Diocese of St. Petersburg
Randolph Davidson, Sam Dresen, Mackenzie Kraker, Will Clemens
Randolph Davidson
Echo Placement:
St. Timothy Catholic Church
Hometown:
Sugar Land, Texas
Undergraduate Institution Area(s) of Study:
Baylor University, 2018
Classics, Liberal Arts
What have you enjoyed most about your Echo experience thus far?
I was very happily surprised by the Echo community. I had no idea how much of a family feel it would have, but I am incredibly thankful for it.
Samantha Dresen
Echo Placement:
Nativity Catholic Church
Hometown:
Racine, Wisconsin
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
Marquette University, 2018
Advertising, Spanish for the Business Professions (minor)
What have you enjoyed most about your Echo experience thus far?
You're never alone in the process of teaching and learning, leading and growing. Throughout the program you have communities that you journey with, whether they be your intentional living-communities, your class as a whole, or the mentors and Echo staff.
Mackenzie Kraker
Echo Placement:
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Hometown:
Westerville, Ohio
Undergraduate Institution Area(s) of Study:
University of Notre Dame, 2019
Biochemistry, Theology
What advice would you give to Echo applicants?
As I worked on the Echo application, I found that the questions it asked were questions I enjoyed exploring, so pay attention to what gives you life. Be real and answer the questions as yourself rather than the "perfect applicant." Dive deep into the questions, take them to prayer, and let them penetrate your heart and mind to see your own calling and role in serving the Church in a new light
William Clemens
Echo Placement:
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Hometown:
Merrick, New York
Undergraduate Institution & Area(s) of Study:
The Catholic University of America, 2018
Theology, Philosophy (minor), English (minor)
What attracted you to Echo and helped you decide to join the program?
The witness and experience of former Echo apprentices I knew from undergrad helped shape this path as relevant to my interests, studies, and vocational pursuits. I am grateful for those around me who see God at work in my life where I often do not.