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Mary Maidment: Service

Hi! My name is Mary Maidment and I am from Portland, Oregon. I am studying neuroscience with a minor in psychology on the pre-med track. On campus, I work as an events assistant and as an Ambassador, frequently giving tours. When I have free time, I love to be outside hiking, shopping, intramural sports, workout classes, and spending time with friends. This year, my team won our softball and volleyball intramural championships!! I have been busy watching the new Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season and just finished Scandal. What drew me to Setons was the Service pillar. Since I was young, my family has made an effort to be actively involved in different forms of service in our community. We spent time at our church, local food bank, community garden, and my favorite was making clothing bags for children in need. I loved picking outfits and giving toys, games, and other activities. The Gonzaga community reflects this deeply ingrained value I have, which is the importance of service and ...
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Jenny Sanchez: Artisans Reflection

One of my favorite things about my past eleven months as a Seton is the relationships it has brought into my life. Back in April 2016, I was welcomed into the Knights and Setons family, surrounded by 59 of my new brothers and sisters—some faces old, some new, and some familiar. Time has now flown by, and those same 59 people have changed my life and Gonzaga experience in ways too copious to name. While it is bittersweet that less than 50 days mark the end of our year as active Knights and Setons, I know that the interpersonal connections this organization has fostered will continue to grow and flourish as we move forward in our lives at Gonzaga.
A special relationship I hold close to my heart is the one I share with my mentee, Tara. It has been incredible watching her grow, and watching myself grow with her as her mentor. She has taught me just as much as I have taught her, if not more. For the first three weeks she could not remember my name and was somewhat reserved around me, understandably so. Since then, we have shared countless laughs, high fives, dance parties, snacks, and have sung “Let it Go” too many times to name. The most rewarding part of my relationship with Tara is helping her realize she can do so much more than she thinks she can. Whether it be making homemade popcorn, going bowling, or going to the movies, the smile that illuminates her face when she achieves something she thought she couldn’t is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I am so grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in our community weekly, and to do so alongside 59 incredible brothers and sisters. 

- Jenny Sanchez 
Seton of Gonzaga 


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