Student Spotlight Introduction
The thing that makes Lake Erie College great is, of course, our students. They come from many different states and countries, and they bring with them many different viewpoints, ambitions, and passions. Here you can meet some of them. Just click on their profiles below to find out more about their LEC experience—the programs they have chosen, the clubs they are a part of, the teams they proudly compete as a part of with Stormy beside them.
![]() Emily Abbott, Class of 2014, Special Education & Early Childhood Education "I fell in love with the small class sizes and individual attention I received from my professors." |
![]() Jared Merritt, Class of 2014, Political Science "I am able to hold a national position with the NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee as the GLIAC liaison, and be a Resident Assistant." |
![]() Eric Wiedenfeld, Class of 2014, Biology "There are so many chances for you to succeed. Every door is wide open for you, you just have to walk through it." |
![]() Mary Walters, Class of 2013, Biology & Chemistry "I really enjoy being a student athlete because it helps keep me on track and focused." |
![]() Vanessa Dunne, Class of 2015, Business with Italian Minor "Whether it's simply my friends coming to one of my open mics, or a member of the staff assisting me with a class or nailing an internship, there is always a shoulder to lean on." |
![]() Roger Davis, Class of 2012, Accounting "I love Mountain Day. It's such a cool tradition. There is always good food, fun, game, and the scavenger hunt is wild, even though I've never won it." |
![]() Joe Lopez, Class of 2014, International Business & Accounting "We are developing a program that not only welcomes college freshmen, but allows them to grow within their respective communities and expand their learning beyond the classroom." |
![]() Taylor Graham, Class of 2015, Biology "I feel like my fellow student Ambassadors are part of my Lake Erie family and constantly supply me with love and support." |
![]() Stefan Stojanovic, Class of 2014, International Business & Math "I didn't just get to see them from a close distance, I actually got to talk to them, tell them things about Lake Erie College, and apparently [made] a very good impression on Senator Portman." |
![]() Skyler & Spencer Nick, Class of 2014, Communications with Marketing Minor "We were sold the moment we stepped on campus. The buildings, grounds, quaintness and historic feel of Lake Erie College were just the kind of place we were looking for." |














