Girl with the Arrow

Beth Lawson (February 2005)
Current Kianu President- Class of 2005

Interview:

• What inspired you to run for president of the XAN Club?
  
  BL: I’ve held leadership roles before, but this one meant the most to me. I wanted to represent the club that I love so much and this was a wonderful opportunity.
  
  
• 20 years from now, what do you hope to see the club still doing?
  
  BL: I hope the club is still the largest on campus and continues its reputation as having the classiest and most kind-hearted women at Muskingum (who still know how to have fun of course!)
  
  
• Why did you choose Muskingum?
  
  BL: Gorgeous campus and I wanted a small school with a good reputation for academics
  
  
• What is your favorite Kianu memory?
  
  BL: I LOVE the Mace/Kianu 80’s party and I absolutely love living in the house. Also, this year we had a “Kianu Only” party after our first Rush Party and we bonded, laughed, and sang songs all night as sisters! (Kristin Hart and I were the bartenders)
  
  
• What is your favorite non-Kianu memory?
  
  BL: I studied abroad in Puerto Rico last semester for 5 ½ months and three Kianus came and visited for Spring Break (Abbey Hartmeyer, Jess Coleman, and Marianne Main) The time I spent on the island and the people I met are unforgettable. I grew as a person and a student, and I will take that experience with me for life.
  
  
• How would you characterize the Pledge Class of 2005?
  
  BL: So cute!!! They are always smiling. They are definitely a classy group of girls with amazing personalities and are really eager to learn about Kianu.
  
  
• What is the number one thing you would like to accomplish this year as president?
  
  BL: Eliminate or keep internal conflict to a minimum. Of course there are different personalities and ambitions so naturally conflicts may arise, but my big Susan Melhorn once said that “diversity is the greatest strength of Kianu,” and I completely agree!
  
  
• When did you decide you wanted to pledge Kianu (during the fall, rush, or pledge day)?
  
  BL: From the first day of move in freshman year I had always admired XAN, but I did not rush until my sophomore year. I wasn’t sure about the Greek system until I saw my roommate go through it.
  
  
• What made you want to become a Kianu?
  
  BL: Amazing women! Almost all of my best friends came here, so why would I not want to be part of a club full of kind, funny, loving people?! I followed my heart and here I am!!!
  
  
• When you first visited the house, what was your first impression?
  
  BL: Cool! I thought it was neat because it was off campus and the whole inside was decorated in purple and yellow knick-knacks.
  
  
• Which Kianu sister has had the greatest impact on you?
  
  BL: Susan Melhorn, my wonderful beautiful big! She is everything I want to be and hope to be someday. I rank her right up there with Oprah!!! I could go on and on about all her amazing qualities, but I will probablly get choked up so I’ll stop here!
  
  
• What do you want to do after you graduate?
  
  BL: I am looking for a job to teach Spanish right now, but eventually I want to be a guidance counselor. I will continue to travel and I want to continue working with the youth group and Sunday Schools at my church.

Last Update: February 2005