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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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Katherine McBee: Service

    Hi there! My name is Katherine McBee and I am from Portland, Oregon! I am a Psychology major, Biology minor, as well as on the Pre-Health track– with the plan to go to med school and become a psychiatrist working in childhood development in the future. Along with being a part of Setons, I love getting involved on campus; I am the Secretary and Treasurer of The Book Club, as well as a member of Craft club and Board Game club, and I also work part-time on campus! In my free time I love to bake, read, crochet, and spend time with friends– either watching movies and tv shows, getting coffee, or just talking! Setons has been such a joyous part of my year, and I am so grateful I get to serve the Gonzaga community, and bond with 29 amazing girls in the process.




    Community Service has always been a big part of my life, so when I learned about Setons, I was thankful to have a chance to gain more access and connection to service opportunities, especially in Spokane and around Gonzaga. This past semester I was part of a group that volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club every Friday, where we would spend time with the kids– playing games, helping with homework, and chatting. Getting to build a connection with the kids really opened my eyes to a fresh perspective. While we didn’t change the kids’ lives in an immense way, we were there when they needed us: whether that be to help with long division or color in a drawing. This experience emphasized how much community service is an immense opportunity to show what an environment really means to you. I learned that by reaching out and helping with the little stuff, we are able to let communities thrive. Volunteering to me will always be significant because it is a cyclical process. When someone volunteers in their community, they make a difference, which in turn affects them. While this might be a selfish motive, it is so rewarding to be able to have a role in this cycle through Setons and claim a part in improving my community and hopefully inspiring others to do the same!
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