Names: Lindsey Hawkins and Sam Obando
Years: Sophomore and Senior
Hometowns: Lyman, SC and Miami, FL
Majors: Early Childhood Education and Biology
Greek Affilitations: Delta Zeta, Pi Kappa Phi
Are you involved on campus?
Lindsey: I’m an Orientation Leader, Peer Mentor, Student Office Assistant and a Delta Zeta Panhellic Delegate.
Sam: I’m a memeber of the LIFT Committee, IFC Vice President of Greek Relations and an assistant coach for the men’s club soccer team.
How long have you two been together?
Lindsey: We have been dating since December 4th 2013 (1 year, 2 months).
Do you all have a favorite movie?
Lindsey: Forrest Gump
Sam: The Lion King
Favorite date location in Rock Hill?
The movies on a Sunday afternoon.
Ideal date?
Eating lots of good food and then cuddling up to watch movies.
Favorite memory of the relationship so far?
Lindsey: Going to Miami to meet Sam’s family and see his hometown. We had such a great time exploring all of his old favorite spots, and I loved finally getting to meet his family.
Sam: Our first date. I dressed up to take her to the movies. She had been sick in bed all day but still wanted to come so she came in leggings and a hoodie. It caught me off guard, but we still had a great time.
Do you two have a song?
Lindsey: Our song is “No Matter Where You Are,” by Us the Duo.
Why did you two come to Winthrop?
Lindsey:Winthrop offered me a pretty big scholarship and I loved how small it was. Everyone is really kind and extremely accepting of each other.
Sam: I wanted to go a small school and Winthrop fit perfectly!
Do you both have a favorite spot on campus?
DiG’s, all of our friends hang out there!