The one thing these leaders all share is their desire to meet and assist new students. The leaders are carefully selected during a competitive application process in February of each academic year. After their selection, they complete a Spring Training and then return to school in August for intensive training and preparation before Opening Days begins.
Besides leading the new students during Opening Days, these leaders are also responsible for planning all the events and programs that occur during Opening Days. Every leader is a member of one of the OD committees, each responsible for planning different events.
Amaya Supancich-McCord (She/They)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Major
- Undeclared
- Minor
- Studio Art
Favorite thing about WU
Small Classes and Ducks
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Grizzly Bear
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Rubber Spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was younger I wanted to be either an accountant or a lawyer. I'm not really certain of what I want to do now, but I know I want to be able to help my community in some way.
Anika Laurie (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Major
- History and Studio Art
- Minor
- n/a
Favorite thing about WU
The wonderful people, supportive community and the ducks
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
an owl
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
a whisk
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid I wanted to run a gluten free bakery, now I want to go into historical preservation or museum curation.
Annemarie Roth (She/Her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- San Francisco CA
- Major
- Biology and Public Health
- Minor
- Chemistry
Favorite thing about WU
The community
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Capybara
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
spork
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a doctor when i was little and now I want to be an Oncologist.
Audrey Plass (she/her they/them)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Boise Idaho
- Major
- Environmental Science
- Minor
- PPLE
Favorite thing about WU
the ducks
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Beaver
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Ballerina. Environmental Lawyer
Ava Merritt (she/they)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Boise, ID
- Major
- Biochemistry
- Minor
- none
Favorite thing about WU
research opportunities
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
penguin
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
as a kid, a lawyer, now an anesthesiologist
Catherine Treadwell (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Sacramento CA
- Major
- Civic Communication and Media
- Minor
- Music
Favorite thing about WU
$1 chocolate chip cookies at the bistro
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
cat
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Ladle
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
vet and now i want to work with music nonprofits
Caz Janei (they/he)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Major
- Classics
- Minor
- Spanish
Favorite thing about WU
community!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
fox
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
mini whisk
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a marine biologist, now I either want to go into archeology/classics (work at dig sites) or be a tattoo artist
Chloe Berry (They/Them)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Spokane, WA
- Major
- English (Creative Writing Concentration)
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
One of the best parts of WU are the professors. They’re all incredibly passionate and 100% dedicated to helping their students.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
I’ve been told that my dog and I are remarkably similar.
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
those little things that go on each end of an ear of corn solely because they are the devices that allow corn on the cob to be eaten
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid I wanted to be an author, which remains true to this day.
Clare Strode (She/her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Helena, MT
- Major
- Undeclared
- Minor
- Undeclared
Favorite thing about WU
The community and my friends
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Goat!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Slotted spoon
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to own a coffee shop, now I’d like to be a musician
Cori Hines (she/her/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- La Grande, OR
- Major
- Public Health
- Minor
- Music
Favorite thing about WU
I love the tight-knit community!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
After being in the UK for 4 months, I think cows are my favorite <3
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Saucepan
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a pop star just like Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift! Now, I want to make healthcare more equitable and accessible (even though deep down I still want to be like my fav pop stars).
Devyn McMillen (she/her/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Portland, Oregon
- Major
- PPLE
- Minor
- none
Favorite thing about WU
All of the wildlife like ducks, nutrias, raccoons, geese, and squirrels!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
German shepherd!!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Mug
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a veterinarian, but now I want to pursue a career in politics!
Emi Keller (she/they)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Colorado Springs Colorado
- Major
- math
- Minor
- undecided
Favorite thing about WU
The people!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Iguana
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
chopsticks
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid, I wanted to an astronaut. Now I want to teach!
Emilee Cirbo (she/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Centennial, CO
- Major
- Art History and Archaeology
- Minor
- N/a
Favorite thing about WU
The opportunities on campus for first-gen students like myself!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Rolling Pin
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a Paleontologist and now I am gonna be an Archaeologist!
Emilie Taylor (She/Her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Oceanside, CA
- Major
- Undeclared but leaning towards a double major with History or GCS and Film or CCM. Leaning more towards GCS and Film.
- Minor
- Film or CCM(instead of double majoring)
Favorite thing about WU
My favorite thing about Willamette is the campus. I love how pretty it is, and just how friendly campus is. I can't go anyway without running into someone I know and saying hello.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
I think an animal that represents my personality is a badger(probably due to the fact that I am a Hufflepuff).
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
My favorite kitchen utensil is a frying pan
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid I wanted to be a mermaid. Actual career wise I remember wanting to be a teacher, I think largely due to my mom being one. Now I'm still thinking about being a teacher because I like teaching, but I'm also looking at doing something with film.
Emily Huynh (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- San Jose, CA
- Major
- Civic Communication and Media
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
Playing in the mill stream
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Penguin
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Tongs
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Astronaut -> ???
Evyn Baker
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Salem OR USA
- Major
- Data Science
- Minor
- History or Music
Favorite thing about WU
Chamber Choir
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Sloth
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Hatchet (open up coconuts)
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Entomologist or a Business Lawyer
Hana Sakai (She/her/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Denver, CO
- Major
- History/PPLE
- Minor
- Asian Studies
Favorite thing about WU
The people, the different variety of personalities and opinions within the students, staff, and Professors means lots of opportunities to interact with different people.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Dog (I’ve been told I act like a dog quite often)
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Small ice cream spoon
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Lawyer. I still want to be an attorney, shockingly.
Harleen Brar (she/her/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Molalla, OR
- Major
- Data Science and CCM
- Minor
- Music
Favorite thing about WU
how much the professors care about each individual student
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
peacock
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
spork
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be an animator for Disney. Now, I want be a data scientist.
Henry Jensen (He/Him)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- I am from Seattle, WA
- Major
- Art Major
- Minor
- Business
Favorite thing about WU
My favorite part about Willamette is the friendships that create genuine connections!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Orca Whales because I am playful, patient, and friendly but when an opportunity opens, I strike!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Chop Sticks
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be soccer player but now I want to be a independent photographer
Ingrid Standifer (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Menlo Park, CA
- Major
- Psychology
- Minor
- Undecided
Favorite thing about WU
I love the sense of community at WU.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Bear
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Wooden spoon
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pirate. Now, I want to do social work
Jack Shostrom (he/him)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Ashland Oregon
- Major
- undecided
- Minor
- undecided
Favorite thing about WU
The Bistro. I like all the designs, it makes it seem really homey
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Dog. I've been told that I seem like a dog, specifically a golden retriever.
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
spork. it's a spoon and a fork in one, also the word spork is just funny to me. Bonus points if there is a knife involved.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid i wanted to be a pirate or a pro athlete. Now I think it would be cool to be a photographer.
Jackson Hutchinson (He/him)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Beaverton
- Major
- Physics and aerospace engineering
- Minor
- none
Favorite thing about WU
The Nature
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Axolotl
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
An Airplane engineer now Aerospace engineer
Jay Chew (he/him)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Elk Grove, California
- Major
- Psychology
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
I love the community here at Willamette. Everyone has been friendly and made me feel welcome and comfortable being myself :)
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
I would say a Marmot (which is basically a large ground squirrel that lives primarily in the mountains)
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a truck driver as a kid. Now, I want to pursue my masters in Sports Psychology to help athletes struggling with the mental side of their sport.
Jaylah Bennett (she/they/he)
- Hometown
- Claremont, CA
- Major
- English, Music
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
The people! I found a home at Willamette in the people I surrounded myself with, and I'm so happy to grow alongside them. Also, how small and gorgeous our campus--cherry blossom season is MAGICAL!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Honey badger!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Tea diffuser!
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was younger, I wanted to be an author. Now, I'm in a solid tie between choral conductor and librarian.
Jillian Layton (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Monmouth, OR
- Major
- International Studies and Economics
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
The goudy tuna melts!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Dolphin
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Pizza cutter!
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
A teacher, but now I would love to do something with consulting on international issues!
Jonas Cherry (He/Him)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Browns Valley/ Nor Cal
- Major
- Public Health
- Minor
- maybe econ
Favorite thing about WU
I like being away from home and finding people I enjoy to hang out with. My favorite thing is that its driving distance from the beach.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
My favorite animal is fish. If I had to pick one it would be between a bull shark and a goldfish.
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Straw
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
As a kid I wanted to be a NBA basketball player. Now I want to be a orthopedic or plastic surgeon.
Joshua Evans (he/him)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Lafayette, California
- Major
- Environmental Science and Public Health
- Minor
- Spanish
Favorite thing about WU
My friends and professors
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Owl
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spoon
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I do not remember what I wanted to be as a kid
Juno Tejchman (They/She/He)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Major
- Theatre
- Minor
- none
Favorite thing about WU
The squirrels!! They're so strange!!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
A dog that thinks it's way smaller than it actually is.
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Whisk. No explanation needed.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a "shark doctor." Now, I want to be a stage manager!
Kate West (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Redmond, OR
- Major
- N/A
- Minor
- Politics, Policy, Law, and Ethics
Favorite thing about WU
The cherry blossoms!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
My favorite animal is an elephant
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
My favorite kitchen utensil is my blender for smoothies!
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was a kid I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon and now I want to be a lawyer or work in politics!
KC Fejeran
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Mangilao, Guam
- Major
- CCM
- Minor
- Studio Art
Favorite thing about WU
the community
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
a puppy, I'm excitable and like people
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
rubber spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be an acrobat, now I want to go into advocacy law
Kendra Hutchinson (they/them)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Beaverton, Oregon
- Major
- Environmental Science
- Minor
- none
Favorite thing about WU
The community! Everybody is so welcoming and friendly
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Otter
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Slotted spoon
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a Crane Operator. Now I want to do environmental research and outreach
Kyrstin Calleja (She/her)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Major
- Chemistry and Environmental Science
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
Star Tree Lighting
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Penguin
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Dinosaur Soup Ladle
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
As a kid I wanted to be a "penguin doctor". Now I want to be an environmental chemist.
Lauren Meekins (she/they)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Santa Rosa, California, Jacksonville, OR
- Major
- CCM
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
The amazing professors in CCM!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
PENGUIN
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
The fork.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to own an ice cream truck. Now I want to be involved in academia in urban design!
Lesly Cordero Lagos (she/her/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Albany, Oregon
- Major
- PPLE
- Minor
- n/a
Favorite thing about WU
Being involved with clubs or organizations
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
An otter
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spork
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a police officer, but now I want to be an Immigration Lawyer
Lindy Pottle (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- El Mirage, Arizona
- Major
- Undecided
- Minor
- n/a
Favorite thing about WU
The community! There are so many amazing people on this campus!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
My favorite animal is an elephant!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
A spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
When I was little I wanted to be a teacher, now I want to work in healthcare.
Linnea Lovtang (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Corvallis, OR
- Major
- Psychology
- Minor
- Women's and Gender Studies
Favorite thing about WU
The super supportive music community!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Otter
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
loose leaf tea strainer (I have one shaped like a Narwhal)
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a Biologist, and now I want to be a Counseling Psychologist
M Caputo (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Juneau Alaska
- Major
- Computer science, psychology
- Minor
- none
Favorite thing about WU
my friends
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
raven (loud and likes shiny things)
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
fork
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
kid: study psychology of criminals. now: maybe the same thing idk lol
Maggie Nevala (She/her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Major
- Creative Writing/English
- Minor
- History
Favorite thing about WU
The library
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Raven
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a teacher when I was a kid and now I want to be a writer.
Maya Luther (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Portland, OR
- Major
- Data Science
- Minor
- Japanese
Favorite thing about WU
The small community and the friendly professors
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Beetle
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Milk frother
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Data analyst
McKenna Turner (they/them/theirs)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Junction City, Oregon
- Major
- Philosophy, Global Cultural Studies and Public Health
- Minor
- None
Favorite thing about WU
Goudy caesar salad croutons!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Binturong...
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Scrub Daddy
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a cat but I guess it kind of worked out because now I am a bearCAT! After being a bearcat, I want to work in Public Health.
Meira Bonnici (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Kamuela, Big Island Hawai’i
- Major
- Psychology
- Minor
- Art History
Favorite thing about WU
The trees around campus that change every season and all the great people I have met in my 3 years.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Lion
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
chop sticks
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a princess when I was a kid and now I want to do child therapy.
Mel Duncan (she/her/hers)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Major
- Chemistry
- Minor
- Mathematics and Biology
Favorite thing about WU
My favorite part about Willamette is the Bistro! In addition, during spring the cherry blossoms bloom and there are the baby ducks!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Mouse
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Potato Masher
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
As a kid I wanted to become a baker or a comic book artist, now I am planning to pursue a PhD and go into research!
Mia Kaji (she/they (no pref between the two))
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Torrance, CA
- Major
- Sociology
- Minor
- French
Favorite thing about WU
The landscaping - something is always in bloom!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Runner ducks (they look funny ehe)
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spoon supremacy always
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
A singer/pop star; therapist/social worker
Natalie Klett (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Beaverton, OR
- Major
- STUDIO ART
- Minor
- mayhaps none mayhaps one
Favorite thing about WU
The amazing people and the flowers!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Golden Retriever!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spaghetti Fork!
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a Dolphin trainer and now I want to own my own art business and create art!
Naydine Lima (She/her/ella)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Madras, OR
- Major
- Biology
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
Campus during cherry blossom season
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Ladybug
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Whisk!
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a Meteorologist and now I want to be a Pharmacist
Reese Hamilton (He/him)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Lopez Island Washington USA
- Major
- Economics and Data Science
- Minor
- none (too cool for those things)
Favorite thing about WU
The amazing friends I have met and the gorgeous campus.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
elephant
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Knife
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Wanted to be a doctor, now I have no idea :)
Rhiannon Gabrielson-Shimp (She/Her)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Hillsboro
- Major
- Business & Psychology
- Minor
- Undeclared
Favorite thing about WU
The people!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Cat!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Knife
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be an attorney and now I'm leaning more into the marketing aspects of business.
Rosa Oliver (She/Her)
- Year
- Class of 2024
- Hometown
- Salem, Oregon/USA
- Major
- Philosophy
- Minor
- n/a
Favorite thing about WU
I love the little ducks that swim in the creek. They encourage me to keep my ducks in a row.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Green Cheek Conure (Bird)
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Antique Eggbeater
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Artist; Lawyer
Röyce Samaniego (He/him)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, California
- Major
- Biology
- Minor
- Chemistry
Favorite thing about WU
the flexibility for meetings and Office Hours
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
My favorite is a cheetah
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Knife
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a zookeeper but now I want to be a Physicians Assistant
Sam Jeffe (he/him)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Austin, Texas
- Major
- Physics, computer science
- Minor
- None
Favorite thing about WU
The professors
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Bearded dragon
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
The really big knives that make you look like you're about to murder someone when you're holding them
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be an astronaut, and now I want to do something with space (since being an astronaut is hard and dangerous)
Sarah Husson (She/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Major
- Biology
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
The campus or the people.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Bears or bats.
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Stand mixers.
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I had wanted to be a marine biologist, I want to go more into conservation biology and field research now.
Sarah Jenner (she/her)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Normandy Park, Washington
- Major
- Public Health
- Minor
- Classical Studies, Biology, Chemistry
Favorite thing about WU
The community- especially my teammates!
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Dolphin
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Chef's knife
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be a marine biologist (I did become a scuba diver!). Now, I want to either go onto med school or something in Public Health.
Sophia Donoho (She/They)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Kamuela/Waimea, Hawaii
- Major
- Undecided
- Minor
- Undecided
Favorite thing about WU
The scenery and the people
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Crows
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spork: Best of both worlds
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
Kid: A vet, Now: Gallery curator
Sylvia Lindblad (they/them)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Seattle, WA
- Major
- Biology
- Minor
- N/A
Favorite thing about WU
I love how everyone hangs out by the Mill Stream when it's nice out.
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Favorite animal: Pine Marten!
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Tongs
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
As a kid I wanted to be a teacher. Now I don't know! I'm still figuring it out.
Trey Allen (he/him)
- Year
- Class of 2025
- Hometown
- Tucson, Arizona
- Major
- Physics and Computer Science
- Minor
- None
Favorite thing about WU
I like a lot of my professors, especially in my majors
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Turtle is my favorite animal
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
Spatula
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
I wanted to be an athlete or maybe sports commentator when I was a kid. Now, I want to be an engineer
Will LaDuca (he/him)
- Year
- Class of 2026
- Hometown
- Salem, OR
- Major
- PPLE, Econ
- Minor
- Spanish
Favorite thing about WU
The amazing faculty
Animal that best describes your personality or your favorite
Shark
Favorite Kitchen Utensil
whisk
What did you want to be when you were a kid? What do you want to do now?
As a kid, I wanted to be a fireman. Currently, I am planning on becoming a public defender