Phonathon                                 

What is the phonathon?                                                            

The Phonathon is one of several ways that we keep in touch with Montevallo alumni and friends throughout the year. The UM Phonathon Call Team consists of students that reach out to alumni to update contact information, share stories about Montevallo's past and present, to keep alumni informed about upcoming events, and to ask for financial gifts to the University.

If you've ever received a call from Montevallo right in the middle of dinner or your favorite TV show, that was more than likely the Phonathon Call Team...  sorry for interrupting your dinner by the way!  But our callers are eager to talk with you about updates to our beautiful campus, and about how your donations can make a difference in their lives and in the lives of future students.

The Pledge you make with a Phonathon caller is your investment in a brighter future for the University of Montevallo and its students.  Your pledge can be fulfilled at any time during the fiscal year (ends September 30, 2013).

mEET the Callers
Mallory Mitchell, our Student Director, is a junior Business major with a concentration in Marketing. She is the VP of Member Development for Alpha Gamma Delta, involved with Montevallo Mavens, Student Alumni Ambassadors, McNair Scholars, and UM's Honors Program. Fall '12 is her fifth semester as a caller.

 

Her favorite Phonathon memory was during Homecoming she met an alum that she had a great conversation with over the phone.

 Jana Hoffman is a junior English and Spanish double major.  Fall '12 is her fourth semester with the call team. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), Montevallo Masters, and Gold Side.

 

Her favorite place on campus is Main Quad during the fall.  She loves bunnies and hopes to live in South America one day.

 
Katie Vanover is a sophomore Elementary Education major and Fall '12 is her first semester on UM's call team.  She is a member of Phi Mu sorority, Cross Country, and Track.

 

She is from Suwannee, Georgia and her favorite place on campus is Tutwiler. She enjoys running and her favorite animal is the cow.

  

Adam Huddleston is a junior Chemistry major and Fall '12 is his first semester with the call center.  He is a member of the Chemistry Club and Upward Bound.

 

He is from Isabella, Alabama and enjoys camping, hiking, and playing bass guitar. 

Kathryn Hayden is a first year freshman Social Science major.  Fall '12 is her first semester with the call team. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

 

She is from Clanton, Alabama and she enjoys spending time on Main Quad.  If she could describe herself in one word, she would use 'silly'.

Jana Taunton is a junior music major and Fall '12 is her first semester with the call team.  She is a member of Chi Omega, Gold Side, UM Concert Choir, and UM Chamber Choir.

 

She is from Pelham, Alabama and her favorite animal is the owl because they are so cute. Her favorite place on campus is the LeBaron Recital Hall.

 

 

Michele Brasher is from Vandiver, AL and a freshman at UM. This is her first semester as a Phonathon caller and she’s an Elementary/Special Education major.

She hopes to earn her master’s in education and loves hunting, fishing and volleyball.

 

 

Charissa Griffis is a sophomore Art major with a concentration in Graphic Design.  Fall '12 is her third semester on the call team. Her hobbies focus on drawing, painting, and crafts.  She is a member of Baptist Campus Ministries.

She enjoys hanging out on Main Quad with her friends.  If she had to describe herself in one word it would be 'creative'.

 
   

Jackson Tolleson is a junior majoring in Management.  He is from Texas and is a member of the UM Men's Soccer Team. 

 

When Jackson isn't helping the UM team compete for another conference championship, he likes to hunt and fish.

 

    

Ally Reed hails from Fultondale, AL and is a freshman Social Science major. She is now in her second semester as a Phonathon caller and hopes to become a history teacher.

 

Ally is involved on campus in her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, and a Purple Cheerleader.
  Elizabeth Parsons is a freshman from Fairhope, AL. She is a Speech-Pathology major and is in her first semester as a Phonathon caller.

 

She would love to work with children or the elderly in her career, and loves mythology, Purple Side, watercolors and Sunchips.

  Ryuhei Nose comes to us all the way from Sydney, Australia.  "Rue" is a junior Finance major. This is his first semester as a Phonathon caller. 

 

Rue also is a member of the Men's Soccer Team. "No worries, mate".

The Phonathon needs student callers each semester, including the summer semester.

Are you a current student interested in joining our team of outstanding callers? Call (205) 665-6213 for more information.