Howdy, Horned Frog Family! Today, we’re celebrating our graduating student interns whose dedication, passion and Horned Frog spirit have made our Office of Admissions shine brighter than ever!
Billy Banks
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
Major: Journalism & Sports Broadcasting
"The memories I have made with the other interns and admissions counselors will stay with me for life."
Billy has been a fixture in our office for three-and-a-half years—building lasting memories with fellow interns and admissions counselors along the way. From coordinating content to cheering on TCU football’s 2022 National Championship run, he’s done it all with a smile. Next up, Billy plans to step into the digital newsroom as a content producer. We can’t wait to see where his storytelling takes him!
Mariah Igwenma
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Majors: Psychology & Spanish
"The friendships I have made here will carry on after TCU. I'm so grateful!"
Mariah’s sophomore year was one for the books—she witnessed TCU’s Football National Championship, March Madness and the College World Series! Working at the Mary Wright Admission Center has been a highlight of her TCU journey, and she’s especially grateful for the mentorship of Kristin and Loan—her “TCU moms.” Mariah’s taking a gap year to prepare for graduate school, and we know she’ll continue to inspire wherever she goes.
Ellie Sanville
Hometown: Fair Haven, NJ
Major: Nursing
"It is so rewarding when you can help share your story and influence others."
Ellie’s favorite part of TCU? The friendships that turn classrooms into family. As an admission intern, she’s thrived on connecting with prospective students and families—sharing her love for our campus and guiding students toward their future homes. Next, she’ll bring her caring heart to Nashville, TN, working as a high-risk obstetrics nurse. Nashville’s in for a treat!
Ryan Reinoso
Hometown: Missouri City, TX
Majors: Marketing & Management and Leadership
"The people and the culture here makes me feel like I am a part of something bigger than myself and it’s been an amazing to learn from the industry professionals."
Ryan embraced every challenge in the Office of Admission, sharpening his marketing expertise and leadership skills to help draw more students to TCU. His creative outreach efforts and strategic initiatives reinforced our university’s brand and amplified our recruitment impact. He describes his time in the office as one of the most fulfilling experiences at TCU. Working side-by-side with seasoned professionals, he absorbed best practices in higher-ed marketing and built relationships that will last a lifetime.
After graduation, Ryan will channel his storytelling passion into freelance photo and video work, capturing moments and crafting digital content that brings stories to life. We can’t wait to see where his lens takes him next!
Sophia Vargas
Hometown: Cameron Park, CA
Major: Strategic Communication
"I’ve made some amazing friends here, and learned important life lessons that I will carry with me into my professional career."
Sophia still gets chills from the Fiesta Bowl victory over Michigan in 2022—and she’s brought that same energy to every task in our office. She’s grown friendships, learned lessons and made an impact that will stick with her as she embarks on her next chapter as an Account Coordinator at KC Communications. Go get ’em, Sophia!
We also want to recognize the contributions of Chandler Carey, Addison Durtschi, Grace Hughes, Niteeka Narayan and Morgan Schmid. Your energy and hard work have been invaluable, and we’re so grateful to have had you on the team.
To all our interns: thank you for your Horned Frog pride and the memories we’ve shared. We couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve accomplished—and we can’t wait to watch you soar!