PRESIDENT'S SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT
WHY I GIVE
Matt Tramont ‘15 > > >
At what point in your life did you choose to support MVC? Giving to Valley was a no brainer for me. This College gave me my second chance at higher education, allowed me to make friends I’ll have forever, introduced me to my fiancé and gave me a support system during the most important and stressful times in my life, and continues to support me moving forward. Why MVC—why did you choose to support MVC? Valley always had my back and pushed me to reach the next goal in life. When I reached one of those goals recently in my career, I knew it was time to start returning the favor and helping the College help the next “second chance kid.” What do you hope your gifts will do for MVC? I want my gifts to be able to directly impact the students on the campus. Too many times we judge college kids for being “kids”.... the truth is college is when you find yourself, and nurturing in that time is the best gift we can give. Supporting the students with quality residence halls, events and meals leads to a more relaxed student who feels at home during a time when they may wish that’s where they were. College is scary sometimes, and anything we can provide to ease that anxiety for our students is our duty as alums. How/Why would you encourage others to consider giving to MVC/becoming members of the President's Society? The President’s Society offers an easy and affordable way for alums to give back. It allows the donor to decide where their gift goes and see how it impacts the campus.
Describe a bit about your time at MVC. Valley was a second chance for me. I had gone to a large state school out of high school and fell into all the traps that unfortunately catch too many college students in their first year. After a few years working in the “real world” my father told me that he’d like to see me go back to school and that I should give a look to where he went way out in Marshall, Missouri. He said its smaller size and better student-teacher ratio could be more beneficial to me. I enrolled at Valley that fall sight unseen and I’ve lived in Marshall ever since! How did MVC impact your life? Again following dad’s lead, I joined Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, which immediately connected me with the campus and gave me the ability to establish bonds with individuals whose friendships I value dearly. Three out of five of my groomsmen are fraternity brothers, and I’ve had the pleasure to attend and be part of many of their weddings as well. Most importantly, I met my fiancé, Leslie (Stark ‘14), at Valley, and together we both try to stay as connected to the school as possible. Where are you at now? I have stayed in Marshall. I own a home here with Leslie and our two rescue dogs, Ellie and Boo. I work a great job as an escrow closer for Truman Title at their office here in town, and Leslie is a multi-branch manager of Wood & Huston Bank. I have the pleasure of serving on the Missouri Valley College Alumni Advisory Board to stay connected to the College as well. The board also gives me a say in ways we can continue to support student life. Leslie and I are active in the Saline County Animal League which funds and staffs the Marshall Animal Shelter, and that is very dear to our hearts
" Valley has always been an institution that prides itself on family. Family is very important to me, and no matter the fights you get in or the times you stay away awhile,
you can always come home to your family."
— Matt Tramont ‘15 and Leslie Stark '14 Marshall, Missouri
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