Sarah Norton

Classification: Senior
Major: Intercultural Studies
Hometown: Cleveland, Tennessee

Sarah Norton is a senior majoring in Intercultural Studies and minoring in Spanish. Originally from North Dakota, Sarah moved in time to attend high school in Cleveland before enrolling at Lee.

Sarah is the daughter of Rick and Melinda Norton. Rick has worked at Lee for nine years in the physical plant, and Melinda is a 5th grade teacher. Sarah’s two sisters, Aimee and Rebecca both attended Lee University, which made the switch from high school to college a little easier.

Sarah explains that although she was looking into other Christian, liberal arts campuses, she felt that “Lee offered more.” And she has been an involved student from the beginning. She has been a part of Alpha Chi Honors Society; Sigma Delta Pi, which is the Spanish honor Society; and Kappa Psi Nu, a social service club where she held multiple offices throughout her college experience.

Norton has worked in the Office of Academic Support since her sophomore year. She feels that this experience has taught her to be compassionate and helped her to see how hard many people have to work for what they achieve.

She has also been a peer leader, and is involved with the family literacy program connected with ESL.

Sarah’s major in intercultural studies took her all the way to Thailand, where she and two other girls from Lee lived for two months. Sarah says that while the country is a beautiful place, the experience still offered many challenges and opportunities for growth.

When she graduates this December, Sarah would like to go into the Peace Corps before continuing her education. She would love to get involved with the UN or some humanitarian effort abroad.

Posted on - 11/15/06