Honors Scholar Program Directory

Azin Alavi

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Transfer:

Shirin Alavi

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Transfer:

Kelle Anazlone

Major:

Communications

Hobbies/Interest:

Reading, especially nonfiction books about the silent era and the early days of the film industry.  Watching old films, including movies from the silent era, the thirties, forties and fifties.  These all tie into my passion to be a film preservationist/restorationist.

Music Genre Inspiration:

Oldies (40's, 50's and 60's)  Classic Rock - my favorite band is Queen.

Transfer:

UCSD, UCLA

Samantha De La Fuenta

Major:
International Developement

Hobbies/Interest:
Dance, read, snowboard, spend time with family

Music Genre Inspiration:

Foreign Music - Spanish, French, Arabic

Transfer:

UCLA

Allison Deger

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Transfer:

Katie Domingue

Major:

BioChemistry

Hobbies/Interest:

Enjoy being with my family and friends, exploring nature in quiet unhindered natural venues and playing sports like field hockey.

Music Genre Inspiration:

Depending on my mood - the spectrum from classical to rock to R&B to punk

Transfer:

UCLA, UCSD, UC Berkeley, UC Davis

Michaela Fountain

Major:

Business

Hobbies/Interest:

Dancing, acting, playing sports, watching movies, watching plays and shopping

Music Genre Inspiration:

Alternative music and I love show tunes as well

Transfer:
UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine

Jennifer Gorst

Major:

Fine Arts

Hobbies/Interest:

Art, music, cooking, books, travel, environmental issues, thinking outside the box
(see my website - www.jenetelka.com)

Music Genre Inspiration:

I love Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Stravinsky, Ice Cube - so, I guess everything except country, heavy metal and pop.

Transfer:

UCLA School of Fine Arts

Major:

Civil Engineering

Hobbies/Interest:

Excercise and art

Music Genre Inspiration:

Hip hop, r&b, pop, and rap

Transfer:

Cal State San Luis Obispo

Jennifer Iacono

Major:

Political Science

Hobbies/Interest:

Surf, play soccer

Music Genre Inspiration:

Oldies because it is uplifting - Emo because of the lyrics

Transfer:

UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD

Tom Johnson

Major:

English

Hobbies/Interest:

Film and Music

Music Genre Inspiration:

All kinds

Transfer:

UC Berkeley

Victoria Mason

Major:

Undecided

Hobbies/Interest:

Reading, going to concerts, watching foreign/independent films and hiking

Music Genre Inspiration:

I am inspired by a wide range of music including rock, reggae, indie, experimental, punk, metal, jazz and folk.

Transfer:

UC Berkeley, UCLA

Suzie Merritt

Major:

English Literature

Hobbies/Interest:

Aside from literature, I love creating art - - painting, drawing, etc.  I work in oil, acrylic, encaustices

(see my website - suzanmerrittshearin.com)

Music Genre Inspiration:

Love the romantic stuff - mostly Beethoven -- also Motown, old Rolling Stones and always -- always The Beatles

Transfer:

UC Berkeley, UCSD

Lee Pollero

Major:

Psychology

Hobbies/Interest:

Theater

Music Genre Inspiration:

I like a lot of music.  But, what I listen to most is the older stuff.  A few favorites are Electric Light Orchestra, Styx and The Beatles.

Transfer:

UCLA

Major:

Latin American Studies or International Relations

Hobbies/Interest:

I love languages. Speak Spanish, English, Portuguese and learning Italian.  Gardening, cooking, goting to the beach with my husband, studying Italian, watching foreign movies and taking naps.  Right now I also enjoy reading baby books...I am expecting a little girl on January 14, 2007.

Music Genre Inspiration:

I love Brazilian music, Africian music and especially music from Latin America.  My favorite singer is Cesaria Evora, a lady from Madera Island.

Transfer:

Major:

Undecided

Hobbies/Interest:

Reading, drawing and my favorite is traveling. I have visited places around the world including Paris, Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence Jamacia, Cancun, Ixtapa, Hawaii and Canada.

Music Genre Inspiration:

I have a broad taste in music - alternative to classics like Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.

Transfer:
UCSD

Daisy Shkolinik

Major:

Sociology

Hobbies/Interest:

Working and babysitting.  I love children!

Music Genre Inspiration:

Any type. . .I'm up to listen to any music and give anything & everything a chance.

Transfer:

UCLA

Julie Schumuttemair

Major:

Psychological Biology

Hobbies/Interest:

Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Soccer (sports in general), Photography, Crocheting

Music Genre Inspiration:

Anything from Jonny Lang, to the Monkees to Tori Amos.  I chose the artists I listen to based on how engaging the beat of their music is, as well as how thought-provoking and/or inspirational their lyrics are.

Transfer:
UCLA

Rachael Walding

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Transfer:

Yang Shirley Yong

Major:

Chemistry

Hobbies/Interest:

Writing about the many tales that pop in my head, helping people, organizing large events and pursuing my dreams

Music Genre Inspiration:

Soft Jazz, Rock, Classical - anything that is on the radio inspires me

Transfer:

UC Berkeley