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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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Theatre

My major at Madison is I love to perform, and I am happiest when I am singing, dancing and acting.

Why? White chocolate, beaches, fruit, romantic comedies

Some of my favorite things are: Lies, cold weather, bugs

Some things I dislike are: State Street

Favorite place in your home state: Kind-hearted

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green

One word that describes my personality: teacher

Favorite color: Lady Gaga, Adele, musical theatre

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Getting stuck in small, confined places when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Not knowing anyone and not making friends

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go to NYC and see a show on Broadway.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Lady Gaga

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She preaches about equality, being yourself and loving yourself just the way you are.

My hero is To improve my skills as a performer.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: History and Spanish

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Singing/performing, musicals, music, books, make-up, movies, family and friends, desserts (especially ice cream), Gilmore Girls, shopping, organizing, and the weekends

Some of my favorite things are: Feeling tired, raw vegetables, laziness, selfishness, bugs, dirty floors, and mean people

Some things I dislike are: My home or wherever my family is

Favorite place in your home state: Happy

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Pink

One word that describes my personality: famous pop star

Favorite color: I love to listen to a variety of music but my favorite types are pop, rock, country, Broadway, and anything Glee

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Not being successful at the things I love and not having enough time with the people I love when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Making friends, getting good grades, and being away from my family/home

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spend time with family and friends. I’d end the night by eating ice-cream and watching Harry Potter.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my mom

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is To become a better singer and performer, to make strong lasting relationships, and to grow as a person overall.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Psychology and Sociology

My major at Madison is I hope to one day open my own psychology practice so that I can help people who are deep in the struggle of life.

Why? Sports, spending time with friends and family, singing, music

Some of my favorite things are: Vegetables, homework, divas, people who think that they are better than others

Some things I dislike are: UW-Madison campus

Favorite place in your home state: Funny

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Blue

One word that describes my personality: professional football player

Favorite color: Too hard to pick just one!

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Failure when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Living on my own and making new friends.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spend the night with my friends and family.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my sister

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She is kind to everyone, is always positive, and truly one of the best people I have ever known.

My hero is To become a better overall performer and to have fun doing it with friends.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Art

My major at Madison is I like to make pretty things

Why? Running, swimming, biking, singing, photography, chilling

Some of my favorite things are: Tickling, phonies, heights

Some things I dislike are: State Street

Favorite place in your home state: No one word can describe me

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Red

One word that describes my personality: dog

Favorite color: Sufjan Stevens, The Killers, First Aid Kit, Fleet Foxes

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Getting my eyes poked out when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Nothing

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Kick it on the eastside for a hot minute

My hero is To have fun and entertain!

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Communication Arts

My major at Madison is I am fascinated with the entertainment industry and would love to have a job working in film, television, or radio.

Why? Movies, dancing, singing, food, bonfires, clothes, show choir, reality TV, animals, laughing, hugs, Starbucks coffee

Some of my favorite things are: Wet clothes, large flying insects, walking on stationary escalators, nuts, being tickled

Some things I dislike are: Blackduck, MN and the surrounding Beltrami County

Favorite place in your home state: Zestful

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Purple

One word that describes my personality: Olympic gymnast

Favorite color: Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Beyonce

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Bees, failure, not being liked by people when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Meeting new friends, tests, having a roommate

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go to a nice restaurant and see a movie

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my mom

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She lives and loves with her whole heart and is the most genuine person I know

My hero is To grow as a performer and make long-lasting friendships and memories that I can cherish for the rest of my life

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Elementary Education (minor in Italian)

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Chocolate covered strawberries, sleeping, pasta, singing, pictures, dancing, laughing, European accents, being with friends/family, reading, stargazing

Some of my favorite things are: Arguing/fighting, hyper-correctionism, sushi, revolving doors

Some things I dislike are: Madison! Also, my family's cottage in Crivitz.

Favorite place in your home state: Bubbly

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Purple

One word that describes my personality: mother

Favorite color: Adele, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Broadway music, Coheed and Cambria. Music is my life! I love everything :-)

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Spiders, getting sick, bumpy plane rides, Ferris wheels, losing touch with my family when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Not having someone to wake me up if my alarm didn't go off, the workload, having a horrible roommate

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go to New York City and just explore everything from Broadway to the streets.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my parents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is To truly hone my talent, be a great mentor to incoming Singers, and have the best year yet!

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Business

My major at Madison is I have enjoyed the business courses I have taken at the university, and I think I could be very successful in a business career.

Why? Singing, trying new foods, experiencing new things with friends

Some of my favorite things are: When people interrupt my workout, my alarm clock, liars!

Some things I dislike are: The Kenosha Pier

Favorite place in your home state: Independent

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Dark purple

One word that describes my personality: teacher or paleontologist

Favorite color: Any music that involves cute English women

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Walking home alone, bugs in my bed, airplane crashes when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Not having a major... which I still don\\'t have…

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Paint the town blue because red is so cliché

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my nana

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She has always supported me, has always been someone I can talk to, and loves me no matter what

My hero is To learn from all of the talented people around me and to push myself further all around

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: undecided

My major at Madison is I have no idea what I want to study yet!

Why? Chocolate, singing, traveling to new places, hanging out with friends, raspberries, Starbucks

Some of my favorite things are: Mosquitos, extremely hot weather, people who don't use their turn signals while driving

Some things I dislike are: Door County

Favorite place in your home state: Witty

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Turquoise

One word that describes my personality: hairdresser or figure skater

Favorite color: Florence + the Machine, Mumford & Sons, The Shins, Dave Matthews Band, Fleet Foxes, Jason Mraz, Adele, Lady Gaga, Beyonce.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Snakes, sharks, tornadoes, the TSA when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Adjusting to a new schedule, the class workload, and finding new friends

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go out to eat with my friends and then go to a concert

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Beyoncé

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She's a phenomenal performer while being a great role model for women everywhere.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Communication Arts

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? 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 of my favorite things 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

Some things I dislike are: Coldwater Canyon, Devil's Lake, my bridge in town (it's a secret spot), Al. Ringling Theatre rooftop

Favorite place in your home state: Sarcastic

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green (although orange is my guilty pleasure)

One word that describes my personality: astronaut

Favorite color: The Beatles, Queen, the Rat Pack, Smash Mouth, All-American Rejects, Maroon 5, Guster, OneRepublic, pretty much all oldies, good raps that have meaning

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Growing old and lonely when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: The transfer this year halfway is a little intimidating, also the dancing for the Singers is going to be frightening for everyone watching me

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Host a giant bonfire

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Mel Brooks

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is Don't fall behind, don't continually suck at dancing, form some solid friendships, get in shape

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Communication Arts

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Hanging with friends, cantaloupe, anything pink, performing, singing, family, Panera Bread, being around people, smiling

Some of my favorite things are: People who are late or brag a lot

Some things I dislike are: Downtown Naperville

Favorite place in your home state: Bubbly

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Pink

One word that describes my personality: lawyer

Favorite color: Pop music or anything that\\\\\\'s on the radio and that I can dance to

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Things in clumps, disappointing my family when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Studying for over 5 hours every day, being just a number in some of my classes, missing my family, college bathrooms

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go out with my friends, get some Red Mango, and then watch funny movies

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my mom

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is To improve my vocal skills, become a better performer, grow as a person, learn more about myself, be a good teammate, have fun

Full Name: Michael Dowden

Nickname(s): Mikey

Your hometown/high school: Bonduel High School (Bonduel, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 86

Sports/clubs you participated in: National Honor Society, Student Council, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SADD, Spirit, Forensics, Drama, Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Choir, Show Choir, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field

Honors you received in High School or in College: Most likely to succeed, Sue Primeau Sport Enthusiast Award from Bellin Night of Champions, Academic Letters, Athletic Letters

My major at Madison is Spanish and Pre-Nursing.

Why? Spanish is something that comes naturally to me. I started as a very science-y major and really realized it just wasn't for me anymore like it had been in high school. I love Spanish and I decided that I have to study what I love. I also recently added a pre-nursing focus to my major because I have always wanted to work in the medical field and it really is a perfect fit for me.

Some of my favorite things are: Chocolate, Volleyball, Singing, Dancing, Comedy, Music and Family and Friends

Some things I dislike are: Play-doh, Olives, The sound a fork makes on a plate, Back seat drivers, and Kittens (I know that sounds bad but I am just such a puppy person).

Favorite place in your home state: Grandma’s Houses or Shawano Lake

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Memorial Union Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Goofy

Favorite color: Blood Red

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a orthopedic surgeon when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Lady Gaga, Sara Bareilles, Britney Spears, Michael Bublé, Beyoncé, Ingrid Michaelson, Cher, Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Martina McBride

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Getting into nursing school, failing at something I work hard at, Car accidents

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Making friends, fitting in, paying for this great education

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: I would find a beautiful spot to relax by the lake and then watch the sunset, followed by driving to a secluded area out of the city where I could just lay and stare at the stars. All of this with friends of course.

My hero is my parents

because they have done so much for me starting with raising me. They have shown me what real love is. My parents are the perfect example of a relationship I aspire to have some day. They gave me opportunities to become a leader, an important part of my community, and they gave me my morals and values. They also gave me my favorite sibling Jenni. My two older brothers probably won't read this so all is well... I'm kidding, but in all seriousness they also gave me my wonderful family. I owe everything to them and love them very much!

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.

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.

Honors you received in High School or in College: music education

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Singing, dancing, acting, my cabin along with its up-north festivities, and the 4th of July (my favorite holiday!)

Some of my favorite things are: Milk and being cold

Some things I dislike are: It's very tough to choose between UW-Madison and my cabin!

Favorite place in your home state: Agreeable

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Purple

One word that describes my personality: marine biologist

Favorite color: Country, pop, hip-hop, classical, musical theater

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Being disliked when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Not getting into the classes I need to take

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spend it with my friends

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my parents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: They are my biggest fans and they continue to support me wherever I go.

My hero is Enjoy myself and be a part of what I have been reaching for since I saw my first Wisconsin Singers performance 9 years ago.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Choral and General Music Education

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Cookie dough and family

Some of my favorite things are: Brain freezes and people who don’t use their manners

Some things I dislike are: There’s no place like home!

Favorite place in your home state: Optimistic

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Red

One word that describes my personality: architect

Favorite color: Musical theatre

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Death and heights when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Being away from family

Some things that I’m afraid of are: See a Broadway show and have dinner with close friends and family

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my parents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: They've been outstanding role models throughout my life.

My hero is To be the best performer I can be and push others to be their best.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: undecided

My major at Madison is I still have not decided what I want to do. However, I am pretty much decided on some aspect of the medical field

Why? Being at my cabin, singing, figure skating, chocolate, being with friends and family, working out, sleeping

Some of my favorite things are: Spiders, laziness, having nothing to do, being injured

Some things I dislike are: Duluth, MN

Favorite place in your home state: Considerate

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Yellow

One word that describes my personality: professional figure skater

Favorite color: Too many to count

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Spiders, losing loved ones, lots of stairs when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Getting lost, sleeping through an exam, the workload

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Hit the town with my friends

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my parents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Because of all that they have done for my family and me over the years

My hero is Improve dance skills, have more overall confidence in my abilities, make new friends and let old friendships continue to grow

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Communication Arts – Rhetorical Studies

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Dancing, swimming, coaching swimming, family time, visiting my hometown, using semi-colons, Aussie Instant Freeze hairspray, popcorn, musicals

Some of my favorite things are: Dishonesty, Miracle Whip, Mario Lopez

Some things I dislike are: Devil’s Lake

Favorite place in your home state: Vivacious

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green

One word that describes my personality: doctor and a Spice Girl

Favorite color: Maroon 5, Lady Gaga, Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Glee Cast, Katy Perry, Beyonce, and 90s music

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Disappointment, failure, losing loved ones when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Everything grade-related, losing touch with high school friends, missing my family

Some things that I’m afraid of are: 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.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my sister, Marlie

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She never compromises who she is for the sake of pleasing others.

My hero is 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.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: undecided

Why? 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 of my favorite things are: Dumb lyrics, boring television, closed-mindedness, black coffee, yelling

Some things I dislike are: The zoo

Favorite place in your home state: Dynamic

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Dark

One word that describes my personality: pop star (still do)

Favorite color: 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

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a The dark, snakes, drowning when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Remembering to eat (I've only forgotten a few times so far)

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Hang out with all of my favorite people at the same time.

My hero is Grow as a performer and form close bonds with each and every troupe member.

Aaron Gilstrap

Full Name: Aaron Gilstrap

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Grafton High School (Grafton, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 193

Sports/clubs you participated in: 4-H, Student Council, FBLA, DECA, Spring Play, Fall Musical, Cabaret Show, Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Men\\'s Choir, Chamber Singers, Mixed Vocal Jazz, 4-H Showcase Singers

Honors you received in High School or in College: National Honor Society, 4-H Outstanding Achievement Awards

My major at Madison is Economics.

Why? Originally, my plans were to go into Actuarial Sciences and become a mathematician and to work for the rest of my life in a cubicle. Soon I began to realize that this life wasn't the one for me as I need to constantly be talking or being social in some sort of way! I chose to be an economic major after taking both Macro and Microeconomics this past year in high school. I immediately fell in love with the topics and area of study as it incorporated both math and important information for each and every person's life. I figured, \"Hey! Maybe with a major in economics, I can enjoy my math...and still be social\"! And that is the story of how I chose to be an economics major at the University of Wisconsin - Madison!

Some of my favorite things are: I thoroughly enjoy long walks on the beach, having dance parties with my friends, kickin' it back and relaxing, the Final Fantasy video game series, and - of course - music of all sorts!

Some things I dislike are: Butterflies, greasy foods, sweat, risky endeavors, bad drivers, and bad grammar!

Favorite place in your home state: What I enjoy attending more than anything else every summer is the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha! I know it may sound nerdy, but I love going and living in the Middle Ages for a day! The actors are crazy and it is so cool to see jousting tournaments and sword fights! I recommend that any and every one attend this medieval event!

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: On the lake!

One word that describes my personality: Animated!

Favorite color: Blue

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Motion City Soundtrack, John Mayer, Of Monsters and Men, Owl City, Coldplay, Two Door Cinema Club, and many more!

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Butterflies, bugs, snakes, wild animals and food grease!

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Getting lost and not getting to class on time!

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go back to Germany and spend my time viewing the landscape and having fun at the dance clubs!

My hero is Abraham Lincoln

because he fought for the rights of human beings and that is seriously respectable. Any man who has the guts to stick up for human rights while others are against them deserves to be called a hero.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To take my knowledge of music and apply it to a very professional setting as well as letting everybody know how powerful music, as a force, can be.

Abby Kennison

Full Name: Abby Kennison

Nickname(s): Abs

Your hometown/high school: Monroe High School (Monroe, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 204

Sports/clubs you participated in: Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball Clubs: Costa Rican Exchange, National Honor Society, Key Club Music Orgs: A cappella choir, Madrigals, Vocal Jazz, Musicals - Footloose, Grease, Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie)

Honors you received in High School or in College: H.S.: Citizenship Award, Top Ten Badger Conference Academic Award, Academic Excellence Scholarship / College: Deans List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

My major at Madison is History and Legal Studies

Why? By default, I tried a lot of other stuff and decided History was really what made me happy. I've decided to pick up the Legal Studies major because I think law school is where I'm headed in the end.

Some of my favorite things are: Family, friends, shopping, watching movies, ice cream, and Harry Potter (and also singing and dancing, of course.)

Some things I dislike are: Waiting in lines, greasy hair, insincerity, weird eating habits, and that there are only 24 hours in a day.

Favorite place in your home state: My home or the UW-Madison campus

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Both of the Unions, Wisconsin Historical Society Library and State Street

One word that describes my personality: Happy

Favorite color: Pink

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Cashier, office lady, pop star when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Rascal Flatts, Adele, N*Sync, Sara Bareilles, ‘80s music, Broadway and Disney soundtracks

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spirits, never getting married and death

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Making friends, being alone, getting good grades and/or getting assigned a terrible roommate

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: I would go out for dinner with friends at Olive Garden (a round, completely inclusive table is a must because I would want to talk with everyone) and then I would watch Harry Potter with my family while eating a big bowl of ice cream. Ultimately, as long as I am with the people I love, I don't care what we do!

My hero is my mom

because I would attribute most of who I am today to her and because my world would come tumbling down without her dependable presence and smile.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To improve as a performer and have more consistency.

Alex Kennison

Full Name: Alex Kennison

Nickname(s): A-Ken, AK

Your hometown/high school: Monroe High School (Monroe, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 225

Sports/clubs you participated in: Football, Basketball, Baseball

Honors you received in High School or in College: NHS, Honors Graduate

My major at Madison is Psychology and Sociology

Why? I've always wanted to do something in life that would help people and a background in psychology and sociology will really prepare me to achieve my goal of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Some of my favorite things are: Sports, Going to the Gym, Hanging with Friends, Singing, Laughing

Some things I dislike are: Vegetables, being late, people who think they are better than others, people who are \"flaky\"

Favorite place in your home state: UW Madison Campus

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Humor

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: I love all kinds of music but some of my favorites are Queen, Michael Bublé, Fun, Carrie Underwood, 90s Boy Bands

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Failure

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Having to make all new friends and the tougher course load

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Have a campfire on the beach while hanging out with all my friends

My hero is my sister

because she is the sweetest, most kind individual I know.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To grow as a performer and to make others happy.

Amy Gottlieb

Full Name: Amy Gottlieb

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Mercer Island High School (Mercer Island, WA)

Size of your graduating class: 400

Sports/clubs you participated in: Island Sound show choir, Village Theatre KIDSTAGE (various productions), United Synagogue Youth, Mercer Island Dance/Drill team, Westlake Dance Center tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, Diskeyes Productions Recording (solo/ensemble)

Honors you received in High School or in College: Most Dedicated for Mercer Island Dance/Drill Team, Billboard Chart #23- 35 Best Bible Songs for Diskeyes Productions

My major at Madison is Theatre!

Why? I want to be a performer when I grow up--both musical theatre and \"straight\" theatre. Also, one day I want to teach theatre arts for future generations!

Some of my favorite things are: Other than singing, dancing and acting, I love the outdoors, running, cooking and summer camps!

Some things I dislike are: The “pat” hug.

Favorite place in your home state: Camp Solomon Schechter (Olympia)

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Terrace or Bascom

One word that describes my personality: Bubbly

Favorite color: Yellow

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a movie star when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Dave Matthews Band, Sara Bareilles, Jonsi, The Weepies, Ellie Goulding, Mumford & Sons

Some things that I’m afraid of are: The darkness and clowns

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not finding my niche

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go to the zoo, have a picnic, watch a movie, have a dance party and slumber party

My hero is my parents

because for entirely different reasons. They are both extremely strong people who sacrifice their well-being for the people who matter most to them.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To become a more well rounded performer and improve all my skills as a singer/actor/dancer. Also, to have a great time and make friends that will last.

Austin Brummett

Full Name: Austin Brummett

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Harlem High School (Machesney Park, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 526

Sports/clubs you participated in: Choraleers (President), Voices of Harlem, International Thespian Society (President), Drama Club (President), National Honor Society, Tennis, Speech Team (Co-Captain), Illinois Music Educators Association District and All-State Choirs, Tri-M (Vice President), Fall Plays, Spring Musicals

Honors you received in High School or in College: President of Choraleers, Thespians, and Drama Club. Member of Tri-M (Vice) and NHS

My major at Madison is Animal Science

Why? My ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian because I love animals and helping others, so helping animals would be great!

Some of my favorite things are: Thunderstorms, music, reading, animals and Harry Potter

Some things I dislike are: Loud chewing and carnival rides

Favorite place in your home state: The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: I don’t know yet! But I’m sure I will find some place amazing!

One word that describes my personality: Exuberant

Favorite color: Royal Blue

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Green Day, Wicked the Musical, Next to Normal

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Drowning, ghosts, failure

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Failing, being alone, not getting to know anybody

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang out with my best friends and sing like no one cared!

My hero is my mother

because she is kind-hearted, strong and a perfect example of what I hope to be after college.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Improve my dancing, meet new people and bring joy to the audience.

Bryce Mahlstedt

Full Name: Bryce Mahlstedt

Nickname(s): Brycicle, B-Rice

Your hometown/high school: Kennedy Senior High School (Bloomington, MN)

Size of your graduating class: 340

Sports/clubs you participated in: Show choir, Concert Choir, Theatre, Ignite Mentorship, French Club

Honors you received in High School or in College: Dean’s List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

My major at Madison is Communication Arts: Radio/TV/Film

Why? I love movies and TV and if I don't make it as a performer I'd like to work behind the scenes and behind the camera.

Some of my favorite things are: Dancing, Lady Gaga, Music, Driving, Sushi, Starbucks, Spray Tanning, Singing, Video Games, Movies, Supernatural, Show choir, Vacations, Traveling, The Ocean, Daytona Beach

Some things I dislike are: Wet clothes, large flying insects, nuts, being tickled, walking on stationary escalators

Favorite place in your home state: Chippewa National Forest

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Determined

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, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, JLO, One Direction, Katy Perry, Rihanna, LMFAO, Keri Hilson

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Bees, Failure, Not being liked by people I care for

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Dorm life, class difficulty, exams, studying, making new friends, being away from home

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go out to dinner, hang out on the terrace, hang out with friends and then go out dancing!

My hero is my mom

because she has been the greatest parent, mentor and friend I could ever ask for. She has taught more about life than I could ever dream and her love and support is never ending.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To grow as a performer but above all develop great relationships with people that will last a lifetime.

Greg Taycher

Full Name: Greg Taycher

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Neenah High School (Neenah, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 700

Sports/clubs you participated in: Track and Field, Cross Country, Student Council, National Honors Society, Key Club, Touch of Class Pop Strings Ensemble, Act II and Vintage Show Choirs, Fox Valley Youth Symphony, Drama Club, School News Podcast

My major at Madison is Biology and German.

Why? I am really interested in the science/medical field and am passionate about helping others...as for the German, it adds a little kick to the mix!

Some of my favorite things are: Friends, monkeys, blue things, the smell of Subway, and Quentin Tarantino movies

Some things I dislike are: Bees, cats, cold, the word “pus,” loneliness and small dogs

Favorite place in your home state: Madison- Once a Badger, always a Badger!

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Union Terrace…hands down

One word that describes my personality: Peculiar

Favorite color: Royal Blue

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional traveler when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Anything but country

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Bees, loneliness and failure

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Big class sizes and an overwhelming student body, standing out from the crowd

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang out at the Terrace and play cards with some friends and live music!

My hero is my parents

because they are both perfect role models and such supportive figures in my life!

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Never become a stagnant performer - there is always room to grow and time to make new moments in life!

Kayla Jenerson

Full Name: Kayla Jenerson

Nickname(s): KJ

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: The basics, like honors for GPA and Solo & Ensemble awards, but, undoubtedly, the best honor was when I sang the national anthem for President Obama's visit in Green Bay!

My major at Madison is Elementary Education with a minor in Italian

Why? Kids inspire me everyday! I want to be the one to show them how awesome learning can be. I love being able to help them overcome struggles and empower them with knowledge. Also, I think Italian is the most beautiful language.

Some of my favorite things are: Dancing, singing, hand sanitizer, chocolate covered strawberries, coffee, laughing, sleeping, pasta, European accents, being with family/friends, flash mobs, WebMD

Some things I dislike are: Revolving doors, sushi, dirty fingernails, chapped lips, arguing, rush hour

Favorite place in your home state: Madison! Also my family's cottage in Crivitz, WI.

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: My apartment!

One word that describes my personality: Bubbly

Favorite color: Purple

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a mother (and an Olympic gymnast) when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Almost everything. No joke. Music is my life, what can I say? :)

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spiders, turbulence, vomiting, Ferris wheels, losing touch with my loved ones

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 Italy or New York City and just live exuberantly.

My hero 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 I do, and I am eternally grateful for that!

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To truly hone my talent and be able to relay my knowledge to others as Vocal Captain, to be a strong mentor/leader/friend to incoming Singers, and to have so much fun they'll write about it in history books!

Laura Athas

Full Name: Laura Athas

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Middleton High School (Middleton, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 520

Sports/clubs you participated in: Drama Club, National Honor Society, Broadway Bound Show Choir, Key Club, WSPA dance

Honors you received in High School or in College: Academic Awards, Drama and Music Letter

My major at Madison is Undecided.

Why? There are so many things that I’m interested in, I just don’t know what to choose yet!

Some of my favorite things are: Fashion, cooking, reading, art

Some things I dislike are: Humidity, people that are fake, snakes, large crowds

Favorite place in your home state: Madison!

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Memorial Union

One word that describes my personality: Easy-going

Favorite color: Turquoise

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a doctor/ figure skater when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Florence + the Machine, Sky Ferreira, Lady GaGa, Rihanna, Beyoncé

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Failure, a lot of noise

Some things about college that scare(d) me: The workload, meeting people that I “clicked” with, and the dorms

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go out to dinner, maybe bake, hang out with friends, tear up the town, go dancing...etc.

My hero is my mother

because she's always there for me whenever I need anything! Whether it's a shoulder to cry on, to laugh with, or just to talk to.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Become even closer with the entire troupe, and become a more versatile singer/dancer.

Martin Weiss

Full Name: Martin Weiss

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: North Central High School (Indianapolis, IN)

Size of your graduating class: 681

Sports/clubs you participated in: Counterpoints Show Choir, Varsity Singers Men's Show Choir, King's Court Madrigal Singers, Men's Tennis Team, Academic Superbowl Team, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO), Maccabi Games Participant

Honors you received in High School or in College: Student of the Year in World History and United States History, Numerous academic letters, Pride and Leadership Awards

My major at Madison is Business and History.

Why? I have always enjoyed working with numbers and I have a passion for studying the past and learning from our ancestors.

Some of my favorite things are: Traveling with my friends and family, listening to new Music and eating Oreos

Some things I dislike are: People who J-walk, Foods that are green, and cats

Favorite place in your home state: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Home of the Indianapolis Pacers

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: I’m a freshman so I have no idea

One word that describes my personality: Honest

Favorite color: Yellow

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Power Ranger when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: The Four Seasons, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spiders, heights and the dark…but mostly spiders

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Forgetting where I live and not being able to find my classrooms on time

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Have a bunch of friends over and throw a bonfire, it'd be chill

My hero is my sister Reva

because she refused to allow being diagnosed with diabetes to stop her from living her life and following her dreams.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To become a better vocalist, improve my harmonizing skills and become a solid dancer as well.

Maxton Finseth

Full Name: Maxton Finseth

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Baraboo High School (Baraboo, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 210

Sports/clubs you participated in: Key Club for 4 years of high school, Playacting group in Forensics club for 3 years in high school, National Honor Society for 2 years in high school Spirit Club for 1 year, since I was the mascot Link Crew Leader for incoming freshmen for 2 years LC2LC member for 2 years (Loose Change to Loosen Chains) Concert Choir for 4 years Chamber Choir for 3 years College/Community Choir for 1.5 years High School Musicals all 4 years Community Theatre Guild productions for 4 years

Honors you received in High School or in College: Academic Merit Award, Lettered in Choir, Forensics, and Key Club multiple years, Honor Roll all 4 high school years, Dean's List at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County, Graduated from UW-Baraboo with High Honors and earned an Associate's Degree of Arts and Sciences, held several positions in clubs I was active in, won a few medals at State Forensics tournaments

My major at Madison is Communication Arts- Radio/TV/Film.

Why? I'm in love with the filmmaking process, and want to be able to entertain people while being part of such an amazing storytelling process.

Some of my favorite things are: Food. Just walking away from the city in some good old nature. Singing (obviously). Hanging out with friends. Comic books (nerdy and proud). Movies. Actually finishing a book I start. Dogs.

Some things I dislike are: Drama. That sound when metal scrapes on concrete. Not a fan of bugs.

Favorite place in your home state: Devil’s Lake in good ol’ Baraboo

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: I wander around a lot, but the Chazen library does have some pretty amazingly comfortable chairs

One word that describes my personality: Hmm…performative

Favorite color: Green, but 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: Wisconsin Singers of course. Besides them, the Beatles, Queen, The Rat Pack, Maroon 5, Michael Bublé, Journey, Styx, The Fray, Neon Trees, Straight No Chaser, Gavin DeGraw, Andy Grammer, the BeeGees, the All-American Rejects, Coldplay, OneRepublic, Good Old War, Punch Brothers, Childish Gambino

Some things that I’m afraid of are: N/A

Some things about college that scare(d) me: The workload was intimidating, but you kind of learn to just go with it and not push yourself too hard, so that's not a big deal right now.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Whatever I wanted? Vegas. America’s Playground. Friends would be included of course.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Push myself, keep breaking my limitations, try new things even if it's uncomfortable at first, be a good friend to the Singers Family, get emotionally involved in every show, don't trip over my own two feet too many times this year.

Mia Akers

Full Name: Mia Akers

Nickname(s): Moo, Booch, Mimi

Your hometown/high school: Nequa Valley High School (Naperville, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 1,183

Sports/clubs you participated in: Black Student Alliance, Theater, Choir, Speech Team, Student Council-Sophomore Class Vice-President, Junior and Senior Class President, Senior Advisory

Honors you received in High School or in College: Indian Prairie Scholar, Outstanding Senior in Academics and Activities, Academic Achievement Award, Dean's List

My major at Madison is Communication Arts.

Why? I am such a people person and I wanted to learn more about the way people think and act so I can better handle situations with others. This major will also help me connect and network with more people and aid in my plans to go to law school.

Some of my favorite things are: Anything pink, Red Mango, cantaloupe, smiles, Panera, family BBQs, hanging with friends, performing, singing, laughing, dancing, sparkles

Some things I dislike are: Things in clumps, people who are late or brag

Favorite place in your home state: Downtown Naperville!

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Memorial Union Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Endearing

Favorite color: Pink

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Anything that’s on the radio and pop music

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Things in clumps

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being away from family, college bathrooms, pulling all-nighters, having to study for numerous hours

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Get some frozen yogurt with friends, take a walk in Downtown Naperville, and then watch a movie

My hero is my mom and dad

because they are the most selfless people I know and they do all they can for my brother and me. They love me unconditionally and have taught me so much.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Improve my dancing and vocal skills, make the most out of every moment, have fun, and be a good teammate

Michael Dowden

Full Name: Michael Dowden

Nickname(s): Mikey

Your hometown/high school: Bonduel High School (Bonduel, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 86

Sports/clubs you participated in: National Honor Society, Student Council, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SADD, Spirit, Forensics, Drama, Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Choir, Show Choir, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field

Honors you received in High School or in College: Most likely to succeed, Sue Primeau Sport Enthusiast Award from Bellin Night of Champions, Academic Letters, Athletic Letters

My major at Madison is Spanish and Pre-Nursing.

Why? Spanish is something that comes naturally to me. I started as a very science-y major and really realized it just wasn't for me anymore like it had been in high school. I love Spanish and I decided that I have to study what I love. I also recently added a pre-nursing focus to my major because I have always wanted to work in the medical field and it really is a perfect fit for me.

Some of my favorite things are: Chocolate, Volleyball, Singing, Dancing, Comedy, Music and Family and Friends

Some things I dislike are: Play-doh, Olives, The sound a fork makes on a plate, Back seat drivers, and Kittens (I know that sounds bad but I am just such a puppy person).

Favorite place in your home state: Grandma’s Houses or Shawano Lake

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Memorial Union Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Goofy

Favorite color: Blood Red

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a orthopedic surgeon when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Lady Gaga, Sara Bareilles, Britney Spears, Michael Bublé, Beyoncé, Ingrid Michaelson, Cher, Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, Martina McBride

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Getting into nursing school, failing at something I work hard at, Car accidents

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Making friends, fitting in, paying for this great education

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: I would find a beautiful spot to relax by the lake and then watch the sunset, followed by driving to a secluded area out of the city where I could just lay and stare at the stars. All of this with friends of course.

My hero is my parents

because they have done so much for me starting with raising me. They have shown me what real love is. My parents are the perfect example of a relationship I aspire to have some day. They gave me opportunities to become a leader, an important part of my community, and they gave me my morals and values. They also gave me my favorite sibling Jenni. My two older brothers probably won't read this so all is well... I'm kidding, but in all seriousness they also gave me my wonderful family. I owe everything to them and love them very much!

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

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Preble High School (Green Bay, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 500

Sports/clubs you participated in: Link Crew, Center Stage, Rendezvous, 4 musicals, 4 plays

Honors you received in High School or in College: Dean’s List, High Honor Roll

My major at Madison is 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, acing, raspberries, popsicles, my cabin and the 4th of July (my favorite holiday!)

Some things I dislike are: Milk and being cold

Favorite place in your home state: My cabin

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: State Street

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: A little bit of everything

Some things that I’m afraid of are: What happens after I graduate

Some things about college that scare(d) me: The cost

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang out with my Singers friends!

My hero is all the music teachers

because they made me the musician I am today.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To continue growing as a performer and meeting new people at every show.

Sami Sobaski

Full Name: Sami Sobaski

Nickname(s): Steak Sauce

Your hometown/high school: South St. Paul High School (South St. Paul, MN)

Size of your graduating class: 200

Sports/clubs you participated in: Theatre, weight training, choir, diversity leadership

Honors you received in High School or in College: National Honors Society, Graduated with IB Honors, UW Madison Dean's List Spring 2012

My major at Madison is Pre-Nursing.

Why? I have a huge passion for helping other people to stay healthy and achieve the highest quality of life possible.

Some of my favorite things are: Singing, figure skating, exercising, dancing, shopping, summer at the cabin, hanging with Friends and Family

Some things I dislike are: being injured, spiders, not getting enough sleep

Favorite place in your home state: Mall of America

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Engaging

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: Country, Beyoncé, Sara Bareilles, Lady Antebellum

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spiders, oversleeping, being late

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Time management, not doing well in my classes

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go out with friends

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Become a stronger, overall performer

Shannon Keeling

Full Name: Shannon Keeling

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Baraboo High School (Baraboo, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 265

Sports/clubs you participated in: Swim Team, Poms Squad, Spring Musicals, Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, Student Council, Spirit Committee, Prom Committee

Honors you received in High School or in College: Poms Squad: Captain, Best Showmanship, Most Dedicated; Swim Team: Captain, MVP; First Team All-State Swimming: 200 Yd Individual medley, 100 Yd Butterfly, 400 Yd Freestyle Relay, 200 Yd Medley Relay, 200 Yd Freestyle Relay

My major at Madison is Communication Arts- Rhetorical Studies and a minor in Religious Studies.

Why? Comm Arts covers multiple fields that I enjoy, such as psychology, sociology, communication, and rhetoric. The major gives a broad overview of these studies, allowing for a great mix of education on human interaction. I love talking to people, knowing their stories, and understanding how and why they communicate and interact with others. The study and practice of Persuasion - a tactic that relies on communication - really interests me. Religious Studies is a great minor to tack on to Comm Arts, because the motivation behind people's actions so often comes from their identities within or outside of the religious community. The roots of so much history come from religion, and I think that understanding that history is important to understanding the lifestyles of others today.

Some of my favorite things are: Singing and dancing (imagine that!), choreographing, musicals, movies, swimming, exercising - especially Hip Hop Abs with my boy Shaun T, Singers Production Camp, being in the sun, eating, cooking, Diet Coke (preferably from the fountain), breakfast (although lunch and dinner are pretty great too...), family & friends, impersonating people, days that I have nothing to do (because that happens about once every 2 months), the Badgers!, Charter OnDemand, sundresses, rompers, Aussie Instant Freeze hairspray, the beach, my Mary Poppins bike

Some things I dislike are: Miracle Whip, bugs, being cold, making a big deal out of little things, heavy metal music, talking to robots on the phone, dishonesty, black olives (don't they taste like dirty water to you?), computer problems, late fees

Favorite place in your home state: Devil’s Lake

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Union Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Vivacious

Favorite color: Emerald green

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Spice Girl (preferably Sporty Spice) when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Beyoncé, Hall & Oates, Lady Gaga, Glee covers, Jennifer Lopez, Queen, Maroon 5, Damien Rice, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Motown, Stax, Elvis, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Cher, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Carrie Underwood....I like almost everything!

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Disappointment, being in a funk, losing loved ones, hurting people

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not a whole lot did, but I probably feared losing touch with my high school friends the most.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Sing and dance - either at a Beyoncé concert, out with my friends, in my living room, on a beach, on a boat, on a cloud, in a house, with a mouse....obviously, I live to sing and dance. Somewhere in there, I would find some time to eat and drink some Diet Coke.

My hero is my sister, Marlie,

because she never compromises who she is for other people and she loves me unconditionally.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Appreciate every moment we have together as a troupe, learn something new at every rehearsal, let my passion for performing be contagious, make people smile, become an all-around better technical dancer and vocalist, and be a positive influence on everyone we meet.

Tara Martino

Full Name: Tara Martino

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Barrington High School (Hoffman Estates, IL)

Size of your graduating class: Between 700 and 800 students

Sports/clubs you participated in: Choir for 4 years, the all female A Cappella group Premium Blend for 3 years, involved in the Barrington high school musical all 4 years with leading roles junior and senior year, and a Barrington Madrigal singer for 4 years as well. Other than singing, National Honor Society, Code Red, Nerdly Birds, Choir Board, and Varsity lacrosse.

Honors you received in High School or in College: All-State Singer 2010 and 2011, Sheriff Service Medal of Honor, Prairie State Achievement Award winner, and Illinois State Scholar

My major at Madison is Psychology.

Why? I chose to major in psychology because I would like to help people in their times of need. I have always found psychology to be an extremely interesting subject and knowing that I couldn't work behind a desk every day for the rest of my life, it felt like a perfect fit.

Some of my favorite things are: Anything and everything chocolate, spending time with my loud Italian family, hanging out with my friends, training for and running half marathons, and going to my grandparents lake house in Wisconsin.

Some things I dislike are: People who eat loudly and with their mouths open, angry and impatient drivers, and when the endings of movies and TV shows are spoiled.

Favorite place in your home state: Anywhere in downtown Chicago, especially on the shore of Lake Michigan on a sunny day

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Terrace or anywhere on State Street

One word that describes my personality: Sweet

Favorite color: Mellow yellow

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Broadway star or cashier when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Sara Bareilles, The Script, Goo Goo Dolls, Fleet Foxes, Mumford and Sons, and Florence and the Machine.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spiders, and all other bugs for that matter, scary movies, being outside alone at night, and extreme weather

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Going somewhere new and far from home, thinking I wouldn't make any friends, failing my classes, and not being able to find my way around campus.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Call up my best friends and get dinner, hang out, swim, and have a bonfire while eating s'mores and chocolate revel bars.

My hero is my mom

because she is the ultimate care-taker/best friend/ hardest worker/ best mother in the world and she does it all every single day.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To learn all of the music and dances quickly and well and perform every performance fresh and energized every single time!

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: undecided

My major at Madison is I’m leaning towards business, because it's interesting. Also, it's very analytical and has many real life applications.

Why? Listening to music, playing music, playing cards, reading novels, people-watching, Kopp's frozen custard, squishy pillows, and milk tea

Some of my favorite things are: Big bugs, homework, humidity, really bad music

Some things I dislike are: My house

Favorite place in your home state: Bubbles

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Purple

One word that describes my personality: doctor

Favorite color: Infinite, Reliant K, Hilary Hahn, Lang Lang, Tenth Avenue North, Tim Be Told

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Failing, disappointing others, and falling when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Being alone, getting lost, not having friends

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Do karaoke, because I've never done it before! Then I’d play card games.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my father

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Despite hardships when he was growing up, he now supports his own family, as well as his mother and brother.

My hero is 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.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: (Undecided)

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Listening to music, playing sax and piano and singing and dancing, church youth groups, long conversations, people-watching, time to myself

Some of my favorite things are: Ignorance, having no free time, doing things wrong

Some things I dislike are: I don't know. I think that I think of ideal situations rather than ideal locations.

Favorite place in your home state: Simple

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Purple

One word that describes my personality: construction worker

Favorite color: 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.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Being judged, not living up to my potential, my future when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: The size of Madison, work ethic, my course load

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Get caught up (with sleep, with homework, with practicing, with God, with my friends... just one night?! Haha)

Some things about college that scare(d) me: My friend TJ from high school

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: He has taught me a lot about discipleship and just the way he leads his life is so inspiring to me.

My hero is Become a better musician, make the audience happy, excited, involved, and have a good time!

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Finance

My major at Madison is It’s all about the money :-P

Why? Family, Kinect, Wisconsin Singers Band, my silver trumpet, being outside, snowmobiling, board games

Some of my favorite things are: Creepers, the dark, vegetables

Some things I dislike are: Madison… it’s where dreams come true

Favorite place in your home state: Dependable

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Teal

One word that describes my personality: ice cream man, astronaut, or James Bond

Favorite color: Wisconsin Singers, a cappella groups, Bruno Mars, 3Oh!3, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, my own a cappella

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Not living life to the fullest when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Admission to the School of Business… don’t worry, I’m in now!

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Meet new people

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my dad

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: He basically runs the universe

My hero is Enjoy life, enjoy friendships, and enjoy music

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Music Education

My major at Madison is Music is my life and passion, and I love teaching and sharing my knowledge of music with others.

Why? Dancing with friends, curling up on a couch while watching a movie, and observing wildlife

Some of my favorite things are: Grease from McDonald's, power outages, and bad drivers

Some things I dislike are: Camping in Hayward, WI

Favorite place in your home state: Organized

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Blue

One word that describes my personality: veterinarian

Favorite color: I like a little bit of everything from every genre such as bands like The Clash to artists like Usher.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Heights, poisonous plants, animals when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Finding my classes

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go eat at a nice restaurant with my friends and dance until dawn.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my mother

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: She would do anything for her family because she is dedicated to the people she loves.

My hero is To learn, improve, and grow as a performer as well as a musician.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: undecided

My major at Madison is I simply don't know what I would like to do for the rest of my life. There are too many choices.

Why? 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 of my favorite things 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.

Some things I dislike are: Washington Island, Door County, WI

Favorite place in your home state: Bodacious

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green

One word that describes my personality: professional skateboarder, drummer, or sniper

Favorite color: 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)

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a 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 when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Time management, getting work done and in time, doing well on exams, not knowing what I want to study

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Make it last as long as I want to do whatever I want with whatever means to do so.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my parents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is 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.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Business

My major at Madison is 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!

Why? Summer picnics, stargazing, spending time with friends and family, learning new languages

Some of my favorite things are: Cold weather

Some things I dislike are: Madison

Favorite place in your home state: Thoughtful

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Yellow or turquoise

One word that describes my personality: veterinarian

Favorite color: Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Scary movies when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Walking to far away classes in 5 feet of snow

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Have a board game and movie night with friends!

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my parents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: They are patient, loving, and wonderful people.

My hero is Meet some new friendly and talented people, learn new songs, and enjoy a fun year as a member of Wisconsin Singers!

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Biomedical Engineering

My major at Madison is I find it interesting and I think it will have an impact and continue to be useful on the future

Why? Music, traveling, making friends, food, sleep, hunting, fishing, disc golf, skate boarding, biking, snowboarding

Some of my favorite things are: Country music, Jersey Shore, hot dogs

Some things I dislike are: Lake Superior

Favorite place in your home state: Creative

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green

One word that describes my personality: astronaut

Favorite color: 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

My favorite music/groups/acts: Finals, staying somewhat organized

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Travel or hang out somewhere awesome

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my grandfather

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: He is a very intelligent and still motivated person.

My hero is To be a great bass player and always work to improve my skills

Cera Malueg

Full Name: Cera Malueg

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: New London High School (New London, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 200

Sports/clubs you participated in: I was involved in volleyball and softball throughout my high school career. For two years of high school, I was also a member of the dance team at my school. Math league, National Honors Society, Girl Scouts of America, and the Power of Positive Students are all organizations I participated in while in high school. Music has been a love of mine all my life, and I was very involved throughout my high school career. As a member of Band, Choir, Pep band, Marching band, Jazz II my freshman year and Jazz I for the other three years, I was also preparing for the next performance. My senior year, I included to that list the fall musical for which I played in the band. Outside of my high school, I was involved in other music groups as well. Being a member of the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra as a violist, I was able to learn more about orchestral playing and challenge myself in my music. For two years I was a member of the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Honors Band as a tenor saxophone player. Auditioning in my junior year and performing my senior year, I gained the opportunity to be a part of the saxophone section of the WSMA Honors Jazz Band. I am so fortunate to have been so involved in a multitude of diverse activities and am excited to discover the many yet to come as I explore the many opportunities Madison has to offer.

Honors you received in High School or in College: For maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout my high school career I have received Highest Honors, the President's Education Award for Outstanding Excellence, an award for Academic Excellence, and the honor of being valedictorian of my graduating class. By the Post Crescent, I was nominated and chosen as an Academic All-Star from the Fox Valley Region. From both the science and music departments, I was awarded Honor Awards for my participation and dedication. Being involved in athletics and maintaining solid grades, I was awarded a Scholar Athlete Award from the Bay Conference. I received the John Philip Sousa Band Award from my fellow band members. Each honor or award is special to me for its own reasons, but I take pride in my commitment to do my best in everything I do and I have accomplished many things thanks to this dedication.

My major at Madison is Genetics.

Why? During the summers of 2010 and 2011, I was allowed the opportunity to be involved in the Regional Center for Math and Science (RCMS) at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Over the course of six weeks each summer, I was able to work with some of the university's professors in the areas of genetics, molecular biology, immunology and physiology. Being able to also perform lab experiments in each of these areas, I was able to explore the possible careers in the field to a broader extent and gained a passion for genetics and the idea of gene therapy, a field I hope to be involved in in the future.

Some of my favorite things are: playing and listening to music, watching \"The Big Bang Theory,\" and hanging out with friends. I love \"chick flicks\" and reading romance novels when I have the time. My favorite food is ice cream, I can't get enough of it. Summer is my favorite season, it is a time to go swimming, lie on the beach, go water skiing and tubing, and kick back and relax.

Some things I dislike are: Mosquitoes. No matter how many people can be in the area, I'm usually the only one who the mosquitoes attack. When you're in the middle of watching a movie, and it freezes and you can't skip the scene or fast-forward or anything I get so frustrated (especially when it's at the climax of the story line). I'm funny about food preparation. I love eating chicken, but please don't make me touch it before it's cooked. I can, but I prefer not to. On a more serious note however, I dislike seeing people sad or amidst a struggle in their life. I know and understand these events, but will try to do everything I can to cheer them up or help them through a hard situation.

Favorite place in your home state: My favorite place in my home state would have to be the Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe in Lakewood, WI. Ever since I was little, we would head up north to go water skiing and tubing, always trying to sweet talk whoever was driving into stopping at the candy store as we passed through. Inside is just about any candy you can imagine, and though I'm not a big candy eater, I love going there and buying some treats that I just can't seem to find anywhere else. To this day, I am still \"like a kid in a candy store\" when I get to stop in and it is no longer a question as to whether we will stop or not, it has simply become tradition.

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Still to be determined as it is only my first year on campus

One word that describes my personality: Devoted

Favorite color: purple

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a I never really had a specific career I wanted to have when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: I pretty much like listening to anything, but I'm a big country fan and love listening to Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Phil Vassar, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Sugarland, and many more. Jazz is also a favorite of mine. Such players as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Michael Brecker, and Dizzie Gillespie are at the top of my list. Another group I really enjoy listening to is Celtic Woman for a more relaxing style.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Ticks, snakes, spiders, pretty much anything that could potentially bite me. I'm not afraid of heights, but the fear of falling from heights, that is definitely something I have.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: As a freshman this year, I'm mostly worried about getting lost on the Madison campus. I have very little sense of direction, so I figure I'll have to ask for directions quite a bit.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Sit on my couch at home curled up in a blanket with one of my dogs sleeping on my feet keeping me extra warm as the movie \"How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days\" played on the TV.

My hero is my high school biology teacher

because she went through her share of struggles in life, but never let that stop her from achieving more than anyone else expected of her. She was there for me through all of my own struggles during high school and has had a huge impact on my outlook on life and the type of person I want to be.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To make every performance better than the one before it. I hope to improve my musical abilities throughout the year and form lifelong friendships within the Wisconsin Singers.

Corinne Trott

Full Name: Corinne Trott

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Brookfield Central (Brookfield, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 312

Sports/clubs you participated in: 2 years of Track and Field, Distinguished Young Woman, Anime Club, One year each of school newspaper and Key Club, Two years each of Jazz Ensemble II and Jazz Ensemble I, One year of Symphonic Band, One year of Concert Band, Two years in Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pit Member of West Side Story and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Honors you received in High School or in College: Drum Major, First Alternate Distinguished Young Woman of Brookfield, Section Leader of all BCHS saxophones, won Eau Claire Jazz Festival and Bob Kames Jazz Festival, Lead Tenor Saxophone in Jazz I and Jazz II (at BCHS)

My major at Madison is Nuclear Engineering

Why? My high school guidance counselor was incredibly helpful during my freshman meeting. He recommended that I look into engineering because I enjoyed math, science, and problem solving. I researched different kinds of engineering and became fond of nuclear engineering.

Some of my favorite things are: I love reading, playing the saxophone, making new friends, summer evenings, rain, jazz, The Kite Runner, pizza with everything on it, sunsets, and Neil Patrick Harris.

Some things I dislike are: People who constantly have to one-up each other and can't settle simply being happy for others' accomplishments. I suppose, in summary, I dislike when people aren't good sports and try to bring each other down.

Favorite place in your home state: I love hiking at Lapham Peak. It's particularly gorgeous on summer evenings. Nothing quite compares to Mother Nature.

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Memorial Union

One word that describes my personality: Dreamer

Favorite color: Bronze

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a horse jockey when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Super Junior, Panic! at the Disco, and, of course, the UW-Madison Marching Band

Some things that I’m afraid of are: I have an irrational fear of organs, particularly regarding livers and intestines.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: College seemed so big and overwhelming at first, but then I realized how much this campus has to teach me and help me grow as a person.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Invite my friends over to play outside. We might set up teams and play soccer or football or whatnot together.

My hero is my mother

because she has always been there for me and without her life would be rather dull.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: I want to gain more confidence with my playing by the end of the year.

Daniel Haschke

Full Name: Daniel Haschke

Nickname(s): Dan, Dan-o

Your hometown/high school: New Lisbon High School (New Lisbon, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 55

Sports/clubs you participated in: Sports: Basketball Clubs: GIVE (Getting Involved through Volunteer Experiences) Visual Arts Classic Boy Scouts of America - Order of the Arrow Spanish Club National Honors Society InterVarsity (Currently) Youth Fellowship of Madison (Currently) Music: Concert Band Pep/Marching Band Pit Band WAM European Tour Mauston Community Band Black Music Ensemble (Currently) Concert Choir Show Choir Solo & Ensemble (Band and Choir)

Honors you received in High School or in College: N/A

My major at Madison is Philosophy and Sociology.

Why? I took some classes, and I really like studying those things! I don't know what the future looks like yet, but I'm excitingly going with the flow.

Some of my favorite things are: Spending quiet time with God. Playing sax and piano, eating out with friends, listening, time alone to think

Some things I dislike are: One-sided conversations, getting dirty , sports, conceited people

Favorite place in your home state: My closest friends’ homes

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: My room or somewhere outside by the lake

One word that describes my personality: Humble

Favorite color: Purple!

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a construction worker when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: It tends to fluctuate... Right now I'm listening to Mika, but I really like Regina Spektor, Fox Amoore, some ska and swing and punk rock.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Rejection, God, being swamped in things to do

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Its size, the work load

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Take a walk outside, pray to God, and otherwise just be to myself

My hero is Jesus

because he is my savior!

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To better myself as a saxophonist, to connect with more people, to open up my personality a little and to better manage my time.

Eric Cero

Full Name: Eric Cero

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Oak Creek High School (Oak Creek, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 524

Sports/clubs you participated in: The sports I participated in were football, powerlifting, volleyball, swim and everything in gym class. I don't know if you would call it a club but I was in National Honors Society and I am also an Eagle Scout. Music wise I was in the school marching band, jazz band, jazz combo, and wind ensemble. I also participated in an honors Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble at UW-Milwaukee.

Honors you received in High School or in College: Eagle Scout, top ten percent, National Honors Society, Community Service award, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

My major at Madison is Nuclear Engineering.

Why? I picked Nuclear Engineering because I like physics, chemistry and calculus. Nuclear Engineering involves facets if each of them at a high level where knowledge dwells into nuclear physics, which is also rooted in calculus and chemistry, not just physics.

Some of my favorite things are: I enjoy working out, taking naps, lounging around and watching Sportscenter/How I Met Your Mother. I also enjoy listening to music while running and sleeping. The irony of my love for working out and being lazy are my favorite things. That and I also do enjoy watching/being at football games, both Packers and Badgers.

Some things I dislike are: I don't like when people talk during a movie you’re seeing for the first time. Also, being pessimistic before you start something. But what I dislike the most is waking up; being awake and going to sleep are always so amazing, but waking up is always ruining a good thing.

Favorite place in your home state: My favorite place in Wisconsin has to be Lambeau Field because of all the history and funny moments that happen there. The greatest sport, football, is played there for all to enjoy and the site of the fans who have had \"A few too many,\" is always funny for all the rest of us.

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Anywhere Eric Cero is/Camp Randall

One word that describes my personality: Happy-go-lucky

Favorite color: razzmatazz

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a football-playing king in space when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: My favorite type of music is old school hip-hop.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: I am afraid of anything crawling on me, falling out of bed and any woman that I think can beat me up.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: The only thing I can think of would be not having enough time to do everything that I want to do.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go skydiving, bungee jumping, drive a corvette zr1 as fast as it can go and go on a perfect date to finish it off.

My hero is my first grade teacher

because she believed in my ability and taught me things far advanced for being in first grade. She showed me that anything you set your mind too is truly possible.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Keep progressing as a trombone player to become the best “me” that I can.

Frank Laufenberg

Full Name: Frank Laufenberg

Nickname(s): Frankie

Your hometown/high school: Mount Horeb High School (Mount Horeb, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 186

Sports/clubs you participated in: Golf, Ecology Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, SAGA, Jazz Band, Varsity Band, Vocal Jazz, Madrigal, Chordsmen, Fiddle Band, Musical, Drama.

Honors you received in High School or in College: Top Ten Honor

My major at Madison is Undecided.

Why? Because I’m not sure what I would like to major in.

Some of my favorite things are: Playing music, Playing ultimate frisbee, frisbee golfing, regular golfing, mini golfing :), just chilling, and going outside! Good food.

Some things I dislike are: Stepping on dog poop. The smell of rotten food, playing wrong notes.

Favorite place in your home state: Brigham Park

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Memorial Union

One word that describes my personality: Charismatic

Favorite color: Sunset orange-ish

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional motocross racer when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper, Ben Folds, Bob Marley.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: The unknown, being helpless

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being away from what I have known my whole life

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Be part of a giant concert in Central Park

My hero is my dad

because he has a very strong work ethic and is a loving, friendly man.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Play well, have fun, get to know other musicians.

Gino Ricchio

Full Name: Gino Ricchio

Nickname(s): G$, Bro Beans, Ginosaurus, Schmeano, Rino Gicchio

Your hometown/high school: Racine Lutheran High School (Racine, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 48

Sports/clubs you participated in: Drama, NHS, baseball, softball, soccer, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Brass Ensemble, UW E-Sports Club, Finance and Investment Society, Wisconsin Singers =), Entrepreneurial Residential Learning Community

Honors you received in High School or in College: Most Musical, Chief of Police’s Award

My major at Madison is Finance, Investment and Banking.

Why? I love numbers…and Finance is neat!

Some of my favorite things are: Family, Kinect, Wisconsin Singers Band, my silver trumpet, being outside, snowmobiling, neat things, Excel, getting caught in the rain, living in the moment

Some things I dislike are: Creepers, the dark, vegetables, things that are not neat, schedules

Favorite place in your home state: Madison! I heard that is where the Wisconsin Singers are from!

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Everywhere! The entire campus is beautiful.

One word that describes my personality: Driven

Favorite color: Aqua

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a secret agent like my mother during the night, and an ice cream truck man during the day when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Wisconsin Singers, a cappella groups, Akon, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flats, Bruno Mars, 3Oh!3, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, my own a cappella (G Biebz - I'm on iTunes)

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: Go to the Terrace with my Singers!

My hero is my father

because he has been a constant inspiration in my life.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Enjoy life, enjoy friendships and enjoy music.

Matt Konz

Full Name: Matt Konz

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Franklin High School (Franklin, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 325

Sports/clubs you participated in: Baseball, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, marching band, jazz ensemble, pit orchestra

Honors you received in High School or in College: Salutatorian, Fall 2011 Dean's List

My major at Madison is Undecided.

Why? There are so many choices!

Some of my favorite things are: Marching in the UW Marching Band (flugelhorn), going to Farmer's Market around the Capitol Square (Stella's hot n spicy cheese bread!), tailgating at Miller Park before Brewers games, lifting weights, running, jamming out to Broadway musicals.

Some things I dislike are: Mosquitos, people who are unwilling to try to realize their full potential.

Favorite place in your home state: Camp Randall Stadium on football Saturdays

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Bascom Hill

One word that describes my personality: Multi-faceted

Favorite color: Cardinal Red

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional athlete when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Broadway musicals (Les Mis, Mamma Mia!, Wicked, West Side Story, Seussical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, Memphis, Jersey Boys), Chicago (the horn band), Augustana, Matt Nathanson, Missy Higgins, Amber Pacific, Zac Brown Band, Basshunter, Greyhound House Mafia, Usher, Taio Cruz, anything with a good beat and a catchy hook.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Being late for things, finishing college without knowing what I want to do with my life.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Finding classes on the first day

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Get some friends together and tailgate at Miller Park before going to the game

My hero is all of the teachers who have helped me to get where I am right now

because they are extremely talented and could have chosen professions with a lot more money but instead chose to share their talents with all of us.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To put on consistently awesome shows while having a great time and conveying that feeling to the audience, and maybe even inspiring some younger audience members to audition for Singers someday!

Max Morkri

Full Name: Max Morkri

Nickname(s): Maximus, Maxy, Max

Your hometown/high school: Mount Horeb High School (Mount Horeb, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 183

Sports/clubs you participated in: Track and Field, Cross Country, High School Musicals, Club Swim Team, Drama Club, Jazz Bands, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Varsity Band

Honors you received in High School or in College: Pauline Misky Scholarship, Band President, Choir Board Member, NHS

My major at Madison is Communication Arts with a Certificate in Military History.

Why? There are many aspects of Com Arts that I would like to continue pursuing, but as for being absolutely sure of what my major will end up being, I'm still undecided - Too many options.

Some of my favorite things are: Food is always great, Music, Games, Friends, Family, The extra bass headphones, Drums and air (it's nice to inhale some fresh air once and awhile)

Some things I dislike are: Liars, people that are selfish and close-minded, radical thinkers that ostracize and put down your beliefs, people that can't compromise if their arguments are different, disease, hunger, poverty, and all ailments of the world

Favorite place in your home state: Washington Island, Door County, Wisconsin

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Memorial Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Bodacious

Favorite color: Grass Green

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Sniper, Pilot, Drummer, Skateboarder, Pro-Football/Soccer player, Action Movie Star when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Dave Matthews Band, Victor Wooten, DirtyLoops, John Scofield Band, Rebelution, Bob Marley, Groundation, Pretty Lights, Tower of Power, Led Zeppelin, Tool, and anything else that's funky or jazzy

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Black Water, Apex Predators of any kind, Lava and magma, tornadoes, hurricanes, Not acting upon something when I need to or when someone's life is in danger, endangering others' lives, losing loved ones, hurting others' feelings, failure

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Time management, motivation to do work, doing well on exams and classes as a whole, and being part of a huge campus community

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Find an awesome tropical beach, have my favorite bands perform, jamming sessions with said bands, family and friends, food and drinks, and a bonfire, and have whatever means to do whatever anyone wanted to do.

My hero is my Mom and Dad

because they both have striven to give me the best life I could ever have, have fed me, clothed me, and given me whatever I need and want. My father has given me a role model to live my life by and my mother has given me the compassion, diligence and patience to last me through any endeavor I could ever face. I love them both to the end.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To become a better player and performer, and to gain perseverance as a human being and as a member of this group, to gain patience, wisdom and understanding of life, and to keep and make friendships that I will have with me for the rest of my life.

Samer Kharbush

Full Name: Samer Kharbush

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Reedsburg Area High School (Reedsburg, WI)

Size of your graduating class: About 200 +

Sports/clubs you participated in: Spanish Club, Jazz Band, Marching/Pep Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Show Choir Band (Choraliers), Pit Orchestra for plays and musicals, Badger Honors Band, Sauk Honors Band, Reedsburg Area High School Ambassadors of Music.

Honors you received in High School or in College: NHS, Louie Armstrong Jazz Award, 6 First place medals in State Solo & Ensemble on Saxophone and Bass.

My major at Madison is Biomedical Engineering.

Why? I am interested in working in the medical field. It appeals to me to find new medical technology and further the current scientific and medical knowledge.

Some of my favorite things are: Playing/ listening to music, longboarding, biking, fishing, hunting, disc golf, camping, swimming, ultimate frisbee, eating, sleeping.

Some things I dislike are: Country music, discrimination, attitude, stress

Favorite place in your home state: Devils Lake State Park

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Memorial Union Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Adventurous

Favorite color: Green or Blue

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a astronaut or famous musician when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Skrillex, Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Primus, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, The Doors, Slightly Stoopid, Dispatch, Sublime, Girltalk, DJ Pretty Lights, Kid Cudi, Tenacious D, Dr. Dre.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Public speaking, breaking a bone, life after college.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: It is/was way tougher than high school, keeping up with school and work, the large class sizes and campus

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: I would go to a concert of one of my favorite bands or go camping with friends and family.

My hero is Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

because he has amazing bass skills beyond belief.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To constantly improve my musical ability, show a strong work ethic and commitment to the group, and work on my showmanship.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Computer Science

My major at Madison is It’s fun. I like knowing how things work.

Why? My family, friends, bacon, cupcakes, my stuffed animals, my bed

Some of my favorite things are: Feeling unprepared

Some things I dislike are: Madison

Favorite place in your home state: Curious

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Black

One word that describes my personality: scientist

Favorite color: Daft punk is the best band I\\'ve ever seen live (great lights). Rolling Stones, Blue Man Group, White Stripes, as well

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a The unknown when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: N/A

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Learn something new.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my deceased father

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: economics

My major at Madison is Numbers always make sense and economics makes everything into numbers.

Why? Saxophone, jazz, biking, beaches, photography

Some of my favorite things are: Sopranos

Some things I dislike are: Eagle River, WI

Favorite place in your home state: Sporadic

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Black

One word that describes my personality: banker

Favorite color: Dave Matthews Band, Rush, Michael Brecker, Joshua Redman, Adele, Youngblood Brass Band, Cougar, John Coltrane

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Spiders when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Not being able to figure out a major

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Hang with my friends at Birdland in New York City

My hero is To maintain a positive attitude for the troupe and myself throughout the year.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Chemistry and Biochemistry

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Sports, biking, being outdoors, the Packers, scuba diving, cooking

Some of my favorite things are: Inattentive drivers, salads, DVDs not being in their proper case

Some things I dislike are: Lake Owen

Favorite place in your home state: Easy going

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green

One word that describes my personality: chef

Favorite color: Country Rock with a little bit of Alternative. Rise Against, Dave Matthews Band, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, Shinedown, Led Zeppelin

My favorite music/groups/acts: Cumulative finals, having class sizes larger than my whole school

Some things that I’m afraid of are: 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 hero is To have as much fun possible while still staying on task and to further improve my leadership skills

David Anderson

Full Name: David Anderson

Nickname(s): Dave

Your hometown/high school: Drummond High School (Drummond, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 43

Sports/clubs you participated in: Cross Country, Basketball, Track and Field, Quiz Bowl, National Honors Society, Math League, Marching Band

Honors you received in High School or in College: Valedictorian, Freshman Class President, Varsity Basketball Varsity Track and Field All Conference Track and Field

My major at Madison is 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

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: N/A

One word that describes my personality: Easy going

Favorite color: Green

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a scuba diver 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 that I’m afraid of are: N/A

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.

Luke Johnson

Full Name: Luke Johnson

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Roseville Area High School (Shoreview, MN)

Size of your graduating class: 450

Sports/clubs you participated in: RAHS Drama Tech Department, Yearbook

Honors you received in High School or in College: Earned three academic letters, International Honor Thespian, Superior Lighting Design Award at MN Thespian Chapter Conference 2012

My major at Madison is BFA.

Why? I have a passion for the visual arts, in particular printmaking and photography.

Some of my favorite things are: Making art and reading (particularly if the book is by Edward Gorey or Flannery O'Connor)

Some things I dislike are: Humidity

Favorite place in your home state: The Walker Art Center or the Guthrie

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The lakeshore

One word that describes my personality: Artistic

Favorite color: Maroon

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a botanist when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Wilco and Amy Winehouse

Some things that I’m afraid of are: N/A

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Student Loans

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Make art with friends

My hero is Andy Warhol

because he integrated art into all aspects of his life.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Grow as a technician and as a person.

Alex Marshall

Full Name: Alex Marshall

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: East Troy High School (East Troy, WI)

Size of your graduating class: About 200

Sports/clubs you participated in: N/A

Honors you received in High School or in College: Graduated from UW-Waukesha with honors, Awarded with Greatest Impact on Student Life for my work in Student Government.

My major at Madison is Biology

Why? I love to learn how things work. I love working with cars and even have a degree in automotive maintenance. I soon realized that I wanted to expand my exploration of how nature works by going back to school. My high school biology teacher helped cultivate my love for science and I am finally pursuing my dream here at UW-Madison!

Some of my favorite things are: Family, Friends, Snowboarding, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Swimming, Running, Fencing, Music, Video Games, Movies, Comfy Clothes, Dogs and Cats and any pets in general.....and Music again.. Oh yeah and Snowboarding again.

Some things I dislike are: Carcinogens, excess greenhouse gas emissions, careless/disrespectful people, being sick, pugs (not really), losing

Favorite place in your home state: Probably Devil's Lake, more specifically the West Bluff when the moon is coming up

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Microbial Sciences building

One word that describes my personality: Loyal

Favorite color: Auroral

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a High Performance Car Technician when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Pink Floyd, Incubus, Led Zeppelin, Queen, AC/DC, Anberlin, Dredg, Emancipator, The Flaming Lips, Gorillaz, Keller Williams, Linkin Park, Modest Mouse, Vampire Weekend, Rage Against the Machine, Atmosphere, Sage Francis, Silversun Pickups, System of a Down, Trampled by Turtles, Wu-Tang Clan

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Malicious microbes, falling... I can't think of many things

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being able to afford it, where I was going to live, making friends

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail

My hero is Neil DeGrasse Tyson

because he is an incredibly intelligent individual that has the ability to get people excited about learning. He makes being a scientist cool; he proves that science isn't boring at all from the right perspective. We need more positive role models like that. I hope that one day I can get people as excited about learning as he makes me.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To help the performers do their thing to the best of their ability, to gain friendships and meet awesome people. Work in an environment that I love working in with great people. And to give the audience something to get on their feet about!

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Communication Arts

My major at Madison is I am pursuing a career in public relations and/or advertising.

Why? Music, either playing it or listening to it. I enjoy most sports, but if it involves a racquet, I will play it.

Some of my favorite things are: Baseball (the only sport I don't like)

Some things I dislike are: Lincoln Park (Manitowoc) mostly for the tennis courts, but the zoo is not bad.

Favorite place in your home state: Focused

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Blue

One word that describes my personality: architect

Favorite color: Mat Kearney, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Howie Day, Matt Nathanson, Chris August

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Clowns, but who isn't? when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Finals

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Play music with friends

My hero is Improve my skills at PR, and have fun doing it.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Chinese and International Studies

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Playing guitar, reading and writing fiction, spending time with friends

Some of my favorite things are: Standardized tests, math problems

Some things I dislike are: Cape Cod

Favorite place in your home state: Outgoing

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Blue

One word that describes my personality: construction worker

Favorite color: Spoon, Vampire Weekend, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Wasps and hornets when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: How much my major would affect my career

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Go skydiving with my best friends

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my first boss

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Despite being 70+ years old, he had an iron work ethic, and he was still as strong as an 18 year old

My hero is To develop my leadership, communication, and coordination skills to a professional level

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Marketing

My major at Madison is I like having the ability to be creative on the business side of things.

Why? Concerts, traveling, the outdoors, How the States Got Their Shapes on the History Channel

Some of my favorite things are: Chocolate cake, Nickelback, most reality shows (except Teen Mom)

Some things I dislike are: Downtown Chicago

Favorite place in your home state: Outgoing

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Blue

One word that describes my personality: pediatrician

Favorite color: 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

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a 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 when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: That it's going to end

Some things that I’m afraid of are: 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

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my grandparents

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is To strengthen my professional skills in an environment that truly gives you an opportunity to learn by doing

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Journalism and Psychology

My major at Madison is I like to write.

Why? Cats, candy, reading, Super Mario Bros, Guitar Hero

Some of my favorite things are: Onions (ick!), chives, snakes, centipedes, celery, bats, ringworm

Some things I dislike are: The Tea Shop

Favorite place in your home state: Unexpected

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green

One word that describes my personality: lawyer

Favorite color: Alicia Keys (the best in the world), Nicki Minaj

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Snakes and the movie Snakes on a Plane when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: My roommates, my track coaches, and getting lost on campus.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Probably hang out with my cats

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Zach Galifianakis

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: He is awesome

My hero is I want to have fun doing what I love. I hope to make friends, gain experience, and have fun all at the same time.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Art-Graphic Design with a Certificate in Business

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Music, running, Badger basketball, organization, mint chocolate chip ice cream, candy, my little sister, pasta, Aaron Rodgers

Some of my favorite things are: Meat, humidity, the use of too many smiley faces in texts, unfriendly or judgmental people, loud chewing

Some things I dislike are: Door County or my family's cabin on North Twin Lake

Favorite place in your home state: Shy

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Pink

One word that describes my personality: artist or teacher

Favorite color: 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...

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Getting older, the vastness of the ocean (and really all bodies of water), what other people think of me when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: 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

Some things that I’m afraid of are: 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.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: my grandma

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is 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.

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Marketing/International Business

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? Pizza, soccer, traveling

Some of my favorite things are: Birds (my biggest fear), spiders

Some things I dislike are: My bedroom

Favorite place in your home state: Outgoing

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Turquoise

One word that describes my personality: waitress

Favorite color: Country or alternative… Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Dave Matthews Band

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Dying, the dark when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Getting lost, failing out of school

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Travel to Fiji

My hero is Grow as an individual and a leader and form close relationships with everyone

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: undecided

My major at Madison is 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.

Why? 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 of my favorite things are: American pudding and Jell-O, most types of cheeses, most carbonated beverages, certain types of bugs, cooked tuna or salmon

Some things I dislike are: Wisconsin Dells

Favorite place in your home state: Unpredictable

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Green or blue

One word that describes my personality: traveler or writer

Favorite color: 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)

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a Fermented sweet gluttonous rice, certain shades of the color pink, my mother\\\\\\'s improvised cooking at times, places without running water or flushable toilets when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Huge giant tests that makes up for all of your grade, scary teachers, cafeteria food, laundry

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Travel to Asia to shop for random things that I don\\\\\\'t need and to eat delicious food like exotic fruits.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: CL of 2ne1

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is To be creative, efficient, and effective with my designs for Wisconsin Wingers, and also to have fun during the process Full Name

Full Name: Kristin Swenson

Your hometown/high school: Mequon

Sports/clubs you participated in: Varsity Tennis, Spanish club

Honors you received in High School or in College: International Business and Marketing

My major at Madison is I am very interested in the business field and I want to be able to incorporate my Spanish education with my job

Why? My friends, my cat, my family, tennis, running

Some of my favorite things are: Dishonesty, snow, spiders

Some things I dislike are: Madison, Wisconsin

Favorite place in your home state: kind

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: red

One word that describes my personality: doctor

Favorite color: Katy Perry

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a SHARKS when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Being on my own, keeping up with schoolwork

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Hang out with my friends

Some things about college that scare(d) me: My Grandma

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: she is the kindest person in the world, she has battled cancer twice and still manages to be the strongest person I know

My hero is Grow close to the other Wisconsin Singers, grow as a business employee in my Project Manager position

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

Honors you received in High School or in College: Communications

My major at Madison is because I really really love talking with people and being out and about and traveling

Why? 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 of my favorite things are: Foods that taste good that make me feel guilty afterwards. Traders. And people that don't like to smile!

Some things I dislike are: Camp Randall

Favorite place in your home state: smiley

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: yellow

One word that describes my personality: Pediatrician

Favorite color: 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

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a the dark when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: I was so scared of not making friends but more importantly the Freshman 15

Some things that I’m afraid of are: 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

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Jesus Christ

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: 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 hero is 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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Full Name: Adeoluwa Afolayan

Nickname(s): Ade

Your hometown/high school: Collinsville High School (Collinsville, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 300

Sports/clubs you participated in: Student Council, Model UN, French Club (eww), National Honor Society

Honors you received in High School or in College: Top 20 percentile

My major at Madison is Journalism- Strategic Communications & Reporting.

Why? I want to go into PR and I enjoy writing

Some of my favorite things are: Sleeping. It's definitely my favorite thing. I also enjoy reading (currently reading Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), I like mindless online shopping, laughing with friends, and...sleeping.

Some things I dislike are: Butterflies. They scare me...for real. Obnoxious people, overly confident borderline narcissistic people, tomatoes, cats ( I love kittens though! ^_^), and dust.

Favorite place in your home state: No real favorite place…

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: My house, sleeping. Second favorite place would have to be Picnic Point :)

One word that describes my personality: Loyal

Favorite color: Yellow or white

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a bus driver when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Anything as long as it’s good

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Spiders, failure, being annoyed, falling on ice, getting stung by a bee/wasp, getting stung by really anything, anything dirty

Some things about college that scare(d) me: FAILURE

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go to Greece

My hero is I don’t have one.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: I just want to be successful in anything that I do.

Alexandra Claiborne

Full Name: Alexandra Claiborne

Nickname(s): Alex

Your hometown/high school: Wheaton Warrenville South High School (Wheaton, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 550

Sports/clubs you participated in: The Classics show choir, editor-in-chief of The Pride newspaper, National Honor Society, Key Club and school musicals.

Honors you received in High School or in College: High School: National Honor Society, top 15 percent, Spanish National Honor Society, winner of the Wheaton Warrenville South award for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism (2010.) College: Dean’s List Spring 2012.

My major at Madison is Strategic Communication and Communication Arts- Radio/TV/Film.

Why? I've been obsessed with TV since day one and have always been fascinated by the creation of media. I also believe I'm an effective communicator so I thought I would stick with what I do best!

Some of my favorite things are: My family and home, New York City, writing, 30 Rock, Bravo, Saturday Night Live, Classic Rock music, Broadway musicals, show choir and good stand-up comedy.

Some things I dislike are: Lazy people, bad movies, being sick, tardiness, being overwhelmed by anxiety, veering from my daily routine

Favorite place in your home state: My house, Second City Chicago and my high school

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Vilas Hall (I basically live there anyway)

One word that describes my personality: Ambitious

Favorite color: Mint

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a anchor on The Today Show when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Fleetwood Mac (SO to my girl Stevie Nicks,) Broadway musicals, the Beatles, Ben Folds, Aerosmith, The Beach Boys and Broadway divas like Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone!

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Failure, losing my mind, not living up to my full potential and getting sick/injured

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Being lonely, being overwhelmed, walking alone at night and homesickness

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Hang out with my family or eat Panera Bread and watch my favorite TV shows on Netflix. Or if I had tickets I would go see a concert or musical!

My hero is my mom and Tina Fey

because I love my mother more than anything in the world and Tina Fey because she’s my favorite comedian and a fantastic writer (Liz Lemon is my soul sister.)

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Gain valuable experience in the field of public relations and create new marketing materials to get audiences excited to see the Singers do their thing!

Alexandra Opitz

Full Name: Alexandra Opitz

Nickname(s): Alex, Al, Alejandra, AO

Your hometown/high school: Middleton High School (Middleton, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 500

Sports/clubs you participated in: Wisconsin Varsity Rowing, pre-optometry club, women in business, tennis, soccer, basketball, National Honors Society, choir, Broadway bound, key club, FBLA, Monona Academy of Dance (ballet, tap, jazz, pointe)

Honors you received in High School or in College: Varsity captain of high school tennis team, sophomore captain of UW Rowing team, 2010 team Big Ten Rowing Champion

My major at Madison is Biology and Sociology.

Why? I've always like the sciences and I want to attend optometry school after graduation from UW-Madison. I became interested in sociology in high school and decided to pursue it as well since many of the classes fit in as electives for optometry school.

Some of my favorite things are: Thunderstorms, yoga, smiles, singing, hanging out with friends, playing the piano, pets (especially dogs), reading, tea, dancing, spending time with my family, Glee, baking, music

Some things I dislike are: Spiders, bugs on/near me, rudeness, tardiness

Favorite place in your home state: Red Pine Camp for Girls (Minocqua, WI)

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The boathouse docks

One word that describes my personality: Caring

Favorite color: Pink

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a doctor/princess when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Lady Gaga, Glee, Sara Bareilles, Madonna, Emily Cole & the Hippocampus Jass Gang

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Failure, heights, spiders

Some things about college that scare(d) me: My rowing coaches, making friends, being successful in such a large and competitive university

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Cuddle up with a blanket and some hot tea to read some good books

My hero is my sister Vicky

because she is not afraid of taking chances to pursue her goals.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To make new friends, gain lots of experience and have fun!

Emily Skorin

Full Name: Emily Skorin

Nickname(s): Em

Your hometown/high school: Rolling Meadows High School (Arlington Heights, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 500

Sports/clubs you participated in: High School: Softball, volleyball, school newspaper, National Honor Society and Talent Development Program UW: Club Softball, Colleges Against Cancer

Honors you received in High School or in College: Being in the honors program

My major at Madison is Communications, Strategic Communications (PR) and a Business Certificate.

Why? I am interested in event management, advertising, and public relations so this combination seemed like the perfect way to help me get where I want to go.

Some of my favorite things are: My family and friends, reading, photography, music, UW-Madison, sports, ice cream, fruit (to balance out the ice cream), and learning something new.

Some things I dislike are: Being late, traffic, and people who are judgmental

Favorite place in your home state: On the hammock in my backyard with a book or anywhere with a bonfire and some friends

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Picnic Point or Memorial Union

One word that describes my personality: Determined

Favorite color: Red (of course) and Aqua

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Justin Robinett and Michael Henry, most country and alternative music, and most a cappella music

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Rodents and disappointing the people that I love

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Finding my way around campus and being away from my family

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: I would have dinner with my family and then go bowling with my friends ending the night with some frozen yogurt or ice cream.

My hero is my mom

because she does so many different things and is always there for me regardless of what is going on. She has a strength that I hope I can have one day.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To gain experience in all the areas in interested in pursuing, to meet new people, and to learn.

Erick Morelos

Full Name: Erick Morelos

Nickname(s): Morelos

Your hometown/high school: Whitney Young Magnet High School (Chicago, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 400

Sports/clubs you participated in: Intramural Soccer Sports Business Club Advertising Club

Honors you received in High School or in College: All-City Soccer Player 2008, All-Sectional Soccer Player 2008, 2009.

My major at Madison is Spanish and Journalism.

Why? I love the Spanish Language. I want to go into Strategic Communication in the J-school and one day do some marketing and P.R. work.

Some of my favorite things are: Badger Game-days, playing soccer, hanging out at the Terrace, music, snapbacks, tacos, Jersey Shore, Boy Meets World

Some things I dislike are: Long winters, Ikea, pleasure reading, American Idol, \"YOLO\"

Favorite place in your home state: My backyard

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Terrace piers

One word that describes my personality: Silly

Favorite color: Cyan

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional soccer player when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Rap, Hip-Hop, Country, Alternative, Pop, Top 40

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Big spiders, rats

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Workload, managing my time

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Have a picnic and bonfire with my friends

My hero is my mom

because she has always been there for me and always gives me the best advice.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To push myself and get the most out of being a PR intern as possible.

Stacy McClain

Full Name: Stacy McClain

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Southwest High (Green Bay, WI)

Size of your graduating class: 345

Sports/clubs you participated in: Troyettes Dance Team, Student Council, DECA, Mu Kappa Tau Marketing Club, Phi Beta Lambda Business Club

Honors you received in High School or in College: Four time State and National Champs for Troyettes

My major at Madison is Marketing.

Why? I have always been fascinated in the way that a certain color, word choice, size, or shape can make something more appealing to a certain group of people. I love convincing people to give something a chance whether it is something like a good restaurant or club on campus to something as big as products and brands in the corporate world.

Some of my favorite things are: My fantastic friends, avocados, dancing, pictures, running, badger football, the terrace, the packers, puppies, Pinterest, family, PUMPKIN PIE, summer, drive ins, feather pillows, hippos, crew neck sweatshirts

Some things I dislike are: Below zero temperatures, finals, black coffee, bad moods, mosquitos, doing laundry

Favorite place in your home state: Lambeau Field

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: The Terrace

One word that describes my personality: Lively

Favorite color: Green

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a rockstar when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Acoustic music or anything that will get people dancing

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Settling

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Balancing everything

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Call up my friends, catch a flight to Florida, watch a couple episodes of The Office on the plane ride, go to SeaWorld, have a bonfire on the beach.

My hero is Dear Old Dad

because he fixes all my problems.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To bring my passion and interest in business to make sure the resources are there so the Wisconsin Singers can continue to do what they do best.

Shengmin E

Full Name: Shengmin E.

Nickname(s): Annie

Your hometown/high school: Parkway Central High School (Chesterfield, MO)

Size of your graduating class: 385

Sports/clubs you participated in: Piano is a sport, right?

Honors you received in High School or in College: National Art Honors Society (HS), Foreign Language Honors Society (HS), MMTA Senior Piano Duet Winner (HS), Digital Salon (2011-12), DA Daily Deviation (2010)

My major at Madison is Chinese and Mass Communication.

Why? They both somehow fell into my lap, mysteriously.

Some of my favorite things are: Frappuccinos (of all kinds), singing, piano, drawing, manga, soundtrack music, late-night walks, baking/cooking

Some things I dislike are: Flowers, lettuce, food coma, sprained ankles, pugs, Rebecca Black's \"Friday,\" duck poop.

Favorite place in your home state: The Planetarium

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Chadbourne Residential College Classroom

One word that describes my personality: Feline?

Favorite color: Black

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a kitty when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Kalafina, Fiction Junction, Kajiura Yuki (composer), Chopin (composer), Kanno Yoko (composer), Sakamoto Maaya, Yanagi Nagi, Standing Egg Ft. Windy, James Gallaway, Rachmaninoff (composer), Bach (composer), The Piano Guys, Joe Hisashi (composer), Ikimono Gakkari.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Flowers and plant life in general; failure; appearing awkward.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Grades. 'Mainstream' people.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Record covers of many vocaloid songs!

My hero is no one

because I don't like relying on the inspirations and achievements of others wholeheartedly to achieve what only I can do.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: Build a portfolio worthy of a true UW student!

Moeko Komoda

Full Name: Moeko Komoda

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: William Fremd High School (Hoffman Estates, IL)

Size of your graduating class: 675

Sports/clubs you participated in: Band (flute,) Marching band (flute,) swimming, dance (ballet, jazz, character, modern

Honors you received in High School or in College: National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, Dean’s List

My major at Madison is Accounting and International Business.

Why? I love numbers, people, and anything international! I would want to work as a businessperson in the arts, work abroad, or both.

Some of my favorite things are: Dance, cats, swimming, reading, sleeping

Some things I dislike are: Bugs, lies

Favorite place in your home state: I'm originally from Osaka, Japan and lived there for ten years, and my favorite place there is the waterfall in the mountain 5 minutes away from my house.

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: On the dock on Lake Mendota

One word that describes my personality: Clumsy

Favorite color: Turquoise

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a flight attendant when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Sara Bareilles, Adele, Taylor Swift, Switchfoot, Howie Day, etc.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Bees, darkness, illnesses, ghosts (they don’t exist, but still) strangers, etc.

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Not knowing what I want to do/ major in, super people, possible crimes, etc.

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Go outside in the country somewhere and watch the stars

My hero is my dad

because I don't have a creative hero and dads are everyone’s' heroes. And because he is the one who brought us to the US and gave me opportunities that I would not otherwise have.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: To be a responsible person that people can count on, make lasting friendships, gain experience, and decide if this is what I want to do in the future.

Vatsalaa Jha

Full Name: Vatsalaa Jha

Nickname(s): N/A

Your hometown/high school: Tech High School (St. Cloud, MN)

Size of your graduating class: 400

Sports/clubs you participated in: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, NHS, Student Advisory and Consent Team, Link Crew, Math Team, Rotary Club

Honors you received in High School or in College: Honor Roll, NHS, Dean’s Honors List, Honors in the Liberal Arts

My major at Madison is Art- Graphic Design.

Why? I remember being around the age of four or five and waking up early in the morning to make a colored pencil drawing to show in class later in the day. This memory speaks of the inherent love I have for the arts. I don't have many memories of my beginning stages in school, but I still remember the easiness of picking up a color and expressing it form. Creativity is what drives my passion. I enjoy thinking of new artistic ideas and find it hard to accept something that anyone could develop. Perhaps that speaks for my originality or simply my stubbornness.

Some of my favorite things are: Playing and listening to music, painting, writing poetry, watching documentaries, learning about social and cultural issues and daydreaming

Some things I dislike are: Inauthentic people, false promises, the ability to be easily influenced, unoriginality and hatred

Favorite place in your home state: Musinger Garden

My favorite place on campus to hang out is: Dobra Tea

One word that describes my personality: Reflective

Favorite color: Depends/ Blue

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a artist when I grew up.

My favorite music/groups/acts: Bollywood music and classical music. Listening to anyone whose soul is expressed through his or her art makes me swoon.

Some things that I’m afraid of are: Insects and not living in the present

Some things about college that scare(d) me: Meeting too many adults who haven’t grown up

If I had a night free to do whatever I wanted, I would: Read The Hunger Games

My hero is people who have endured hell and have survived to spread love and humanity, even in the simplest ways.

My goals for myself as a Wisconsin Singer are: My goal is to spark originality