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Lori Breeden
	Hi everyone! I am very excited to meet you all next month. I will give you the usual run down but keep in mind I am not quite so boring as it sounds. I am 23 years old and graduated from CHS last year with a BS degree. I have a 2-year-old daughter, Emily and a 9-year-old son, Alex. I am married to Michael, who is an emergency room nurse at RMH. I have many hobbies, including crafts, reading and many outdoor activities. My favorite hobby is quilting. I am learning slowly but surely and really love the entire process. If anyone is a novice or master please let me know. I cannot wait for the semester to start! See you soon!

Jared Campbell
	Hey Everyone!! I can't wait to start the program with you guys coming up in August. I'm 22 years old and live in the small town of Covington. For the past year I've been working for the Alleghany County Sheriff's office and the Clifton Forge police dept. I work in the ER at Alleghany Regional Hospital as a part-time medic. I like to hunt, fish, stay in shape, you know the general stuff. Well, I'll see you guys soon...

Brandi Cannoy
	Hello to all! My name if Brandi Cannoy; I am 21 years old. I am from the small town of Ivanhoe in extreme southwest Va. I live with my mother, stepfather, and sister. My extended family includes 3 dogs, 12 cats, a few horses, goats, chickens, and cows (I'm a big animal lover). I have been a pharmacy tech for the past three years. After graduating from the local community college, I wasted a year trying to decide what I wanted to pursue. I enjoy camping, cooking, fishing, snowboarding, 4-wheeling, gardening, and shopping. I spend most of my time outdoors, though I do enjoy watching some sports too. I enjoy watching professional baseball the most (Atlanta Braves!). I also like college football; my two favorite teams are Notre Dame and the University of Alabama! I look forward to meeting all of you soon!

Sean Cavanaugh


Marijana Cejkova
	My name is Marijana Cejkova. I am from Kavadarci, Macedonia. I enjoy reading, classical music, art and traveling. I am looking forward to meeting all of you. My email address is mcejkova@mail.chs.edu

Jezeriah Cook
	Hello everyone. My name is Jezeriah Cook and if all goes well, I will be joining the class in January. I was in last year's class for the first semester, but when Iraqi Freedom rolled around my Army Reserve unit got activated. I didn't have to go overseas, just to Fort Eustis, VA, but PA school was definitely on hold. I have been down here for about 7 months now, and am really itching to get back into classes. I am 24 years old, and love anything outdoors. I love to run, backpack, camp, rock climb etc. I also love music, mostly listening to it, but I do try to play guitar as well. I am a Christian, and all theology is really interesting to me. Mostly I love getting to know new people and am really looking forward to meeting all of you in January. Good Luck, if you have any questions about the first semester, let me know.

Jason Crump
	Hey everyone... My name is Jason Crump. I have been living in the valley here for about 4 years after feeling the need to leave Norfolk, VA shortly after H.S. Life there seemed all so dubious with all of the feelings of being rushed considering the hectic city life that everyone there feels. It just didn't seem like it was for me after the 17 years that I living there. So for the last 4 years I have been here at the COHS studying in the Biomedical Sciences program and working as an NA in the ICU @ CRCH. It was there that I worked in the midst of a vascular group for most of my time at Community that I was able to observe how PAs function in a hospital setting...and I was really fascinated at how much a PA really influences patient care. Not to mention two of the PAs were graduates of the College of Knowledge's PA program. Seeing as how I have become accustomed to COHS and have seen and gotten to know several of the graduates of the PA program I had decided to stay long and pursue student life in the PA program. I cannot wait to meet all of you as we all prepare to spend many long but event-filled days together. Take care everyone and see you in August. jtcrump@mail.chs.edu

Lance DeBord
	Hi, my name is Lance DeBord. I am 33 years old, married with 3 wonderful children (ALL GIRLS). I live in Chilhowie, VA, where I operate a retail furniture business. I have a degree in Medical Technology and in Hospital Administration. I spent seven years working as a Medical Technologist, half of which I spent as Laboratory Manager. I have wanted to attend PA School for years and now, at last, I have the opportunity to do so. My favorite pastime is making music. Hope some of you other guys like to jam, and look forward to meeting all of you in the coming days. See Ya Soon.

Luis Dominguez
	Hi, I'm Lou and I am excited about the CHS PA program! Listen, I can't wait to start class and begin interacting with all of you. I hope that all of you are chilling and having a great summer off. Let me tell you a little about myself. I was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, and I'm 53 years old. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I have lived in Lynchburg, Va., since 1995. Married to the former Blanca I. Natal for 31 years, we have three children, Luis, 30, Rosa, 24, and Jose, 21. We have two granddaughters, Marissa, 6, and Micaela, 7. I spent 20 years in the military and retired from the US Air Force in 1995 as a Lieutenant Colonel. I hold an MA degree from Webster University, a BA from University of Puerto Rico, and an AS from CHS. My healthcare experience includes a 5½- year stint at the Veterans Administration Hospital, San Juan, PR as a surgical and medical CNA and a 3½- year stint as a Charge Aide working with mentally and developmentally challenged clients at the Central VA Training Center in Madison Heights, VA. My hobby is bodybuilding. I enjoy bodybuilding, so if you need a partner to work out with, please let me know.

Christina Eulo
	Hello. My name is Christina Eulo. I am 23 years old and am originally from Hallwood on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. In 2000, I graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy. I then attended Bluefield State College for a National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification. For the last two years I have been working as a paramedic for Lewis-Gale medical Center and Lifeline Ambulance. I live in Roanoke, Va., with my fiancé, Neil, who is a Roanoke County police office, and our cat, Mousey. I am incredibly excited to meet all of you in August and to begin the Physician Assistant Program.

Cindy Fowler
	Hello to the class of 2005! My name is Cindy Fowler and I am 19 years old. I grew up in the small town of Hillsville, Virginia. For the past year I have attended the College of Health Sciences, where I completed my prerequisites for the PA program. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, working out, music, and shopping. I look forward to meeting all of you in August and beginning the Physician Assistant Program.

Stacy Garrison
	Howdy! My name is Stacy Garrison and I am currently from Gunnison, Colorado. I recently graduated from Western State College of Colorado having earned a BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Wellness. My roots are in the Bat Area of California, where my mother, father, and sister still reside. Miko, my Siberian husky, Bob, my fat tailless cat are all l looking forward to our relocation from Gunnison to Roanoke. My passions include reading, cooking, hiking, biking, kayaking, snowboarding, and running; if there are runners in our group I would love to have some partners. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting all of you and am truly excited to embark on this new adventure. Email: themikola@aol.com.

Lynn Gilbert
	Hi! My name is Lynn and I am 21 years old. I live in Boone, North Carolina, and have just graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Exercise Science. I got married just over two months ago, and my husband, Adam, and I are currently trying to buy a house in Roanoke. I enjoy playing the piano, weightlifting, and watching baseball (GO BRAVES!!) I am very excited about starting classes next month and look forward to meeting all of you.

Linda Golla
	Hello, my name is Linda Golla; my husband and I relocated here from Williamsburg in 1996. We currently live in Botetourt County. We have two sons; Brandon is 23 and serves in the United States Army. He is scheduled to return home very soon from the war in Iraq. Joshua is 16 and will be junior this year at Lord Botetourt High School. I also have 2 dogs, Simba and Jake. I have been a nurse since 1982, first as an LPN and now as a Registered Nurse employed in long term care. I am excited about meeting each of you in a few weeks and beginning the journey towards becoming a PA. I have been enrolled at the College of Health Sciences since May of 2001, so hopefully I will already met many of you. Take care and good luck in the PA Program!

Mark Hammar
	My name is Mark Hammar. I am from Rexburg, Idaho. I am married with two little boys. My wife, Megan is just the greatest and my two boys, Luke (3 1/2) and Caleb (2) are the highlight of my life. They do keep me on my toes though. They both are extremely active. As for myself, I have many hobbies. I am an avid fisherman but I don't know how much fishing will get done in the next two years. I also enjoy all kinds of other outdoor activities. I love sports especially golf and basketball but I am not very good at either. I also love to play the guitar and sing (especially for my boys). I am very excited to start this program. I can't wait to meet the rest of my class. I look forward to our time together, although I know it will be extremely stressful. I have heard such great things about this program and am ready to get started.

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