Peer Mentors 2024-2025

Major: Graphic Communications

Hometown: Grangeville, ID

Interests: Painting, sculpting, and animal care.

Why LC State? LC State is right for me because I have been able to make such amazing connections with everyone on campus. I've been given countless amazing opportunities to better my education, my experiences, and my life in general. I love having one-on-one time with my professors and advisors and I feel cared about by all of the staff and students. LC State is perfect for me!

Favorite LC State Tradition: My favorite LC State events that I have been to have been the Paint Party, Shopping Cart Races, and Warriors Got Talent because I am a part of helping set up for those events and I love to be able to bring so much fun to our campus for all of the students to enjoy.

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Kamiah, ID

Interests: Hunting, fishing, playing with my dogs, and hanging out with family & friends.

Why LC State? LC was right for me because it is close to home and has a great nursing program.

Favorite LC State Tradition: Family weekend!

Major: Secondary Education History

Hometown: Pilot Rock, OR

Interests: My interests include trap shooting, listening to my records and playing video games.

Why LC State? LC-state is right for me because it is close to home and they have a good education program.

Favorite LC State Tradition: Shopping cart races

Major: Graphic Communications

Hometown: Clarkston, WA

Interests: I enjoy spending time with my friends, staying active, and going on long drives.

Why LC State? LC State was right because it's easy for me to go home whenever I want, and it offered a great opportunity for the career field I wanted to pursue.

Favorite LC State Tradition: My favorite LC State tradition is Art Under the Elms and family weekend!

Major: Secondary Education

Hometown: Caldwell, ID

Interests: I enjoy playing soccer and going out with friends.

Why LC State? I was looking for a small school with a good community feel. I also wanted somewhere that was not super far from home, but still a decent distance.

Favorite LC State Tradition: My favorite LC State tradition is the potluck for the education students and professors. It's a great way to make friends with people in my field.

Major: Biology

Hometown: Peck, ID

Interests: Anything outdoors, spending time with family/friends, and spending time with my animals

Why LC State? LC State is right for me because it's close to home, full of new opportunities, and we can make stronger connections with our professors and other students!

Favorite LC State Tradition: I'm still making memories, so I'll let you know soon!!

Major: Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education

Hometown: Kueterville, Idaho

Interests: I love to play card games with my family and friends. My favorite is speed, and I am the best at it! I also love to go camping and to the beach.

Why LC State? LC was right for me because it has a great education program and has given me the best education for my major.

My favorite LC State Tradition is the cart races during Homecoming. Each team gets to decorate a shopping cart before racing, and lots of people attend and participate in the event.

Major: Kinesiology: Secondary Ed

Hometown: Pomeroy, WA

Interests: Spending time with friends, working out, anything to do with sports

Why LC State? It's a great and calm environment that allows me to be social and succeed academically.

Favorite LC State Tradition: The NAIA World Series.

Major: Elementary Education

Hometown: Midvale, ID

Interests: I love traveling and spending time with my friends and family!

Why LC State? LC has a great education program, small class sizes, and is the most welcoming campus/community.

Favorite LC State Tradition: Orientation Day! because I get to meet all the new students and help welcome them to LC State.

Major: General Humanities

Hometown: La Grande, Oregon

Interests: I enjoy reading and writing.

Why LC State? It gives a private college feel while still remaining affordable.

Favorite LC State Tradition: The Residence Life events. They're a little smaller but give a chance to connect to others.

Major: Graphic Communications

Hometown: Caldwell, ID

Interests: Some of my interests are reading, listening to music, watching comfort shows/movies, and hanging out with friends.

Why LC State? LC State is right for me because of the location. It is still in state but far enough from home to have a good college experience.

Favorite LC State Tradition: I love attending sporting events at LC State because it's amazing to see how the students come together to support each other.

Major: Psychology and Nursing

Hometown: Clarkston, Washington

Interests: Spending time with my daughter! I enjoy fishing and kayaking!

Why LC State? LC state was right not only for me but for my little family. This Valley is home for us.

Favorite LC State Tradition: My favorite event would have to be hiking with your professors! I enjoyed this because it was nice to see your professors outside of class in a casual fun environment!

Major: Cybersecurity Management

Hometown: Rathdrum, Idaho

Interests: I enjoy coding computers, cooking, and music.

Why LC State? I am at peace here. The campus is just small enough and I can get a quality education here at LC State!

Favorite LC State Tradition: The LCSC paint party was one of the first events of the year. It was a great way to spend time with my roommates and build those connections.

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Major: Nursing

Hometown: Loon Lake, Washington

Interests: Playing Volleyball, being with family and friends, traveling, going to the lake, and paddle boarding.

Why LC State? LC State was the right fit for me because it was a small college where I felt I could connect with all my professors. I fell in love with the campus, and it’s also the perfect distance from home. I get the freedom but can come home whenever I’m homesick.

Favorite LC State Tradition: During the Spring Student Market (that WEB puts on), there was a flower bouquet-making event, you got to pick out your own flowers and make a really cute bouquet. This was one of my favorite events because I've always wanted to try making bouquets and unlock my inner florist but never have and it was something I want to do again.

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Major: Biology

Hometown: Rathdrum, ID

Interests: Hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, Disc Golfing, drawing, gaming, watching movies after a long day of studying, taking care of animals (of all kinds), paleontology, botany, wildlife and forestry.

Why LC State? LC was the perfect distance from home where I could experience life on my own, but if I needed to fall back on family I absolutely could. Also, Snake River and hiking at Hells Gate State Park isn't too far away. LC also offers inexpensive education and small class sizes which means I can get the personalized help I need.

Favorite LC State Tradition: All of the events on campus get people connected, and offer a sense of pride in school sports that is unmatched anywhere else. Homecoming is one of my favorite events to attend and cannot wait for next years events!