-prep public charter school in Roxboro, North Carolina. At RCS, Jordan s...

Margie Wescott

Margie Wescott
Jan 18, 2021

A graduate of Riverside High School in Durham, NC, Margie Wescott ('21) was a member of Chi Omega and an advocate for social change during her ti...

Shiloh Lovette

Shiloh Lovette
Dec 3, 2019

For Shiloh Lovette, she would not be where she is today without the help of wonderful educators. They helped shape her life and career goals. Across n...

Nina Olivardia

Nina Olivardia
Dec 3, 2019

Nina Olivardia is a native of Orlando, FL. She moved to Boone to attend App State and has enjoyed the change of scenery these past years, while also m...

Payton Laube

Payton Laube
Dec 3, 2019

Originally from Pennsylvania, Payton Laube ('20) moved to Reidsville, NC, before arriving at App State. Payton received her Associate's degree from&nb...

Kenley Little

Kenley Little
Jul 3, 2019

Kenley Little ('18) was selected as the App State Student Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019. A native of Lincolnton, North Carolina, Kenley graduated ...

Kara Old

Kara Old
Jun 30, 2019

With a last name such as Old, teaching history is an ironic and great path for Kara Old (MA '22, BS '20) to take! During her time at App State, K...