Student Bios

2014 Group

Jenna Hokanson

Jenna Hokanson is a Senior BFA Acting and BA Arts Administration double major. Jenna is a part of the Piedmont group which includes her hometown Lexington, NC! She spends most of her time onstage and offstage she’s interned at Dallas TheatreRead more Jenna Hokanson

Kelley Dodge

Kelley Dodge is a junior from Illinois, majoring in English with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. She is also minoring in Business Administration and Professional Sales. At Elon she works as a tour guide in Admissions and aRead more Kelley Dodge

Kyle Lynch

Kyle Lynch is a senior from Long Island, New York, majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Professional Writing. A lifelong sports fan, Kyle hopes to pursue a career in sports journalism moving forward, specifically in soccer or hockey.Read more Kyle Lynch

Eliza Williams

Eliza Williams is a senior International Business major with a minor in Italian Studies. Her childhood has been spent between Rhode Island and Florida and many consider her a certified travel junkie. She has been fortunate enough to travel to manyRead more Eliza Williams

Caroline Zybala

Caroline Zybala is Strategic Communication and English (Professional Writing and Rhetoric) double major from Charlotte, NC. Currently a junior, she was part of the Piedmont Group for the project. On campus, Caroline works in the Writing Center and is partRead more Caroline Zybala

Miranda Allan

Hello and welcome to the Highway 64 Project! My name is Miranda Allan. I am an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric and a minor in Political Science. I intend to pursue a career in socialRead more Miranda Allan

Katie Stewart

My name is Katie Stewart and I am an English professional writing major with minors in creative writing and human service studies. I love writing, hiking, and exploring new places. My favorite travelling experience so far was in Yosemite NationalRead more Katie Stewart

Gina Apperson

Hi friends! My name is Gina Apperson. I am a strategic communicator, avid blogger and graphic designer. In Spring 2014, I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, where I discovered my passion for traveling and storytelling. On campus, I work withRead more Gina Apperson

Miranda Romano

Miranda Romano is a junior English major concentrating in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and Creative Writing with a minor in Spanish. On campus she is part of ESA, Elon’s Ballroom Dance Team and works as a consultant in the WritingRead more Miranda Romano

Rachel Fishman

Rachel Fishman is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric and a minor in Business Administration. She is passionate about traveling, a desire that only increased after her semester abroad in Denmark during Fall 2013. RachelRead more Rachel Fishman

Taylor Logeman

Taylor Logeman is a senior English major with a concentration in Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a minor in Marketing & Professional Sales.  Taylor hails from Easton, Maryland, and greatly enjoys living on the Eastern Shore.  Her main involvements onRead more Taylor Logeman

Emilia Azar

Emilia Azar is a senior Professional Writing & Rhetoric (PWR) major and Psychology minor. Her biggest loves in life are travel and writing – which she hopes to incorporate into whatever job field she finds herself in after graduation –Read more Emilia Azar

Alexa Dysch

Alexa Dysch is pursuing an English major, with a double concentration in Literature and Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a minor in Psychology. She is also a CUPID Associate and enjoys collaborating with peers to discuss rhetoric and its modernRead more Alexa Dysch

Dustin Swope

Hi everyone! This is my second round of contributions to our Highway 64 website, so I’ll keep things brief. I’m still discovering adventure across borders, still doing my best to embrace different ways of life first-hand, and definitely still makingRead more Dustin Swope

Katherine Makepeace

Katherine Makepeace is a senior at Elon University, working toward her BA in both Literature and Professional Writing & Rhetoric. She is also a Writing Center Consultant, and enjoys collaborating with her peers on a spectrum of textual genres andRead more Katherine Makepeace

2013 Group

Anne Marie Glen

Anne Marie is an English major with a concentration in creative writing, and a minor in psychology. She spent a Spring semester studying abroad and working at the Poetry Society in London, England, and has visited numerous other countries. NextRead more Anne Marie Glen

Jeffrey Flitter

Jeff is a Media Arts & Entertainment major with a focus in Broadcast & New Media and a minor in Business Administration. Jeff is a part of the Foothills group that travelled to Mocksville, Statesville, Taylorsville, Lenoir, Lake Lure, andRead more Jeffrey Flitter

Dannie Cooper

Dannie is an English major with concentrations in Creative Writing and Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and has a minor in English Literature. She loves to travel, and has visited Australia, Italy, and Sweden. Dannie was part of the Coastal Team forRead more Dannie Cooper

Noah Manneville

Noah Manneville is a senior studying International Studies with a minor in Asian Studies. He has studied abroad in China, and wants to continue exploring far-flung reaches of the world after graduation. Noah plays rugby for Elon University, enjoys listeningRead more Noah Manneville

Anna Mokas

Anna Mokas is an English major with a concentration in Literature. She is from Manchester, NH and enjoys visiting the beach in Maine during the summer. She was part of the Foothills group for the Highway 64 Project of 2013.Read more Anna Mokas

Casey Brown

Casey Brown is an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing with a double minor in Communications and American Studies. In her free time, she is an avid blogger and a pop culture junkie. She hopes to one dayRead more Casey Brown

Nicole Esplin

Nicole Esplin is a Communications major with a concentration in print/online journalism. She has interned with Rodale, Inc. on editorial and marketing teams, and enjoys writing feature and profile articles. Her favorite hobbies include running, cycling and photography, and afterRead more Nicole Esplin

Grace Elkus

Grace Elkus is a print and online journalism major from Cincinnati, Ohio. During her time at Elon, she has contributed to The Pendulum, The Edge Magazine, Visions Magazine and The Elon Magazine. She spent two summers in New York CityRead more Grace Elkus

Immanuel Bryant

Immanuel Bryant is an English major concentrating in Professional Writing & Rhetoric with a minor in Leadership Studies. As a member of the Foothills group and the PR committee for this website, Immanuel focused on photography as well as theRead more Immanuel Bryant

Margaret Bryant

Margaret Bryant is an English major with concentrations in creative writing and professional writing & rhetoric with a minor in psychology. She is from Charlotte, North Carolina, but has traveled abroad on many occasions and has a soft spot forRead more Margaret Bryant

Ja’mei Bess

Mei Bess is a Media Arts & Entertainment major with a focus in Cinema and a minor in literature. Her interests include traveling, working with under resourced communities, literature, collecting Coca-Cola products, and antique hunting. Mei was on the Coastal team forRead more Ja’mei Bess

Brynna Bantley

Brynna Bantley was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, yet, having worn out her time there, hopes to move west after college. She is an International Studies major with minors in French, Italian, and Professional Writing. She is a coffeeRead more Brynna Bantley

Hillary Dooley

Hillary is an English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. She is from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania and has spent a semester studying in Florence, Italy. She enjoys traveling, reading, and yoga. Hillary was part of the 2013 MountainRead more Hillary Dooley

Dustin Swope

I’m Dustin Swope, a c/o 2015 Tampa, FL native that found Elon University on a serendipitous accident, and I’ve loved the school and the community from the very beginning. I’m double-majoring in English and Philosophy, but when I’m not readingRead more Dustin Swope

Taylor Hill

Taylor Hill is a Professional Writing and Rhetoric major with a minor in Business Administration. She was a member of the Foothills group for the 2013 Travel Writing Highway 64 project and worked on five pieces for the site. SheRead more Taylor Hill

2012 Group

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Regions

Mountains

Murphy, Brasstown, Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Brevard

Foothills

Mocksville, Statesville, Taylorsville, Lenoir, Lake Lure, Bat Cave and Hendersonville.

Piedmont

Lexington, Asheboro, Siler City, Saxapahaw, Pittsboro, Apex, Raleigh

Coastal Plains

Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Robertsonville, Williamston, Jamesville, Plymouth, Columbia, Manteo, Nags Head

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