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CLASS OF 2021

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Bekkah Lerman 
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President

Major: Public Health
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Involvement: Vice President of Arizona Allegiance, Arizona Ambassador, Greek Life
Fun Fact: I'm obsessed with Perry the Platypus
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Alex Horton 
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 Vice President

Major: Physiology
Minor: Biochemistry
Hometown: Fort Belvoir, VA
Involvement: Former Sophomore Honorary Member, Arizona Ambassadors, President of Greek Life Chapter,  Executive Director of Bear Down Camp
Fun Fact: ​Both of my arms are double jointed
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Arveen Ashgar 
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 Treasurer

Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Minor: Spanish
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Involvement: President of Pre-Health Ambassadors, Alpha Epsilon Delta
Fun Fact: ​I can say the alphabet backwards
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Nupur Parikh 
​ Secretary

Major: Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Hometown: Tucson, AZ

Involvement: NSCS Ambassador
Fun Fact: I've sprained my ankle over 34 times but never broken a bone
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Jordan Fries
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Selections Chair

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Involvement: Greek Life, SNUA
Fun Fact: I am the Jonas Brothers biggest fan
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Sammi Monk
​Homecoming Chair

Major: Psychology
​Minor: Family Studies and Human Development
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Involvement: Blue Chip Leadership, former Resident Assistant, Former Sophomore Honorary Member
Fun Fact: ​Touching velvet makes me nauseous 
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Delaney Nowlan 
​Fundraising Chair 

Major: Biomedical Sciences
Minor: Art History
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: Desk Manager at Arbol de la Vida, Honors College Ambassador
Fun Fact: ​I was the Pride of Arizona Marching Band Color Guard Captain in 2018
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Matthew Philips
​Social Chair

Major: Marketing
Hometown: Ardmore, PA
Involvement: Executive Director of the Wildcats Events Board, Front Desk Administrator for the Eller MBA Program, Alumni Chair for Greek Life Chapter, and Club Swim

Fun Fact: I enjoy expanding my palate by going to a variety of restaurants and going to concerts and festivals
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Reilly Cunnington
Service Chair

Major: Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law, Spanish Literature
Hometown: ​Phoenix, AZ
Involvement: Greek Life
Fun Fact: ​I can say my ABCs backwards
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Alex Ellis

Major: Accounting
Hometown: Kent, WA

Involvement: Treasurer and VP of Membership for clubs, Becker Campus Ambassador
Fun Fact: I can play the drums and saxophone
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Hannah Gill

Major: Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law, English
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: Dorms Desk Manager, PPEL Club President 
Fun Fact: I have dual citizenship in the UK
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Kelly Perra

Major: Retailing and Consumer Sciences
Minor: ​Business Administration 
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: Greek Life
Fun Fact: ​I met Mr. Moseby at Buca di Beppo
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Madi Johnson

Major: Law 3+3 Juris Doctorate Program
Hometown: Cave Creek, AZ
Involvement: College of Humanities Senator, Phi Alpha Delta, Law Women's Association, Student Bar Association, Former Sophomore Honorary Member
Fun Fact: ​I played competitive volleyball for  6 years
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Trevor Kammerzell

Major: Atmospheric Science, Applied Math
Hometown: ​Phoenix, AZ
Involvement: President of Camp Wildcat
Fun Fact: ​I'm obsessed with mint ice cream 
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Allison Moore 
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Historian

Major: Communication, Information Science & eSociety
Minor: Public Relations 

Hometown: Acton, CA
Involvement: Former Panhellenic VP of Communications, Greek Life, PRSSA Secretary, Lambda Pi Eta Creative Content Director, Office of Admissions Student Lead, Arizona Ambassador, Wildcat Mentor Society 
Fun Fact:  I listened to Taylor Swift for over 110 hours in 2020
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Natasha Stuart
 Homecoming Chair

Major: Psychology, Special Education and Rehabilitation, Care Health and Society
Hometown: Lake Havasu, Arizona 
Involvement: Allegiance Honorary Social Chair, Executive Chief of Staff for the Club Resource Center with ASUA, Member of the Save a Cord Foundation, Greek Life
Fun Fact: ​I can say my ABCs backward extremely fast
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Enrique Olivares-Pelayo
​ Spirit Chair

Major: English and Creative Writing
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: ReFraming Justice Organizer with AFSC and receiving an Accelerated Masters in English
Fun Fact: I'm a proud dual citizen of both the United States and Mexico
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Casey Calderon 
​Fundraising Chair

Major: Physiology and Public Health
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: Former Secretary of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority and, Former Secretary of American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Fun Fact: I played competitive chess as a child
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Morgan Marks
​Social Chair

Major: Management Information Systems, Spanish
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Involvement: Concerts Director of the Wildcats Events Board and Brand Ambassador for BeatGig
Fun Fact:  I love to cook and garden 
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Reilly Scheppers
Clean Up Crew Chair

Major: Veterinary Science
Minor: Spanish, Biochemistry
Hometown: Longmont, CO
Involvement: Greek Life, Vice President of Wildcats CARE, Former Sophomore Honorary Member
Fun Fact: ​One of my quarantine TikTok went viral
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Arlene Bermudez

Major: Administration of Justice
Hometown: Elgin, IL
Involvement: Disney Club, UA Parking and Transportation, History Club and UA Veterans 
Fun Fact: ​I've been in the army for 4 years while at Arizona
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Kailie Szewczyk

Major: Aerospace Engineering 
Minor: Korean Language

Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: Engineering Ambassadors, Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronauts 
Fun Fact: I have a painting of Mick Jagger in my living room
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Lauren Burrow

Major: Veterinary Science
Hometown: Austin, TX
Fun Fact: ​I have a painting of Mick Jagger in my living room
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Nathon Smith

Major: Neurobiology
Minor: Computer Science, Biochemistry
Hometown: London, Ontario 
Involvement: Arizona Batlab Research Assistant, President of Arizona Honors College Ambassadors, President Assistant, Scribe
Fun Fact: ​I ride a motorcycle 
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Alyssa Engelke  
​Selections Chair

Major: Psychological Science
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Involvement: Greek Life, Arizona Ambassadors and Gato of Bear Down Camp
Fun Fact: I'm afraid of Big Fish
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Ziah Patrick
​ Homecoming Chair

Major: Accounting
Hometown: Surprise, AZ
Involvement: Resident Assistant at the Honors Village, Arizona Endorsed Leader

Fun Fact: ​I make great cannolis 
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Hailey Leister
Alumni Relations

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Major: Economics, Political Science
​Minor: Entrepreneurship  
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Involvement: Member of the McGuire New Venture Development program, Vice President and Co-Founder of the Women in Economics club, Former member of Arizona Model United Nations
Fun Fact: I can ride a unicycle
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Regan Anderson
​Fundraising Chair

Major: French, Political Science
Minor: Gender and Women's Studies
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Fun Fact: The only thing decorating my bathroom is posters of Dolly Parton 
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Danielle Dickinson
​Marketing & Service Chair

Major: Astronomy and Physics
Minor: Math and Spanish

Hometown: ​Arlington Heights, IL
Involvement: Arizona Ambassadors, Astronomy and Physics Mentor
Fun Fact: I'm addicted to TikTok dances (renegade, renegade)
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Lisa Sene
​Clean Up Crew Chair

Major: Literacy, Learning and Leadership, Italian Studies
Minor: Environmental Studies

Hometown: Oakland, CA
Involvement: Second Year Co-Director of ASUA and Students for Sustainability  
Fun Fact: I can beat you in a spicy foods competition 
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Brenna Doyle

Major: Retailing and Consumer Sciences
Minor: Spanish, Fashion and Business Administration

Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: President of National Retail Federation Student Association, Co-Vice Chair of TJLC Student Advisory Board, Greek Life, Wildcat Mentor Society

Fun Fact: As a kid I was slimed at the Kids Choice Awards
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Kayla Tilicki

Major: Neuroscience, Cognitive Science
Minor: American Sign Language 

Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Involvement: Certificate in Developmental Disabilities, Resident Assistant, Nu Rho Psy Neuroscience Honorary, Arizona Ambassador
Fun Fact: ​I've been to all 50 states
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Madi Reum

Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: ​Tempe, AZ
Involvement: Engineering Student Council, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Fun Fact: ​I love crafting in my free time
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Sydney Ramirez

LMajor: Communication
Minor: Sociology

Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Involvement: AZ Athletics Marketing and Fan Engagement Intern, Wildcat Events Board Ambassador, Zona Zoo Event Management, Lambda Pi Eta
Fun Fact: I sprained my elbow on a lazy river in the Bahamas

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