Student Vignettes - Bailey Scholars - Josie Fawcett - Randolph-Macon College

Bio information

Name: Josie Fawcett
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Glen Allen
High School: J.R. Tucker High School
Major: Music
Campus Activities: RHA, InterVarsity, Duncan UMC Bible Study

Questions:

1. What led you to apply for the A. Purnell Bailey Pre-Ministerial Program for Ordained Ministry?

   I knew that God is calling me to the ministry and that I wanted to attend Randolph-Macon, so it was just a perfect fit for me. I love everything about the program and the ways it is helping me get through school and move further along in my path towards ordained ministry.

2. What do you like most about the college?

   It’s hard to pick one thing, but I think one of the best things about the school is its size. I like having a small community where students know each other, classes are small, and professors are dedicated to their students.

3. What is it like being a participant in the Bailey program?

   So far it has been a great being a participant in the Bailey program. I’ve met new people, and I’ve grown very close with the ’09 and ’08 Bailey scholars. It’s already been a valuable learning experience.

4. What activities are you involved in on campus?

   My biggest and favorite involvement is in InterVarsity, where I play drums with the worship team. I’m also a member of RHA as the Hall President for Jones South, and I attend a weekly Bible Study for R-MC students at Duncan Memorial UMC here on campus.

5. What makes R-MC special for you?

   R-MC is very special to me because it will be my home for the next 4 years, and I love it. It’s also special to me because my parents attended here, and my brother attends here now, so we have a family legacy here.

6. What are your future vocational plans?

   I intend to go to seminary and become ordained as a deacon. I feel God calling me to youth and/or music ministry. I’m not sure whether it’s just one or some combination of the two. I’m very passionate about music, as well as working with and leading youth, and I have yet to see exactly where God is taking me in my career path. I am very excited about having a career doing what I love in whatever God is calling me to so I can serve and glorify Him.