Alumni Association Leaders 2017-18
Photos by Zac Williams
Today I am ...
Danielle Croyle BS ’96
A Police Officer &
President, WSU Alumni Association
As a child, I dreamed I’d become ... a flight attendant. I had never flown, and wanted to travel.
I actually became ... a police officer.
My childhood hero was ... Wonder Woman. She had killer boots and awesome bulletproof bracelets.
My favorite coming-of-age movie is ... Three O’Clock High because it was filmed at Ogden High School when I attended there.
The celebrity I wish would have come to my sixth-grade slumber party is ... Princess Leia. I tried to replicate her cinnamon-bun hairstyle, but my hair was too blonde and fine.
My dream for WSUAA in 2017-18 is ... that we raise so much scholarship money, every student (who wants to) can attend Weber State.
Gerrit Wolthuis BS ’71
A Banker &
President, WSU Emeriti Alumni Council
As a child, I dreamed I’d become ... a race car driver because I loved fast cars! My first car was a 1950 Chevy with a 1953 Oldsmobile Rocket V8 engine.
I actually became ... a banker because of my Weber State education.
My favorite coming-of-age movie is ... The Sandlot because those characters did what I would have done at that age.
In a junior high school game of Truth or Dare, I would ... never reveal a secret, but I would accept a challenge.
The celebrity I wish would have come to my sixth-grade slumber party is ... Roy Rogers.
My dream for WSUAA in 2017-18 is ... to see more Weber State alumni become WSUAA members and support their school!
India Nielsen BS ’14
A Civic Advocate &
President, WSU Young Alumni Council
As a child, I dreamed I’d become ... an opera singer because I hadn’t yet realized my debilitating fear of singing in front of other people.
I actually became ... a public servant because the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service allowed me to serve five fantastic internships that gave me work experience before I graduated.
My favorite coming-of-age movie is ... Big Fish. It’s about finding your place in the world by surrounding yourself with people who make a meaningful impact on your life and community.
Something I got away with as a kid that I now wish I hadn’t was ... wearing a white Nike one-piece sweat suit in a Gap Kids ad. The picture still haunts me.
The celebrity I wish would have come to my sixth-grade slumber party is ... Avril Lavigne because she was my musical obsession and idol when I was in sixth grade.
My dream for WSUAA in 2017-18 is ... to inspire all Wildcats — past, present, and future — to stay connected and engaged with each other and the Weber State community!
Kendrick Garrett
A Microbiology Major &
President, WSU Student Alumni Association
As a child, I dreamed I’d become ... a rock star because I loved jamming out on my bass!
I’m actually becoming ... an optometrist because eyes are so interesting, and there are so many beautiful things in the world to be seen.
My favorite coming-of-age movie is ... Big Fat Liar. All those pranks were just too good. (Also, I kinda had a crush on Amanda Bynes.)
In a junior high school game of Truth or Dare, I would ... always choose truth because I knew what kind of dares my friends were capable of coming up with. I once watched my best friend drink an entire 32-ounce bottle of Heinz ketchup. (I also had the privilege of hearing it all come back up a half hour later.)
Something I got away with as a kid that I now wish I hadn’t was ... eating cold cereal night and day. My addiction is pretty real. A world without cereal? Unimaginable!
My dreams for WSUAA in 2017-18 are ... to see us create new friendships and opportunities with and for fellow Wildcats, and to help others see the importance of giving back.