Jillian Morgan is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in psychology and minoring in disability studies. She has done stage work for RC Theater as a part of a scholarship, an opportunity that she does not take for granted. “It’s kind of a
throwback, but the production that I am most proud of has got to be ‘Into the Woods’, which was the musical in my freshman year. It was incredible. The Roanoke theater department does such cool things, and they’re always trying to find a unique spin on
whatever production they’re putting on, to make it relevant, to make it creative. They’re so good at that, and I know that this year’s ‘Machinal’ and all is going to be no different. They’re going to make it unique and incredible.”
“I came into Roanoke College with the bond program and it was the best decision I ever made. The people I met there are still my best friends to this day. I worked as a mentor in this year’s Bond program and it has been incredible to see this year’s freshmen come to Roanoke and learn about the college campus. I also enjoyed being able to answer their questions and helping them fit in and find their place. And they’ve all done such a good job. I’m so proud of them.”
Jillian is known for having many interests, but she says “Lately I have been into EPIC The Musical. The Vengeance saga just dropped and I got into EPIC just in time for it. I’ve been really enjoying listening to the songs!”
“As a part of one of my disabilities classes, I’m organizing a sensory-friendly autism night at the local trampoline park, Launching Pad Salem. On December 2nd, from 3pm to 5 pm, there will be low sensory hours with low lights, no sounds, no arcade, and no flashing lights. It’s going to be really great to include populations that don’t normally get to enjoy spaces like that because of the loud lights and the loud sounds.”
“One thing that I wish I’d known as a freshman is it’s okay to not know what you want to do or who you want to be coming in freshman year, sophomore year, or even junior year. Honestly, I didn’t declare my major until the end of sophomore year, now I’m
about to graduate, and I have all the requirements and everything’s falling into place. I am figuring it out, and you don’t have to have it figured out at the start or even the
middle.”
Jillian wants to thank all of her friends, “My friends are my support, my base, and the best thing about my time here. My friends are there for the whole thing, so if I’m thanking anybody, it’s got to be my friends!”
Juniper Rogers
Section Editor
