My name is Hannah Smith Sarver. I’m from North Carolina and earned a bachelor of science in Environmental Science, graduating in May 2021.
At Ferrum, I was a member of the women’s swim team during my junior and senior years. I also participated in Lions Club, Panther Christian Athletes club, and International Music Appreciation club. In addition to the honors program, I am a member of Lambda Sigma Honors society.
During my time at Ferrum I learned and experienced so many wonderful things enabling me to develop incredibly useful skills that will follow me throughout my career. I also was able to establish long-lasting relationships with peers and professors. I hope the Boone Honors program and Ferrum is as kind and embracing for everyone as it was for me.
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Hi, my name is Katie Shoaf and I am from Davie County, North Carolina. I majored in Environmental Science with a minor in Agricultural Science and graduated in May 2021. After graduation, I worked as an admissions counselor at Ferrum. For the 2022-23 school year, I have accepted a position as a middle school science teacher at New Garden Friends School in Greensboro, N.C. I plan eventually to further my education in Forestry or Environmental and Agricultural policy.
At Ferrum, I served as a captain of the Women’s Swim Team, Vice President of Panther Christian Athletes, a representative of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, and a member of Alpha Chi, Phi Alpha Theta, and Love Your Melon Crew.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, fishing, playing with my dogs, playing the fiddle, reading, photography, watching sports, and baking.
My name is Brandon Mullins, and I am from Union Hall, Virginia. I graduated from Franklin County High School with an Advanced Academic Diploma and from Ferrum in 2022 with a degree in English education and a minor in Spanish. In Spring 2022, I was a student teacher at Franklin County High School.
At Ferrum, I was a member of both the English Club and Spanish Club and the vice president of the Spanish Club for the 2018-2019 year. I also submitted poetry and fiction to the Chrysalis literary and arts magazine.
After graduating from Ferrum, I wish to add a French degree to my collection.
My name is Alex Mattson and I am from Virginia Beach, Va. I graduated in 2021 as a Pre-Professional Health Sciences and Psychology double major with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish.
During my time at Ferrum, I served as a Resident Assistant, PAL Tutor, captain of the Women’s Soccer Team, and president of the Ferrum College Branch Lions Club. I was also involved with Franklin Heights Church in Rocky Mount.
I will be attending Regent University Law School in the fall to pursue a career defending religious freedoms and church rights
My name is Savannah Farris, Ferrum College Class of 2022. I am from Callaway, Virginia. I graduated from Franklin County High School with an Advanced Academic Diploma and from Ferrum with a B.S. in Pre-Professional Health Science. I plan to become a Physician Assistant and hope to work in a rural community like the one I grew up in. I’ve accumulated valuable first-hand experience as a member of the Callaway Rescue Squad.
Since high school, I have been involved in many community events throughout Franklin County, and I enjoy making a positive impact in my community.
Hello, my name is Bryce Beard. I am a 2021 Ferrum College and Boone Honors Program graduate from Lexington, Virginia. I majored in chemistry and plan on getting a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and doing research after I graduate. 
Hey there! My name is Elina Baltins, Ferrum class of ‘21. I grew up in Maryland, where I enjoyed time on the Chesapeake Bay. After high school, I moved to the northern neck of Virginia and began my studies at Ferrum to earn my degree in Pre-Professional Health Sciences–Pre-Med with a minor in psychology.
At Ferrum, I enjoyed expanding my horizons not only academically, but also in athletics. I joined the swim team with no prior competitive swimming experience my freshman year. I had such a great time building strength and breaking records with my team. Then, my senior year, I joined Ferrum College’s first track and field team. I truly take pride in being part of such a great program and look forward to its future.
Another fantastic program I’m proud to be a part of is the Boone Honors Program. The BHP had pushed me tremendously to perform the best I could academically and connected me with so many like-minded peers.
In May 2022, I received my Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences from Edward S. Via College of Osteopathic Medicine / Bluefield University. In Fall 2022, I will begin the doctoral program in Translational Medicine, Biology, and Health at Virginia Tech.
Though my 3 years at Ferrum College went by quickly, it was an unforgettable experience that I’ll always be grateful for.
I am Hunter Tharpe, and I am a member of the Class of 2022! I am from Wilkes County, in the foothills of Western North Carolina. My degree is in Pre-Professional Health Science (Pre-Med) with minors in chemistry and biology. I plan to pursue a career in dentistry.
In addition to the Boone Honors Program, I enjoyed being involved in both athletics and different campus organizations including the swim team, golf team, chemistry club, Lambda Sigma, National Society for Student Leadership & Success (NSLS), Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), and Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) tutoring.
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Hi! I’m Sarah Peyton Hodges Wilson. I graduated with the Class of 2020 with an English major and a minor in Teacher Education (Secondary). I am currently an English teacher at Franklin County High School in Virginia. I grew up in Franklin County graduated from FCHS. I chose Ferrum College because of the sense of community and security.
At Ferrum, I was a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon, a member of the honor societies Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Sigma, Sigma Delta Tau, and Sigma Alpha Pi.
Currently, I teach English at Franklin County High School. In May 2021, I married Jacob Wilson.
Caitlin Hodges Blaukovitch was born in Franklin County, Va., on December 26, 1998, and is a 2020 graduate. Catie earned her Ferrum degree with three majors: Biology, Chemistry, and Pre-Professional Health Sciences with a pre-med concentration. She is currently a medical student at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Catie was very active in campus organizations, including the Honors Advisory Council, and she served as president of Ferrum’s chapter of the National Society for Leadership and Success.
On June 25, 2022, Catie and Jacob Blaukovitch were married on Ferrum’s campus, becoming the first members of the Boone Honors Program to marry each other.
