2. Lindsay Rusche October 23, 2011 The Lovely Life of Lindsay

3. 20 years old Junior at Campbell University Spanish with Teacher Licensure Major Born a Yankee, became a Southern Belle Goal is to travel to all 21 Spanish- speaking countries Who is Lindsay Rusche? Who is Lindsay Rusche?

4. Lindsay Sara Born in New Jersey And lived there for six years Does not make me one of these Who Am I?

5. Parents Jill 1.Dental Hygienist for 34 years 2.Works for Smile Programs- Mobile Dentist 1.Played Trombone for 18 years 2.Attended Peabody Conservatory of Music 3.Played in the U.S. Military Academy Band at West Point for 6 years 4.Graduate’s Degree at Columbia 5.Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Administrator Jill Phil Parents

6. Family Grandparents Aunt and Uncle Grandchildren

7. Childhood Went to Redeemer Lutheran School for 2 years Moved to Wind Gap, Pennsylvania at 6 years old Went to Plainfield Elementary School Began my 2 year playing time of softball Parents were divorced when I was 8 Stayed busy with AWANA, and Sunday School

8. Middle School Years Wind Gap Middle School Began to play the flute in 4 th grade Became a 4-H Sewing and Textiles member Joined the High School Marching Band in 8 th grade Dad remarried

9. The Awkward Years First School Dance-8 th grade semi formal First boyfriend

10. Music Took Over My Life Played flute, piccolo, and oboe Concert band, Marching band, Orchestra, Summer Music School, Private Lessons, Church solos and performances, Youth Group Band, Chorus, Chuch Choir, and Pep Band Section Leader in Concert Band, Orchestra, and Marching Band Me

11. 4-H Sewing and Textiles 10 years Tons of fashion shows, judging, competitions, county fairs, and service projects Hours of sewing and designing shorts, shirts, dresses, business suits, pants, formal gowns, and jackets Numerous first prizes, Best in Section, and competing at the State level President of the Plainfield Sewing Club

12. February 3 rd of Freshman Year, my life was forever changed…. My baby brother, Logan Powers Rusche was born and I quickly fell in love with being a big sister

13. High School Activities and Clubs Concert Band Marching Band Orchestra Chorus Pep Band Choir Youth Group Challenge Course Church Orchestra Big Buddies Tutoring Student Forum Knitting Club 4H Sewing and Textiles

14. Softball Manager Became the Softball Manager junior year Ran the scoreboard, scorebook, and took care of the equipment District Champions in 2008 Managed for the Varsity team at Campbell freshman year

15. High School Flew By and Graduation Arrived

16. Rest In Peace Carol On July 14, 2009, my stepmom lost her battle to cervical cancer

17. Campbell Here I come! In July of 2009, my mom and I moved to Holly Springs, NC to be closer to family In August of 2009, I began the new chapter of my life at Campbell University! It became home within the first week

18. I met my 4 best friends<3 (From L to R) Kaitlin, Daytona, Me, Brittany, and Kaitlyn

19. And Studied Abroad in Costa Rica

20. And I Faced My Fears http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQd3In87lp8

21. My Life Summed Up My life has been full of ups and downs I wouldn’t trade it for anything My family and friends are the most important things to me

22. Credits Go To Lindsay Rusche Phil Rusche (for the pictures) Youtube.com (for the video