Phonathon
The McKendree University Phonathon is an important tool in helping raise money and increase participation for the University’s Annual Fund. The Annual Fund supports McKendree students through scholarship, academic instruction, student services, co-curricular activities, and more. If you are interested in being a Student Phonathon Caller, please contact the Office of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations at annualfund@mckendree.edu or (618)537-6824.
Quick Facts About Phonathon
• It is held twice a year for a four week span in the Fall and then two weeks in the
Spring…resulting in over 8,700 calls made!
• Gifts of any size benefit McKendree students and the institution. If each of our
alums, parents, and friends contributed just $25, it would amount to $500,000.
• Our student callers are among the best and brightest the campus has to offer. They
go through an interview and training program to get them prepared for this opportunity.
• Phonathon is FUN and our students agree. Thank you for making this a good experience
for them. Feel free to ask them all about how campus has changed, what their classes
are like, and who their favorite professor(s) are!
Spring Phonathon will be held:
March 25th - April 4th, 2019
MEET THE STUDENT PHONATHON CALLERS
Skylar Bowrey
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Major: Exercise Science and Sport Performance
Class Year: Freshmen
Student Activities/Interests: Marching Bearcat Band and Theatre
Arianna Brooks
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Major: Business Management
Class Year: Junior
Student Activities/Interests: Military Family
Maleah Brotherton
Hometown: St. Ann, Missouri
Major: Psychology
Class Year: Junior
Student Activities/Interests: United Feminists, Spectrum Alliance, and E.L.I.T.E. Club
Bri Caraker
Hometown: Damiansville, Illinois
Major: English
Class Year: Freshmen
Student Activities/Interests: Marching Bearcat Band and Music Ensemble
Naeelah Chism
Hometown: Fairview Heights, Illinois
Major: Political Science
Class Year: Senior
Student Activities/Interests: Assistant Resident Director of the Suites, Treasurer of United Feminists, and New
Student Orientation Leader
Alyssa Coats
Hometown: Centralia, Illinois
Major: Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis
Class Year: Freshmen
Student Activities/Interests: Marching Bearcat Band and Flute Ensemble
Mekaela Deguire
Hometown: Granite City, Illinois
Major: Undecided
Class Year: Freshmen
Student Activities/Interests: Marching Bearcat Band, Spectrum Alliance, and Concert Choir
Jace Franklin
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Major: Business Management
Class Year: Sophomore
Student Activities/Interests: Football
Emma Martin-Hilker
Hometown: St. Charles, Missouri
Major: Biopsychology
Class Year: Sophomore
Meina Rice
Hometown: East St. Louis, IL
Major: Art
Class Year: Sophomore
Student Activities/Interests: Black Student Organization
Michaela Schmidt
Hometown: Fenton, Missouri
Major: Biopsychology
Class Year: Freshmen
Student Activities/Interests: Marching Bearcat Band, Jazz Band, and Theatre
