Bailey Brillman

Bailey Brillman is a sophomore from Buckingham, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Applied Forensic Science with a concentration in Biology, and she is minoring in French and Biochemistry.

Bailey wants to continue her education after getting a bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst. By applying to Cedar Crest College's Forensic Science Master's degree program and specializing in Blood Studies Analysis. Her goal is to work alongside law enforcement in a federal agency. She wants to help victims find closure by finding it hard to get evidence to solve the case.

Outside of academics, Bailey likes to participate in several clubs across campus, including; the Forensic Science, Theatre, French, and Biochemistry clubs. From freshmen year of High School to now, Bailey has been a part of Marching Band.

Bailey has several accomplishments, both inside and outside of the classroom. In High School, Bailey was active in Marching Band earning, as a team, first place in the U.S. Band Championship competition out of twelve other high school bands. She won the Patriot award for investment in her senior year. Bailey is a proud active Girl Scout Alumni complete with a Bronze and Silver Awards, and she has a lifetime membership. The Bronze and Silver awards and service projects totaling over 100 hours of community service.

During her primary education, Bailey was involved in several school theatre productions, including 'Twinderella,' 'The Big Bad Musical,' 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown,' 'Dear Edwina,' 'Seussical the Musical' and 'Mary Poppins.' She had put her passion for theatre performances aside to continue pursuing higher education.

Her family is an important part of her life; at home, she lives with her mom, dad, sister Corey, and their lab-whippet mix named Liberty.

Bailey would describe her as a typical Ravenclaw. Yes, she's obsessed with the Harry Potter series. She is intelligent, not afraid of challenges, and loves to help others.

- Isabel C. Merriman

My name is Justice Alleruzzo and I am the other contributor for this blog. I am currently a student at Mercyhurst University. I am a Junior with a Communication Major and a Theatre Minor with a concentration in Secondary Education. I have been in college since 2017. I am 21 years old and I was born and raised in Erie, PA. As a sport, I play recreational golf. There are times when I love to go bowling as well.

A little more about myself is that I’m currently a lead guitarist/vocalist in a metal band. I have been in this band for three and a half years. I once wrote my own musical and I can do voice impressions. I am big into video games, one of which is the Final Fantasy series.

I love Mercyhurst because it’s a warm and friendly environment. I also love love loooove the theatre program. Dr. Brett Johnson is simply the best, but I also thoroughly enjoy all of the instructors there as well as the staff in the other departments such as councilors, maintenance, campus dining, and even as small as the event drivers. I do hope you enjoy our blog.

-Justice H. Alleruzzo