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Name: Ryan Donley
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon
Major: Christian Ministries with Minors in Youth and World Domination
Home Church: Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene
Career Goal: Youth Pastor
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Beverage: Pepsi
Favorite Movie: Rush Hour 2
Favorite Music Type or Group(s): Rock, Alternative, Metal
Favorite TV Show: Saturday Night Live, Simpsons, The Office, Batman
Favorite Scripture: John 15:13
List any hobbies: Taekwando, guitar, movies, basketball, video games
How long have you been a Christian? Since I was very young, so about 16 years
Who is the most influential person in your life and why? There are a lot of important people in my life, but my parents are probably the most influential. They have been excellent examples of how to live a Christian life and have taught me to love, to think, and too many other things to list.
What is your favorite thing about NNU and why? I love the community feeling and my professors. It is as if I am constantly surrounded by family and I never doubt my professor's abilities. They continue to teach me so much.
What is your most embarrassing moment? I embarass myself on a regular basis. To choose one, freshman year I met a girl at school named Daryl. The next time I saw her, I forgot her name. So, I said to her, "I'm sorry, I forgot your name. Do you remember mine?" She said "It's Daryl!" I thought she was calling me Darrell. So, I said, "That's not even close, it's Ryan." She looked me dead in the eye and said very slowly, "My name is Daryl." I was so embarassed that I fell silent. This is just one of many embarassing moments.