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A mother working nights, a father working days, five siblings, and the occasional older sister with her husband and children living under the same roof鈥攊t was a full house, often filled with chaos. Yet, through it all, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Heller was homeschooled. Her older sister taught her to read and write, laying the foundation for an incredible journey. For Lizzy, an extraordinary young woman, her first experience sitting in a classroom wasn鈥檛 until she enrolled at 麻豆视频鈥攚here she excelled in everything she pursued.

Watching her older sisters start college but not finish, Lizzy was determined to take a different path. She set her sights on becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree, with a clear goal of leading a life of purpose. 麻豆视频 is fortunate to have her.

Dr. Rosemary Thomas describes Lizzy as 鈥渁 scholar, a Christian, an athlete, and a scholarship recipient.鈥� Now a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems and a minor in Management, Lizzy has compiled an impressive list of achievements, including:

鈥� Honors College Outstanding Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman

鈥� Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

鈥� SAAC Member

鈥� Presidential Scholar

鈥� Leadership Scholar

鈥� President鈥檚 List and Dean鈥檚 List

鈥� Outstanding Student Award 2023鈥�2024

鈥� Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

鈥� Alpha Chi Honor Society

鈥� Cross Country and Women鈥檚 Lacrosse

鈥� Commencement Marshal

鈥� Fall Academic All-Conference 2024

鈥� Inauguration Speaker and Commencement Speaker

Already preparing for life after graduation, Lizzy is interviewing with companies in Richmond while exploring potential career opportunities at Chowan, where several departments have expressed interest in her talents. Currently, she is interning with the Registrar鈥檚 Office to further develop her professional experience.

鈥淚 am motivated by sports,鈥� Lizzy shared. 鈥淪oftball was how I was able to afford college. Coming from a big family, joining a team made the transition a little easier. The small classrooms and very caring professors encouraged me and helped me adapt from homeschooling to the classroom.

Ashley Gustafson, my softball coach, mentored me so much during my freshman year. Even after she stepped away from coaching, I would go to her for advice. Even now, as a senior about to graduate, I still seek her guidance.鈥�

Ashley Gustafson describes Lizzy as:

鈥淟izzy is truly a once-in-a-lifetime kind of kid鈥攈er determination and drive to succeed in everything she does set her apart. She is one of the hardest-working individuals I鈥檝e ever known, and watching her grow over the past four years has been an incredible experience. I may have brought her here for softball, but she has become so much more than just a player; she鈥檚 someone I admire and am grateful to have built a lasting relationship with. The sky is the limit for her, and I can鈥檛 wait to see all that she will accomplish after graduation.鈥�

At Chowan鈥檚 annual Scholarship Luncheon, Lizzy expressed her gratitude in a heartfelt speech:

鈥淚 found my Chowan family by building relationships with friends and faculty. They have supported me as I鈥檝e found my place in the world. None of this could have been accomplished without them. Thank you all for being part of my story. As I go forward, I carry with me the lessons I鈥檝e learned.鈥�