2025 Senior Spotlights
These students from the CLASS OF 2025 represent a small sampling of the excellence heading out into the world. We congratulate our graduates and look forward to news of their future successes.
Noah Palmer
Business Administration & Management Major, Accounting Minor
Next: Currently in negotiations for a position, will maintain his landscaping business, and plans to open a party rental business.
鈥淭here were people here who made the time to pour into me and teach me far beyond what I learned in the classroom. A few professors challenged me in ways that forced me to learn and grow. With the help of 9i果冻制作厂faculty and staff, I have developed my network of business professionals and have learned to leverage it. 9i果冻制作厂developed me as a person 鈥 teaching me the skills to be a responsible and organized professional.
9i果冻制作厂taught me how to navigate the real world and be successful in my future endeavors. I gained a taste of how big the world could be, and how little I really know. I gained an appreciation for learning and lifelong personal growth.鈥
- Started a Pickleball Club on campus that he鈥檚 grown from five to 4O members.
- Built a landscaping business.
- Currently serving as a commercial sales intern at Hexion Inc.
- Started a personal development book club to help others grow along with him.
Yasmeen Khafagy
Biology and Public Health Education Double Major, Psychology Minor
Next: Currently applying to master鈥檚 programs for Public Health and considering employment options.
鈥淔or me, 9i果冻制作厂has been the total package. Not only did I receive the love and care I needed to excel academically, I had numerous opportunities to be a better leader. From internships to research to career preparation, I think 9i果冻制作厂has made me the perfect candidate for any position. The people and the energy of this campus have shaped me into the best person I can be.鈥
- Student Government president.
- International student mentor.
- Student trustee for 9i果冻制作厂Board of Trustees.
- Presented research findings at three conferences and was awarded 鈥渕ost innovative poster.鈥
- Van Sant fellow.
Yasmeen Khafagy
Biology and Public Health Education Double Major, Psychology Minor
Next: Currently applying to master鈥檚 programs for Public Health and considering employment options.
鈥淔or me, 9i果冻制作厂has been the total package. Not only did I receive the love and care I needed to excel academically, I had numerous opportunities to be a better leader. From internships to research to career preparation, I think 9i果冻制作厂has made me the perfect candidate for any position. The people and the energy of this campus have shaped me into the best person I can be.鈥
- Student Government president.
- International student mentor.
- Student trustee for 9i果冻制作厂Board of Trustees.
- Presented research findings at three conferences and was awarded 鈥渕ost innovative poster.鈥
- Van Sant fellow.
Ahjay Cody
Psychology and Political Science Double Major
NEXT: Currently interviewing for Clinical Psychology Doctorate programs.
鈥淚鈥檝e always been driven. My family told me to find things that have substance and purpose 鈥 and to make that my mission. My experience at 9i果冻制作厂has been great because of people like Dr. Cornell Lewis, Michelle Armour, Dr. Frank Dobson, Dr. Denise Hatter-Fisher, and God. These people and my experiences have changed me, and they gave me the chance to find out I was meant for this realm.鈥
- President of Black Athlete Student Union.
- Mental health specialist in the Neurobehavioral Unit at Nationwide Children鈥檚.
- Multi-Skilled Technician/Patient Safety Attendant at Mount Carmel Hospital emergency room.
- Studied abroad at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Italy.
- Two-time qualifier for track and field conference finals.
Aubrey Zanella
Business Administration & Management and Finance Double Major, Marketing Analytics Minor
Next: Joining Nationwide Insurance in auditing.
鈥淥nce you experience Otterbein, you don鈥檛 want to leave. It is a very close-knit community. I鈥檒l miss the network here. If you need something, you can go to anybody and they鈥檒l tell you, 鈥榯his is the direction you need to go.鈥 It鈥檚 been a home away from home for me. It鈥檚 a little sad all of this is coming to an end, but it鈥檚 also really exciting that a new chapter is opening鈥
- Four-year defender in women鈥檚 soccer.
- Nationwide Insurance intern in auditing.
- Athletic senator in Student Government.
- Vice president of Campus Activities Board.
- Involved in Sigma Alpha Tau 鈥淥WLS.鈥
L to R: Aubrey Zanella and Bailey Zanella
L to R: Aubrey Zanella and Bailey Zanella
Aubrey Zanella
Business Administration & Management and Finance Double Major, Marketing Analytics Minor
Next: Joining Nationwide Insurance in auditing.
鈥淥nce you experience Otterbein, you don鈥檛 want to leave. It is a very close-knit community. I鈥檒l miss the network here. If you need something, you can go to anybody and they鈥檒l tell you, 鈥榯his is the direction you need to go.鈥 It鈥檚 been a home away from home for me. It鈥檚 a little sad all of this is coming to an end, but it鈥檚 also really exciting that a new chapter is opening鈥
- Four-year defender in women鈥檚 soccer.
- Nationwide Insurance intern in auditing.
- Athletic senator in Student Government.
- Vice president of Campus Activities Board.
- Involved in Sigma Alpha Tau 鈥淥WLS”
L to R: Aubrey Zanella and Bailey Zanella
L to R: Aubrey Zanella and Bailey Zanella
Bailey Zanella
Business Administration & Management and Finance Double Major, Marketing Analytics Minor
Next: Joining Nationwide Financial in annuity sales.
鈥9i果冻制作厂has helped prepare me for life after school in so many ways. The Business, Accounting, and Economics (BAE) Department gave me a great deal of support that allowed me to succeed while in school and confidence going into the workforce. The community has allowed me to grow in the leadership space and challenged me to be the best person, student, and athlete I can be.鈥
- Panhellenic Council president.
- Sigma Alpha Tau vice president.
- Campus Activities Board secretary.
- Team captain of women鈥檚 soccer.
- BAE ambassador.
- Student Government class senator.
- Nationwide Financial intern.
Jennatta Mensah
Public Health Education and Health Communication Double Major
Next: Deciding between two acceptance offers for a graduate program in Health Administration.
鈥9i果冻制作厂has helped prepare me for life after college by encouraging me to step out of my shell and accept new opportunities. Through leadership roles, internships, and campus involvement, I鈥檝e developed confidence, communication skills, and the ability to advocate for others.
Serving as president of the Black Student Union helped me create initiatives like the Black Excellence Ball, strengthening my leadership and event planning skills while making a lasting impact on campus. My internships in public health and student engagement gave me handson experience that aligns with my career goals.
9i果冻制作厂has provided a supportive environment where I could challenge myself, build meaningful connections, and grow both personally and professionally. Because of these experiences, I feel prepared to step into the next chapter of my life with confidence and purpose.鈥
- President of Black Student Union.
- Internship at Mount Carmel Grove City.
- Dean鈥檚 List.
- Student engagement officer.
- Campus Compass mentor.
- Member of Sigma Gamma Rho.
Jennatta Mensah
Public Health Education and Health Communication Double Major
Next: Deciding between two acceptance offers for a graduate program in Health Administration.
鈥9i果冻制作厂has helped prepare me for life after college by encouraging me to step out of my shell and accept new opportunities. Through leadership roles, internships, and campus involvement, I鈥檝e developed confidence, communication skills, and the ability to advocate for others.
Serving as president of the Black Student Union helped me create initiatives like the Black Excellence Ball, strengthening my leadership and event planning skills while making a lasting impact on campus. My internships in public health and student engagement gave me handson experience that aligns with my career goals.
9i果冻制作厂has provided a supportive environment where I could challenge myself, build meaningful connections, and grow both personally and professionally. Because of these experiences, I feel prepared to step into the next chapter of my life with confidence and purpose.鈥
- President of Black Student Union.
- Internship at Mount Carmel Grove City.
- Dean鈥檚 List.
- Student engagement officer.
- Campus Compass mentor.
- Member of Sigma Gamma Rho.
Maxton Cox
Art Major, Double Concentration in Photography and Graphic Design
Next: Seasonal photographer, marketing and promotions, Preservation Parks of Delaware County.
鈥淚 made it my goal to be the first in my family to earn a degree, and this commitment inspired me to strive for the top. I have been given countless real-world experiences 鈥 from internships to external opportunities accessible only through Otterbein鈥檚 connections. I鈥檓 more confident in everything I do 鈥 my work, how I hold myself, and my morals and beliefs. The atmosphere at 9i果冻制作厂makes it easy to express yourself in every way. I was able to find my true self.鈥
- Two-time recipient Hassenpflug H鈥91 Endowed Award for exceptional commitment to the discipline of art.
- Seasonal photographer and marketing intern at the Preservation Parks of Delaware, OH.
- Photography recognized in juried art shows.
- Student intern for the Dept. of Art and Art History and 9i果冻制作厂Museum and Galleries.