Emily Welker

I guess the only place to start an autobiography is from the beginning. I was born and raised in Marietta, GA (along with what seems like half of the UGA student body). My dad is a good 'ol southern boy from Kentucky, and my mom is from Pennsylvania. I've been raised in a very southern household, considering my father has always told me he had the "yankee blood" removed at the hospital before they brought me home. My dad said he knew I would be a strong, southern woman, a steel magnolia.

I have two older brothers, which made being girly somewhat difficult growing up. I wanted to wear tu-tus; they made me wear Umbros. I wanted to wear makeup; they made me wear pony tails. I wanted to be a dancer; I ended up a soccer player. You can see in the picture that I tried to wear a skirt but still ended up playing with swords. Now, thanks to them, I am extremely competitive and what most would call a sore loser. You have to be tough when you are smaller than the boys you fight with over who controls the remote control.


Eventually, I grew up and experienced what I like to call my "awkward stage" in middle school. When my frizzy hair and long limbs became too much for her to handle, my mom stepped in. (Thanks Mom!) With the help of my mother, I began to discover my love for fashion. I still played sports and considered myself tough, but I realized I could love both. Now, I am a fashion merchandising and magazines double major. I lived in London last summer and worked and lived in one of the fashion capitals of the world, discovering that my competitiveness will help me get ahead, my southern upbringing will keep me level-headed, and my style will show my individuality.

So now you all know about me and how I became me!

Today, I am just living in Athens enjoying my Junior year of college. I am a member of Kappa Delta, work at Private Gallery, and intern for the Athens Wedding Professionals.