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Meet the SWOOP Squad

Let us hear you loud and proud!!!

Who are we: OSPREYS!!!

And what do Ospreys do: SWOOP!!!

Students With Outstanding Osprey Pride

Just as UNF strives to be a national leader in higher education, the Swoop Squad strives to be leaders, motivating students across campus.

We, the Swoop Squad, are here for you first and foremost as friends, students and ambassadors. We aim to aid in your college decision and ease your transition in becoming a full-fledged Osprey! It is our goal to meet the mission of UNF with professionalism and commitment to excellence while having fun and bringing you along for the ride.

Keep in touch with us by email or phone as we will be glad to help you in any way that we can. We promise you one of the most exhilarating experiences you will ever know. Don't believe us...come and check out Florida's best kept secret, the University of North Florida, and see for yourselves.


Mary Davenport
Captain
Senior / Statistics

Hometown:
Deland, FL

Student Involvement:
Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Mu Epsilon, Golden Key Int’l., National Collegiate Honor Society, Math/Stat Club.

Why I chose UNF:
I loved the small classroom sizes and the personal attention I get from the professors.

 

Nicole Cushing
Captain
Junior / Sociology

Hometown:
Deltona, FL

Student Involvement:
Campus Outreach, Invisible Children Founder & President.

Why I chose UNF:
I love nature and being so close to the beach as well as the small classrooms that provide a great structure for learning.


Nick Cantrell
Sophomore / Biology

Hometown:
Jacksonville, FL

Student Involvement:
Campus Outreach, Invisible Children Founder & President.

Why I chose UNF:
UNF is close to home and I love the atmosphere and small classroom sizes. It is a private education at a public school cost. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made!


Jamie O'Brien
Senior / Biology

Hometown:
Fernadina Beach, FL

Student Involvement:
Student Gov’t., Past Club Alliance Dir., Pre-med club, Pi Kappa Phi.

Why I chose UNF:
It was close to home yet far enough away and the beach is right down the street. I wouldn’t it change it for the world!

 

 

Faye Ferro
Senior / Philosophy

Hometown:
Jacksonville, FL

Student Involvement:
Pre-Law program, American Red Cross, & Great Decision

Why I chose UNF:
I love the small class sizes and the laid-back feel of the campus.

 

 

Joe Huskey
Junior / Political Science-Law

Hometown:
Bangor, Maine / Jacksonville, FL

Student Involvement:
Student Senate, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, & College Democrats

Why I chose UNF:
It feels like home. Growing up in Jacksonville has acclimated me to Florida. And UNF is the greatest place for me to get an amazing education while feeling at home!

 

 

Ryan Finnerty
Junior / Marketing

Hometown:
Barnegat, NJ

Student Involvement:
VP Delta Upsilon Fraternity,
Swoop Squad

Why I chose UNF:
Fantastic weather, great people, educational benefits and it is absolutely gorgeous!

 


Matt Email

Matt Iannatto
Captain
Junior / Communications

Hometown:
Plantation, FL

Student Involvement:
Kappa Sigma Fraternity and UNF Wingmen, Past Greek Council President.

Why I chose UNF:
I had planned to be in a small atmosphere and when I heard about UNF it was all positive. I felt it could be a home away from home!

 

Nikki DeMoya
Junior / Communications

Hometown:
Stuart, FL

Student Involvement:
Student Gov’t Senator, Alpha Chi Omega, Dance Team.

Why I chose UNF:
I love the tight community of UNF and how it has a northern feel but is still near the beach

 

 

Chase Crumley
Senior / Business Mgmt & Economics

Hometown:
Charlotte, NC

Student Involvement:
Chi Phi Fraternity, Past IFC President, Intramural

Why I chose UNF:
It has small campus life with a big campus feel. At UNF you are a piece of the puzzle and fit right in! You can do anything you wish here at UNF. Plus, Jacksonville is a sweet place!

Jillian Singerman
Junior / Nutrition & Psychology

Hometown:
Port Charlotte , FL

Student Involvement:
Group Fitness Instructor.

Why I chose UNF:
I came to visit the campus and loved it. It’s in a great location with the beach just minutes away. UNF is affordable and it’s the perfect size university for me. I love UNF!

 

Chris Chan
Senior / Broadcasting

Hometown:
Orlando, FL

Student Involvement:
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Greek Council-Media Relations.

Why I chose UNF:
I got accepted and I love it!

 

 

Brett Creese
Senior / Criminal Justice

Hometown:
Deland, FL

Student Involvement:
Intramural Sports.

Why I chose UNF:
I love the fact that UNF is in the backwoods but still has everything you need right outside of campus.

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Getting to Know Us:
Visitor Center Staff
SWOOP Squad

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Contact Us:
904-620-1183
visitunf@unf.edu

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Mailing Address:

UNF Visitor Center
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224