Northwest Florida State College announces new student ambassadors

Northwest Florida State College's new RaiderReps, joined by several returning ambassadors, prepare to sign their contracts. Holding pens, from left, are Kyle Wilson, Shayna Clay, Jesus Morales, Shigeko Dutollo, Hannah Phillips, Kelsey Youell, Cierra Dowd, Kelly Dunn, Eboni Harrell and Clarissa Wood. Back row: Pixie Fluhrer, Hayley Woods, Collin Zeigler, Taylor Brock, Alijah Veneszee and Marley Burch.

NICEVILLE — Ten incoming freshmen, including two Crestview residents, have signed contracts to become Northwest Florida State College RaiderRep student ambassadors.

The RaiderReps, who are selected through a competitive application and interview process, serve as the official hosts and hostesses of the college. They are well-spoken, enthusiastic student leaders who represent the college at special events and activities, lead campus tours, and assist in recruitment efforts.

New ambassadors are Shayna Clay of Crestview, Cierra Dowd of Niceville, Kelly Dunn of Shalimar, Shigeko Dutollo of Valparaiso, Eboni Harrell of Mary Esther, Jesus Morales of Fort Walton Beach, Hannah Phillips of DeFuniak Springs, Kyle Wilson of Shalimar, Clarissa Wood of Crestview, and Kelsey Youell of DeFuniak Springs.

They join returning ambassadors Taylor Brock of Crestview, Marley Burch of Samson, Ala., Pixie Fluhrer of Crestview, Chase Knight of Fort Walton Beach, Daceya McDuffie of Niceville, Alijah Veneszee of Fort Walton Beach, Hayley Woods of Fort Walton Beach, and Collin Zeigler of Mary Esther.

The Aug. 12 signing took place at a luncheon attended by returning ambassadors and college leadership, including president Ty Handy. The luncheon was held amid a two-day training session to introduce new ambassadors to their duties and responsibilities as college representatives. They also participated in a variety of team-building activities with returning ambassadors.

The RaiderRep student ambassador program, entering its fifth year, is overseen by Coordinator of Recruitment Maddie Ostrowski.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Northwest Florida State College announces new student ambassadors