Last summer, twelve »ĆąĎĘÓƵ students signed up to become student models for the college. Over a few weeks, they participated in several photoshoots both in the studio and around the campus and became the face of the college and its brand. You’ll see their faces all over campus, on benches, posters, banners, and flyers, and they even pop up on the promotional video on the college website’s homepage.
Each student is a proud Baron, eager to represent the school they know so well. And they all have a fantastic story to tell. These are the final two from our batch of models from summer 2024.
Keyirrah Wilson
Freshly graduated, Keyirrah Wilson is ready to dedicate herself to the classroom. When she moves on to Rowan University in the fall, she will continue on the path of elementary education, her ultimate dream.
“I hope to still be in the classroom five or ten years from now, just getting used to the craft and still being able to make a difference in the lives of all the students I teach,” Wilson said. “I want to give back in a way that some educators and programs have given to me.”
»ĆąĎĘÓƵ has given back to her in several ways. Mathematics Professor Jianene D’Alterio made the most complicated subject for her, math, make sense. Her lessons made coming to class fun, Wilson says.
Studying education at RCBC has been an enriching experience, thanks to the Education club and helpful professors. By getting students into student teaching, subbing, and emphasizing the real-world applications of teaching by taking them to real classrooms around Burlington County, Wilson says she “gets the most accurate representation of what being an educator means.”
When thinking about RCBC as a whole, Wilson appreciates the variety offered so students can attain a degree in the subject they are passionate about the most.
“I just like how there are so many clubs and extracurriculars. There are majors for everyone, different programs, and I just like how RCBC basically has a spot for everyone to fit in.”
Wilson took part in the CRU Club, or Campus Crusaders for Christ. CRU is a biblical club based on Christian principles; they do fellowships and bible studies. Being so involved, she was promoted to student leader.
Additionally, a member of NJ Stars, she went into local high schools and recruited exceptional students with grades in the top 10-15% of their class.
Learning and participating in so much while still being in her backyard solidified RCBC as her home for the past two years.
“The fact that I didn’t have to go far, and they were able to give me such a rich education close to home was really good for me.”
Luisavel Martinez
A biology major, RCBC 3+1 student Luisavel Martinez, loves the study of life. The full-time student spends many hours in the laboratory studying species of animals and fungi and dissecting them under the helpful and watchful eyes of biology professors such as Professor Laurie Meadows.
One of her favorite things about the campus is, to no surprise, the plant life.
“The campus is really beautiful, which is a big plus for me,” Martinez said. “It’s nice to see, when you go out, there’s a bunch of trees, and the grass and the fields. It’s beautiful.”
RCBC is a big proponent of the biology student’s success. When she moves on to the medical field after her time at Rowan University in the fall, she plans to focus on a field like gynecology or pediatrics. The help and positive experiences she encountered in Mount Laurel will undoubtedly propel her.
The 3+1 format drew her in the most. Studying three years here and then one at Rowan is more convenient for her. When it came time to create her schedule each semester, advising and registration pointed Martinez in the right direction quickly, a plus as she works full-time in retail selling scrubs.
“I really like how anytime I need help, I can get it,” she said.
When she first came to the college, her first year and first semester, her admiration for the college really stuck.
“That’s when I realized, I really liked RCBC, and I like the way things are set up here,” Martinez said. “Everything’s very organized, and it’s easy to study here… When I came onto the campus and looked around, I didn’t feel out of place or anything.
“It’s an entire community.”
