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Heidi Swihart Name: Heidi Swihart
Hometown: Haslett, Mich.
Major/Minor: Biology and German
Favorite Moose Drink: The Dominican
Campus Involvements: Student Ambassador, Tree Top Productions, AED Pre-Med Club, Moose Café Barista, ACS Chemistry Club, Sailing Club
Matt Bergevin Name: Matt Bergevin
Hometown: West Branch, Mich.
Major/Minor: English, Journalism, Writing
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot Chocolate
Campus Involvements: The Saint, RHC, Intramurals
Nicole Parker Name: Nicole Parker
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Major/Minor: Community Leadership
Favorite Moose Drink: Regina Special
Campus Involvements: VIBE, Mentor Program, Track and Field
Kathleen Pollock Name: Kathleen Pollock
Hometown: Midland, Mich.
Major/Minor: Biology and Chemistry
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai Tea
Campus Involvements: Habitat for Humanity, Insignis, ACS Chemistry Club, AED Pre-Med Club, Tri-Beta, Student Ambassador, AQ Homecoming Queen
Katie Rogala Name: Katie Rogala
Hometown: Livonia, Mich.
Major/Minor: Sustainable Business and Community Leadership
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot Chocolate
Campus Involvements: Student Senate, Improv, RHC, SIFE, Intramurals, I.C.E., AQ STARS, Students Striving for Sustainability
Allyse Fairbanks Name: Allyse Fairbanks
Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Major/Minor: Theology and Psychology
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot White Chocolate
Campus Involvements: Psychology Club, Choir, Insignis, Intramurals
Kristina Krausman Name: Kristina Krausman
Hometown: Warren, Mich.
Major/Minor: Elementary Education (Math and Early Childhood)
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai Latte
Campus Involvements: AQ LIGHT, Insignis, Student Senate
Katie Hawley Name: Katie Hawley
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Major/Minor: Sociology and Urban Studies
Campus Involvements: VIBE, Mentor Program
Josh Fassett Name: Josh Fassett 
Hometown: Charlevoix, Mich.
Major/Minor: Business and Accounting, French and Math
Favorite Moose Drink: Moose Tracks
Campus Involvements: R.A., Accounting Tutor, BAL Club, Project Pride, AQ Republicans
Jodi Emms Name: Jodi Emms
Hometown: Whitehall, Mich.
Major/Minor: Business
Favorite Moose Drink: Jolly Saint
Campus Involvements: Tree Top Productions, Mentor Program
Sara Sanders Name: Sara Sanders
Hometown: Livonia, Mich.
Major/Minor: Sustainable Business
Favorite Moose Drink: White Hot Chocolate
Campus Involvements: Student Senate, Tree Top Productions, Mentor Program, Habitat for Humanity, Ambassador
Jessica Smith Name: Jessica “Smitty” Smith
Hometown: Royal Oak, Mich.
Major/Minor: Business Communication & Public Administration
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai and Soy Latte
Campus Involvements: Moose Café Manager, Tree Top Productions, AQ STARS, Peace Jam, CYBIAC Leader, Mentor Program, East Area Council
Jennifer deLongpre' Name: Jennifer deLongpre’
Hometown: Cascade, Mich.
Major/Minor: Math, Physics and Spanish
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai with a shot of strawberry
Campus Involvements: Math Club, Casa Hogar, S.A.I.N.T.S.
Nora Hurley Name: Nora Hurley
Hometown: Portage, Mich.
Major/Minor: Biology and Spanish
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai Tea Latte
Campus Involvements: R.A. CYBIAC Leader, Tri-Beta, AqPella, Choir
Shelly Wernet Name: Shelly Wernet
Hometown: Lowell, Mich.
Major/Minor: Math
Favorite Moose Drink: Cider
Campus Involvements: Mentor Program
Mike Kalchik Name: Mike Kalchik
Hometown: Lake Leelanau, Mich.
Major/Minor: Business and Sports Management
Favorite Moose Drink: Green Apple Jones Soda
Campus Involvements: Habitat for Humanity, Ambassador
Molly Soper Name: Molly Soper
Hometown: Sand Lake, Mich.
Major/Minor: Chemistry, Biology and Math
Favorite Moose Drink: Tully Cross
Campus Involvements: ACS Chemistry Club, Student Senate, Tri-Beta, Homecoming Committee
Hayley Chase Name: Hayley Chase
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Major/Minor: Spanish and Communication Arts
Favorite Moose Drink: Rockin’ Ryan
Campus Involvements: Tree Top Productions, Mentor Program
Jessica Coffelt Name: Jessica Coffelt
Hometown: Pinckney, Mich.
Major/Minor: Sociology and Spanish
Favorite Moose Drink: Iced Mocha
Campus Involvements: Service Learning, R.A., Dominican Republic Program
Sarah Volgeweed Name: Sarah Volgeweed
Hometown: Holland, Mich.
Major/Minor: English and Communication Arts
Favorite Moose Drink: Moose Tracks
Campus Involvements: CAVA, Project Pride, Into the Streets
Johanna Kessel Name: Johanna “Jo” Kessel
Hometown: Hartland, Mich.
Major/Minor: Nursing and Spanish
Favorite Moose Drink: Café Mocha
Campus Involvements: AQ STARS, CAVA, Insignis, CYBIAC
Emily Kokx Name: Emily Kokx
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Major/Minor: Learning Disabilities and Language Arts
Favorite Moose Drink: Rockin’ Ryan
Campus Involvements: RHA, Casa Hogar, Service Learning, Lector
Abi Reno Name: Abi Reno
Hometown: Greenville, Mich.
Major/Minor: Communication Arts and Theology
Favorite Moose Drink: Blue Bubble Gum Jones Soda
Campus Involvements: RHC, CYBIAC, Silent Retreat
Beth Radecki Name: Beth Radecki
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Major/Minor: Communication Arts, Business and Writing
Favorite Moose Drink: Senator
Campus Involvements: Tree Top Productions, Homecoming Committee, Dance Team, Moose Café Barista, Service Learning
Janine Nacua Name: Janine Nacua
Hometown: Sparta, Mich.
Major/Minor: International Business and Spanish
Favorite Moose Drink: Café Mocha
Campus Involvements: SIFE Team, Mentor Program
Adam Reatini Name: Adam Reatini
Hometown: Allendale, Mich.
Major/Minor: Nursing
Favorite Moose Drink: Rockin’ Ryan 
Campus Involvements: Tree Top Productions, Student Nurses Association
Paul Wizniuk Name: Paul Wizniuk
Hometown: Shelby Township, Mich.
Major/Minor: Theology
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai Tea Latte
Campus Involvements: Ultimate Frisbee, Lacrosse Team, CYBIAC
Mackenzie McElroy Name: Mackenzie McElroy
Hometown: Royal Oak, Mich.
Major/Minor: Theatre
Favorite Moose Drink: Rockin’ Ryan or Holmdene
Campus Involvements: BRAVO!, Improv, Theatre Shows
Lizzy Sulkowski Name: Lizzy Sulkowski
Hometown: Macomb Township, Mich.
Major/Minor: Theatre
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot Chocolate 
Campus Involvements: BRAVO!, Theatre Shows
Kayla Lindquist Name: Kayla Lindquist
Hometown: LeRoy, Mich.
Major/Minor: Communication Arts
Favorite Moose Drink: Rockin’ Ryan
Campus Involvements: Mentor Program, RHC
Steve Nicholoff Name: Steve Nicholoff
Hometown: Lansing, Mich.
Major/Minor: Accounting and Business Administration
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot Chocolate
Campus Involvements: Valentine’s Day Auction
Matt Hewson Name: Matt Hewson
Hometown: Petoskey, Mich.
Major/Minor: Athletic Training
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot Chocolate
Campus Involvements: Track and Field, Student Athletic Advisory Board, Intramurals
Rachel Koval Name: Rachel Koval
Hometown: Bridgeport, Mich.
Major/Minor: English and History
Favorite Moose Drink: Jolly Saint
Campus Involvements: Tree Top Productions, Mentor Program, Insignis, History Club, Habitat for Humanity, Student Senate, RHC
Doug Seites Name: Doug Seites
Hometown: Kent City, Mich.
Major/Minor: History and Biology
Favorite Moose Drink: Hot Chocolate
Campus Involvements: Tree Top Productions, History Club, Lacrosse Team, Intramurals
Kylie Schaberg Name: Kylie Schaberg
Hometown: Rockford, Mich.
Major/Minor: Nursing
Favorite Moose Drink: Moose Tracks 
Campus Involvements: Casa Hogar
Mary Kate Caldwell Name: Mary Kate Caldwell
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Major/Minor: Spanish and Psychology
Favorite Moose Drink: Dominican
Campus Involvements: Casa Hogar, Intramurals
Christy Armock Name: Christy Armock
Hometown: Wyoming, Mich.
Major/Minor: English and Spanish
Favorite Moose Drink: Carmel Apple Cider
Campus Involvements: RHC, Insignis
Steve Kokx Name: Steve Kokx
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich
Major/Minor: Business Administration/Sustainable Business
Favorite Moose Drink: Steamed Mocha Latte
Campus Involvements: AQ Democrats, Business and Accounting League, Students Striving for Sustainability, Student Senate, POLIS, Service Learning
Ashley Perrin Name: Ashley Perrin
Hometown: Alllendale, Mich
Major/Minor: Elementary Education: Language Arts/Early Childhood
Favorite Moose Drink: Chai Tea with a shot of Vanilla
Campus Involvements: Homecoming Planning Committee, Tree Top Productions, Mentor, Intramurals, Project Pride, AQ's Child Development Center, Tutor