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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!