At first, Nikki Lejeune was determined to go to an out-of-state school to get the full “college experience” – but her parents were looking for an in-state price tag. Nikki received a few scholarship offers from schools in other states, but before committing to a school, she agreed to visit SFA for Showcase Saturday. Although she visited SFA mostly to appease her parents, she says she felt at home the moment she set foot on campus.

During her time at SFA, Nikki got involved in a variety of activities and student organizations, including the Traditions Council, Collegiate SFA, Yellow House and the American Medical Student Association. She also worked as a writing and chemistry tutor at SFA’s Academic Assistance and Resource Center. Today, Nikki is a veterinarian in at Mission Veterinary Hospital in Mission, Texas. She says she wouldn’t trade her four years in Nacogdoches for anything in the world.

Axe ‘em, Macks! Chris, Andy and Ben Mack are one of SFA’s most unique success stories. These three Lumberjacks – sons of a physician – all attended SFA before going on to pursue various health care degrees. After he earned his degree from SFA, Chris Mack completed dental school and has a successful practice in Longview. Andy Mack completed dental school and an oral surgery residency and has been an oral surgeon for close to 30 years. Ben Mack went on to medical school and has practiced general surgery in Longview for the past 25 years.