{"id":93173,"date":"2023-07-11T11:29:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=93173"},"modified":"2023-07-11T11:29:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:29:49","slug":"statesman-spotlight-haley-rooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2023\/07\/statesman-spotlight-haley-rooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Statesman Spotlight: Haley Rooks"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2013 Haley Rooks, a Jackson native, serves as the Student Government Association President. Get to know her in this Statesman Spotlight.<\/p>\n

Why did you choose your major?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I chose a math major because I really enjoy math and you can go a lot of different routes with this degree.<\/p>\n

What groups are you involved in on campus?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phi Mu, Student Government Association, Association for Future Healthcare Professionals, and Catholic Student Association. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are your long-term career aspirations?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope to be a medical doctor.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why did you choose Delta State?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I chose Delta State because I loved the small campus, the opportunity to get involved, and the sense of community here. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s an interesting fact most people don\u2019t know about you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am allergic to Sonic slushes.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your go-to road trip snack?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Definitely beef jerky. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s at the top of your travel bucket list and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably New Zealand. The pictures look cool. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favorite restaurant in Cleveland?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delta Meat Market<\/p>\n

Who are 1 or 2 people who have made a big impact in your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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