Student Leadership Team

  Student Leadership Team 2020

Top Row L-R: Will Scheib, Cora Wack, Joey Schneeberger
Middle Row L-R: Corinne Riley (Campus Minister), Sophia Van Horn, Fatima Solis, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress O.P. (Chaplain)
Bottom Row L-R: Shannon Gregory, Olivia Firsching, Solimar Kwa

Chair: Cora Wack
3rd Year
Major: Economics; East Asian Studies
Email: cjw2cn@virginia.edu 
Fun Fact: I bring my own chopsticks to the dining halls.

I'm from Annandale (Asiandale) VA, and I am super passionate about the Pro-Life movement! Some of my hobbies include writing letters, drawing, and making handmade cards for people. By far my favorite movie is Coraline, and my favorite restaurant is definitely Cracker Barrel. I also enjoy Zumba, Silent Disco, playing basketball/softball, and laughing at myself. Above all these, I love my Catholic Faith. Since Christ has played such an incredible role in my life, I love spreading His joy and peace in whatever ways I can. If you ever need to find me, I'll most likely be at Ohill, the best dining hall (the stir fry station is where its at!), the AFC, STA, or 1962 Lewis Mountain Road, shooting blow darts at Dan.

Favorite Quote: "There is not a moment in which God does not present Himself under the cover of some pain to be endured, of some consolation to be enjoyed, or of some duty to be performed.”
― Jean-Pierre de Caussade

Justice & Peace: Olivia Firsching
2nd Year
Major: Ask me in a few months
Email: osf2xu@virginia.edu
Fun Fact: I've been keeping prayer journals since age 7.

Hello there! My name’s Olivia and I’m from San Diego, California. I’m incredibly grateful to have been brought up with the Catholic faith because it has influenced every facet of my life. St. Therese’s subtle and intentional way of loving has particularly inspired me and given me a heart for the little things. One of my most treasured pastimes is befriending random people, like my mailman, the leaf raker on Elliewood Avenue, the ambassadors, or the troubadour that plays guitar on the Lawn on nice evenings. Once you tell me your birthday, I’ll remember it forever. I love novenas, playing cards, baking chocolate chip banana bread, and driving with all 4 windows down and the sunroof open. I am happiest in any context where I get to serve. 

Favorite Quote: "Great holiness consists in carrying out the little duties of each moment."
― St. Josemaria Escriva

Faith Formation: Will Scheib
2nd Year
Major: Computer Science and Statistics
Email: wms9gv@virginia.edu 

I love being outdoors, whether that be camping, hiking, or just sprawling out in the grass somewhere. As you might imagine, I love studying outside too. My top three favorite spots are the Lawn (obviously), the patio outside Newcomb Hall, and the tales outside Clem (you can catch the sunset there while chilling with Icaus). I love playing sports -- especially basketball -- with friends almost as much as I love growing in my own faith and having faith-filled conversations. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity to get to know all of my fellow Catholic Hoos!

Favorite Quote: "Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy. Then he needs an hour."
― St. Frances de Sales

Social: Solimar Kwa
3rd Year
Major: Computer Science
Email: swk3st@virginia.edu
Fun Fact: I believe there is no wrong way to hold your pencil.

Hi! My name is Solimar, but you can call me Soli and I am from Yorktown, Virginia (or to NOVA people near VA Beach or not NOVA).
Since being at college, my relationship with God has grown exponentially, thanks to the community of Catholic Hoos. The simple things I enjoy in life: TV shows (too many to name), TopGolf, my cville cat Poppy, tortellini, spontaneous outings, and giving overly eager smiles to strangers as if I had known them for years (this might just be creepy and confusing on their end but who's to say). I have gone to more concerts than I can count and I always love hearing new music suggestions. If you ever need help your e-portfolio, hit me up.

Favorite Quote: "The glory of God is man fully alive."
― St. Irenaeus 

Music: Fatima Solis
3rd Year
Major: Biology
Email: fcs7bt@virginia.edu 
Fun Fact: My first semester I spent a lot of time pretending to play the trombone in the Cavalier Marching Band, but now I know how to actually play.

I drink soda the way other people drink water, and I love late night Croads runs for some fresh chicken tendies and candy. I’m honestly surprised my body hasn’t given out on me yet. I like to ride in the back of Matt’s pickup truck, because it reminds me of the motherland, El Salvador. My favorite food is a nice, cheesy pupusa from Doña Azucena, but don’t tell my mom, because she thinks hers are my favorite. You can catch me on the daily in the common room procrastinating or in the adoration chapel singing praise and worship with Jesus.

Co-Communications: Shannon Gregory
4th Year
Major: B.A. Religious Studies; M.T. Elementary Education
Email: sdg8ee@virginia.edu 
Fun Fact: I lived in England for 17 years, but I don't have a British accent.

Excuse me!! You can find me at STA 60% of the time (the other 40% I’m probably running a taxi service). I have a twin sister who also goes to UVA and you can often find me somewhere close to her. My all time favorite Disney movie is the Lion King, and if I was a Disney princess I think I would be Anna from Frozen. My go to article of clothing is a onesie, but for some reason society doesn't accept that as a suitable thing to wear out and about. Since transferring to UVA last year, I have grown to love college basketball, but more importantly, I have been falling deeper in love with the person of Jesus Christ.

Favorite Quote: “Criticism of others is thus an oblique form of self-commendation. We think we make the picture hang straight on our wall by telling our neighbors that all his pictures are crooked.”
― Fulton J. Sheen

Co-Communications: Sophia Van Horn
3rd Year
Major: Religious Studies
Email: smv4ss@virginia.edu 
Fun Fact: I have a note on my phone from August 8, 2018; it reads, “Chicken names: Ricky Bobby, Canada, Dorothy, Caroline, Betty, Betsy, Trixie, Georgia, Mabel, Iris, Gwen”

I’m from “the 757” as the cool kids call it (Hampton, specifically). You can find me in Alderman 90% of the time, but that’s actually a lie now because Alderman is closing so I may not exist 90% of the time. Anyways, when I need to de-stress I watch Bon Appetit cooking videos and say a prayer or two. I enjoy La Croix, Lactaid, and black coffee. La Croix, because it is soda without the calories, Lactaid because I can’t give up dairy, and black coffee because it makes me feel like a young professional. I love being the hands and feet of Christ here on Grounds.

Favorite Quote: “Tiger Woods is the only sports star who’s worth every penny he makes.”
― Mark Wahlberg

Liturgy: Joseph Schneeberger
3rd Year
Majors: Economics & Religious Studies
Email: jbs4ck@virginia.edu  

I grew up in Richmond with my dad, mom, sister, and dog. Ever since I gave the second reading at my First Holy Communion, I have found fulfillment in delivering the readings at Mass. That excitement drew me towards serving as the worship chair for Catholic Hoos. My spiritual journey has been led by Catholic writers spanning from the days of the Early Church to the modern age. Some of the pieces that have helped me along my spiritual journey have been: Humanae Vitae, the Catechism, Humility of Heart, My Way of Life, Confessions, and Mere Christianity. In addition to finding God through the words of the Church Fathers, surrounding myself with solid people has brought me into a greater relationship with Christ.

Favorite Quote:
“A child kicks his legs rhythmically through excess, not absence, of life. Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. It is possible that God says every morning, “Do it again” to the sun; and every evening, “Do it again” to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.”
― From G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy