The Smile Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading Happiness through acts of kindness. Our flagship program finds its home in the SPARK Clubs. SPARK stands for “Strengthening Positivity and Reinforcing Kindness” and these groups are formed by inspiring young people who want to make their schools and communities kinder and friendlier places to be.
Today, I want to introduce the 2024 – 2025 school year leadership team of one of the oldest SPARK clubs, Slippery Rock University (SRU). This is the ninth year for SRU SPARK and I am so inspired by their kindness already! (Did you know they had over 70 people at their fall Sunset Yoga event?!) Be sure to follow them on Instagram at @sruspark_club
President: Dana Bielobocky
Dana is a senior exercise science pre-physical therapy major from Transfer, PA. This is her fourth year in SPARK and second year as president. She shares, “Seeing our SPARK community grow over my four years at SRU has been such a joy—and I cannot wait for what is in store! The experiences and memories I gained from SPARK Club hold a special place in my heart. Some things that bring positivity into my life include spending time with people I love, staying active, reading, and playing with my kitties Mocha and Mango!”
Vice President: Patrick Krupp
Patrick is a junior petroleum engineering major from Bloomsburg, PA. This is his third year in SPARK. He says, “Being a part of SPARK is a lot of fun. I get to help host fun events with my friends and get to make a positive change in my community. Seeing all the new and old members at events or meetings or even just out on campus sparks joy for me! I'm thankful to be part of such an awesome club!"
Secretary: Jordan Ensign
Jordan is a junior dual majoring in English and Philosophy with a concentration in professional writing. She’s from Strongsville, OH and this is her third year in SPARK and second year as secretary. She shares, “I’m immensely excited to be back and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for SRU SPARK!”
Treasurer: Breanna Vanderhoof
Breanna is a senior chemistry major from Russell, PA and this will be her third year in SPARK. She reflects, “SPARK has been a great way for me to be able to make friends who have different majors and backgrounds than I do. I love that SPARK helps make the campus a more lively and accepting environment.”
Event Coordinator: Audrey Schultz
Audrey is a senior business management major from Pittsburgh, PA. Some of her absolute favorite things to do are spend time in nature, hangout with friends and family, paint, thrift, read the Bible, and go on adventures. This is her third year as event coordinator. She says, “SPARK has taught me to slow down and enjoy the little things in life that can go unnoticed. I am so excited, but also a little sad for my last year in SPARK! I can’t wait to see what we do.”
Public Relations Chair: Lindsay Knight
Lindsay is a senior exercise science major, and she is so excited to be part of the eboard this year. She says, “SPARK has taught me how to bring more positivity into my life.” Some things that bring joy to her life are hiking and spending time with friends and family.
Top Row: Dana, Patrick (middle), Jordan
Bottom Row: Breanna, Audrey, Lindsay
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