Inspired by alums

Corinthia McCoy (left) and alum Maria Montoya talk between orientation sessions.

The most intersting alum I met was Maria Montoya of The Times-Picayune in New Orleans. She sat down at the table the first night, and I thought she was a student because she is so young looking. We ended up talking a lot about Louisiana because I will be in Monroe, which is in northern Louisiana. I will definitely keep in touch with her. The fact that she was at orientation so soon after her wedding shows the dedication and love the alums have for us.

-- Sharryn Harvey, Wayne State University, The News-Star, Monroe, La.