I had been looking forward to our interview all week, but when I settled into one of the tables outside of the Union, it was one of those sunny crisp winter days that we occasionally get here in North Carolina, translation: I was already in heaven. When I heard her scream “LONDON!” and run over, I knew I would soon be getting one of Summer’s signature hugs. She may only be five feet tall but no one is better in the hugs department, and I happily accepted mine.Â
This week we are profiling Summer, a friendly and familiar face for many on campus. I was lucky enough to be on her hall freshmen year and like most people who know her feel honored to call her a friend. Keep reading to find out more about Summer!Â
Name: Summer
Nicknames: Plot twist–Summer is actually a nickname! Â Her first name is really Maria but she has gone by Summer her entire life.
Hometown: Cranbury, NJ
Class: 2017
Major: Economics
Campus Activities: Hall Counselor on 1st Rich (coed this year), SGA (Junior Class President), SCNO (Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations), volunteer at Ada Jenkins, member of Rusk House, Chidsey Fellow
Summer’s Hall: 1st Rich–Can you find her?
Go-To Song:
Anyone that knows Summer knows she is obsessed with Beyoncé. Fun Fact: every time she has a take-home she preps for it by listening to “Flawless.”
Celeb Crushes:
Beyoncé
Matt Bomer
Emma Watson
Zac Efron
“Ohh Zac Efron” I inquired further to clarify if she was talking about current Zac Efron or if this crush went back even further. “Well at various points in my life, I would like whatever Zac Efron there was, starting from High School Musical, and then it only got better…it got a lot better.  So I like all of them, all of the Zac Efrons.” Spoken like a true fan Summer ;)
“Also that guy from Jane the Virgin…the hot guy. He is so attractive I might cry. He’s all sorts of suave.”**
We looked him up; his name is Rafael Solano… and yeah, good choice Summer…
**At various points in the interview Summer started to cry from happiness, this was one of those moments. This interviewer chalked it up to the intense amount of passion Summer has for just about everything, including, apparently, attractive Italian tv-actors. Also she would like to recommend “Jane the Virgin,” she thinks it is a great show, and not just because Rafael is in it.
Spirit person: “BEYONCÉ” (To no one’s surprise I am sure)
Hogwarts House: Slytherin. Pottermore confirmed what she already knew.
Any Davidson bucket list items you need to check off before you graduate:
1. She answered with no hesitation, “I want to stand naked on top of the wildcat”
2. She has streaked, but wants to do it again. “I need to build up my stamina because the first time I was out of breath and really slow, NOT a good combination.”
3. “Oh this one is really hard, I don’t know if I can do it, but I really want to win trivia at Nummit one night.”
4. “I found myself regretting not going abroad so I am hoping to go to Copenhagen for a DIS three-week program this summer.”
Favorite Disney Princess:
Belle “because she is smart and pretty” and Ariel “because she is a mermaid.”
This prompted a conversation about Disney movies in general. She loves Dory, and Finding Nemo is in her top 5 favorite movies so she is obviously pumped for Finding Dory.
Dream Job:
–“To own my own business”
–“Work for a not-for-profit or non-profit dedicated to solving social injustices in the world…probably something that addresses education policy or public health issues**.”
**Actual Quote from Summer: “Public health really gets me going. Biggest turn on: just talk to me about healthcare.”
Honorable Mention Dream Jobs
–Back up dancer (for BeyoncĂ© of course).
–Ice cream taste tester (she wouldn’t discriminate against different brands).
By the end of our almost two hour conversation we had made plans to go to Lazy Five Ranch and to try the new dairy free ice cream at Ben and Jerry’s. She convinced me to streak with her our senior spring (after proper training of course) and that a co-ed eating house would be a great idea for the school.
Needless to say if you don’t know her yet, put meeting Summer at the top of your to-do list!
I will leave you all with a few of my favorite Summer costumes. She has pulled off some great ensembles while at Davidson. As you can see below, she really commits!
Doing her best Macklemore
She is a proud Ruskie!
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