Admission
Scott McVicar
Associate Director
Dept: Admission
740-376-4606
Office: Admission
As a graduate of Marietta College, and a member of a National Championship Baseball Team, I am excited to begin my tenth year in admissions!
Previously, I have worked for 3M Corp., and TV Guide.
My wife, also a Marietta College alum, teaches first grade. We have two sons, ages eleven and eight. My favorite hobby is golf, but I enjoy all sports. My whole family enjoys rooting on our Pioneers!
Favorite Quote:
"Make yourself the greatest, grandest, most wonderful loving person in the world, because this is what you are going to be giving to your children and to all those that you meet."
-Buscaglia
Favorite Marietta Tradition:
The annual Matriculation Ceremony is my favorite Marietta College tradition. This occurs in the evening of the official move-in day for freshmen. Our faculty are dressed in full cap and gown! They lead our new students into a ceremony of commitment to excellence. It is a proud and impressive moment for parents! This is the continuation of our "Long Blue Line".
Favorite Place to Visit on the Marietta Campus:
My favorite place is to be on The Mall, especially when classes are between sessions. As we pass, I appreciate the friendliness of our students and faculty. Sounds of conversations and laughter fill the air. Smiling and confident faces are seen. The Mall is a great place to visit!!
Sharon Warden
Associate Director/Transfer Coordinator
Dept: Admission
740-376-4609
Office: Office of Admission
Degrees: AA (Marietta College), BA, Psychology (Marietta College)
Year appointed: 1991
I have worked at Marietta College since 1991. I am a Marietta College graduate, as are my two children.
I am the admission counselor for new freshman students from Wood and Pleasants Counties in West Virginia. The College welcomes applicants from our neighboring state across the river.
I assist transfer students, veterans and local WV freshman students with the application process. In addition, I visit community colleges and high schools to recruit prospective students
On a personal note, I love to take advantage of the city's location at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers to row my kayak.
I also enjoy the bike/walk path that leads along the river's edge.
Favorite Marietta Tradition:
The practice of lining up faculty/staff/students in procession before/after graduation ceremonies. This represents to me the "Long Blue Line" and always makes me proud to be a part of the Marietta College community.
Favorite Place to Visit on the Marietta Campus:
Dyson Baudo Recreation Center
Tara (Lyman) Hildt
Assistant Director/International Coordinator
Dept: Admission
740-376-3558
Office: Admission
Territory:
International Territories; New England; Southern U.S.; U.S. Citizens Abroad; Western U.S.
Hometown: Medford, MA
E-mail Address: tara.hildt@marietta.edu
I graduated from Marietta College in 2002 with a Major in Business Management and two Minors in Leadership Studies and Spaish. While on campus I was very involved with Residence Life as a Resident Assistant.
I worked for the Leadership Office as my work study job and served on the McDonough Student Advisory Board as President. My involvement with Spanish and Community Service raised my interest in finding a broader way to serve after graduation.
Soon after graduation, I left for Ghana, West Africa, to serve in the Peace Corps for two years as a small business volunteer. I worked for Mellon Bank for a short time before coming across an opportunity to work with Marietta College again.
I am thrilled to be working with all of you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Favorite Quote:
"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
—Abraham Lincoln
Favorite Marietta Tradition:
I just love the bell tower on campus and how you can hear the bells no matter where you are on campus.
When a class matriculates, we ring the bells once for every student who is joining the "Long Blue Line." This long-standing tradition symbolizes how we really are like a family at Marietta College.
Favorite Place to Visit on the Marietta Campus:
I always look forward to eating at Gilman, the dining hall, when I am on campus. I enjoy my food and Gilman does it well!
Mollie Prater
Admission Counselor
Dept: Admissions
740-376-4604
Office: Admissions
I am a 2007 graduate of Marietta College. I was a double major in Organizational Communication/Communication Studies with a minor in Leadership Studies.
After working in the Admission Office as a Senior Interviewer and an Office Assistant, I quickly realized I wanted to work in the field of college admission. What better place than your alma mater!
In my spare time, I enjoy being outside playing cornhole (I’m pretty good), tennis, or golf. I also enjoy biking and I love to go boating when the opportunity arises.
When I can’t be outside, I like to shop a lot. Or watch continuous re-runs of The King of Queens with my cat, Dahlila.
Favorite Quote:
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. –Nelson Mandela
Favorite Marietta Tradition:
Marietta College football games
Favorite Place to Visit on the Marietta Campus:
Parsons Hall balcony has a perfect view for sunsets and Sternwheel Festival fireworks.
Josh Thrash
Admission Counselor
Dept: Admission
740-376-4603
Office: Admission
Degrees:
Year appointed: 2008
Territory:
Ohio (Southern Ohio, Western Ohio, and Eastern Ohio)
Hometown: Marietta, OH
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I am a 2008 graduate of Marietta College majoring in History with a minor in Religion. I also received a certificate in leadership. I was involved with different groups on campus during my four years including Relay for Life, History Club, and Lambda Chi Alpha. I also worked in the admission office as a tour guide, counselor assistant (under the legendary Andrew Prusinski) and senior interviewer. My favorite t.v. show is The Office. Michael Scott and Dwight K. Schrute crack me up.
Favorite Quote: "Society teaches us that, having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown."
—Michael Scott
Favorite Marietta College Tradition: Lip Synch during Greek Week
Favorite Place to visit on the Marietta campus: Don Schaly Stadium watching the Etta Express
Ali Downard
Admission Counselor
Degrees:
Office: Admissions
Year appointed: 2009
Aaron Berger
Admission Counselor
Dept: Admission
740-376-4425
Degrees:
Office: Admission House, 3rd Floor
Year appointed: 2009
Aaron Berger joined Admissions after graduating from Marietta College in 2009. During his time at Marietta, he was heavily involved in several organizations including Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, American Advertising Federation, Relay for Life at Marietta College Planning Committee, EXCEL Workshop, Residence Life, and Order of Omega.
However, it was his experience as a Senior Interviewer in his final year that got him interested in the college admission process. He represents the College to high school students in Northern Ohio including Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo.
He graduated with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Marketing and a certificate in Leadership from the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business.
Linda Rhoads
Alumni Admission Program Coordinator/Admission Counselor
Dept: Admissions
740-376-3706
Office: Admissions
