Hear From English Students
![Prof. Annette Duncan leads a class of English majors outside.](/live/image/gid/79/width/2278/height/1178/859_3696_english-banner-final.rev.1638389806.jpg)
![Tessa Baty '26](/live/image/gid/47/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,79,691,771/40729_tessa_2.rev.1729807802.jpg)
Tessa Baty ’26
Majors: English
Minors: Communication
Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Iowa
“One of the best things about a liberal arts education is that, even if something isn’t your major, you still have the opportunity to participate in clubs, classes, activities, etc.”
![Savannah Cooks '26](/live/image/gid/47/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2316,3088/39944_Cooks-Savannah.rev.1717533670.jpg)
Savannah Cooks ’26
Majors: English with a Creative Writing Emphasis, Communication
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“When I came to campus for the first time and saw the beautiful nature that surrounds Carthage, I knew I wanted to stay here.”
Terrell Tremar Franklin ’25
Majors: English — Creative Writing Emphasis
Minors: Film and New Media, Psychology
Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
“Carthage faculty have been really easy to talk to and approach. They are excited to see a student pursue things within their department and always make the time to assist students in their career journey.”
![Zoey Kurka](/live/image/gid/47/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2316,3088/34625_EECB8A99-35A3-47D7-8729-1B951D74A93A.rev.1652992068.jpg)
Zoey Kurka ’25
Majors: English and Psychology
Minors: Music
Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois
“The Carthage faculty are amazing. My professors taught me so much and inspired me to enjoy the work I do in the classroom. The encouragement I’ve received from them has been one of my greatest helpers at college.”
![Kara R. Oldham](/live/image/gid/47/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1150,1003/38875_11001_163701665847155.rev.1701655045.jpg)
Kara R. Oldham ’26
Majors: English and Religion
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Greenwood, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage for the location, small class sizes, and the limitless opportunities to pursue your passions. The views don’t hurt either!”