Foliate Oak | Staff
Elizabeth Archey
Elizabeth studied at The University of Texas at San Antonio, earning a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. She is a world traveler and has a passion for lit journals. She is a fiction writer and collage artist living in Dallas, Texas.
Elizabeth studied at The University of Texas at San Antonio, earning a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. She is a world traveler and has a passion for lit journals. She is a fiction writer and collage artist living in Dallas, Texas.
Eathan Banks
Eathan is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he is majoring in communication with a minor in creative writing. He works part time as a butcher’s assistant. When he isn’t at work or school, Eathan enjoys playing video games, working on his YouTube channel, and playing various card and board games.
Eathan is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he is majoring in communication with a minor in creative writing. He works part time as a butcher’s assistant. When he isn’t at work or school, Eathan enjoys playing video games, working on his YouTube channel, and playing various card and board games.
Abby Gavin
Abby is a junior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she’s studying to earn a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in literature. She’s a little bit of a know-it-all, especially when it comes to books – which comes in handy at her job at the UAM bookstore. Outside of work and study, she enjoys reading, napping, and unashamedly eating unhealthy amounts of sweets.
Abby is a junior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she’s studying to earn a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in literature. She’s a little bit of a know-it-all, especially when it comes to books – which comes in handy at her job at the UAM bookstore. Outside of work and study, she enjoys reading, napping, and unashamedly eating unhealthy amounts of sweets.
Chris Jenkins
Chris is a junior at University of Arkansas at Monticello, studying to get a bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing and a minoring in computers. As an older non-traditional student, Chris has had a lot of life experience from running his own business to hands on work in many job fields. In the off hours, he enjoys spending time with his wife Marie and their two cats Probie and Possum as well as reading lots of books.
Chris is a junior at University of Arkansas at Monticello, studying to get a bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing and a minoring in computers. As an older non-traditional student, Chris has had a lot of life experience from running his own business to hands on work in many job fields. In the off hours, he enjoys spending time with his wife Marie and their two cats Probie and Possum as well as reading lots of books.
Jacey Jones
Jacey is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is majoring in Speech Communications with a minor in English with a creative writing emphasis. Jacey is a student ambassador on campus and works in the admissions office as a student worker. Outside of her studies, Jacey enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and watching endless romantic comedies.
Jacey is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is majoring in Speech Communications with a minor in English with a creative writing emphasis. Jacey is a student ambassador on campus and works in the admissions office as a student worker. Outside of her studies, Jacey enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and watching endless romantic comedies.
Kayla Luff
Kayla is a junior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she's working towards a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in literature, and a minor in Spanish. Kayla is a student worker on campus and enjoys her job in the Wellness Center. Outside of work and study, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, watching Supernatural, reading and anything to do with penguins.
Kayla is a junior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she's working towards a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in literature, and a minor in Spanish. Kayla is a student worker on campus and enjoys her job in the Wellness Center. Outside of work and study, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, watching Supernatural, reading and anything to do with penguins.
Brontë Pearson
Brontë is a junior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is majoring in English with a double minor in biology and professional writing. Brontë is also a third year consultant in the UAM Center for Writing and Communication, assisting students with their writing and communication projects as well as developing her professionalism as an academic and creative writer. Outside of her studies, Brontë is a mom to her son, Auden, and her cats, Juliet and Mushu. Brontë enjoys watching Disney movies, baking, and reading weird pieces of literature.
Brontë is a junior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is majoring in English with a double minor in biology and professional writing. Brontë is also a third year consultant in the UAM Center for Writing and Communication, assisting students with their writing and communication projects as well as developing her professionalism as an academic and creative writer. Outside of her studies, Brontë is a mom to her son, Auden, and her cats, Juliet and Mushu. Brontë enjoys watching Disney movies, baking, and reading weird pieces of literature.
Mika Perkins
Mika is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, studying towards a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with a minor in journalism. She works part time as a pharmacy tech and hopes to further her education at graduate school in Michigan. In her spare time she enjoys writing, painting, yoga, and playing with her dog, Nova.
Mika is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, studying towards a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with a minor in journalism. She works part time as a pharmacy tech and hopes to further her education at graduate school in Michigan. In her spare time she enjoys writing, painting, yoga, and playing with her dog, Nova.
Timothy Rushing
Timothy Rushing is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He will graduate in December 2016 with a degree in general studies, with concentrations in Literature, Creative Writing, and History/Philosophy. He plans to further his education at Memphis Theological Seminary. He serves as Pastor to two small churches in Lincoln County, Arkansas. He is a creative writer who hopes to be published one day.
Timothy Rushing is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He will graduate in December 2016 with a degree in general studies, with concentrations in Literature, Creative Writing, and History/Philosophy. He plans to further his education at Memphis Theological Seminary. He serves as Pastor to two small churches in Lincoln County, Arkansas. He is a creative writer who hopes to be published one day.
Pi Shelton
Pi is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She has been involved with non-profit organizations for over 12 years now as a volunteer, a student, and a coordinator and hopes to devote her life to improving public service. She has a few interests and many hobbies that include: volunteerism, event organizing, culinary arts, photography, flora, creative writing, peer counseling, music (flute and voice), drama, and grant writing.
Pi is a senior at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She has been involved with non-profit organizations for over 12 years now as a volunteer, a student, and a coordinator and hopes to devote her life to improving public service. She has a few interests and many hobbies that include: volunteerism, event organizing, culinary arts, photography, flora, creative writing, peer counseling, music (flute and voice), drama, and grant writing.
Diane Payne is the faculty advisor.
Foliate Oak Literary Magazine is staffed by editors who are enrolled in a class at University of Arkansas-Monticello.
