Campus Corps All- Star Member: Dawson's Sarah Williamson

Although all of the Montana Campus Corps members at Dawson Community College are exceptional people and exemplary students, there are a few members who go the extra mile to do good work and rise above the standard expectations. Sara Williamson is one of those students.

After moving from Ooltewah, TN to Joliet, MT about 8 years ago, Sara immediately got involved with church and National Honors Society volunteer activities like Spring Cleanup. She moved to Glendive in order to play volleyball at DCC, but also earned a place on the Dean’s List shortly after arriving last semester. As if academics and sports were not enough to keep her busy, she decided to give back to the community by serving with MTCC.

“The career experience and the scholarship money were big motivators for me,” said Williamson in an interview last Saturday. As with most MTCC members, the place where she will serve the majority of her 300-hours requirement, Makoshika State Park, aligns perfectly with her long-term professional aspirations. For her, the goal is to work at a state or national park in Montana. Upon completing the required hours, she will receive a $1,100 Eli Segal Education Award, which she intends to spend at MSU Bozeman obtaining a B.S. in Fish and Wildlife Management. Williamson added that having the opportunity to speak with Park Manager, Ryan Sokoloski, and Park Ranger, Tom Shoush, has been one of the most beneficial things about serving at Makoshika State Park.

The service doesn’t end there for Williamson, though. In addition to her primary service site, she also attended the Building Engaged Citizens Conference this year, worked at events like Harvest Festival and Haunted Hollow, regularly volunteers to help with tournaments at DCC and still finds time to spend Friday afternoons at Dawson County Boys and Girls Club where she is able to utilize her knack for creativity by doing arts and crafts with the children.

When asked what the most challenging part of Campus Corps has been so far, Williamson replied, “Honestly, the program has been pretty enjoyable thus far and I actually haven’t encountered anything too difficult.” To be sure, nothing is too hard for an outstanding member like Sara Williamson. The Corps is fortunate to be composed of such dedicated students as her.

Post Submitted by Dawson Community College Campus Corps leader Jacob Kilgore