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2011 - 2012 Singers / Dancers

Aaron Heaps
Bass

Abby Kennison
Alto

Alex Kennison
Bass

Anthony Becker
Tenor

Bryce Mahlstedt
Dance Captain/Tenor

Kayla Jenerson
Alto

Kylee Brinkman
Soprano

Laura Athas
Soprano

Max Finseth
Bass

Mia Akers
Alto

Michael Dowden
Tenor

Molly Mineau
Soprano

Ryan Moldenhauer
Associate Music Director/Tenor

Sami Sobaski
Alto

Shannon Keeling
Dance Captain/Soprano

Taran OReilly
Bass
2011 - 2012 Band Members

Aimee Chan
Keyboardist

Daniel Haschke
Tenor Sax

Gino Ricchio
Trumpet

Marlena Kreunen
Saxophone

Max Morkri
Drums

Pamela Gu
Keyboardist

Samer Kharbush
Electric Bass
2011 - 2012 Tech Staff

Kyle Goryl
Lighting Tech

Nick Ulrich
Company Manager/Sound Engineer

David Anderson
Stage Manager
2011 - 2012 Non-performing Student Staff

Alex Degener
PR Intern

Andrew Straus
Project Manager

Eric Stupnitsky
PR Intern

Jenna Severson
Business Administrative Assistant

Katie Gaab
Graphic Arts Intern

Melanie Bonetti
Program Administrative Assistant

Rongjie Lu
Graphic Arts Intern

Kristin Swenson
Project Manager

Sophia Allen
Project Manager


Aaron Heaps
Full Name: Aaron Heaps
Nickname(s): N/A
Your hometown/high school: Craig High School (Janesville, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 500
Sports/clubs you participated in: Spotlighters Show Choir, National Honor Society, Thespians, Gay-Straight Alliance, Sierra Student Coalition
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Theatre
Why? I love to perform, and I am happiest when I am singing, dancing and acting.
Some of my favorite things are: White chocolate, beaches, fruit, romantic comedies
Some things I dislike are: Lies, cold weather, bugs
Favorite place in your home state: State Street
One word that describes my personality: Kind-hearted
Favorite color: Green
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Lady Gaga, Adele, musical theatre
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Getting stuck in small, confined places
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not knowing anyone and not making friends
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go to NYC and see a show on Broadway.
My hero/heroine is: Lady Gaga
Because: She preaches about equality, being yourself and loving yourself just the way you are.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To improve my skills as a performer.

Abby Kennison
Full Name: Abby Nicole Kennison
Nickname(s): Abs
Your hometown/high school: Monroe High School (Monroe, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 204
Sports/clubs you participated in: Volleyball, basketball, softball, NHS, Key Club, Costa Rican Exchange, Forensics, school musicals, Vocal Jazz, Madrigals, Show Choir, A Cappella Choir
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: History and Spanish
Why? I chose history because I love learning about the past, and I think it will be a great subject if I become a teacher. I chose Spanish because I love the language and want to speak it fluently.
Some of my favorite things are: Singing/performing, musicals, music, books, make-up, movies, family and friends, desserts (especially ice cream), Gilmore Girls, shopping, organizing, and the weekends
Some things I dislike are: Feeling tired, raw vegetables, laziness, selfishness, bugs, dirty floors, and mean people
Favorite place in your home state: My home or wherever my family is
One word that describes my personality: Happy
Favorite color: Pink
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a famous pop star when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: I love to listen to a variety of music but my favorite types are pop, rock, country, Broadway, and anything Glee
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Not being successful at the things I love and not having enough time with the people I love
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Making friends, getting good grades, and being away from my family/home
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Spend time with family and friends. I’d end the night by eating ice-cream and watching Harry Potter.
My hero/heroine is: my mom
Because: She is a strong, smart, loving, and happy person. I can't imagine my life without her. With any luck, I hope to be half the mom she is.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To become a better singer and performer, to make strong lasting relationships, and to grow as a person overall.

Alex Kennison
Full Name: Alex Kennison
Nickname(s): Akenn or AK
Your hometown/high school: Monroe High School (Monroe, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 200
Sports/clubs you participated in: Football, basketball, baseball
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Psychology and Sociology
Why? I hope to one day open my own psychology practice so that I can help people who are deep in the struggle of life.
Some of my favorite things are: Sports, spending time with friends and family, singing, music
Some things I dislike are: Vegetables, homework, divas, people who think that they are better than others
Favorite place in your home state: UW-Madison campus
One word that describes my personality: Funny
Favorite color: Blue
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional football player when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Too hard to pick just one!
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Failure
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Living on my own and making new friends.
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Spend the night with my friends and family.
My hero/heroine is: my sister
Because: She is kind to everyone, is always positive, and truly one of the best people I have ever known.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To become a better overall performer and to have fun doing it with friends.

Anthony Becker
Full Name: Anthony “AJ” Becker
Nickname(s): Aj (Pronounced Ahj)
Your hometown/high school: Madison East High School (Madison, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 420
Sports/clubs you participated in: Encore Show Choir, cross country, swimming, track and field, Beta Club, Madison East Students for Freedom And Peace, Math Club, Congress, French Club, theatre tech
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Art
Why? I like to make pretty things
Some of my favorite things are: Running, swimming, biking, singing, photography, chilling
Some things I dislike are: Tickling, phonies, heights
Favorite place in your home state: State Street
One word that describes my personality: No one word can describe me
Favorite color: Red
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a dog when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Sufjan Stevens, The Killers, First Aid Kit, Fleet Foxes
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Getting my eyes poked out
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Nothing
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Kick it on the eastside for a hot minute
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To have fun and entertain!

Bryce Mahlstedt
Full Name: Bryce David Mahlstedt
Nickname(s): B-Rice, B-Ry, Brycicle
Your hometown/high school: Kennedy High School (Bloomington, MN)
Size of your graduating class: 340
Sports/clubs you participated in: Showchoir, Concert Choir, theatre, Ignite Mentorship, French Club
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Communication Arts
Why? I am fascinated with the entertainment industry and would love to have a job working in film, television, or radio.
Some of my favorite things are: Movies, dancing, singing, food, bonfires, clothes, show choir, reality TV, animals, laughing, hugs, Starbucks coffee
Some things I dislike are: Wet clothes, large flying insects, walking on stationary escalators, nuts, being tickled
Favorite place in your home state: Blackduck, MN and the surrounding Beltrami County
One word that describes my personality: Zestful
Favorite color: Purple
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Olympic gymnast when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Beyonce
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Bees, failure, not being liked by people
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Meeting new friends, tests, having a roommate
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go to a nice restaurant and see a movie
My hero/heroine is: my mom
Because: She lives and loves with her whole heart and is the most genuine person I know
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To grow as a performer and make long-lasting friendships and memories that I can cherish for the rest of my life

Kayla Jenerson
Full Name: Kayla Marie Jenerson
Nickname(s): Kay J
Your hometown/high school: Preble High School (Green Bay, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 512
Sports/clubs you participated in: School plays and musicals, Diversity Leadership Club, competitive gymnastics through the YMCA
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Elementary Education (minor in Italian)
Why? I love kids! I want to be the one to show children how awesome learning can be, and be able to see them grow with what I've taught them. Also, I think Italian is the most beautiful language.
Some of my favorite things are: Chocolate covered strawberries, sleeping, pasta, singing, pictures, dancing, laughing, European accents, being with friends/family, reading, stargazing
Some things I dislike are: Arguing/fighting, hyper-correctionism, sushi, revolving doors
Favorite place in your home state: Madison! Also, my family's cottage in Crivitz.
One word that describes my personality: Bubbly
Favorite color: Purple
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a mother when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Adele, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Broadway music, Coheed and Cambria. Music is my life! I love everything :-)
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Spiders, getting sick, bumpy plane rides, Ferris wheels, losing touch with my family
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not having someone to wake me up if my alarm didn't go off, the workload, having a horrible roommate
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go to New York City and just explore everything from Broadway to the streets.
My hero/heroine is: my parents
Because: Even though they don't live under the same roof, they have made sure to raise my brother and I in the best way possible. They support me on any dream or goal I pursue with as much enthusiasm as me, and I am eternally grateful for that!
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To truly hone my talent, be a great mentor to incoming Singers, and have the best year yet!

Kylee Brinkman
Full Name: Kylee Brinkman
Nickname(s): KB, Sky
Your hometown/high school: Bradford High School (Kenosha, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 450
Sports/clubs you participated in: Cheerleading, Madrigal Singers, choir, musical theatre, National Honors Society
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Business
Why? I have enjoyed the business courses I have taken at the university, and I think I could be very successful in a business career.
Some of my favorite things are: Singing, trying new foods, experiencing new things with friends
Some things I dislike are: When people interrupt my workout, my alarm clock, liars!
Favorite place in your home state: The Kenosha Pier
One word that describes my personality: Independent
Favorite color: Dark purple
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a teacher or paleontologist when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Any music that involves cute English women
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Walking home alone, bugs in my bed, airplane crashes
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not having a major... which I still don\\'t have…
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Paint the town blue because red is so cliché
My hero/heroine is: my nana
Because: She has always supported me, has always been someone I can talk to, and loves me no matter what
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To learn from all of the talented people around me and to push myself further all around

Laura Athas
Full Name: Laura Athas
Nickname(s): Lo
Your hometown/high school: Middleton High School (Middleton, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 520
Sports/clubs you participated in: Drama Club, Broadway Bound, WSPA dance, National Honor Society
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: undecided
Why? I have no idea what I want to study yet!
Some of my favorite things are: Chocolate, singing, traveling to new places, hanging out with friends, raspberries, Starbucks
Some things I dislike are: Mosquitos, extremely hot weather, people who don't use their turn signals while driving
Favorite place in your home state: Door County
One word that describes my personality: Witty
Favorite color: Turquoise
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a hairdresser or figure skater when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Florence + the Machine, Mumford & Sons, The Shins, Dave Matthews Band, Fleet Foxes, Jason Mraz, Adele, Lady Gaga, Beyonce.
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Snakes, sharks, tornadoes, the TSA
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Adjusting to a new schedule, the class workload, and finding new friends
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go out to eat with my friends and then go to a concert
My hero/heroine is: Beyoncé
Because: She's a phenomenal performer while being a great role model for women everywhere.

Max Finseth
Full Name: Maxton Luke Finseth
Your hometown/high school: Baraboo High School (Baraboo, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 205
Sports/clubs you participated in: Community Theatre Guild Musicals, High School Musicals, Forensics Team, Key Club
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Communication Arts
Why? I'm in love with film, and love to entertain. I want to learn everything I can about this stuff and actually do some good with my passions.
Some of my favorite things are: Food, singing, running in the rain, filming, making people laugh, dogs, movies (I'm a Bond fanatic), nerdy comic book sci-fi stuff, being the third wheel, sports when nobody cares how terrible I am, the Rat Pack, Mel Brooks, The Office
Some things I dislike are: Bad green beans, the idea of losing toenails, people that chew with excess noise, people that act stupider than they are, being the third wheel, humidity, the feel of chalk, being told I'm too loud
Favorite place in your home state: Coldwater Canyon, Devil's Lake, my bridge in town (it's a secret spot), Al. Ringling Theatre rooftop
One word that describes my personality: Sarcastic
Favorite color: Green (although orange is my guilty pleasure)
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a astronaut when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: The Beatles, Queen, the Rat Pack, Smash Mouth, All-American Rejects, Maroon 5, Guster, OneRepublic, pretty much all oldies, good raps that have meaning
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Growing old and lonely
Some things about college that scare(d) me: The transfer this year halfway is a little intimidating, also the dancing for the Singers is going to be frightening for everyone watching me
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Host a giant bonfire
My hero/heroine is: Mel Brooks
Because: Even when it looked like he was never going to make it, he kept on trucking, and kept his individuality and his own brand of creativity, and now look where he ended up.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Don't fall behind, don't continually suck at dancing, form some solid friendships, get in shape

Mia Akers
Full Name: Mia Noelle Akers
Nickname(s): Moo, Mimi
Your hometown/high school: Neuqua Valley High School (Naperville, IL)
Size of your graduating class: 1,183
Sports/clubs you participated in: Student Council (Junior and Senior Class President, Sophomore Vice-President), Black Student Alliance, choir, speech team, theater, Senior Advisory
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Communication Arts
Why? I feel that this major encompasses many things that I am interested in and will help me to go to law school. I also feel that this major will help me to connect with others which is what I love doing.
Some of my favorite things are: Hanging with friends, cantaloupe, anything pink, performing, singing, family, Panera Bread, being around people, smiling
Some things I dislike are: People who are late or brag a lot
Favorite place in your home state: Downtown Naperville
One word that describes my personality: Bubbly
Favorite color: Pink
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Pop music or anything that\\\\\\'s on the radio and that I can dance to
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Things in clumps, disappointing my family
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Studying for over 5 hours every day, being just a number in some of my classes, missing my family, college bathrooms
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go out with my friends, get some Red Mango, and then watch funny movies
My hero/heroine is: my mom
Because: She is the strongest person I know and she always sacrifices so much for my brother and me. She is selfless and always puts others before herself.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To improve my vocal skills, become a better performer, grow as a person, learn more about myself, be a good teammate, have fun

Michael Dowden
Full Name: Michael Ross Dowden
Nickname(s): Mikey, Mike
Your hometown/high school: Bonduel High School (Bonduel, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 86
Sports/clubs you participated in: Family Career & Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, National FFA Organization, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Spirit Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Show Choir, Jazz Band, School Newspaper, Forensics, One-Act Play, cross country, basketball, track & field, volleyball
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Spanish
Why? I have always loved learning Spanish as well as my Spanish teachers, and it is so fun to speak another language!
Some of my favorite things are: Cooking, dancing, summer, sunsets on the water, Shawano Lake, going out on my boat and WaveRunner, my dog, volleyball, sleeping, massages & getting my back scratched
Some things I dislike are: When people freak out while I am driving, olives, and stress
Favorite place in your home state: My grandmas' houses in Owen-Withee with the WHOLE family!
One word that describes my personality: Exuberant
Favorite color: Blood red
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a surgeon or an actor when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Britney Spears, Cher, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Ingrid Michaelson, & Carrie Underwood
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Snakes (almost all reptiles), amphibians (more disgust than fear), and rodents (fast feet and beady eyes… eek).
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Making friends, getting good grades, missing home
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Relax, and then go out dancing!
My hero/heroine is: Lady Gaga
Because: She stays true to herself, writes and sings all of her own music, and is such a fantastic entertainer.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To make great friends, great connections, improve my leadership and communication skills, and have FUN all while becoming a stronger performer and doing what I love.

Molly Mineau
Full Name: Molly Mineau
Your hometown/high school: Preble High School (Green Bay, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 500
Sports/clubs you participated in: My high school years were lived through participation in 4 plays, 4 musicals, and 4 seasons of show choir. I also played softball freshman year, and later joined our STOPP (Students Together Opposing Peer Pressure) and link crew groups.
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: music education
Why? There is no way to describe all the things I have gained from music teachers, but I hope to be able to give my future students what every music teacher I have ever had has given me.
Some of my favorite things are: Singing, dancing, acting, my cabin along with its up-north festivities, and the 4th of July (my favorite holiday!)
Some things I dislike are: Milk and being cold
Favorite place in your home state: It's very tough to choose between UW-Madison and my cabin!
One word that describes my personality: Agreeable
Favorite color: Purple
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a marine biologist when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Country, pop, hip-hop, classical, musical theater
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Being disliked
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not getting into the classes I need to take
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Spend it with my friends
My hero/heroine is: my parents
Because: They are my biggest fans and they continue to support me wherever I go.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Enjoy myself and be a part of what I have been reaching for since I saw my first Wisconsin Singers performance 9 years ago.

Ryan Moldenhauer
Full Name: Ryan Moldenhauer
Nickname(s): Ry
Your hometown/high school: Watertown High School (Watertown, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 350
Sports/clubs you participated in: Football, basketball, track and field, Show Choir, National Honor Society
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Choral and General Music Education
Why? Music has always been an important part of my life, and I want to help children get enjoyment out of music the same way I have.
Some of my favorite things are: Cookie dough and family
Some things I dislike are: Brain freezes and people who don’t use their manners
Favorite place in your home state: There’s no place like home!
One word that describes my personality: Optimistic
Favorite color: Red
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a architect when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Musical theatre
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Death and heights
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being away from family
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: See a Broadway show and have dinner with close friends and family
My hero/heroine is: my parents
Because: They've been outstanding role models throughout my life.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To be the best performer I can be and push others to be their best.

Sami Sobaski
Full Name: Sami Sobaski
Nickname(s): Sami Jo
Your hometown/high school: South St. Paul High School (St. Paul, MN)
Size of your graduating class: 200
Sports/clubs you participated in: Theatre, Diversity Leadership, National Honors Society, choir, weight training
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: undecided
Why? I still have not decided what I want to do. However, I am pretty much decided on some aspect of the medical field
Some of my favorite things are: Being at my cabin, singing, figure skating, chocolate, being with friends and family, working out, sleeping
Some things I dislike are: Spiders, laziness, having nothing to do, being injured
Favorite place in your home state: Duluth, MN
One word that describes my personality: Considerate
Favorite color: Yellow
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional figure skater when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Too many to count
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Spiders, losing loved ones, lots of stairs
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Getting lost, sleeping through an exam, the workload
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hit the town with my friends
My hero/heroine is: my parents
Because: Because of all that they have done for my family and me over the years
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Improve dance skills, have more overall confidence in my abilities, make new friends and let old friendships continue to grow

Shannon Keeling
Full Name: Shannon Marie Keeling
Your hometown/high school: Baraboo High School (Baraboo, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 260
Sports/clubs you participated in: Girls’ Swimming, Pom Pon Squad, spring musicals, Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, Student Council, Spirit Committee
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Communication Arts – Rhetorical Studies
Why? The thought process intrigues me, and I like understanding why people have their own systems of thought and communication. I'm not totally sure what I will do with my degree, but there are plenty of possibilities with Communication Arts.
Some of my favorite things are: Dancing, swimming, coaching swimming, family time, visiting my hometown, using semi-colons, Aussie Instant Freeze hairspray, popcorn, musicals
Some things I dislike are: Dishonesty, Miracle Whip, Mario Lopez
Favorite place in your home state: Devil’s Lake
One word that describes my personality: Vivacious
Favorite color: Green
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a doctor and a Spice Girl when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Glee Cast, Katy Perry, Beyonce, and 90s music
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Disappointment, failure, losing loved ones
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Everything grade-related, losing touch with high school friends, missing my family
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Have a cookout at my house in Baraboo with my family and closest friends, see every (good) Broadway musical ever made, open a Lady GaGa concert with a Singers performance, watch said Lady GaGa concert from the front row, then eat a gallon of butter pecan ice cream. Somewhere in there, I would find time to attend a Hollywood red carpet event and sign on to a movie cast.
My hero/heroine is: my sister, Marlie
Because: She never compromises who she is for the sake of pleasing others.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To learn as much as I can from my position as Dance Captain, and to push my abilities as a dancer and a choreographer farther than I ever have before. I also hope to continue settling into my role as not just a dancer, but as a strong vocalist as well.

Taran OReilly
Full Name: Taran Elijah O'Reilly
Nickname(s): T, T-Ran, Telij'
Your hometown/high school: Lodi, WI
Size of your graduating class: 140
Sports/clubs you participated in: Forensics, Drama Club, Show Choir, dance
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: undecided
Some of my favorite things are: The outdoors, nice headphones, deep and personal conversations, the Internet, singing, putting on weird music and/or Top 40 and dancing like an idiot, close friends, the mall, my giant comfy bed at home
Some things I dislike are: Dumb lyrics, boring television, closed-mindedness, black coffee, yelling
Favorite place in your home state: The zoo
One word that describes my personality: Dynamic
Favorite color: Dark
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pop star (still do) when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Iron & Wine, Imogen Heap, Fleetwood Mac, Florence & the Machine, The Postal Service, Robyn, The Arcade Fire, Gorillaz, Daft Punk, The Decemberists, A Fine Frenzy, Gomez, Sufjan Stevens, Baths, Ke$ha, Local Natives, Röyksopp
Some things that I'm afraid of are: The dark, snakes, drowning
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Remembering to eat (I've only forgotten a few times so far)
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang out with all of my favorite people at the same time.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Grow as a performer and form close bonds with each and every troupe member.

Aimee Chan
Full Name: Aimee Chen
Your hometown/high school: Nicolet High School (Glendale, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 400
Sports/clubs you participated in: Asian Pacific Islander Club, Pit Orchestra, Swim Team, Spanish Club, National Honors Society
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: undecided
Why? I’m leaning towards business, because it's interesting. Also, it's very analytical and has many real life applications.
Some of my favorite things are: Listening to music, playing music, playing cards, reading novels, people-watching, Kopp's frozen custard, squishy pillows, and milk tea
Some things I dislike are: Big bugs, homework, humidity, really bad music
Favorite place in your home state: My house
One word that describes my personality: Bubbles
Favorite color: Purple
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a doctor when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Infinite, Reliant K, Hilary Hahn, Lang Lang, Tenth Avenue North, Tim Be Told
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Failing, disappointing others, and falling
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being alone, getting lost, not having friends
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Do karaoke, because I've never done it before! Then I’d play card games.
My hero/heroine is: my father
Because: Despite hardships when he was growing up, he now supports his own family, as well as his mother and brother.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To be more comfortable performing in a smaller group rather than in a large ensemble, as well as to become more outgoing and willing to take the initiative.

Daniel Haschke
Full Name: Daniel Haschke
Nickname(s): Danno, Dan, Danny, etc.
Your hometown/high school: New Lisbon High
Size of your graduating class: 50-ish
Sports/clubs you participated in: Visual Arts Classic, Pit Band, Basketball, GIVE (Getting Involved through Volunteer Experiences), Boy Scouts of America (and the Order of the Arrow), Church Youth Groups
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: (Undecided)
Why? It was going to be music, but it doesn't seem to be working out right now, so I'm checking out other paths to take.
Some of my favorite things are: Listening to music, playing sax and piano and singing and dancing, church youth groups, long conversations, people-watching, time to myself
Some things I dislike are: Ignorance, having no free time, doing things wrong
Favorite place in your home state: I don't know. I think that I think of ideal situations rather than ideal locations.
One word that describes my personality: Simple
Favorite color: Purple
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a construction worker when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Don't get me started. (: I like a lot of genres, especially punk rock and screamcore and some of that scene, musicals (Lion King, Rent, Razia's Shadow... etc!), a cappella, and a lot more.
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Being judged, not living up to my potential, my future
Some things about college that scare(d) me: The size of Madison, work ethic, my course load
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Get caught up (with sleep, with homework, with practicing, with God, with my friends... just one night?! Haha)
My hero/heroine is: My friend TJ from high school
Because: He has taught me a lot about discipleship and just the way he leads his life is so inspiring to me.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Become a better musician, make the audience happy, excited, involved, and have a good time!

Gino Ricchio
Full Name: Gino Anthony Ricchio
Nickname(s): G-Money
Your hometown/high school: Racine Lutheran High School (Racine, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 47
Sports/clubs you participated in: Drama, NHS, baseball, softball, soccer, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Brass Ensemble
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Finance
Why? It’s all about the money :-P
Some of my favorite things are: Family, Kinect, Wisconsin Singers Band, my silver trumpet, being outside, snowmobiling, board games
Some things I dislike are: Creepers, the dark, vegetables
Favorite place in your home state: Madison… it’s where dreams come true
One word that describes my personality: Dependable
Favorite color: Teal
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a ice cream man, astronaut, or James Bond when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Wisconsin Singers, a cappella groups, Bruno Mars, 3Oh!3, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, my own a cappella
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Not living life to the fullest
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Admission to the School of Business… don’t worry, I’m in now!
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Meet new people
My hero/heroine is: my dad
Because: He basically runs the universe
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Enjoy life, enjoy friendships, and enjoy music

Marlena Kreunen
Full Name: Marlena Kreunen
Nickname(s): Mar Mar
Your hometown/high school: Homestead High School (Mequon, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 367
Sports/clubs you participated in: Downhill ski racing, NHS, pit orchestra, and jazz band
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Music Education
Why? Music is my life and passion, and I love teaching and sharing my knowledge of music with others.
Some of my favorite things are: Dancing with friends, curling up on a couch while watching a movie, and observing wildlife
Some things I dislike are: Grease from McDonald's, power outages, and bad drivers
Favorite place in your home state: Camping in Hayward, WI
One word that describes my personality: Organized
Favorite color: Blue
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: I like a little bit of everything from every genre such as bands like The Clash to artists like Usher.
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Heights, poisonous plants, animals
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Finding my classes
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go eat at a nice restaurant with my friends and dance until dawn.
My hero/heroine is: my mother
Because: She would do anything for her family because she is dedicated to the people she loves.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To learn, improve, and grow as a performer as well as a musician.

Max Morkri
Full Name: Maxwell William Morkri
Nickname(s): Max, Maxy, Maximus
Your hometown/high school: Mt. Horeb High School (Mount Horeb, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 183
Sports/clubs you participated in: Track, cross country, swimming
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: undecided
Why? I simply don't know what I would like to do for the rest of my life. There are too many choices.
Some of my favorite things are: Food (pretty much anything), music, drums, games, oxygen (because we all need it and it feels good to breathe it in), my extra-bass headphones, friends, family, those that I interact with most
Some things I dislike are: People that are extremely closed-minded and stubborn (or are hard to work with because of that), I don't like when people with differing arguments against each other can't compromise. Also, selfishness.
Favorite place in your home state: Washington Island, Door County, WI
One word that describes my personality: Bodacious
Favorite color: Green
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional skateboarder, drummer, or sniper when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Dave Matthews Band, Rush, Tool, Pretty Lights, Tower of Power, Victor Wooten, Buddy Rich Big Band, and anything funky or jazzy (those are my favorite styles when playing music)
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Black water, grizzly bears, sharks (big and ferocious kinds), tornadoes, lava and magma, bottomless pits, being tortured, losing family or loved ones, causing a problem that could endanger the lives of others
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Time management, getting work done and in time, doing well on exams, not knowing what I want to study
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Make it last as long as I want to do whatever I want with whatever means to do so.
My hero/heroine is: my parents
Because: They are always there for me for whatever I need. My father has provided my life with a role model to live by. My mother has clothed me, fed me, and given me all of the support that I have ever needed. They both have improved my life and I am grateful to have them as parents. I can see it no other way.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To become a better player, to gain perseverance as a human being and as a player, to become a better person as a whole, and to gain friendships that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Pamela Gu
Full Name: Pamela Gu
Your hometown/high school: James Madison Memorial High School (Madison, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 500
Sports/clubs you participated in: Forensics, Key Club, Yearbook, Math Team, Peer Tutoring, Girl Scouts, School Newspaper
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Business
Why? I\\'m not quite sure yet what I would like to do in the future, so I\\'m trying to keep my options open by taking a variety of classes!
Some of my favorite things are: Summer picnics, stargazing, spending time with friends and family, learning new languages
Some things I dislike are: Cold weather
Favorite place in your home state: Madison
One word that describes my personality: Thoughtful
Favorite color: Yellow or turquoise
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Scary movies
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Walking to far away classes in 5 feet of snow
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Have a board game and movie night with friends!
My hero/heroine is: my parents
Because: They are patient, loving, and wonderful people.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Meet some new friendly and talented people, learn new songs, and enjoy a fun year as a member of Wisconsin Singers!

Samer Kharbush
Full Name: Samer Kharbush
Your hometown/high school: Reedsburg Area High School (Reedsburg, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 130
Sports/clubs you participated in: Show Choir Band, Pep/Marching Band, Spanish Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Biomedical Engineering
Why? I find it interesting and I think it will have an impact and continue to be useful on the future
Some of my favorite things are: Music, traveling, making friends, food, sleep, hunting, fishing, disc golf, skate boarding, biking, snowboarding
Some things I dislike are: Country music, Jersey Shore, hot dogs
Favorite place in your home state: Lake Superior
One word that describes my personality: Creative
Favorite color: Green
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a astronaut when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kid Cudi, Snoop Dogg, Tenacious D, Skrillex, Datsik, Jurassic 5, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Sol, Eminem, Tower of Power, Dispatch, Rage Against the Machine, Sublime, Led Zeppelin, The Night Watchman, Modest Mouse, Deadmau5, Ludacris, and Bob Marley
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Finals, staying somewhat organized
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Travel or hang out somewhere awesome
My hero/heroine is: my grandfather
Because: He is a very intelligent and still motivated person.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To be a great bass player and always work to improve my skills

Kyle Goryl
Full Name: Kyle Goryl
Your hometown/high school: Marquette University High School (St. Francis, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 248
Sports/clubs you participated in: Stage crew, Latin Club
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Computer Science
Why? It’s fun. I like knowing how things work.
Some of my favorite things are: My family, friends, bacon, cupcakes, my stuffed animals, my bed
Some things I dislike are: Feeling unprepared
Favorite place in your home state: Madison
One word that describes my personality: Curious
Favorite color: Black
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a scientist when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Daft punk is the best band I\\'ve ever seen live (great lights). Rolling Stones, Blue Man Group, White Stripes, as well
Some things that I'm afraid of are: The unknown
Some things about college that scare(d) me: N/A
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Learn something new.
My hero/heroine is: my deceased father

Nick Ulrich
Full Name: Nick Ulrich
Nickname(s): Nikolai
Your hometown/high school: New London High School (New London, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 250
Sports/clubs you participated in: Soccer, Jazz Band, Forensics Team, Concert Band, Marching Band, Show Choir band, musicals, Homecoming
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: economics
Why? Numbers always make sense and economics makes everything into numbers.
Some of my favorite things are: Saxophone, jazz, biking, beaches, photography
Some things I dislike are: Sopranos
Favorite place in your home state: Eagle River, WI
One word that describes my personality: Sporadic
Favorite color: Black
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a banker when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Dave Matthews Band, Rush, Michael Brecker, Joshua Redman, Adele, Youngblood Brass Band, Cougar, John Coltrane
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Spiders
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not being able to figure out a major
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang with my friends at Birdland in New York City
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To maintain a positive attitude for the troupe and myself throughout the year.

David Anderson
Full Name: David Wesley Anderson
Nickname(s): Dave
Your hometown/high school: Mason,WI/Drummond High
Size of your graduating class: 43
Sports/clubs you participated in: Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Quiz Bowl, National Honors Society, Marching Band
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Why? I want to become a Pharmacist and the Chemistry and Biochemistry course work meshes well with the pre requisites for Pharmacy school. The material also gives me a better understanding of how chemicals in the medicines do their job within the body.
Some of my favorite things are: Sports, biking, being outdoors, the Packers, scuba diving, cooking
Some things I dislike are: Inattentive drivers, salads, DVDs not being in their proper case
Favorite place in your home state: Lake Owen
One word that describes my personality: Easy going
Favorite color: Green
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a chef when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Country Rock with a little bit of Alternative. Rise Against, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Shinedown, Led Zeppelin
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Cumulative finals, having class sizes larger than my whole school
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Catch a football game at Lambeau Field, then head up to Door County for some night diving, and finish it off with a fire on the beach.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To have as much fun possible while still staying on task and to further improve my leadership skills

Alex Degener
Full Name: Alex Degener
Nickname(s): N/A
Your hometown/high school: Manitowoc Lincoln High School (Manitowoc, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 500
Sports/clubs you participated in: Tennis, basketball, National Honor Society
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Communication Arts
Why? I am pursuing a career in public relations and/or advertising.
Some of my favorite things are: Music, either playing it or listening to it. I enjoy most sports, but if it involves a racquet, I will play it.
Some things I dislike are: Baseball (the only sport I don't like)
Favorite place in your home state: Lincoln Park (Manitowoc) mostly for the tennis courts, but the zoo is not bad.
One word that describes my personality: Focused
Favorite color: Blue
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a architect when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Mat Kearney, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Howie Day, Matt Nathanson, Chris August
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Clowns, but who isn't?
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Finals
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Play music with friends
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Improve my skills at PR, and have fun doing it.

Andrew Straus
Full Name: Andrew Straus
Your hometown/high school: Wayland High School (Orleans, MA)
Size of your graduating class: 250
Sports/clubs you participated in: Tennis-Baseball Club, track and field
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Chinese and International Studies
Why? I love learning about new languages. I want a varied education in law and economics, as well, which is available through the International Studies program.
Some of my favorite things are: Playing guitar, reading and writing fiction, spending time with friends
Some things I dislike are: Standardized tests, math problems
Favorite place in your home state: Cape Cod
One word that describes my personality: Outgoing
Favorite color: Blue
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a construction worker when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Spoon, Vampire Weekend, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Wasps and hornets
Some things about college that scare(d) me: How much my major would affect my career
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go skydiving with my best friends
My hero/heroine is: my first boss
Because: Despite being 70+ years old, he had an iron work ethic, and he was still as strong as an 18 year old
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To develop my leadership, communication, and coordination skills to a professional level

Eric Stupnitsky
Full Name: Eric Stupnitsky
Your hometown/high school: Glenbrook North High School (Northbrook, IL)
Size of your graduating class: 500
Sports/clubs you participated in: Yearbook, tennis, Student Government
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Marketing
Why? I like having the ability to be creative on the business side of things.
Some of my favorite things are: Concerts, traveling, the outdoors, How the States Got Their Shapes on the History Channel
Some things I dislike are: Chocolate cake, Nickelback, most reality shows (except Teen Mom)
Favorite place in your home state: Downtown Chicago
One word that describes my personality: Outgoing
Favorite color: Blue
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pediatrician when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Passion Pit, Local Natives, Kanye West, Cold War Kids, The xx, Jay-Z, Rufus Wainwright, Adele, Mumford and Sons, Arcade Fire, The Format, The Killers, Elton John, Billy Joel, Regina Spektor
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Losing a loved one and falling off the Superman rollercoaster at Six Flags Great America, but mainly losing a loved one because they fell off the Superman ride
Some things about college that scare(d) me: That it's going to end
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go into downtown Chicago with my closest friends and family, eat a delicious sushi dinner and then be front row at a concert of one of my favorite bands
My hero/heroine is: my grandparents
Because: They came to Chicago from Kiev 30 years ago in search of a better life. With hard work, determination, and an unbelievably positive attitude, they've provided themselves and their children/grandchildren with a life that has far surpassed their expectations.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To strengthen my professional skills in an environment that truly gives you an opportunity to learn by doing

Jenna Severson
Full Name: Jenna Severson
Your hometown/high school: St. Anthony High School (Minneapolis, MN)
Size of your graduating class: 160
Sports/clubs you participated in: Track and field for UW, club soccer, Badger Herald, Moda Magazine
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Journalism and Psychology
Why? I like to write.
Some of my favorite things are: Cats, candy, reading, Super Mario Bros, Guitar Hero
Some things I dislike are: Onions (ick!), chives, snakes, centipedes, celery, bats, ringworm
Favorite place in your home state: The Tea Shop
One word that describes my personality: Unexpected
Favorite color: Green
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Alicia Keys (the best in the world), Nicki Minaj
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Snakes and the movie Snakes on a Plane
Some things about college that scare(d) me: My roommates, my track coaches, and getting lost on campus.
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Probably hang out with my cats
My hero/heroine is: Zach Galifianakis
Because: He is awesome
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: I want to have fun doing what I love. I hope to make friends, gain experience, and have fun all at the same time.

Katie Gaab
Full Name: Katie Gaab
Nickname(s): Kade, Katrina, K-Town
Your hometown/high school: Middleton High School (Middleton, WI
Size of your graduating class: 500
Sports/clubs you participated in: Cross country, track & field, DECA, Key Club, National Honors Society
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Art-Graphic Design with a Certificate in Business
Why? I went through all of high school and freshman year of college thinking I wanted to major in biology. I went heavy on a class load full of science courses. There was always a little part of me, however, that wanted to try art. One semester I took an art class, ended up liking it, and I haven't looked back since. As for the Business Certificate, I think it's useful knowledge to have and will complement graphic design well.
Some of my favorite things are: Music, running, Badger basketball, organization, mint chocolate chip ice cream, candy, my little sister, pasta, Aaron Rodgers
Some things I dislike are: Meat, humidity, the use of too many smiley faces in texts, unfriendly or judgmental people, loud chewing
Favorite place in your home state: Door County or my family's cabin on North Twin Lake
One word that describes my personality: Shy
Favorite color: Pink
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a artist or teacher when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: I like a wide variety of music — folk, hip-hop, country (in the summertime mostly), some rock. My favorite groups at the moment are Needtobreathe, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Joshua Radin, Augustana, Eric Hutchinson, Gavin DeGraw, Bon Iver, Adele. The list really goes on...
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Getting older, the vastness of the ocean (and really all bodies of water), what other people think of me
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not having a job after I graduate, the fear that I'm not majoring in something I truly want to spend the rest of my life doing, my credit load necessary to graduate on time, not accomplishing everything I wanted to while in college
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go for a run, eat some awesome noodle dish for dinner, go to a concert for a group I really like with friends, and eat some eat mint chocolate chip ice cream to top it off.
My hero/heroine is: my grandma
Because: I know that she has been through a lot in life, yet she is such a strong person. I wish I could have her strength.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To further develop my sense of responsibility, get experience working with others in a more professional setting, and feel proud of the designs I create for the Singers.

Melanie Bonetti
Full Name: Melanie Bonetti
Nickname(s): Mel
Your hometown/high school: Neenah High School (Neenah, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 600
Sports/clubs you participated in: Dance team, Vintage, cross country, soccer, DECA
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Marketing/International Business
Why? I love the business world and always have wanted to have an impact on the image of companies, and I would love to work internationally.
Some of my favorite things are: Pizza, soccer, traveling
Some things I dislike are: Birds (my biggest fear), spiders
Favorite place in your home state: My bedroom
One word that describes my personality: Outgoing
Favorite color: Turquoise
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a waitress when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Country or alternative… Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Dave Matthews Band
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Dying, the dark
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Getting lost, failing out of school
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Travel to Fiji
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Grow as an individual and a leader and form close relationships with everyone

Rongjie Lu
Full Name: Rongjie Lu
Your hometown/high school: James Madison Memorial High School (Madison, WI)
Size of your graduating class: 420
Sports/clubs you participated in: Yearbook, Chinese Club, Drama Club, Mock Trial, FBLA, French Club, Art Club, Student Government, WYSO
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: undecided
Why? I feel that there are many choices that I can choose from, and that I should look through each choice before reaching a final decision.
Some of my favorite things are: Exotic fruits (dragon fruits, papayas, rambutans), musical instruments (violin, cello, flute), hot beverages (hot lemonade, tea, hot chocolate), analog clocks (pocket watches, grandfather clocks, antique clocks)
Some things I dislike are: American pudding and Jell-O, most types of cheeses, most carbonated beverages, certain types of bugs, cooked tuna or salmon
Favorite place in your home state: Wisconsin Dells
One word that describes my personality: Unpredictable
Favorite color: Green or blue
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a traveler or writer when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Classical (Mendelssohn, Chopin, Handel, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky), Korean (2ne1, Yiruma, Big Bang, Gummy, F.T. Island, 2PM/2AM), Chinese (Wang Lee Hom, Hit 5, Super Junior M, 12 Girls Band), Western (P!nk, Black Eyed Peas, Paramore, Coldplay, Owl City)
Some things that I'm afraid of are: Fermented sweet gluttonous rice, certain shades of the color pink, my mother\\\\\\'s improvised cooking at times, places without running water or flushable toilets
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Huge giant tests that makes up for all of your grade, scary teachers, cafeteria food, laundry
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Travel to Asia to shop for random things that I don\\\\\\'t need and to eat delicious food like exotic fruits.
My hero/heroine is: CL of 2ne1
Because: She has a strong personality on and off the stage. As the second youngest of the group, she was also able to become the leader through hard work and raw talent.
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To be creative, efficient, and effective with my designs for Wisconsin Wingers, and also to have fun during the process Full Name

Kristin Swenson
Full Name: Kristin Swenson
Your hometown/high school: Mequon
Sports/clubs you participated in: Varsity Tennis, Spanish club
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: International Business and Marketing
Why? I am very interested in the business field and I want to be able to incorporate my Spanish education with my job
Some of my favorite things are: My friends, my cat, my family, tennis, running
Some things I dislike are: Dishonesty, snow, spiders
Favorite place in your home state: Madison, Wisconsin
One word that describes my personality: kind
Favorite color: red
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a doctor when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: Katy Perry
Some things that I'm afraid of are: SHARKS
Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being on my own, keeping up with schoolwork
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang out with my friends
My hero/heroine is: My Grandma
Because: she is the kindest person in the world, she has battled cancer twice and still manages to be the strongest person I know
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Grow close to the other Wisconsin Singers, grow as a business employee in my Project Manager position

Sophia Allen
Full Name: Sophia Catherine Allen
Nickname(s): Soph
Your hometown/high school: Cumberland High School
Size of your graduating class: 90
Sports/clubs you participated in: Band, Choir, Dance Team, Colorguard, Student council, class president, cross country, soccer, theatre
I plan (am) major(ing) in at UW-Madison: Communications
Why? because I really really love talking with people and being out and about and traveling
Some of my favorite things are: my momma and daddy, my sisters, my best friend, Melissa, anything that plays music, my running shoes, my retainers, my bible, and the NFL
Some things I dislike are: Foods that taste good that make me feel guilty afterwards. Traders. And people that don't like to smile!
Favorite place in your home state: Camp Randall
One word that describes my personality: smiley
Favorite color: yellow
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Pediatrician when I grew up.
My favorite music/groups/acts: anything you can dance to (and that includes interpretively dancing alone in your room).. Specifically Beyoncé, Lily Allen, and mostly any hiphop with a good beat or from the 90's
Some things that I'm afraid of are: the dark
Some things about college that scare(d) me: I was so scared of not making friends but more importantly the Freshman 15
If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: I would get all my best friends together and dance together outside and go out on the lake as the sun sets (summertime of course) or cuddle with my parents and watch Christmas movies, eating candy canes and hot chocolate
My hero/heroine is: Jesus Christ
Because: He is the reason for every good thing about me, and is the reason I can find ways to love myself through the things He is helping me change! The ultimate best friend
My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: to not only learn skills from this position for future jobs, but also to learn and grow from all the wonderful, irreplaceable members of this group!

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