Meet the 2024 Orientation Leaders and Mentors, who will help you make a smooth transition to Hobart and William Smith Colleges through team-building activities and information sessions.
orientation coordinators
Joey Tello Galicia '25
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: Wasey Lounge Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Man Yuan Favorite Music Artist: twice What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? I’m looking forward to meeting all of the incoming first-years What is your best advice for first-years? If you don’t know where your dreams are, then dream of the starts
Jillian VanLare '26
Hometown: Williamson, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Delancy House Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St Cafe Favorite Musical Artist: Laufey What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Studying abroad in England! What is your best advice for first-years? Being prepared is great, but don’t let your plans stop you from exploring new things!
Hometown: Bronx, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Adams Intercultural Center Favorite Musical Artist: PNB Rock Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My senior year! What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself and believe in your full potential
Estelle Bignet '26 International Students
Hometown: Paris, France Favorite Place on Campus: The Docks Favorite Musical Artist: Nekfeu Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going to the Dominican Republic & Australia for study abroad! What is your best advice for new students? Get involved and use the resources available!
Jioia D’Andrea-Mucciarelli '27 Spirit/Social Media
Hometown: Buffalo, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Arts Campus Favorite Musical Artist: The Drums Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making new friends and great memories! What is your best advice for new students? Put yourself out there; go to activities/events! It’s a great way to meet new people.
Zooey Gastelo '25 Event Coordinator
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: McDaniel’s porch Favorite Musical Artist: Solange Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking my second watercolor class What is your best advice for new students? Make time each day to get some fresh air!
Emily Gorczynski '26 Service/Orientation Central
Hometown: Jamesville, NY Favorite place on campus: Blackwell Room Favorite music artist: Noah Kahan Favorite place to eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a First Year Seminar Mentor and working alongside one of my favorite professors! What is your best advice for new students? Take every opportunity that is presented to you!
Ashley Hernandez '27 Spirit/Social Media
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: McDaniel’s porch Favorite Musical Artist: Solange Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking my second watercolor class What is your best advice for new students? Make time each day to get some fresh air!
Khairul Islam '25 Event Coordinator
Hometown: Dhaka
Buruik Nardos '25 Event Coordinator
Hometown: Addis Abab, Ethiopia Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Lecrae Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating! What is your best advice for new students? Stay determined, stay focused, and believe in yourself!
Victoria Smith '25 Orientation Mentor Coordinator
Hometown: Astoria, OR Favorite Place on Campus: William Smith Hill Favorite Musical Artist: Jungle Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Taqueria Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making exciting new memories What is your best advice for new students? The effort is worth it!
Van Tran '25 Event Coordinator
Hometown: Vietnam Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House (the Gym) Favorite Musical Artist: Son Tung MTP Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with friends all the time and make my senior year the best one! What is your best advice for new students? It can be scary sometimes but just keep the mind open and go with the flow, good things will happen ;)
Godson Umoren '26 Service/Orientation Central
Hometown: Schenectady, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar/Baby Keem Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating What is your best advice for new students? Keeping an open mind
Anjalee Wanduragala '25 Tranfer Students
Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka Favorite place on campus: The docks Favorite music artist: Hozier Favorite place to eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking in all the memories and moments with all my friends, professors, and people I have had the chance to meet during the past couple of years at HWS. What is your best advice for new students? Say yes and grab onto any opportunity put forward to you. Take chances and push yourself outside your comfort zone and you’ll be surprised at how much you grow during your years at HWS.
Orientation Mentors
Wedad Al Rousan '26
Hometown: Amman, Jordan Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Grounded What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people What is your best advice for new students? Meet and talk to as many people as you can
Abe Amar '27
Hometown: NY Favorite Place on Campus: The AIC Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Pub What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? More opportunities What is your best advice for new students? Engage and make connections with people
Evelin Amaro '27
Hometown: Bronx, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Cellar Pub Favorite Musical Artist: JOP Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Joining clubs What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone
Jack Auberger '26
Hometown: Rochester, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Metallica Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Eddie O’Brian’s What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hanging out with friends What is your best advice for new students? Try something new
Addie Brinkler '26
Hometown: Round Pond, ME Favorite Place on Campus: Chairs on Stern Lawn Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Eddie O’Brian’s What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going to New Zealand in Spring ‘25 What is your best advice for new students? It’s okay to do things by yourself!
Abigail Britton-Lowden '25
Hometown: Toledo, OH Favorite place on campus: Abbe Center for Jewish life Favorite music artist: Lana del Rey Favorite place to eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Spending my last year at HWS with my friends What is your best advice for new students? Get involved; don't be afraid to try new things!
Tim Buck '27
Hometown: Victor, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Cellar Pub Favorite Musical Artist: Backseat Lovers Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Parkers What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Warm weather What is your best advice for new students? Live in the moment
Aryanna Burbas '27
Emma Burger '26
Hometown: Lancaster, PA Favorite Place on Campus: The docks Favorite Musical Artist: The front bottoms Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Living in an Emerson Suite What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be afraid to talk to people and try new things, this is the time to make memories!
Wesley Capitani '24, MAT'25
Hometown: Dover, VT Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Fleetwood Mac Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Taqueria Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Student teaching during the Masters in Teaching program What is your best advice for new students? Have an open mind and be ready for a lot of new people, info, and ideas.
Kalila Caringal '27
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: Gearan Center Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The fall production of “Antigone” What is your best advice for new students? Have an open mind
Jake Carlin '26
Hometown: Columbus, OH Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Metro Boomin Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bagels and Cakes What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone
Lisbeth Castelan '25
Hometown: Bronx, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Mark’s Pizza What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a senior What is your best advice for new students? Join clubs and organizations, it is a great way to meet people!
Ryan Coe '26
Hometown: Potomac, MD Favorite Place on Campus: Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Nas Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Studying abroad What is your best advice for new students? Don’t give up
Jacqueline Connolly '27
Hometown: Falls Church, VA Favorite Place on Campus: Lawn chairs on the quad Favorite Musical Artist: Steve Lacy Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ports What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making new friends What is your best advice for new students? Confidence is key!
Isaiah Cotton '24
Hometown: Pittsford, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Wegmans What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My master’s program What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself and try new things
Guarldiard Cyriaque Mentor '25
Hometown: New York City Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Lana Del Rey Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a senior; all the big “lasts” What is your best advice for new students? Keep an open mind!
Isabella Daniels '27
Hometown: Short Hills, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Chairs on Stern Lawn Favorite Musical Artist: Morgan Wallen Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with my friends 24/7! What is your best advice for new students? Try EVERYTHING!
Jayden Dasher '26
Hometown: Newark, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Small cubicle on the 3rd floor of the library Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? A fresh start and taking pass experiences to make this one better What is your best advice for new students? Don't rush yourself academically, you have time.
Noah Deller '27
Hometown: Dillsburg, PA Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Tyler Childers Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Another volleyball season and opportunities to be with friends What is your best advice for new students? Get involved- go out of your comfort zone!
Leyton DeMeo '27
Hometown: Northville, MI Favorite Place on Campus: Bozzuto Boathouse Favorite Musical Artist: Bruno Mars/Laufey Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Empire Coffee What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My sociology classes What is your best advice for new students? Reach out to staff and older students and make use of the resources available
Isabella De Nes '25
Hometown: Logan, UT Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Danny Ocean Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Halsey’s What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being a CA What is your best advice for new students? Be open to learning & meeting new people
Yashdeep Deswal '25
Hometown: Guryun, India Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Baby Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Exciting classes What is your best advice for new students? Just know that it gets a lot easier after freshman year, especially for those who are shy and don’t make friends easily
Nicolas Diaz Aguilar '26
Hometown: NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Stern Hall Favorite Musical Artist: Bad Bunny Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ports What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Explore and try new things What is your best advice for new students? Challenge yourself
Brooke Donnelly '27
Hometown: Romulus, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: Noah Kahan/Hollow Coves Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St. Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Learning new things, being active on campus, and making new friends! What is your best advice for new students? Try new things, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and go to events!
Ant Esi '27
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Nina Simone Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Flavors What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? To declare my major What is your best advice for new students? College is what you make of it
Tom Fahey '27
Hometown: South Glastonbury, CT Favorite Place on Campus: The greenhouse Favorite Musical Artist: The Mountain Goats Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Professor May’s production of “Antigone” What is your best advice for new students? Remember everyone is in the same boat!
Marty Fallon '27
Hometown: Syracuse, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Cellar Pub Favorite Musical Artist: Grateful Dead Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Applebees What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My housing What is your best advice for new students? Don’t skip classes
Derrielle Faulkner '25
Hometown: Bayshore, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Gearan Center Favorite Musical Artist: Madilyn Mei Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Cherishing memories with my friends for my last year! What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be afraid to try new things and try a lot of things!
Liam Friberg '26
Hometown: Fryeburg, ME Favorite Place on Campus: Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Led Zeppelin Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Eddies What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? New friends! What is your best advice for new students? Be open and friendly with everyone!
Maria Galarza '26
Hometown: Ballston Spa, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Quad Favorite Musical Artist: Demi Lovato Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Cam’s pizza What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My courses and meeting new people What is your best advice for new students? Talk to anyone; everyone is in the same position
Grace Gallagher '27
Mal Gjeraeleu '27
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The gym Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Academics What is your best advice for new students? Have fun
Luis Gontes '27
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: Gulick couch Favorite Musical Artist: The Strokes Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ichiro What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Participating in clubs again What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Casey Graham '27
Hometown: Hanover, NH Favorite Place on Campus: The field house sauna Favorite Musical Artist: Don Toliver Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ports What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Golf season and hanging with friends What is your best advice for new students? Be open minded and outgoing! (People here are nice!)
Grayson Getz '27
Hometown: Wayland, MA Favorite Place on Campus: Smith Lawn Favorite Musical Artist: Ed Sheeran Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Mr. Twisties What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting the new volleyball freshman What is your best advice for new students? Get to know your CA well
Abel Guzman '25
Hometown: Newark, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Writer’s nook Favorite Musical Artist: Post Malone Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing my major What is your best advice for new students? Join clubs
Alyssa Hanusein '27
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: The docks Favorite Musical Artist: 5 Seconds of Summer Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Grounded What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and taking new classes What is your best advice for new students? Keep an open mind and try new things!
Olivia Hargrove '27
Hometown: Chatham, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: The Boathouse Favorite Musical Artist: Zach Bryan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Halseys What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meet new people What is your best advice for new students? Be open to anything
Laine Heiser '27
Hometown: Katy, TX Favorite Place on Campus: Saga Favorite Musical Artist: Dominic Fike Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bagels and Cakes What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hockey season and team lift What is your best advice for new students? Try to talk to as many people as you can, everyone is new
Sydney Herbruck '25
Hometown: Cleveland, OH Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ichiro What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Fun Senior Activities What is your best advice for new students? Stay open-minded, there are so many opportunities to take advantage of here
Krissa Hercules '27
Hometown: Annapolis, MD Favorite Place on Campus: Gearan Center Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bagels and Cakes What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with friends What is your best advice for new students? Have fun, make the most out of it
Sadie Herr '27
Hometown: Swarthmore, PA Favorite Place on Campus: The Docks Favorite Musical Artist: The Chicks Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Kindred Fare What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Writing my college placement and hanging out with friends. What is your best advice for new students? Be patient with yourself. Being at college will begin to feel easier and enjoyable.
Saoirse Higgins-Corbett '25
Hometown: Geneva, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Gearan’s house Favorite Musical Artist: 5 Seconds of Summer Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ichiro What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating What is your best advice for new students? Set reminders for homework assignments
Miles Hochman '27
Hometown: Sysset, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Billy Joel Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St. Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Club Hockey Season What is your best advice for new students? It’s okay if things don’t go right immediately
Randy Hong '26
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: The AIC Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Joining clubs and running cultural events What is your best advice for new students? Become closer with your professors!
Liana Langevin '27
Hometown: Cohasset, MA Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Lana Del Rey Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Torrey Park What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and learning new things What is your best advice for new students? Be kind to everyone and don't be afraid to be vocal
Amanda Lawrence '27
Hometown: Bronx, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Rihanna Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hosting and creating events for BSU and CSA What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone
Jadon Layne '25
Hometown: Whitby, Ontario Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Taqueria Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating What is your best advice for new students? Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone! Building new connections is one of the best things you can do.
Lizzy Legg '26
Hometown: Channahon, IL Favorite Place on Campus: Lawn chairs near Blackwell Favorite Musical Artist: Chappell Roan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Monacos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My classes What is your best advice for new students? Do EVERYTHING; whether with friends or alone!
Grant Lover '27
Hometown: Pelham, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Rees Hall Favorite Musical Artist: MF Doom Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bella’s What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making more friends What is your best advice for new students? Be friendly; everyone is in the same mindset where they don’t know many people.
Brianna Lucero '27
Hometown: Bronx, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Squash courts Favorite Musical Artist: Boogie wit da Hoodie Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting the incoming first-years What is your best advice for new students? Your first year flies by, so try to make the most of it!
Nathaniel Magni '27
Hometown: Santa Maria, CA Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Gym Favorite Musical Artist: Pepper Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Another volleyball season and the chance to grow academically What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself, manage your time well, and branch out
Maya Mahoney '27
Hometown: Chicago, IL Favorite Place on Campus: Smith Lawn Favorite Musical Artist: Ed Sheeran Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Mr. Twisties What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going back to sailing and seeing my friends What is your best advice for new students? Take advantage of getting to know your CA
Emma Mckenna '25
Hometown: Burlington, VT Favorite Place on Campus: The boathouse Favorite Musical Artist: Lumineers Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bad Burro What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing up my degree and hanging out with my friends What is your best advice for new students? Breathe - don’t get too wrapped up in the stress
Alexandra Miller '27
Hometown: Fairfield, CT Favorite Place on Campus: The docks Favorite Musical Artist: Fleetwood Mac Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Monacos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Declaring my major and becoming a writing colleague What is your best advice for new students? Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you
Lindsay Miller '27
Hometown: Plymouth, NH Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: SZA/Taylor Swift Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Empire Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and deciding my major! What is your best advice for new students? Do your assignments and go to office hours frequently!
Tim Miller '25
Hometown: Halfmoon, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Tyler Childers Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bad Burro What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing up my college career What is your best advice for new students? Enjoy the ride
Niamh Monnery '27
Hometown: New York City Favorite Place on Campus: William Smith Hill Favorite Musical Artist: SZA Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Grounded What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking new classes What is your best advice for new students? Keep and open mind
Maxine Moore '26
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Lana Del Rey Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people What is your best advice for new students? Have fun
Nate Morgan '27
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT Favorite Place on Campus: Quad Favorite Musical Artist: Noah Kahan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Main Moon What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Getting more involved in clubs What is your best advice for new students? Try everything
Sophia Mughal '25
Hometown: Fairfield, CT Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: George Harrison Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Potentially pursuing an honors project What is your best advice for new students? Get involved!
Loreine Mungcal '26
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite place on campus: The gym Favorite music artist: Adele Favorite place to eat in Geneva: Taquieros Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Focusing on growth and attracting and preserving good energy What is your best advice for new students? Pace yourself, don’t forget to rest and practice self-care, and don’t be pressured to have it all figured out academically or socially.
Zoe Neiderbach '27
Hometown: Geneseo, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Saga Favorite Musical Artist: Noah Kahan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? New experiences What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself
Jack Norkus '25
Hometown: Manchester, NY Favorite Place on Campus: S. Main St. Favorite Musical Artist: John Summit Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Eddies What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The weekends What is your best advice for new students? Say yes to everything you can
Chidalu Nwokolo '26
Hometown: Abuja, Nigeria Favorite Place on Campus: The AIC Favorite Musical Artist: Dasido Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting with my new residents What is your best advice for new students? Take advantage of the opportunities around you
Joy Nguyen '26
Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam Favorite place on campus: Boathouse Favorite music artist: Ariana Grande Favorite place to eat in Geneva: C.L Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and gain more experience from this job
Chloe Odell '27
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY Favorite Place on Campus: William Smith Hill Favorite Musical Artist: Noah Kahan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Los Amigos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My writing colleague seminar What is your best advice for new students? Push yourself out of your comfort zone
Faith Okoli '26
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Fish bowl in Napier Favorite Musical Artist: Rihanna Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Monacos What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people What is your best advice for new students? Utilize the study mentors, it will help you stay organized and plan out time to have more fun
Karen Padilla '27
Hometown: Chicago, IL Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: Kevin Karl Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: C.L. Luffy What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The TEP and studying abroad What is your best advice for new students? Put yourself out there and don’t stick to one group
Andrew Painton '25
Hometown: Webster, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Boathouse Favorite Musical Artist: Led Zeppelin Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Mr. Twisties What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Rejoining the Hobart Rowing team What is your best advice for new students? Manage time and get ahead on work as soon as possible
Nicole Pendleton '26
Hometown: Camden, ME Favorite Place on Campus: Napier Fishbowl Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Completing my chemistry minor! What is your best advice for new students? Time management is super important, work on it!
Jaheim Pierre '25
Hometown: Fairfield, CT Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Dom Dolla Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? To crush it What is your best advice for new students? Don't be afraid of things
Mikyle Polcari '27
Hometown: Miller Place, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Cellar Pub Favorite Musical Artist: Mitski Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people What is your best advice for new students? Start work early
Sophia Pomposello '27
Hometown: Ridgefield, CT Favorite Place on Campus: The benches at the lake Favorite Musical Artist: The Weekend Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bagels & Cakes What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with my friends What is your best advice for new students? Meet as many new people as possible
Andrew Popa '27
Hometown: Westfield, Morningstar Favorite Place on Campus: Cellar Pub Favorite Musical Artist: Zach Bryan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bagels & Cakes What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Warm weather What is your best advice for new students? Go out and be social
Senhe Qiu '27
Hometown: Shenzhen, China Favorite Place on Campus: Scandling Campus Center Favorite Musical Artist: All of them, and none of them Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Beef & Brew (or Cellar Pub XD) What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? In this new year, I look forward to making new encounters with others and making great memories, I believe every new encounter with another person is a new experience, which I hope to make new friends. What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself, though it might be scary being in a new place, we got each other as schoolmates. Welcome aboard this trip of exotic fresh experience at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, so relax and have fun during orientation and all the rest of the time here.
Anastasia Raicevic '26
Hometown: Thessaloniki, Greece Favorite Place on Campus: Arts Campus Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Mark’s pizzeria What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? New opportunities! What is your best advice for new students? Befriend your classmates, they’ll help you out
Rupert Ramsay '27
Hometown: Chatham, MA Favorite Place on Campus: The docks Favorite Musical Artist: Noah Kahan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? The fall weather What is your best advice for new students? Stay ahead of work the first few weeks
Kire Richardson '24
Hometown: Rodelle, NJ Favorite Place on Campus: Arts Campus Favorite Musical Artist: J.I.D. Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Declaring my major What is your best advice for new students? Go out and get involved in the community
Owen Riley '26
Hometown: Hebron, CT Favorite Place on Campus: Cafe Favorite Musical Artist: Playboi Carti Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: El Monterey What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Getting all A’s! What is your best advice for new students? Be extroverted
Christopher Robles '27
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Scandling Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Uzi Vert Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Main Moon What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with friends What is your best advice for new students? Be yourself & don’t be scared to speak up
Lydia Rudnick '26
Hometown: Skaneateles, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: Quarters of Change Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making friends with first-years and other Orientation Mentors What is your best advice for new students? Even if it’s annoying, go to orientation events! It’s worth it!
Stephanie Ryan '26
Hometown: Frisco, CO Favorite Place on Campus: The quad on sunny days Favorite Musical Artist: Maneskin Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Grounded What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Studying abroad in the spring What is your best advice for new students? Treat everyone with respect, have fun, and meet as many people as you can.
Natalie Sandoval '25
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Favorite Place on Campus: Library Favorite Musical Artist: Hozier Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: The Elephant What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? I am looking forward to having an amazing senior year. I am excited to be living with my best friends so I know well make many amazing memories. While I will miss HWS after graduation I am excited to make this final year the best one of all so I can look back without regrets and just fondness. What is your best advice for new students? I would say to try everything at least once. Especially in your first year, you are just figuring out what you want and who you are. Part of this also includes being vulnerable and reaching out when need help. Getting in the habit of asking for help early on will help in the future.
Charlotte Sanford
Hometown: Williamstown, MA Favorite place on campus: Tennis courts Favorite music artist: Fred again... Favorite place to eat in Geneva: Anorah What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Making new memories in a place that I have come to know as my home and with the friends, teammates, and administration that would have become a second family What is your best advice for new students? Embrace the nerves, face the fear, and push yourself to be your strongest and kindest version. Try the classes that you are not 100% certain of, step outside of your comfort zone in making friends, and make a mark on our campus.
Cameron Sher '27
Hometown: Jericho, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Third Floor of the Library Favorite Musical Artist: Pink Floyd Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Rusty Pig What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Seeing friends What is your best advice for new students? Enjoy the first week, it should be fun
Nicholas Short '27
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Favorite Place on Campus: 2nd floor of the Library Favorite Musical Artist: MF Doom Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Tucci’s Family Diner What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Taking organic chemistry What is your best advice for new students? Show up to class and show that you care
Lacey Somerville '26
Hometown: New Hartford, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: The Lumineers Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Grounded What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Going abroad to Aix-en-Provence, France What is your best advice for new students? Try as many new things as you can and take advantage of the many opportunities
Nikolina Stanic '26
Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol field House Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Eddie O’Briens What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting new people and new opportunities What is your best advice for new students? Don’t be scared to try new things because you never know what you like before you try it and you never know who you will meet
Brooks Stephenson '27
Hometown: Galleria, TN Favorite Place on Campus: The boathouse Favorite Musical Artist: Backseat Lovers Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? My writing colleague placement What is your best advice for new students? Take every opportunity, don’t be afraid to try new things
Francesca Tesoro '27
Hometown: Cummington, MA Favorite Place on Campus: Cellar Pub Favorite Musical Artist: Ed Sheeran Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Main Moon What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Meeting the incoming first-years What is your best advice for new students? Be open for anything
Tegan Torrey '27
Hometown: Little Compton, RI Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Taylor Swift Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being back on campus with my friends What is your best advice for new students? Meet as many new people as possible!
Tim Trakhachov '26
Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine Favorite Place on Campus: Arts Campus Favorite Musical Artist: The Weeknd Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St. Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Designing new projects on and off campus What is your best advice for new students? Be open and try to meet as many people as possible, because during the first weeks of school everyone is looking for their crew, so it is just much easier. Definitely hang out with your floor, because having a nice atmosphere there will definitely help you later on.
Tara Valas '27
Hometown: Raleigh, NC Favorite Place on Campus: Saga Favorite Musical Artist: John Summit Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ichiro What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Hockey season What is your best advice for new students? It is what you make it; attitude is everything
Aidan Vanek '25
Hometown: Columbus, OH Favorite Place on Campus: The Lake Favorite Musical Artist: Frank Ocean Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Senior year here! What is your best advice for new students? Make a planner and calendar
Juliana Victor '26
Hometown: Buffalo, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Dock Favorite Musical Artist: Jessie Reyez Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Eddie O'Briens What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Sailing What is your best advice for new students? Try everything you can.
Luke Viggiani '25
Hometown: Canandaigua, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The Quad Favorite Musical Artist: Mt. Joy Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char Burrito What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Looking forward to finishing college with all my friends. What is your best advice for new students? Be inspired by the people around you and take advice from your faculty.
Connor Visingard '27
Hometown: Newark, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Bristol Field House Favorite Musical Artist: Grateful Dead Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Cam's What is your best advice for new students? Go to class, it matters
Katelyn Weeks '24, MAT'25
Hometown: Rochester, NY Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: Noah Kahan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Bagels & Cakes What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Finishing my Masters in Teaching! What is your best advice for new students? Say yes to new opportunities!
ben Weissensee '27
Hometown: Cohasset, MA Favorite Place on Campus: The Docks Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Baby Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Water St Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Being with my friends What is your best advice for new students? Get out of your comfort zone
Leah Wiebe '27
Hometown: Raleigh, NC Favorite Place on Campus: Blackwell Room Favorite Musical Artist: Hollow Coves/Noah Kahan Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Char What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Diving into classes, making new connections, and being by the lake What is your best advice for new students? Be open-minded! You won’t know if you’ll like something if you don’t give it a try
Clyde Williams '24
Hometown: Rochester, NY Favorite Place on Campus: The AIC Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Baby Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Byrne What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Receiving my masters What is your best advice for new students? Explore, and immerse yourself in the community
Mohammad Yassin '25
Hometown: Ramallah, Palestine Favorite Place on Campus: The chairs on S. Main Favorite Musical Artist: Umm Kulthum Favorite Place to Eat in Geneva: Ports Cafe What are you looking forward to in the upcoming year? Graduating What is your best advice for new students? Meet people
