Senior Spotlight: TCU Ambassadors Reflect on Four Years as Frogs
As another year draws to a close, we're celebrating the seniors who spent their time at TCU not just building their own college experience, but helping others discover theirs. Our outgoing TCU Ambassadors share the memories, milestones and moments that made their time in Fort Worth unforgettable.
Jasmine Durrant
Neuroscience, Pre-Med Track | Coppell, TX
Jasmine is heading into a gap year before applying to medical school, but one of her most memorable TCU moments came far from Fort Worth. "Going to Scotland with the Chancellor's Leadership program" stands out as her favorite memory. As an Ambassador, she found the most meaning in connection: "It's been incredibly rewarding to see students I've toured later join the TCU community."
Dulce Sancen
Nursing, Child Development minor | Fort Worth, TX
Dulce isn't going far after graduation. She'll spend the summer supporting TCU's orientation team before beginning her nursing residency in August. Her favorite memory? A snow day that turned into something more: "Everyone was outside sledding, laughing and just enjoying the moment. It gave me a chance to step away from the stress of school and simply be present with my friends." Of her time as an Ambassador, she says: "The most meaningful part was getting to share my story and show others how TCU became my second home."
Michel Graham
Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish | Graham, TX
Michel has big plans ahead, including teaching English in Ecuador before pursuing a master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Her favorite TCU memory takes her back to her freshman year: "Going to the Fiesta Bowl and beating Michigan." Her Ambassador experience comes down to one thing: "Getting to share my love for TCU with my tour groups."
Gracie Gadler
Communication Studies and Spanish, Psychology minor, Pre-Law Track | San Diego, CA
Gracie is heading home to California to prep for the LSAT and law school applications. Her TCU experience has been defined by community, from serving as a Frog Camp facilitator to giving back through the Honors College's philanthropy coursework. "Some of my most cherished TCU memories have been as a Frog Camp facilitator," she shares. On being an Ambassador, she puts it simply: "Coming to TCU, or as I like to call it, 'the Disneyland of colleges,' has been the best decision I have ever made. Forever a Frog!"
Bella Rinaldi
Political Science and Strategic Communication | Las Vegas, NV
Bella is headed to the University of Richmond School of Law. She credits study abroad as a standout TCU experience: "Getting to study abroad in Rome, Italy and make lifelong friendships in an incredible learning environment." Her favorite part of the Ambassador program? "Getting to know the amazing admission staff and other Ambassadors, especially during program days. They're some of the most hilarious and caring people you will ever meet."
Katie Barnes
Strategic Communication | Newport Beach, CA
After graduation, Katie is joining ADP as an associate district manager in Orange County. She'll carry Fort Worth memories with her, especially from the intramural courts and fields: "From basketball to sand volleyball to soccer, each one helped me meet new people who ended up becoming some of my best friends." She sums up her Ambassador experience in one word: people.
Lauren Pittman
Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies | Dallas, TX
Lauren plans to work in higher education and pursue a master's in school counseling. A proud member of the TCU Rangers, her favorite memory is "being on the football field for the last time" as a Ranger. As an Ambassador, she cherished every chance to talk with prospective and admitted students about what makes TCU special.
Hampton Zidlicky
Psychology | Larchmont, NY
Hampton heads to UNC Chapel Hill this fall for a master's in clinical mental health counseling. A memorable win over OU her first year made the highlight reel, but this Ambassador role left a quieter, lasting mark: "Helping students find their home in TCU."
Congratulations to our Class of 2026 TCU Ambassadors. We are so proud of everything you've accomplished and can't wait to watch what comes next. Once a Frog, always a Frog.