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Celeste Marchbanks

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“My experience at Bethany has allowed me to discover new interests and broaden my horizons. Bethany has been very accepting of me as an individual, and I couldn’t thank the staff enough who have made it that way.”

Celeste Marchbanks, Leavenworth, Kansas
Junior, International Business (Asia)

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A liberal arts education produces leaders—the critical thinkers who develop the big ideas, pave uncharted paths, and create the strategies needed for a successful future. In the process, our students learn to make deep connections so they can connect with others and the world in the most meaningful of ways.

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Class of 2021 Spotlight: Celeste Marchbanks, of Leavenworth, Kan., will graduate with a degree in international business with an emphasis on Asia and a minor in entrepreneurship. After graduation, Marchbanks plans to work with Opus Business Consulting for the summer conducting direct marketing operations and as an organizational consultant for a smaller firm. In September, Marchbanks will head to Boston to attend Hult International School and participating in the dual degree program, pursuing master’s degrees in Business Analytics and International Business. While at Bethany, Marchbanks participated in the Black Student Union, Business Club, Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Beta Delta, and the Honors Program. Marchbanks cites conversations with Professor Andy Fletcher in the Business Department as a standout memory. “I didn't really get to know him until my sophomore year when I took an independent study with him,” Marchbanks said. “Every time I came in, he would hype me up and would talk to me about my life before anything else. He is someone who really cares for his students and aims to improve their lives. I was someone who was very forgetful and disorganized coming into college. And he helped me fix that, with his love of pocket notebooks, regular sized notebooks, and huge notebooks. He taught me to make lists constantly and to write anything on my mind down. So, if I had to choose a favorite memory it would have to be every time I had class with him or just stopped by his office.”
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Class of 2021 Spotlight: Reese Bearfield will graduate from Bethany College with a Bachelor of Art in Political Science and a minor in history. After graduation, he plans to continue his employment, which involves developing carpentry, electrical, and other practical skills. Bearfield also will begin volunteer work with the Ohio Valley Business Alliance Corporation (OVBAC) and the Brooke County Economic Development Authority (BCEDA), jointly operated organizations that aim to make an impact on area communities by assisting small businesses and by developing strategic relationships among primary and high education institutions that provide practical work experience and skills. Bearfield says he has many fond memories of Bethany, but his favorite is meeting his two best friends. “We all know college can be tough and life gets in the way, but my friends helped me pull through those difficult times and realign myself with a purpose,” he said. “Now, I am graduating with distinction and wonderful opportunities. The meaningful friendship and these pleasing circumstances would not be possible without my time here at Bethany.”
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This #GratiTuesday, meet Sophie Morey who came to Bethany from Australia. #ONEBethany #BethanySTRONG
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Tune in to WTRF 7News TONIGHT to hear from Bethany College Theatre majors Yasmeene Henderson and Aidan Morgan and instructor Evan Oslund on Frances McDormand’s latest Oscar win. The segment is scheduled to air at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. #ONEBethany #BethanySTRONG
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Class of 2021 Spotlight: Lena Grogan, of Pittsburgh, will graduate Bethany College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry. After graduation she will attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore, to study for her PhD in Pharmaceutical Science. While at Bethany, Grogan was a Kalon Scholar and a member of the Pre-Health Professionals Club, ACS, Math and Computer Science Club, and Alpha Epsilon Delta, Kappa Mu Epsilon, and Gamma Sigma Epsilon honor societies. She also tutored students in chemistry and mathematics. Grogan said her favorite Bethany memory was being recognized for her hard work and involvement on campus by winning the Bethany 2000 Prize. The award, given during the annual Honors Day celebration, recognizes the senior who has best-demonstrated loyalty and commitment to Bethany College in a wide range of activities.
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