{"id":19410,"date":"2024-05-20T12:17:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T16:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=19410"},"modified":"2025-03-21T13:48:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T17:48:46","slug":"your-stories-samantha-hicks-simms-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2024\/05\/20\/your-stories-samantha-hicks-simms-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Stories: Samantha (Hicks) Simms ’15"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Samantha (Hicks) Simms ’15, her husband Ben Simms ’13, and their two children.<\/p><\/div>\n

As we celebrate\u00a0Elizabethtown College\u2019s 125th anniversary<\/a>, we\u2019re sharing the favorite stories of our alumni, students, staff, and faculty during their time at Etown. Whether it\u2019s a funny anecdote from your dorm days, a moment of mentorship from a class or professor, or a standout experience from a campus event, these stories submitted by members of the Blue Jay community not only commemorate the rich history of our institution but also serve as a reminder of the lasting impact that Elizabethtown College has had on the lives of so many individuals.<\/p>\n

Your Stories: Samantha (Hicks) Simms ’15 – Social Work<\/h2>\n

Many members of my family attended Elizabethtown College, including my great (X3) grandmother Anna Gise Hicks, who was one of the first two women to study at the College. I was excited to join the Blue Jays tradition.
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I met my husband, Ben Simms ’13, in 2012, and we love coming back to campus to show our sons places where memories and connections were made! Blue Jays. Always.
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Be a part of the celebration of 125 years of excellence at Etown by\u00a0sharing your Etown story.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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