Student Leadership
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Mary GargerPresident
Mary is a senior and is majoring in Early Childhood Education. Mary comes to us from Tyrone, GA and her home parish is St. Matthew. Mary attended Catholic Schools from PreK through 8th grade at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. During her high school years, she was very involved with her parish Youth Group. Some of her favorite memories of youth group include attending Catholic Heart Work Camp for three years. She joined the Campus Catholics at UWG Student Group her sophomore year, and has LOVED it ever since. Mary is excited to see what the future holds for the Catholic Center at UWG, and how God will work through the ministry.
mgarger1@my.westga.edu
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Thomas FloystropVice President
Thomas is a freshman and is majoring in History. He comes to us from Suwanee, GA and his home parish is St. Benedict. Thomas is originally from New Jersey, but has lived in Florida, Virginia, Colorado, and Georgia. Besides his family, his faith remains a high priority. Thomas spends his free time reading, doing outdoor activities, playing video games, and going out with friends. His passion lies within historical studies and religious activities. Thomas looks forward to growing the Catholic Campus Ministry program and his own faith. He aspires to someday be a historian and deacon.
tfloyst1@my.westga.edu
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John Bessis, Evangelization /Outreach co-coordinator
John is currently a Senior at UWG and is majoring as an interdisciplinarian in psychology and philosophy. John is originally from West Virginia, but now calls Carrollton his home. He is a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish. John converted to Catholicism at the age of 21 and has spent an immense amount of time studying world religions. John strongly believes that life without Christ is unlivable, and he has a deep appreciation of the Catholic spiritual and intellectual tradition. He lives to share the love of Christ with everyone he meets, and he looks forward to doing that with all students at the University of West Georgia and the greater community.
jbessis1@my.westga.edu
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Julie Lloyd,Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Julie Is Junior who is majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology and religion. Her hometown is Carrollton Georgia, and her home parish is Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Julie is a 2016 graduate of Carrollton High School. During high school, Julie was very involved with her home parish and the youth group, and she continues to serve the parish. She was a youth leader in high school and is now thrilled to lead in college. Her passions include all sports, anything outdoors, and spreading love through visiting people with her dog, Bruce, who is a therapy dog. Julie works part time at a local animal hospital while going to school part time.
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Ann Mukundi,Justice & Service Coordinator
Ann is a Senior and is majoring in Political Science. She is a lifelong Catholic, and joined Campus Catholics at UWG her Junior year. She is very excited about the new Catholic Center and is looking forward to meeting new students and inviting them to participate in the Catholic Center activities. Ann comes to us from Lithia Springs and her home parish is St. John Vianney. She believes that her Catholic faith and Campus Ministry has taught her to love life and to always be hopeful and thriving!
amukund1@my.westga.edu
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Chuck Davis, Retreat Coordinator
Chuck is currently a junior studying Sports Management, with aspirations of becoming an Athletic Director one day. His hometown is Woodstock, Georgia, and his home Parish is St. Michael! In high school he was very involved in the Lifeteen group and now helps serve on the Core team! He was also a summer missionary for Lifeteen this past summer. For fun, he likes to play sports, spend time outdoors, and have a good time hanging out with friends. "I am excited to serve the UWG Catholic Center and to grow more in my faith!"
cd00061@my.westga.edu
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Sara Sweet, Social Coordinator
Sara is a resident of Carrollton, and her home parish is Our Lady of Perpetual Help. However, she calls Watertown, New York her home. Sara is considering pursuing a business degree and would someday like to run her own business. Sara loves to sew & read, and is a member of the OLPH choir. Sara is also hoping this year to volunteer as a Summer Mission Crewmember at Camp Hidden Lake in Dahlonega. Sara knows that her experiences at the Catholic Center at UWG will help her to grow in her faith, but is also excited about the possibility of bringing other students closer to Christ and for them to grow in their Catholic faith as well!
saraaa.sweet07@gmail.com
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Lily Welter, Senior Food Pantry Coordinator
Lily is a Freshman at UWG and has "hit the ground running" not only with the Cross Country and Track team but also with the Catholic Center at UWG. Her hometown is Dacula, GA and she is a graduate of Mill Creek High School. Her home parish is Prince of Peace in Flowery Branch, GA. She found her love for Christ in August of 2019 and was received fully into the church with her First Holy Communion & Confirmation in July 2020. She is very excited to continue to pursue her faith journey while at UWG and is thankful for the opportunity to be a leader with Campus Catholics. She is thrilled to see how God continues to work in her life and other's through-out college. Lily has been a welcoming face to the needy of our community!
lwelter1@my.westga.edu
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Justin jones, EVANGELIZATION & OUTREACH CO-COORDINATOR
Justin is a third-year student and is majoring in Economics & Accounting, and is minoring in Marketing. He is also participating in an online Computer Science program with Harvard, and a Conservation program with NatGeo. Justin comes to us from a farm in Douglasville, GA. Justin grew up with traditional and modern Catholic values, which he holds to his heart. He joined the Campus Catholics at UWG Student Group his Freshman year, and joined the Knights of Columbus soon after. Justin is also extremely involved in the community, and is an advocate for students in need. Justin owns three start-ups, is the president of four clubs on campus, and participates in numerous organizations on and off campus, but always finds time for God.
jones.justintp@gmail.com
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Additional Positions Available
Please reach out to Norma Rothschadl, Director of Campus Ministry for more information and/or if you would be interested in filling a position.
- Music & Liturgy Coordinator
- Women's Ministry Coordinator
- Men's Ministry Coordinator
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