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Ohana Leader 2008 Biographies

Jump to my Ohana group leader: Danielle EspirituScott FujiSabrina KawanaNorma SanchezRyan Sasaki

Danielle Espiritu

Year

Senior

Hometown

Oahu, HI

Major

Sociology

Minor

American Ethnics Studies/History minor

Interests and Hobbies

Spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, watching movies at home

Favorite Class at WU

Theory and Methods in American Ethnic Studies because it has helped me learn much more about myself and about how to apply theory and concepts to building community and liberation.

Favorite Event at WU

MLK events because it brings issues and conversations of social justice, diversity and inclusivity into broader campus life.

Favorite Restaurant in Salem

La Hacienda Real for some good Mexican food and Fuji's Rice Time for Japanese food. Yum.

Fun Facts

Smiling is my favorite!

Quote of Words O' Wisdom

Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds -Bob Marley (Redemption Song)

Scott Fuji

Year

Senior

Hometown

Honolulu, HI

Major

Politics

Minor

Rhetoric

Interests and Hobbies

Movies, Books, Video Games, Sleeping, Eating, Cooking

Favorite Class at WU

My favorite class so far would probably be Nietzsche and Philosophy. The professor Randall Havas is an amazingly smart, witty and charismatic professor. I took the class mostly out of interest not expecting much but walked away with a great experience.

Favorite Event at WU

My favorite event would have to be Hawai'i Club's Lu'au because as much work and time that it requires of me, I always have a great time and the effort really pays off.

Favorite Restaurant in Salem

My apartment! (Just kidding) My favorite restaurant in Salem is a toss up between Thai Orchid and Best Little Roadhouse. They both offer very different foods and are both so delicious.

Fun Facts

I own a grill and grilled all Spring Break outside of Kaneko Commons. I love to work with kids. I love to cook and I "own" Ryan Sasaki at wrestling.

Quote of Words O' Wisdom

"Still and all, why bother? Here's my answer: Many people need desperately to receive this message: "I feel and think as much as you do, care about many things you care about, although most people don't care about them, You are not alone." - Kurt Vonnegut

Sabrina Kawana

Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Mililani, HI

Major

Politics (considering)

Minor

Writing (considering)

Interests and Hobbies

Playing the piano, soccer with WU club team or random pick-up games, and coaching youth track and field.

Favorite Class at WU

My favorite class was my colloquium class on Tocqueville, Democracy in America. Professor Ellis was AWESOME, and I felt it really prepared me for future classes at Willamette.

Favorite Event at WU

Lu'au! It's a great event that a lot of Willamette students put a lot of effort into and can bond through. It's fun to bring some of the culture from back home to Willamette.

Favorite Restaurant in Salem

Thai Orchid has delicious pad thai noodles!

Fun Facts

I am addicted to M&Ms. Plain, milk chocolate. In case anybody wants to donate some.

Quote of Words O' Wisdom

"If you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra

Norma Sanchez

Year

Senior

Hometown

Eugene, OR

Major

Double major in Latin American Studies and Spanish

Minor

History

Interests and Hobbies

Dancing, soccer, hanging out with friends and reading. I also enjoy writing and making crafts.

Favorite Class at WU

Chicano Studies, because I was able to relate to the topics of the class and I really like my professor. Also, the class environment was quite comfortable.

Favorite Event at WU

Adelente Latin@s because I always get to meet younger students who are full of plans for the future. I like to spend time with them because they remind me of myself. This year I am really looking forward to Lu'au.

Favorite Restaurant in Salem

I have three: I really like Juniors Taqueria (this is a Mexican restaurant), Mongolian Grill and Thai Orchid.

Fun Facts

My childhood dream was to become a famous actress/dancer/singer. I've never watched any of the Star Wars movies. I'm addicted to "Bety la Fea" (Ugly Betty) and "Yo say Bea" T.V. shows. They're all about the same story.

Quote of Words O' Wisdom

"Live life one day at a time."

Ryan Sasaki

Year

Junior

Hometown

Honolulu, HI

Major

Mathematics

Minor

Rhetoric

Interests and Hobbies

Sports, guitar, sleeping

Favorite Class at WU

Basketball

Favorite Event at WU

Lu'au; reminds me of home and good food.

Favorite Restaurant in Salem

Thai Orchid! I love Asian food.

Fun Facts

Turtles can breathe from multiple places.

Quote of Words O' Wisdom

"Don't mess with Scott Fuji."