By Emma Davis, ΒΦ, and Kevin Reidy, ΒΧ Our first major virtual service project of the 2020-2021 school year was “Workshops with the Solid Gold Sound”. We chose to partner with Crescenta Valley High School to teach musicianship and leadership workshops and to lend ourselves as a resource for music and college related questions. Brothers and Sisters signed up to serve on a preparatory committee, to lead or moderate a workshop, or to serve on a panel. The Zoom event was kicked off with speeches from our Interim Band Director Kevin McKeown and Director of Service Gina Talcott. Students first entered musicianship breakout rooms by instrument before returning to the main room selecting a leadership workshop. The later part of the event featured two panel opportunities featuring PsiEK members from a wide variety of instrument sections, academic disciplines, grade levels, years of band experience, etc. The Crescenta Valley students present were encouraged to ask the panels questions about their time as members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. Though shy at the outset of the first discussion, the students asked thoughtful and insightful questions, such as, “Why choose UCLA?” and “What are the advantages of being in the band at such a big school?” The students’ shyness melted away as they discovered that the scary college students in front of them were just band kids at heart, glad to share their stories and advice. “What impressed me is being able to interact with the college students and them being incredibly friendly to students,” wrote one CVHS band member. The second set of panel discussions took place in major-specific breakout rooms, where smaller groups of Brothers and Sisters fielded questions specific to their experiences balancing band involvement with their chosen academic discipline. Even the “(f)un-declared” high school students with less of a clear idea of what they wanted to study were invited to shop around the various breakout rooms for what interested them most at the time. In these smaller groups, students asked more particular questions and received more in-depth answers from the panelists about their niche with one foot in the band and the other in their scholarly department. And what they found was more commonalities than differences — “The thing that impressed me was how nice and relatable everyone was,” wrote another high schooler. Sharing more particular interests, these smaller groups of students formed bonds in the recognition of that fact that, despite their differences in age and experience, they were all pursuing the same things: being the best band members, students, and leaders they could be. Self Care Clinic with Emma Davis I collaborated with fellow Brother and former Director of Service Gabriel Ramirez to create and lead a workshop titled “Self Care in a Global Pandemic.” In college and life, Gabriel and I are strong proponents of self care and mental health awareness. We felt as though a self care workshop would serve these young musicians well and set out researching facts and resources about self care and mental health from the professionals. Ultimately, we broke down self care into its benefits for mind, body, and heart. We shared the Eisenhower Box method of using time effectively, not just efficiently. Our overarching goal was to offer actionable ways to incorporate self care into our attendees’ daily lives and to invite their active participation. We shared statistics about the prevalence of mental illness, the harmful effects of stigma around mental health, and ways to cope with stigma. We did an activity called “washing away the stigma” in which we wrote down something harmful we’ve been led to believe about self care or mental health on a piece of paper and dropped it into a bowl of water where the words were washed away. We shared our favorite apps and instagram accounts for journaling, meditating, and scheduling downtime from screens. We also guided the students through UCLA’s free Mental Health Care Package PDF, COVID Anxiety Workbook, and video series on related topics. We rounded out our workshop by sending all of our references and resources to the attendees and invited them to make a promise to themselves on how they will commit to caring for themselves. Final Moments
As breakout rooms closed and students returned to the main room, the two main leaders of the event (Director of Service Gina Talcott and Crescenta Valley Alumnus Colin McClure) thanked the participants from CVHS for their time and enthusiasm. In turn, CVHS Band Director and Psi Chapter Alumnus Mathew Schick thanked the members of the Psi and EK Chapters for planning and hosting the event, offering his sincerest gratitude, and then invited his students to log off and enjoy the remainder of their Saturday evening. But the event did not end there. Among those UCLA students who stuck around to hang out and those CVHS students who stayed to ask questions, Mr. Schick began to tell old stories of his time in the UCLA Band. The field bleaching. The Note. The immortal antics of E-Crew. And while the Brothers and Sisters who came were there to share their wisdom with future members of UCLA’s and other colleges’ marching bands, they left knowing that much more had just happened. They experienced plenty of joy and wisdom on behalf of Mr. Schick and his students, and this kind of exchange is as special as it is rare. By Carrie Appel, BX Joint Alumni Reunion (JAR) -- a biannual opportunity for our fraternity and sorority alumni to reconnect and socialize -- had a bit of a makeover this year! As you may remember, this event is normally a barbecue on UCLA’s campus which coincides with the weekend of Band Alumni Reunion at the Rose Bowl. In a time where many people are feeling isolated by the ongoing pandemic, we coordinated a Zoom reunion that aimed to capture the same kind of spirit. Virtual JAR, which took place this November, would not have been possible without the help of Tau Beta Sigma’s Secretary of History/Alumni, Victoria Sanchez, and both organizations’ incredible alumni committees!
The majority of the reunion consisted of Zoom breakout rooms, with conversation starters and fun games for small group interaction. Breakout rooms were organized into familiar groups, putting people with their sections, with their Psi families, and with those that graduated in the same era as them. I personally had so much fun seeing everyone’s faces, and meeting many of you that I hadn’t interacted with yet! PsiEK alumni of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences gave touching speeches throughout the event as well. You shared powerful stories of your time in band, and led us by the hand down memory lane. It was an opportunity to smile, laugh, and reminisce together. Not that I want to or even can speak for everyone, but Virtual Joint Alumni Reunion was such a special day to be a part of, particularly in the monotony of quarantine. The event was built on a foundation of much-needed connection, and reconnection -- and I hope those of you in attendance found value in that as well. Thank you to all of you who made Virtual JAR so wonderful; safety permitting, I look forward to seeing you all at the next in-person BAR and JAR! By Garrett Henkle, ΒΦ, and Matthew Espinoza, ΒΧ Our entire 2020 fall marching season was conducted (no pun intended) virtually! Read below to hear from a few of our seniors on their experiences. Matt Espinoza One of the best things about the UCLA Marching Band is the tight knit community that we have established over the years. It is pretty easy to plan social gatherings in person, but this was our greatest challenge while zoom was the only option. We decided to have Fridays be an optional social hour for the band. The idea behind this, instead of a full-band rehearsal, was to give all of the new members an idea of the community we strive for in the band and to remind the returning members who we are. The main priority was to be welcoming and excited that everyone was here for the band. Planning the social events was difficult at times, we wanted to make sure everyone was able to participate and be excited to come back every week. One of the coolest events we had was inviting some of the UCLA Women's Basketball Seniors to our call to play some games and answer questions. It was an awesome experience and it surely opened the new members’ eyes how much we LOVE Women's Basketball. Garrett Henkle A socially distanced season of marching band has been nothing if not interesting. Meeting people outside of your section is always difficult, and continued to be difficult, considering everything had to be virtual. I thought that band leadership did a great job of making the Friday social hour fun and reminding members of what the band is all about. In smaller circles, one thing that has never been hard is getting to know people in your own section, considering the amount of time normally spent in sectionals. This year presented its own unique challenges in acquainting members of sections with themselves. From games of Among Us to section Minecraft servers, there really has been no shortage of ways for new members to meet each other and other members of their sections. Many students really stepped up in a big way for sectionals, and not just section leaders. Sectionals really were a group effort, and there was so much help from other members who weren’t afraid to contribute to make their fellow new members feel more at home. In many ways, the situation finally gave the band an excuse to compile resources that could be useful for years to come! More thorough online flaps with newly made full band recordings for every song, as well as audio files for each individual instrument were helpful in sectional to help teach music in the absence of group rehearsal. One thing is for sure: after running zoom sectionals, I’ll never turn off my camera in a class again! By Fidel Negrete, ΒΨ As an effort to promote music inclusivity within chapter this fall, Brothers were able to sign up for the Music Buddies event set up by our Director of Music, Renee Shanteler! This event consisted of each pair recommending a weekly song following the fun theme for that week (for example “Favorite song with a key change”), though brothers were strongly encouraged to also share music outside the theme! In order to encourage musical diversity in a one-on-one environment, Brothers were paired by different music tastes and instruments. This allowed for greater music variation, and also gave Brothers the opportunity to introduce each other to styles and genres that they otherwise might not have considered giving a listen to. I was more than happy to recommend my taste in music like the classic “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra, as well as the soulful and melodic “Sound and Color” by Alabama Shakes, just to name a few. I was able to share the details of what I found so special in my recommended songs, as well as listen to my partner’s thoughts on them. I was paired with Randy Reza, who offered amazing recommendations like “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake and “Seven Ways Till Sunday” by T.R.A.M., both songs I had not listened to before but ended up adding to my playlist. Ska punk and progressive rock are two genres that I did not imagine myself listening to, but I do admit that I have developed a greater interest in these styles. In addition to participating in the weekly themes, we decided to finish our Music Buddies experience by collaborating on our very own music project! With the help of Soundtrap, a free digital audio workstation that grants users the ability to collaborate on music projects remotely, we were quick to create an upbeat drum loop and bass line that formed the foundation of our song. We later added a catchy melody line using our MIDI devices and our finished product was a wonderful piece that was a combination of both our music tastes. This experience was greatly rewarding as it broadened my appreciation for more styles of music! By Natalie Wang, BΨ Greetings, one and all! It’s time to take a peek at the better line of the BBC Wormhole fam (I’m just kidding, you’re still cool @other line haha it’s just a joke)! Also, fun fact, we are called “Wormhole” because many years ago, my 6x-ish great grandbig Anthony Salazar (BΓ) left UCLA for UC Irvine and joined their chapter. Then, several years later, James Simonelli, who was from UCI and part of Anthony’s line there, came to UCLA, joined our chapter, and continued our line. Boom. Wormhole. During the BIJP (before I joined Psi) era, the line split when my great-great-grandbig Laura Yraceburu (BO) took on 2 littles, thus creating my line and our other line. Then, in order to adhere to family tradition, my awesome big, Haley Breland (BY), also took on 2 littles, Meigan Wu (BX) and me (BΨ)! Much to my disappointment, Meigan has had a head start on me, and she is already building a line with her little, Fidel Negrete (BΨ). But not to worry! Once I get a little, I’ll be sure to defeat said little in a duel, strip them of their honor, and send them on a harrowing journey to defeat Fidel so that we can reestablish the fire nation’s dominance over the...sorry, that was a tangent. (Left to right: Haley Breland, Natalie Wang, Fidel Negrete, and Meigan Wu) As you can see, we are definitely a very sweet and gentle line. Except for Fidel. He scares me. If I were to describe our dynamic, I’d say that it’s two very unlucky adults, Haley and Meigan, trying to do damage control with feral gremlins, Fidel and me. What can I say, Fidel and I are just trying to represent Beta Psi. (Natalie as “P”, Meigan as “F”, and Fidel as “A”) Our line is unofficially the “pressure line.” I’m sure all you physics majors are frothing at the mouth from this cool picture. It is also fitting because our collective stress could create enough diamonds to pay off all student loans. And yes, my face is blurry. Probably for censoring purposes. To help Fidel and me get better at this thing called “socialization,” Meigan would sometimes invite us to eat together. I personally think I really nailed it the first time when I told them about my dreams of burning down this planet, effectively eliminating ecology from existence. Fidel, who by the way is an environmental science major, also showed some progress by introducing us to his very cute stuffed animal sloth, lil Tim. However, he gets some points docked for roasting me AND liking ecology. Meigan doesn’t need to improve her “socialization,” but she also gets points docked for hating pumpkin. Her distaste for pumpkin reflects poorly on her relationship with autumn, and it’s only about time that the pumpkin spice cult finds her. Sleep with one eye open, Meigan. In fact, Fidel and I got so good at “socialization” that Meigan rewarded us with a video call with Geoffrey! Even though UCLA has been very Zoom for the past 2 quarters, we have been staying connected with ATLA watch parties and very important powerpoint presentations about pop culture that Meigan seems to have missed out on. A lot of fun! Finally, I’ll leave you with a nice summary of each line member with classic yearbook superlatives:
Haley Breland (BY): most likely to brighten up your day Meigan Wu (BX): most gullible Fidel Negrete (BΨ): most likely to take over the world Natalie Wang aka me (BΨ): biggest class clown Volume XV - Issue III - Spring 2020 Hello alumni! I hope you all are doing well and staying healthy as we navigate this unusual time. I am excited to bring you another issue of the Encore detailing our adventures in this new remote world. This quarter, we faced an unprecedented challenge in maintaining as much of our operations and traditions as possible within this new normal. However, our chapter rose to the occasion, and with the support of an amazingly dedicated active body this year's officer board was able to adapt many events to run remotely. We held virtual fundraisers, conducted professional workshops and brotherhood hangouts over Zoom, and held our usual meetings (including Elections!) online. As you will read in this issue, this quarter was a fun and productive one despite the challenges of quarantine! I would like to thank all of you for your support of our chapter during this uncertain time, especially for your patience and understanding as things change with new information from UCLA and county orders. A special thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual Alumni Mentoring Event this quarter, your presence and advice was extremely helpful and strengthened feelings of brotherhood during this stressful time. You can read a firsthand account from an active participant in the Virtual Alumni Mentoring article in this issue! This quarter we also welcomed our newest class of brothers, Beta Psi, into our chapter with a virtual graduation ceremony in lieu of Third Degree (which you can read about in this issue as well!). While they are now accepted as full brothers in our chapter, their Third Degree (and all the events leading up to it) unfortunately remain indefinitely postponed. More information on that will come from next year's officer board, so stay tuned! On that note, I would like to announce our newly elected officers for the 2020-21 school year! You can read messages from the new President and Alumni Relations Officer below - please feel free to reach out to them is you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or suggestions for the summer or fall. The new officers are: President: Erica Vellanoweth, BΦ Vice President of Membership: Emma Boone, BΦ Sergeant-at-Arms: Garrett Henkle, BΦ Director of Service: Gina Talcott, BΨ Director of Music: Renee Shanteler, BΨ Treasurer: Kylie Williams, BΨ Brotherhood Relations Officer: Ryan Lee, BX Director of Brotherhood/Sisterhood Relations: Adriana Vree, BΨ Director of Band Activities: Brianna Becerra, BΨ Secretary: Naveed Zaman, BX Alumni Relations Officer: Carrie Appel, BX Historian: Matt Sanruk, BΨ Webmaster: Emily Davis, BΦ We closed this year by saying farewell to the graduating Class of 2020, a group of wonderful, dedicated, and talented brothers who have made a lasting impact on our chapter and the band as a whole. They will be greatly missed, but we can't wait to see what amazing things they accomplish as alumni. Read more about them in the Senior Spotlights 2020 article, and join us in honoring their achievements and welcoming them into the alumni community! Despite it's unusual ending, it has been an great honor to serve another term as your Alumni Relations Officer. I am excited to join you all as an alumna, and am even more excited to welcome next year's ARO, Carrie Appel! This summer will be a uniquely busy and challenging one as our new officers plan for the upcoming year, so please keep an eye on your emails for information and updates. I hope you all stay safe and healthy, and I wish you all a fantastic summer!
AEA, Haley Breland, BY Alumni Relations Officer, 2018 - 2020 If you would like to get more involved in our chapter this summer, here are some ways you can!
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Another school year has come to a close, and thus it is time to bid farewell to another class of Psi seniors. From leadership positions and helping hands to new members to late night meetings and countless hours devoted to both band and Psi, these seniors have truly left a lasting impact on our organization. Though this year's unexpected ending meant many cherished traditions to honor these wonderful individuals were cancelled or postponed, we hope you will join us in celebrating their accomplishments here and welcoming them into the alumni community. Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Sofia Alemania Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Trombone Major, (Minor): Psychology (Classical Civilizations) Class: BY Officer Position: Treasurer (2017-18) Plans after graduation: “I am currently in the process of interviewing with various jobs, mostly revolving around research. I hope to apply the wide spectrum of knowledge that I learned at UCLA to my future career and continuously learn and grow. ” Looking forward as an alumna: “Giving back to the Psi chapter as a mentor and engaging with the UCLA band and all of its traditions from an alumni’s perspective.” Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “Getting to perform for Michelle Obama’s College Signing Day will always be a memory I will treasure. Being a part of such an iconic marching band in a with such rich traditions and opportunities has been the honor of a lifetime.” Casey Armstrong Future Residence: Belmont, CA Instrument: Trumpet Major: Physics Class: BY Officer Position: Seargent-at-Arms (2019-20) Staff Positions: Uniform Crew (2017-18); Uniform Crew Head (2018-2020) Plans after graduation: “I will continue doing research at UCLA for the EPSS department.” Looking forward as an alumna: “Having more freedom to explore hobbies and other things I enjoy!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “My favorite place to study on campus is the patio on the third floor of the Physics and Astronomy Building! I only found it during my second year at UCLA, but it’s really nice (although sometimes physics labs do experiments up there which is not fun)." Haley Breland Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Trombone Major, (Minor): Psychology (Philosophy) Class: BY Officer Position: Alumni Relations Officer (2018-2020) Staff Positions: Library Crew (2017-18), Brass Rank Leader (2018-2020) Plans after graduation: “I will be working full time as a research project coordinator at the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs. I'm planning on applying to Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs within the next two years.” Looking forward as an alumna: “Coming back to see degrees and shows at all the games! I'm also really excited to have some free time, and to spend some time getting to know myself again without the pressure of school." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I was in the group that recorded with BTS this year - it was such a terrifying and amazing experience and I'm so glad I got to be a part of it! I also finished an honors thesis looking at the effectiveness of the UCLA Learning Assistant Program this year, which I'm very proud of :)." Ronnie Chase Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Tenor Sax Major, (Minor): Communications (Unofficially, Film) Class: BΦ Staff Positions: Tenor Section Leader (2018-2020) Plans after graduation: “I'm going into the entertainment industry post-grad. Big studio stuff. Feature films and TV shows.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Coming back to degrees and seeing new candidates whom I have never seen before!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I was in TEA@UCLA. The Themed Entertainment Association. What I think is really cool is that I was in the UCLA TEA chapter ever since it was founded. It was founded in 2018." Matthew Chin Future Residence: South San Fransico, CA Instrument: Alto Sax Major: Materials Science and Engineering Class: BY Plans after graduation: “I'm going to graduate school for a Masters degree.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Continuing to connect with my fam and watch them grow!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “The coolest club I participated in at UCLA was marching band :') I never imagined I would've spent all four years of my undergraduate experience immersed in marching band, but I'm so glad I did!" Vito Emanuel Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Trumpet Majors: English, Political Science Class: BY Officer Position: Brotherhood Relations Officer (2017-18) Plans after graduation: “I'm planning to spend 1-2 gap years working for a nonprofit, then law school thereafter.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Being able to reconnect with new and old faces alike at degree and being part of a lifetime network of friends and bands-members." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “Personally, it was writing for the Undergraduate Law Journal at UCLA! I had a really academically enriching experience and it was great to dip my toes in legal scholarship. A more fun activity was definitely writing news pieces and op-ed columns for the Daily Bruin. Knocking down professors' doors and holding administrators accountable was rewarding, and to feel like I was helping inform my community made it all the better. Of course, marching band was a constant highlight throughout my time at UCLA as well -- I have made enough friends here to last two lifetimes." Daniel Fernandez Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Tuba Major, (Minor): Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (Public Health) Class: BY Officer Position: Secretary (2018-19), President (2019-20) Plans after graduation: “I'm going to enter the application cycle for medical school and kinda see what happens!” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I think that graduating provides the opportunity for a reinvention and a chance to do more things outside of school I'm excited to try and find a place outside of the UCLA class room." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I didn't learn how to use chopsticks until spring quarter of Freshman year lol" Keegan Fowler Future Residence: Huntington Beach, CA Instrument: Trumpet Major: Electrical Engineering Class: BY Plans after graduation: “I'm continuing to work at TAE Technologies as a controls engineer for C2W (their fusion reactor). I'll be staying around LA though don't worry.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I'm most looking forward to seeing what a UCLA game is like without an instrument in front of my face. Also just the overall freedom associated with creating my own future." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “For my senior project I developed an instrument and chord recognition system using a sample database created by members of the UCLA Marching Band." Brandon Free Future Residence: San Jose, CA Instrument: Trumpet Major: Japanese Class: BΦ Officer Position: Treasurer (2019-20) Staff Positions: Brass Rank Leader (2018-19), Trumpet Section Leader (2019-20) Plans after graduation: “I’ll be working toward my CPA license and a profession in Accounting.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Coming back to see all the shows!!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I am a founder of Pitch, Please A Cappella!" Eduardo Gordiano Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Trumpet Major: Mathematics for Teaching Class: BY Plans after graduation: “I am finishing up my masters in Education and will be teaching high school math at Thomas Jefferson High.” Looking forward as an alumnus: "Being able to branch out to other alumni and do more with my time!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “UCLATLAN, the UCLA's mariachi group, was one of my favorite groups that I was a part of! I hope those of Latinx culture or those who love the culture try out for it!" Trey Knudson Future Residence: Bellevue, WA Instrument: Cymbals Major, (Minor): Physics (Geophysics and Planetary Physics) Class: BΦ Plans after graduation: “I will be attending Stanford to pursue a PhD in Geophysics.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “The opportunity to meet more people and try something new." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I was in the Bruin Herpetology Society!" Ivy Kwok Future Residence: Alhambra, CA Instrument: Flute Major, (Minor): Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (Environmental Engineering) Class: BX Officer Position: Secretary (2019-20) Plans after graduation: “I will be pursuing a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering at UCLA + doing a fourth year of band as section leader! :')” Looking forward as an alumna: “Unlike most people, I did not join Psi until my third year, and I am sad to be leaving so soon, since these were two of the best years of my undergrad experience. Because I had such a short amount of time in Psi (which I tried to make the most out of haha), I am looking forward to utilize my indefinite number of years as an alumni to meet/help future generations of brothers and give back to an organization that has made such a tremendous impact on my life! :')" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I was in another Greek-lettered organization and served on the UCLA Panhellenic Executive Board; I was a New Student Advisor for four years and made amazing memories with fellow band members who were either my orientation students or fellow orientation staff members (or both)!" Willis Lam Future Residence: San Jose, CA Instrument: Tuba Major: Computer Science Class: BΨ Plans after graduation: “I will be looking for work. I might look to attend grad school some time in the future.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Getting my feet wet in some real work and hopefully discovering a lifelong passion." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “Rooftopping with tubas and pulling an all nighter on the day before the Stanford trip this year." Omer Lavian Future Residence: Sherman Oaks, CA Instrument: Tuba Major: Biology Class: BY Plans after graduation: “I will be pursuing a masters degree in business analytics of data science.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Once I figure out ny career situation, I hope to be able to help actives with their careers." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I founded the Bruin Herpetology Society, which creates a sense of appreciation for reptiles and amphibians in the UCLA community." Jeffrey Lin Future Residence: Memphis, TN Instrument: Horn Major: Biology Class: BΦ Plans after graduation: “6-month Online Nutritional Health Course. Pursue a career in holistic medicine. Acupuncture or Chiropractic school in near future.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Free stuff at BAR! 😜" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I was a part of 3 Foundations Choreography dance teams." Jade McVay Future Residence: Rocklin, CA Instrument: Feature Twirler Major, (Minor): BioEngineering (BioInformatics) Class: BY Plans after graduation: “Going into industry! I hope to do something with software development or data analysis, especially in healthcare systems.” Looking forward as an alumna: “I won't have the absurd amount of homework I do now, I'll get PAID, and I'll be making an actual impact in the world (hopefully)!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I got a selfie with Sabrina Williams on BruinWalk my freshman year. " Justin Nguyen Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Alto Sax Major: Human Biology and Society Class: BY Officer Position: Historian (2018-19) Plans after graduation: “I'm currently working in a COVID patient sample testing lab, and set to start a medical scribe position in the fall. I ultimately plan on applying to medical school next year, and try and make some films on the side on the way.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I look forward to hopefully acting as a mentor to Psi actives in the future!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “Had a blast elevating Psi history with comedy during my run as Historian. In addition, I acted in two Vietnamese Culture Nights, and wrote/directed this year''s Vietnamese Culture Night, titled "49 Days" (which thankfully was early enough not to be cancelled by COVID). I've done a lot of hospital volunteering, and had the pleasure of conducting a year's worth of mostly independent thermotolerance research on C. elegans in my research lab. Fun fact, I've purchased way too much coffee on campus during my time as a student." Jacob Re Future Residence: Green Bay, WI Instrument: Trumpet Major: Cognitive Science Class: BY Staff Position: Trumpet Section Leader (2018-2020) Plans after graduation: “Returning home to Wisconsin to apply for grad school, then returning to LA in the fall of 2021. ” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Looking forward to having a short break from school, as well as being able to build up my resume. " Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “My most memorable experience was definitely the 2 week long basketball trip to the east coast with the women’s team in 2019." William Shu Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Trombone Major: Neuroscience Class: BY Staff Position: Equipment Crew (2017-2020) Plans after graduation: “Looking for work and self-reflection.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “School has me pretty burnt out so I’m ready to do new things and hopefully experience more of what life has to offer!" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “The people are wonderful and I will treasure those relationships deeply!" Michael Stranieri Future Residence: Huntington, NY Instrument: Tenor Sax Major, (Minor): Statistics (Mathematics) Class: BY Staff Position: Equipment Crew (2017-18), Equipment Crew Head (2018-2020) Plans after graduation: “I'll be working at NYCB as an Internal Audit Data Analyst and plan on attending grad school in a few years, either while working or after I finish working.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I'm definitely looking forward to having some more freedom and being able to enjoy time after work without worrying about any exams or commitments." Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “Taking my GE cluster in sustainability through the lens of food had a fairly substantial impact on my dietary habits and was a real eye-opener in seeing how red meat leaves a massive carbon footprint. For 3+ years I committed to vegetarian lunches at UCLA as my way of reducing that footprint :)" Justin Wolfman Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Clarinet Major: Materials Science and Engineering Class: BY Staff Position: Woodwind Rank Leader (2017-2019), Clarinet Section Leader (2018-2020) Plans after graduation: “I will be continuing at UCLA to get a master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I can't wait to see the band at the Rose Bowl from the stands (and to tailgate finally!)" Fun Fact/Favorite Memory: “I will be graduating summa cum laude, which I'm quite proud of!" Thank you seniors! Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
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