Meredith Thomley, junior in biomedical sciences and medicine, was nominated by the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society for Miss Auburn and is bringing Auburn students together to strive for better health and wellness services on campus by working with administration.
As she promotes “Have Mercy with Meredith,” Thomley said her major has been a big part in learning about compassion.
“Extending mercy means responding to the needs of others with unwarranted compassion,” Thomley said. “As a biomedical sciences major, this act of service in relation to the medical field is quite dear to my heart.”
Thomley said she learned about the struggles other people face in the medical field when she served at Mercy Medical Clinic, where volunteer physicians treat patients.
“Mercy Medical serves as a refuge for those with nowhere to go for medical help, and I have seen firsthand the sadness of sickness in the eyes of those who go without aid,” Thomley said. “Unfortunately, many Auburn students are in this same place.”
The “Have Mercy with Meredith” platform encourages students to come together and work with administration to make more medical services available at Auburn, according to Thomley.
“The demand for both physical and mental healthcare is vast and urgent, so I aim to apply Mercy’s principle of compassion to Auburn,” Thomley said. “This platform urges students to stand by their peers and work hand-in-hand with Auburn administrators to hire new counselors and doctors for the Auburn University Medical Clinic.”
Thomley said she has grown a lot in her time at Auburn and would like for future generations of her family to attend as well.
“My experience at Auburn has been one of positive personal growth, not only in my academia and education, but also in my heart and character,” Thomley said. “I have been blessed beyond belief to go to Auburn and look forward to my future kids continuing the family tradition and experiencing the loveliest village on The Plains.”
Being a third generation Auburn student gives the school a homey feel, according to Thomley.
“It becomes more evident to me every day how incredibly fortunate we are to attend a university as phenomenal as Auburn,” Thomley said. “I truly take pride in being a third generation Auburn student and calling this place home.”
Thomley said winning Miss Auburn would be a humbling leadership experience.
“Miss Auburn epitomizes not only the utmost poise and grace, but also unparalleled leadership and service,” Thomley said. “If elected as Miss Auburn, I would be humbled to truly serve Auburn University in the greatest capacity.”
Thomley said she knows Miss Auburn is a big responsibility that allows the winner to give back to the community.
“As the official hostess of Auburn, Miss Auburn is both an honor and a privilege, of which I do not take lightly,” Thomley said. “I can think of no better way to give back to the campus and community that I so dearly cherish than to serve as Miss Auburn and execute my platform.”
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