Mark Andreoni

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Naperville, IL

Major

Sociology

Favorite thing about WU

Lounging by the millstream on a hot and sunny day

Animal that best describes your personality

A dog because I'm loyal and I like to sleep on couches.

Alexandra (Ali) Babij

Year

Junior

Hometown

Ontario, Oregon

Major

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

The atmosphere. Being surrounded by so many creative, intelligent, and genuinely kind smiling faces offers daily insight and inspiration.

Matthew Bateman

Year

Senior

Major

Comparative Literature

Favorite thing about WU

Student organizations

Animal that best describes your personality

Peacock, because I like bright colors and sleeping in trees.

Rachel Bedolla

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Tigard, OR

Major

Japanese Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The awesome variety of awesome people

Animal that best describes your personality

A hummingbird! I am rapid-moving, love sweet things and bright colors, and can fly backwards!

Alexa Beeson

Year

Senior

Hometown

Portland, OR

Major

Exercise Science

Minor

Spanish

Favorite thing about WU

The tight knit community and sitting by the mill stream in the spring time!

Samantha (Sam) Benetti

Year

Junior

Hometown

Tigard, OR

Major

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

Small community feeling.

Animal that best describes your personality

A giraffe, because I'm tall, awkward and lanky.

Lauren Branch

Year

Senior

Hometown

Salem, OR

Major

Politics and Psychology

Minor

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The opportunities for student involvement and volunteering!

Animal that best describes your personality

Probably a kitten because I have a lot of energy, love milk, and need tons of sleep.

Sarah Burton

Year

Senior

Hometown

Seabeck, WA

Major

Biology

Favorite thing about WU

The people I have met and Wulapalooza!

Chris Buto

Year

Senior

Hometown

Honolulu, Hawaii

Major

International Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The personal feeling of the school and the small class sizes

Animal that best describes your personality

I would be a grizzly bear because I love big hugs and long naps.

Elaine Carpenter

Year

Senior

Hometown

Reno, NV

Major

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The wonderful people who challenge me to become the greatest I can be.

Animal that best describes your personality

A kangaroo! Because they are fun, energetic and caring.

Melissa Ceron

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Major

German, BA/MBA Program

Favorite thing about WU

I absolutely love the diverse community! It is so welcoming and there are always things to do.

Animal that best describes your personality

I would say an owl, just because I really like owls but also because I’m more of a night person!

John Cheney

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Monmouth, OR

Major

Pre-Med

Favorite thing about WU

The sense of community that everyone shares; I love walking by everyone and getting a smile or nod and even a bunch of hellos, hugs and handshakes. I love Willamette! 

Animal that best describes your personality

One animal to describe me would be an Otter, because they're very smart but also playful. 

Taylor Cooksy

Year

Junior

Hometown

Cameron Park, CA

Major

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

All the communities you can be a part of, a sports team, preforming arts, clubs, ect. There is a family here for everyone

Animal that best describes your personality

A Wolf, they are observant, athletic, loyal to their pack,and confident which are all things I strive to be

Rebekah Daniel

Year

Senior

Hometown

Silverdale, WA

Major

Physics

Favorite thing about WU

The quality of community that is created in everything that I'm involved in.

Animal that best describes your personality

A flying squirrel because I've always wanted to fly and I have lots of energy

Camille Debreczeny

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Danville, CA

Major

Sociology

Minor

Environmental Science

Favorite thing about WU

The small size and sense of community!

Animal that best describes your personality

A whale! Whales are peaceful, loyal, emotional, and sometimes a bit shy.

Rachael Decker

Year

Junior

Hometown

Renton, WA

Major

English

Favorite thing about WU

The small, friendly student body - I can't go anywhere on campus without running into someone I know!

Animal that best describes your personality

A mermaid! I have long, red hair, I love to sing, I hate wearing pants, and I find the ocean incredibly calming.

Elise Derby

Year

Junior

Hometown

Oakdale, CA

Major

Economics

Favorite thing about WU

The people here are so nice and really are genuine and make Willamette a great place to be at.

Animal that best describes your personality

A dog for sure because I love to play but I also love to sleep and relax a lot the time. Dogs are always so happy and ready for some fun and so am I.

Mitch Diaz

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Gig Harbor, WA

Major

Politics and Philosophy

Favorite thing about WU

How easy it is to make new friends!

Animal that best describes your personality

I would have to say a Labrador retriever because I'm easygoing, I love to take naps, and I'm easy to make friends with.

Xengie Doan

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

San Jose, CA

Major

Biology

Favorite thing about WU

The chances for close interactions with your professors and peers because you're in a small school!

Animal that best describes your personality

Probably a baby artic seal, because I like to lie around, play, and flail about! 

Caitlin Dudley

Year

Senior

Major

Biology

Favorite thing about WU

The strong sense of community!

Animal that best describes your personality

A parrot. I'm colorful, friendly and independent. Also, I can make a lot of weird noises.

Hannah Duncan

Year

Junior

Hometown

Winston, OR

Major

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The Bistro and the traditions!

Animal that best describes your personality

If I had to choose one animal to describe my personality I would choose the Otter because they’re playful and love to entertain people! I love movies! Particularly Star Wars. I love to read, drink coffee, and spend time with my friends.

Alexa Dunn

Year

Junior

Hometown

Sacramento, CA

Major

International Studies

Favorite thing about WU

Despite the small size of campus, there are a lot of different people to meet

Animal that best describes your personality

An owl! They are very contemplative and wise, and I strive to be that way. Plus, more than any other animal in cartoons, they wear glasses and look sophisticated. I feel like my glasses also make me sophisticated, when I actually wear them.

Brendan Dwyer

Year

Junior

Hometown

Denver, CO

Major

Chemistry and Philosophy

Amara Fanucci

Year

Senior

Hometown

Mercer Island, WA

Major

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

I love the community feel--we really are a bunch of warm, genuine people and friendships I've made thanks to this atmosphere are the best I've ever had!

Animal that best describes your personality

A sea otter because I love being around others and love seafood!

Ziv Feinberg

Year

Senior

Hometown

Mercer Island, WA

Major

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

Walking around campus when the sun is out, the top of every building is shining, and the campus is buzzing with excitement!

Animal that best describes your personality

An owl, because I'm curious about everything, I'm wise, and I do my best work late at night.

Carson Foreman

Year

Sophomore

Major

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The opportunities for involvement and the outstanding people.

Animal that best describes your personality

A lion because my I love "lion" in the sun!

Anna Fredendall

Year

Junior

Hometown

Atlanta, GA

Major

English

Minor

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The constant surprises.

Animal that best describes your personality

A red panda because they are cuddly, energetic, and just generally ridiculous.

Sarah Fuller

Year

Senior

Hometown

Walla Walla, WA

Major

Psychology and Spanish

Favorite thing about WU

There are so many communities within the larger Willamette community to be a part of!

Animal that best describes your personality

A dog. I'm playful, loyal, and love to nap.

Ian Galligar

Year

Sophomore

Major

Neuroscience

Favorite thing about WU

The people, students and professors alike, are always willing to help you out

Animal that best describes your personality

A dolphin, because I’m carefree, playful, and intelligent

Erin Gangstad

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Bellevue, WA

Major

Politics

Favorite thing about WU

The enthusiastic and diverse community!

Animal that best describes your personality

Badger because I'm a little sassy but also compassionate!

Kristin Garrison

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Burlingame, CA

Major

Art History

Favorite thing about WU

The people! There are so many awesome and unique individuals that you get to know during your time at Willamette.

Animal that best describes your personality

Penguin because they're my favorite animal.

Anne Gendreau

Year

Junior

Hometown

Claremont, CA

Major

Exercise Science

Minor

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

It's wonderful community where you can be yourself and try new things!

Animal that best describes your personality

A quokka, which is a marsupial. It is known as the happiest animal in world due to it's friendly behavioral traits.  Also, they like to sleep just as much as I do!

Derrick Gress

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Tigard, OR

Major

History

Favorite thing about WU

All the happy students who are here to push themselves.

Ian Hung

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

San Francisco, CA

Major

Biology

Favorite thing about WU

Everyone is really social and outgoing so it's easy to get to know people.

Animal that best describes your personality

I would be a dog because I am loyal, energetic, and I love to be around others

Rudy Iniguez

Year

Junior

Hometown

San Jose, CA

Major

Exercise Science

Favorite thing about WU

The availability of opportunities to become involved.

Kelci Jacoby

Year

Sophomore

Major

American Ethnic Studies and History

Favorite thing about WU

The Bistro, and how awesome the classes are!

Animal that best describes your personality

Giraffe, because I'm awkward and love to eat!

Julianne Johnson

Year

Sophomore

Major

Anthropology and Biology

Favorite thing about WU

definitely the students and the community, how everyone is so openly genuine and friendly

Animal that best describes your personality

Humming Bird because I'm always flying from one thing to the next and I don't stay in one place for very long

Danyel (Dany) Kahumoku

Year

Senior

Hometown

Monterey, CA

Major

International Studies

Minor

Spanish and Religious Studies

Favorite thing about WU

Knowing the majority of people I pass walking through campus and actually feeling comfortable saying “Hello”

Animal that best describes your personality

A sea otter. I’m fun, go with the flow, make people smile, live near the ocean, and love holding hands*. *Fun fact: Sea otters hold paws when sleeping to prevent them from drifting apart

Katy Kazubinski

Year

Senior

Hometown

Los Altos, CA

Major

Exercise Science

Favorite thing about WU

Spring time on campus. Complete with sun bathers by the mill stream, beautiful blooming trees and all activities that have nothing to do with studying for finals...

Animal that best describes your personality

Dog, I love hanging out with people and being active. Although I also appreciate a good nap and I will eat any kind of food. I'll try anything once!

Sumaiya Khan

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Claremont, CA

Major

Politics

Favorite thing about WU

The friendly people!

Animal that best describes your personality

Lemur, because I like big groups and I like to move it move it! 

Ryan Kukula

Year

Junior

Hometown

Long Beach, WA

Major

Economics

Favorite thing about WU

Greek life

Animal that best describes your personality

I would be a Liger, because they are bred for their skills and magic, just like me.

Zander Le Bel

Year

Junior

Major

Spanish

Favorite thing about WU

My favorite thing is how extremely nice and friendly everyone is. It is so easy to get to know people here!

Favorite quote

Pain is temporary, it may last a minute, or an hour, or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place!

Animal that best describes your personality

Dolphin, because I love love swimming, I am also sociable and outgoing

Tori Leder

Year

Sophomore

Major

Politics and American Ethnic Studies

Favorite thing about WU

How easy it is for students to get involved. And getting to chill by the millstream when it's warm out

Animal that best describes your personality

Flamingo. They are very tall as am I. Plus they are pink, which is a little bit of a loud color and I am pretty outgoing and talkative.

Elisabeth Maiano

Year

Junior

Hometown

Salem, OR

Major

Theatre

Favorite thing about WU

There are tons of groups on campus so you are bound to find one that fits what you like.

Animal that best describes your personality

Fox because I'm witty, quick thinking, and I can be both quiet and fierce.

Neha Mandava

Year

Junior

Hometown

Cupertino, CA

Major

Biology and Politics

Favorite thing about WU

How easy it is to get involved on campus and around Salem as well.

Animal that best describes your personality

A dolphin because I love to be in the water and like to have fun with my friends

Humberto (Berto) Márquez

Year

Senior

Hometown

Woodburn, OR

Major

Spanish and American Ethnic Studies

Favorite thing about WU

All of the great friends I've made over the past three years!

Animal that best describes your personality

A turtle because like to take my time and enjoy every step of the way!  

Taylor Mason

Year

Major

Marika McCarthy

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Bellevue, WA

Major

Physics

Favorite thing about WU

Sunny days by the Mill Stream

Animal that best describes your personality

I would be a hedgehog because they are cute and cuddly (but not too cuddly).

Madeline McClelland

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Bellevue, WA

Major

Environmental Science and Biology

Animal that best describes your personality

A bobcat because I am feisty, creative, and native to the northwest

Kanika Meister

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Wilsonville, OR

Major

Economics

Favorite thing about WU

The class sizes and professors.

Animal that best describes your personality

Animal to describe me: Dogs because I like them a lot. 

Jennie Miller

Year

Senior

Hometown

Forestville, CA

Major

English and International Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The collaborative environment and the kind people!

Animal that best describes your personality

a dog! Adoring, cuddly, generally content with my lot in life, and just as happy in play as in quiet with the people I love.

Drew Mittendorf

Year

Junior

Hometown

Beaverton, OR

Major

Politics and Rhetoric & Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

All of the student led activities and chances to get involved!

Animal that best describes your personality

I would say a dog because I am loyal, playful, full of energy, and most of all because I am mans best friend!

Jessica Munoz

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Grass Valley, CA

Major

Environmental Science and Spanish

Favorite thing about WU

The people are so diverse, but so friendly and accepting.

Animal that best describes your personality

I would be a cat because they tend to like to do their own thing and take naps, but also can be very affectionate and loyal. They also have a short attention span and can be sassy.

Stephan Nguyen

Year

Junior

Hometown

Tigard, OR

Major

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

The open and caring community that comes from being a part of Willamette.

Animal that best describes your personality

Probably a puppy since I'm a little shy at first but than I'm outgoing and energetic after I get to know you. Plus I love to eat and sleep a lot.

Kelly Rose Oster

Year

Junior

Hometown

Windsor, CA

Major

Anthropology

Favorite thing about WU

The community--I've met the smartest, coolest, best people here.

Animal that best describes your personality

A sea otter--they always look like they're smiling, and hold paws when they sleep so they don't drift away from their friends. 

Karen Page

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Sacramento, CA

Major

Classics and Art History

Favorite thing about WU

The friendly atmosphere and all of the chances to experience new things!

Animal that best describes your personality

If I could be any animal I would be a horse because they get to run around and be free but they also work hard and take care of each other

Isa Pena

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Newberg, OR

Major

Politics and American Ethnic Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The people and access to amazing on and off campus opportunities!

Animal that best describes your personality

Chipmunk, because they are short, and laugh super hilarious, like me!

Cody Plofker

Year

Junior

Major

Exercise Science

Favorite thing about WU

The different walks of life coming together on campus.

Animal that best describes your personality

Golden Retriever

Connor Pogue

Year

Senior

Hometown

Orange, CA

Major

Physics

Favorite thing about WU

how perfect the campus on a sunny day is. The open spaces are inviting and my fellow students know how to take advantage of them.

Animal that best describes your personality

My favorite animal is without a doubt a dog, because dogs are the best and I relate to their personality. I'll always great you with a smile and a wagging tail, I love to have fun and be outside, I want to befriend everyone, and my loyalty to my friends is unchanging

Tomoaki Ramon

Year

Major

Kenya (Ken) Reutin

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Beaverton, OR

Major

Psychology

Favorite thing about WU

I love the relations we have with TIUA.

Animal that best describes your personality

I would be a baboon. They are spontaneous, creative, love a good joke, but most importantly they have an appreciation of large families and are very affectionate.

Brandon Richards

Year

Junior

Hometown

Seattle, Washington

Major

Politics

Minor

Economics & Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The welcoming student body.

Animal that best describes your personality

I would say I am probably a golden retriever because I have lots of loyalty and love playing games with people!

Christa Rohrbach

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Concord, CA

Major

English

Favorite thing about WU

I love how friendly everyone is and how easy it is to make friends

Animal that best describes your personality

Hyena, just because I have a super loud laugh.

Jake Saiki

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Kailua, HI

Major

Politics

Favorite thing about WU

The community feeling and students!

Animal that best describes your personality

Probably a goldfish because I am super forgetful. Last night I set my alarm for 7:45 pm and slept through my 8 am class.

Haruka Sakamoto

Year

ASP Student

Hometown

Chiba, Japan

Major

Language Communication

Favorite thing about WU

Sparks Center!

Animal that best describes your personality

A dog because I am friendly and I always smile :)

Alex Schrimp

Year

Senior

Hometown

Durham, OR

Major

Biology and Spanish

Favorite thing about WU

We have SO many opportunities for research, sports, student involvement, etc! Endless possibilities!

Animal that best describes your personality

Chameleon because I'm capable of adapting to many unique situations.

Joslin Schultz

Year

Senior

Major

American Ethnic Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The close-knit community and amazing opportunities to work with professors.

Animal that best describes your personality

Lions! They're loud and confident and fabulous!

Hannah Scott-Persson

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Chico, CA

Major

Undecided

Favorite thing about WU

The Bistro!

Animal that best describes your personality

Fox, because they're quick-witted and fun.

Antonette Shockey

Year

Sophomore

Major

Psychology or Neuroscience, still deciding

Favorite thing about WU

The people and all the clubs/activities you can be involved in.

Animal that best describes your personality

A red fox because they pursue what they want but can be fun at the same time. They're also loyal creatures!

Sydney Smith

Year

Senior

Hometown

Salem, OR

Major

Exercise Science

Favorite thing about WU

Oh goodness, there are too many great qualities about Willamette, some of my favorites are- the amazing people and professors that care, the Bistro, opportunities to get involved with anything your heart desires, and DeeDee’s sandwiches.

Animal that best describes your personality

People have told me I’m like a sloth- probably because I like to make people laugh and my nickname is Syd.

Colleen Smyth

Year

Junior

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Major

History

Favorite thing about WU

I love how friendly and welcoming everyone is!

Animal that best describes your personality

A penguin because I'm very loyal to and affectionate toward my friends and family, but I also love playing silly games and spending time in the wate

Laura Snook

Year

Junior

Hometown

Missoula, MT

Major

Anthropology

Favorite thing about WU

Willamette offers a vast majority of different clubs, sports, volunteering and job opportunities suited for anyone's interests.

Animal that best describes your personality

A Monkey because I love to try new things and I am not afraid to go on adventures but at the end of the day I just want to curl up and go to sleep

Jeremy Sobocinski

Year

Junior

Hometown

Eagle River, AK

Major

Undeclared

Favorite thing about WU

The wraps during the weekdays.

Animal that best describes your personality

Bear. Because my name is Jeremy.

Lindsay Straube

Year

Sophomore

Major

English

Favorite thing about WU

Laying by the millstream in the sun!

Animal that best describes your personality

A cat because they love to nap and eat!

Kaeleigh Thorp

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

San Francisco, CA

Major

Biology

Favorite thing about WU

The professors.

Animal that best describes your personality

American Crow: Although I look like a minion of evil, all I'm thinking about is food.

Kaitlyn Waidley

Year

Junior

Major

Sociology and Pre-Vet Track

Favorite thing about WU

The atmosphere!

Animal that best describes your personality

If I could choice any animal, I would choice a sea otter. I like to play in the waves all day and dive down to the bottom below. I enjoy laying in the sun and hanging out my friends and family. I am very friendly, like to form new relationship, and like to sometimes act as a comic relief.

Anna Walling

Year

Junior

Hometown

Salem, OR

Major

Rhetoric and Media Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The warm and friendly community!

Animal that best describes your personality

A golden retriever puppy, because I'm loyal, friendly, and adventurous!

Tana Watanabe

Year

Senior

Hometown

Federal Way, Washington

Major

Economics

Favorite thing about WU

I love that I can see people I know everywhere anytime around campus. It always puts a smile on my face!

Animal that best describes your personality

I stay up late at night studying and enjoy nighttime more than daytime.

Mckenzie Weinhold

Year

Senior

Hometown

Placerville, California

Major

Politics

Minor

Environmental Science

Favorite thing about WU

All the people you are able to meet and grow close with because Willamette is such a community!

Animal that best describes your personality

I have been told that my spirit animal is a unicorn and I think that fits quite nicely.

Melissa White

Year

Junior

Major

English

Favorite thing about WU

Everything, but especially all the cool people that go here!

Animal that best describes your personality

Something spazzy, like a squirrel maybe, because I feel like I'm doing eighty things at a time (even when I'm not).

Eve Wiggins

Year

Junior

Major

Neuroscience

Minor

Music and Chemistry

Favorite thing about WU

The supportive and kind students, faculty and staff, and how they create such a great community.

Animal that best describes your personality

The Loch Ness Monster: you may not be able to prove that I exist, but you can't prove that I don't.

Kai Yoshioka

Year

Senior

Hometown

Honolulu, HI

Major

Economics and Japanese Studies

Favorite thing about WU

The wildlife that can be found chillin' by the Mill stream

Animal that best describes your personality

A hypoallergenic dog because I eat everything and would otherwise be allergic to my own fur.

Tori Youngbauer

Year

Junior

Hometown

State College, PA

Major

English-Creative Writing

Favorite thing about WU

The Bistro

Animal that best describes your personality

Chameleon.

Alex Ziegler

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Irvine, CA

Major

Computer Science

Favorite thing about WU

My Professors, I love every single one of them!

Animal that best describes your personality

An angora rabbit because I'm the most fabulous out of all the rabbits, just like I'm the most fabulous OD leader!