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Matthew Klar - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Matthew Klar
Major: Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Campus Activities: Baseball Team
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has had an immense impact on me. Here I have made lifelong friends who helped shape me into the person I am today. The support system here is amazing, and I hope to one day be able to give it back to the university.
Nadia Sifuentes - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Nadia Sifuentes
Major: Biology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Four-Year Cross-Country / Track and Field Team; McNair Scholar; Career Services Assistant in Career Services, Tour Guide in Admissions and Peer Mentor in the Student Affairs Office
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: I grew so much with my time here at ÄûÃʵ¼º½. I faced obstacles that challenged me, but was never defeated. I couldn't have done it without the best support system consisting of my family, coaches, mentors and friends. I'm leaving here with valuable lessons and priceless memories. I loved it here.
Georges Darwiche - Business Management - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Georges Darwiche
Major: Business Management
Campus Activities: Basketball Team for two years; 5k Confetti Run; The Basketball Embassy nonprofit organization as a volunteer for events
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has given me the opportunity to get involved in the community through volunteer activities. These two years at ÄûÃʵ¼º½ helped me build great friendships, while allowing me to continue chasing my basketball goals and dreams.
Deandra Vera - Kinesiology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Deandra Vera
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Softball Team
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has impacted my life in many ways because it has always felt like home. I have met my lifetime friends here and I have won two championships at this school with my team. I will cherish every memory that I had at his school, and I am thankful to GOD and my parents for helping me gain this education.
Alejandro Ybarra - Criminal Justice - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Alejandro Ybarra
Major: Criminal Justice
Campus Activities: Baseball Team, Avid Gym Enthusiast
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has made a big impact on my life because of the memories I've made and the lessons I've learned, such as not letting certain moments define me.
Jessica Corona - Psychology and Spanish - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Jessica Corona
Major: Double Major in Psychology and Spanish
Campus Activities: McNair Scholars Program, First-Generation Club SGA Officer, Psi-Chi Psychology Honor Society Secretary and Pen Pals Achieving Legacy Vice President
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ gave me the opportunity to grow professionally. I was able to create friendships that I know will always accompany me for the rest of my life.
Maria Flores - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Maria Flores
Major: Biology with minors in Chemistry and Environmental Science and Sustainability, and the Biliterate Certificate
Campus Activities: First Year Connections, Saints Productions Board, President of the Sigma Zeta Math and Science Honor Society, and Founder/President of the PenPals Achieving Legacy
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has impacted my life by allowing me to learn from amazing professors, as well as providing me with life-long connections and friendships. I would not be able to achieve as much as I have (and will) without my experience here at ÄûÃʵ¼º½.
Tamaj Gordon - Kinesiology and Psychology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Tamaj Gordon
Major: Kinesiology and Psychology with a minor in History
Campus Activities: Track and Field Team; Sports Information Intern
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has impacted my life by opening my eyes and leading me to journeys that I didn't think I would be a part of prior to attending ÄûÃʵ¼º½. I am excited to graduate knowing that I will graduate from a prestigious university.
Rebecca Donato - Psychology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Rebecca Donato
Major: Psychology major with a minor in Child Studies
Campus Activities: Psi Chi, McNair Scholars, Church Choir
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has tremendously impacted my life and has gifted me countless opportunities to succeed and thrive.
Emily Rodriguez - English - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Emily Rodriguez
Major: English with a minor in Technical and Professional Writing
Campus Activities: Founding member of the Multicultural Alliance for Peace in Society (MAPS, National Society of Leadership and Success, Active Minds Cub, President of the Spotlight Productions Drama Club
Impact of ÄûÃʵ¼º½: ÄûÃʵ¼º½ has provided me with the opportunity to grow as a person, express myself freely in a safe environment, and learn all that I can to prepare me for my desired career.