12.07.2015 Views

Featured Article on the PGA Program - Methodist University

Featured Article on the PGA Program - Methodist University

Featured Article on the PGA Program - Methodist University

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS
  • No tags were found...

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Eric LedbetterThat decisi<strong>on</strong> has been an investment that paid off, it seems. Knowing that <strong>the</strong>staff, <strong>the</strong> program, and <strong>Methodist</strong> <strong>University</strong> is improving <strong>the</strong> lives of young menand women is why he does what he does.“The most rewarding thing is seeing how many alumni c<strong>on</strong>tact you just to say hi,”he said. “You realize that you do have an impact. To <strong>the</strong> amazement of many alumni,I have finally created a Facebook page. I hope to look at it as often as possible, butstill have to keep up with <strong>the</strong> current students who need help. I think because thisprogram is still associated with a church-affiliated school, that is <strong>on</strong>e reas<strong>on</strong> it makesa difference in some of <strong>the</strong>ir lives.”Kerr agrees.“The things I enjoy about our program are seeing <strong>the</strong> interacti<strong>on</strong>s between ourstaff and <strong>the</strong> students, how Jerry and I have this interacti<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> remembering ouralumni,” she said. “It’s funny how he’ll remember <strong>on</strong>e part and I can remember <strong>the</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r. The alumni are <strong>the</strong> best part of my job. I love seeing <strong>the</strong>m at <strong>the</strong> <strong>PGA</strong> Showand keeping up with <strong>the</strong>m <strong>on</strong> our Facebook page.”58Engage. Enrich. Empower.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!