Mentor West Harwell said the Luckyday program has given him the opportunity to be a good role model– and that’s what he wants to do.
West is a junior from Poplarville, MS and he is currently majoring in Biochemistry with hopes to become ACS (American Chemical Society) certified. Following graduation, he has ambitious plans to either enter law school or physical therapy school. His involvement at school reflects his ambitious attitude, as he is involved in many areas of campus. Currently, he serves as the Associate Director of Finance for the Residence Hall Association. This is his second year to be in this position. Also, West participates on the Luckyday Leadership team as a member of the Academic team, holding advisement sessions and engaging in hall visits. Reflecting his academic achievement is his membership in the Lambda Sigma Honor Society.
Aside from helping with organizations and doing schoolwork, he enjoys watching and playing sports. “I am a very big football fan,” he said. His screams can often be heard down the hallway while he plays Madden on the Xbox… West enjoys football– plain and simple. He also likes to ride his bike on the trace and spend time with friends and family.
When asked about what Luckyday has taught him, West said he has learned many 
things, but the most important thing he has learned is to give back to others and the community. “Luckyday has given all of us an opportunity to further our education and with this opportunity, I feel like it is very important to be a good role model for others and help them succeed in any way that I can,” he added.
For the freshmen Luckyday students, West said to “get involved and make the best of your college experience,” explaining that college goes by very fast and so it’s best if freshmen start to make friends now. Finally, he said “don’t take anything for granted.” So take this from West– a USM student who is taking the Mentor program as an opportunity to give back… a chance to give back and help freshmen get acclimated so they can become successful students.
