Senior Salute - Kenzie Morris

Our "Senior Salute" series continues with Kenzie Morris, an environmental studies-conservation and urban studies major from Chardon, Ohio. Morris is a member of the women's lacrosse team.

Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose to attend The College of Wooster because of the strong academics that allowed for independent research along with continuing the sport I love. Everyone was very welcoming, and I loved the unique traditions Wooster has.

Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: It means giving 100 percent in the classroom and 100 percent on the field with your best friends.

Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The best part is having built-in best friends you get to hang out with every day and will be there for you when times get tough.

Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am currently working as a peer educator for Sustainability on campus and was the field hockey statistics spotter. I am a member of the Greenhouse Club, Green Scots, and the Wooster Volunteer Network. I was a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee from 2021-24.

Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Brian Webb has made the greatest impact on me by pushing me to embrace my passion for sustainability and become a leader and changemaker on campus. He partnered with me to bring back the reusable mug program, Reuzzi. I am now an intern for the Sustainability office where we plan events, create environmental education materials, and promote sustainability across campus.

Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: I am researching the effectiveness of the newly-discovered European garlic mustard aphid as a biocontrol for garlic mustard. Garlic mustard is an invasive plant in the United States and has had no effective predators here until this aphid was discovered three years ago feeding exclusively on garlic mustard. No research has been done yet on the effects of this aphid.

Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: I studied sustainability and environmental action in Australia during my the fall semester of my junior year. We went whale watching, hiked in Tasmania, camped with Aboriginal elders, and kayaked with dolphins in Byron Bay. I also did a social change workshop where I created the campaign for Reuzzi at Wooster.

Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: I would tell my younger self to follow your passions and not be afraid to stray from the crowd and do your own thing. You have more ability to create change than you think. Do not be afraid to have your voice be heard.

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