Escalante Complex Student Staff
Meet the Resident Advisers and Academic Peer Advisers in Escalante!
CRYSTAL HALL
Name: Kali Sheldon
Location: SRA Crystal 3rd
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Major: Music Education
Favorite Thing About Western: The location of the school as well as the small size!
About Me: I came to Western because of the caring environment that a small school provides. I enjoy hot springs, mild hikes, viewing nature & relaxing with my friends. As unbelievable as it is, I play the tuba & it is awesome!!! This is my 3rd year in Residence Life, I love it!!!
Name: Chris Coate
Location: RA Crystal 2nd
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO
Major: Art- Graphic Design
Favorite Thing About Western: It's small & in the mountains.
About Me: My 2nd high school counselor brought me to Western. I love to draw in my free time as well as do some photography. I love playing video games and I like tattoos and piercings. I can play several instruments, I am a talented artist.
Name: Lexi Mohney
Location: APA Crystal
Hometown: Pinckney, MI
Major: Art- Jewelry
Favorite Thing About Western: The fresh air!
About Me: Drawing, painting, swimming, camping, campfires, stories, games.....I love my family & friends. I don't have any tattoos yet, but I want one. I also have 3 dogs, a little brother, and my favorite animal is a tiger.
TOMICHI HALL
Name: Brandon Schoborg
Location: RA Tomichi 3rd
Hometown: Ellicott, CO
Major: Mathematics
Favorite Thing About Western: Small class sizes
About Me: I enjoy chewing gum, riding motorcycles, giving strange looks, and watching comedic programs. My talents are nose twitching, making anyone laugh, and card flicking.
Name: Rebecca Roller
Location: RA Tomichi 2nd
Hometown: Kremling, CO
Major: Math
Favorite Thing About Western: Everything/ People
About Me: Hobbies: rafting, basketball, volleyball, sports, talking about fire fighting.Talents: barking like a seal, touching my tongue to my nose, math, talking a lot.
Name: Troy Benson
Location: APA Tomichi
Hometown: Hotchkiss, CO
Major: History
Favorite Thing About Western: Small-town atmosphere & personal touch
About Me: I love playing and watching sports. I am an avid fan of the Colorado Rockies & the Duke Blue Devils (men's basketball). Sports I enjoy playing are basketball, tennis, golf, baseball, ping-pong, dodgeball....etc. I came to WSC because I heard they had a good education program & my sister got an elementary education degree here and loved it! My talents are ping-pong, tennis, & basketball.
COLORADO HALL
Name: Marissa DiThomas
Location: RA Colorado 3rd
Hometown: Grand Junction, CO
Major: Psych/ Math
Favorite Thing About Western: small size & friendly people
About Me: I love watching sports, gymnastics, baseball, learning, working out, meeting new people, the outdoors, laying in the sun, & love Gunnison!
Name: Kendra Sheldon
Location: RA Colorado 2nd
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Major: Film
Favorite Thing About Western: all the opportunities the size of campus offers!
About Me: I LOVE movies A LOT! I am a photographer. If you drive in my car (in the summer) the windows are REQUIRED to be down. I love writing. Swingsets are one of my favorite things. My favorite phrase/ motto is "CHOOSE JOY"! I play stand up & electric bass. I'm a swimmer & love being outside. I love cooking and learning! I love Bethany Church. I would tell my life story to a stranger in the grocery line, I am prone to talk to people all night.
Name: Rachael Sandhagen-Turner
Location: APA Colorado
Hometown: Gunnison, CO
Major: Psychology
Favorite Thing About Western: The community!
About Me: I love music, art, philosophy, and friendships. I came to Western because I love the community of both the campus and Gunnison.
DOLORES HALL
Name: Mary-Virginia Simpson
Location: RA Dolores 3rd
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Major: Elementary Ed
Favorite Thing About Western: the small classes & everyone is so nice!
About Me: I love playing tennis, being outside, getting to know people, talking, & hanging out with people on the floor. My piece of advice would be to get to know your professors because they are friendly and can help you. My talents include reaching out to people & making funny faces.
Name: Shawni Clapper
Location: RA Dolores 2nd
Hometown: Carbondale, CO
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Thing About Western: a very close and friendly community
About Me: Coming from a small hippie town, I love Western's small class sizes & friendly atmosphere. I love the outdoors, skiing, soccer, & doing arts & crafts. I believe in peace, love, happiness, & yoga. My bicycle is my best friend & I can't love without my music!
Name: Destry Heide
Location: APA Dolores
Hometown: Kremling, CO
Major: Undecided
Favorite Thing About Western: Outdoor activities!!!
About Me: Hobbies are skiing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, swimming, hanging out with friends, basketball, & volleyball. My talent is singing in my car. I came to Western to enjoy the activites this environment provides.
