The recipient of the Pillar of Community award at the freshmen level is Kenya Simpson. Kenya was nominated because she has been quick to leave her mark as a member of the EC community. She is a three sport athlete, participating in volleyball, basketball, and track. Despite this extremely busy schedule, Kenya manages to maintain a solid GPA. With her outgoing and friendly personality, she has been quite helpful with prospective students and has assisted with both student visits and the recent Spring Open House. Kenya always has a smile on her face and is welcoming to both students and staff.