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Matt Barone Hometown: Buffalo, New York Job: Advisor for Outriggers Matt loved Batman as a kid, but really does NOT love it when folks don’t use their turn signals. Matt would spend a million dollars driving across the country and visiting all of the National Parks, and his dream destination would be skiing in the Swiss Alps. |
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Meghan Bollenback Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management If Meghan was an animal, she would definitely be a puma, and her theme song is Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey. Her dream destination is New Zealand, and she studied abroad in China this past summer! |
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Landry Bosworth Hometown: Williamsburg, VA Major: SMAD-Corporate Communications and SCOM-Public Relations Landry is a twin and dreams of traveling to Australia- G’day mates! If she could be any animal she would be a cougar because they are fierce. RAORRRR! Her personal theme song is “Flying” by James Newton Howard, featured in the Peter Pan movie. |
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Katelyn Foltz Hometown: Dover, Delaware Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders Katelyn, a real Care Bear, reports that her favorite Disney movie is Cinderella, and her personal theme song is “Restless by Sara Evans. Her mother raises chickens – just for fun! Katelyn’s favorite quote is “When you dream, dream big” by Ryan Shupe and The Rubber Band. |
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Katelyn Grant Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Major: Health Communication and Gerontology This Hawaiian girl would like to some day go to Italy and then travel south for an African safari. If she could be an animal she would be a kangaroo, and her favorite quote comes from Jerry Maguire, “you had me from hello.” |
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Stephanie Graves Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management Stephanie’s name means, “Crowned One,” and her personal theme song is Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynrd. Her favorite Disney movie is Aladdin, and this world traveler spent an entire summer in Japan when she was 15! |
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Gabbie Hurley Hometown: Silverspring, MD Major: IDLS, ELED, and Spanish Minor Gabbie is bothered by the ignorance of some people today, but back when she was still a little girl was filled with joy when The Fox and the Hound was on the television. If she had a theme song it would be Alicia Keys’ Caged Bird. |
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Shari Kornblatt Hometown: Long Island, NY Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Shari’s personal theme song is “Sherry Baby” by Franki Valli and The Four Seasons…of course! Her favorite carton as a child was Rugrats. If she had a superpower Shari would either be able to control time or jump inside a TV. |
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Bridget Little Hometown: Woodbridge, VA Major: Health Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy Bridget’s personal theme song is “Wannabe” by The Spice Girls (wooo!), and this smartie when to an Intel International Science Fair when she was a senior in high school! Bridget’s favorite sundae would be peanut butter ice cream with peanut butter chips with peanut butter mixed in. |
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Mallory Micetich Hometown: Richmond, VA Major: SMAD. Minor: Art Mallory’s name, unfortunately, means unlucky or ill-fated one, BUT if she could have any superpower, she would want the power to make people happy! |
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John Nettles Hometown: Orange, VA Major: Social Work John has actually been struck by lightening, and thus his theme song is “Damn it feels good to be a gangster.” John’s favorite Disney movie is Aladdin, and his pet peeve is when folks chew with their mouths open or smack their lips. |
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Shelley Newhouse Hometown: Vienna, VA Major: Communication Shelley makes excellent pancakes, and probably dances to Thriller while she makes them because that is her personal theme song! Shelley’s imaginary friends were the scarecrow, the tin man, and the lion – obviously, she was Dorothy. |
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Leah Raskin Hometown: Manassas, VA Major: Health Studies If Leah was an animal, she would want to be an eagle so she could flyyyy! Her favorite quote is “Whoever said sunlight brings happiness never danced in the rain,” and her pet peeve is the opposite of Matt’s – she doesn’t like it when folks leave their turn signals on TOO long and forgets to turn them off! |
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Irina Rasner Hometown: Fairfax, VA Major: Psychology. Minor: Russian Studies This fluent Russian-speaker’s personal theme song is Genie in a Bottle, and her name means Joy! Irina’s favorite quote is Hakuna Matata (it means no worries!), if she had a superpower, she would want to know every single language. |
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Austin Robey Hometown: Ferrum, VA Job: Awesomeness Master Austin’s favorite Disney movie is Robin Hood (yay!), and his dream destination is New Zealand! Austin’s biggest pet peeve is when folks display poor cell phone etiquette. |
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Kendra Scott Hometown: Alexandria, VA Major: Communication Studies Kendra’s younger brother is adopted from South Korea, and your name means “Fair maiden” in Welsh. Kendra’s favorite quote is “Forget yesterday, live for today hope for tomorrow” and her favorite Disney movie is The Little Mermaid. |
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Samantha Smingler Hometown: Ashburn, VA Major: Biology and Secondary Education Samantha does not enjoy it when toilet paper rolls are put on backwards, but she loves Mulan! If Samantha had a million dollars, she would rebuild schools in less fortunate areas. Her dream destination is the moon. |
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Ashley Smith Hometown: Richmond, VA Major: Psychology Ashley certainly does not enjoy phones ringing or when she hears nails on jeans or chalkboards, but she was a happy camper when Under the Umbrella Tree and Gummy Bears were on. If Ashley had a superpower, she would love to fly, and her favorite quote is “Live life to the fullest!” |
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Matthew Stansberry Hometown: Richmond, VA Major: Religion Matthew is HAM radio certified and hopes that he doesn’t hear someone chewing over the airways! He would love to have the ability to become invisible, and loved watching Merry Melodies as a kid. |
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Karen Stefanski Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Major: Marketing Karen can pitch a ball 60 mph – wow! Karen’s favorite Disney movie is Beauty and the Beast, and her favorite cartoon as a kid was Hey Arnold. Her favorite quote is “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.” |
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Megan Wilson Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA Major: Biology Megan used to have ducks (?), and if she was animal she would either be a peacock or a tiger, and her pet peeves are bad manners and when Styrofoam squeaks. If Megan could have a superpower, she would want to flyyy! |
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Kristina Winn Hometown: Westford, MA Major: Art History Kristina would be a koala if she was an animal, and is obsessed with Broadway musicals even though she says she can’t sing at all. Kristina dislikes greasy hair, but loves The Hunchback of Notre Dame (and yes, she knows that it is obscure). |
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