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Major Minor of The Month
- Kevin "Wally" Ferrara
- Senior
- Majors & Minors
- Major: Philosophy Minor: Catholic Studies
- Hometown
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
Why did you choose to become a CS Minor:
To expand and explore on what Loyola has to offer and to take an intellectual look at Catholicism with a group of peers.
What is a fond memory you’ve had as a CS minor:
By far my fondest memory would be the All Things Ignatian retreat that I went on last year. So many laughs and memories made. It also gave me a chance to make some pretty amazing new friends; many of whom I still keep in regular contact with!
Favorite Saint:
Saint Therese and Saint Augustine
Career Goals and Aspirations:
If all goes to plan I will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Kalamazoo and I will be able to serve God’s people.
Favorite Catholic Author:
Pope John Paul II
Best Catholic Studies class taken at Loyola:
Music and Catholic Worship with Fr. Charles. He is the man!
Favorite Service Experience:
Saint Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen
Most important idea of all time:
Mixing chocolate with peanut butter.
Most important invention:
Books
Inspiration to do Good:
To make others feel loved, appreciated, and wanted.
Central idea of Catholic thought that intrigues you:
The mystery of the Trinity. Mind blowing… Also, that fact that God became man to die in order to save us.
Favorite Movie:
Hmmm… I would have to say Wit or a sappy love story (to make up for the tears from Wit).
Pet Peeve:
People chewing loudly with their mouth open/poor table manners.
Favorite Food:
Pizza!
Favorite type of Music:
Pop Rock/Indie/Etc.
Any Body Piercings or Tattoos:
None
Crazy fad went through in the past:
I had frosted tips in my hair…. Not proud, but not ashamed.
Qualities valued in a person:
Excellent listener, compassionate, intimate, lover of ice cream, and displays an excellent sense of humor. .
If named the president of Loyola, what would you do as your first presidential act:
Storytime With Sister Jean. All students can gather in a big room with big fluffy pillows and listen to Sister Jean read stories. She will be sitting in a big leather chair, in front of a giant fireplace, and petting a baby bunny.
Nicknames:
Wally, Walter, Walt, King Of All Things Aquatic and Sandy At Camp Sancta Maria.
Most Delicious Item at Portillos:
CAKE!
Pizza Topping:
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onion, Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil
Favorite Season:
Winter
Dream Travel Destination:
Mendocino, California
Guilty Pleasure:
Watching videos of soldiers coming home to their family to surprise them… I cry like a baby every time.
Something you couldn’t give up if you tried:
Texting
Favorite Green Vegetable:
Spinach
Meet anyone past or present, who would it be?
My Grandma (She passed away when I was very young).
If you could be omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, or omnibenevolent, which would it be?
Omnibenevolent, maybe?
Favorite Olympic Sport (Summer or Winter):
Gymnastics
