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By Kevin Reidy, BX With baseball season in full swing (pun fully intended), it’s time we honor some of the all-stars who have enriched the band and the Psi Chapter who will be retiring after this season. They’ve racked up some impressive stats: a combined 2,123 stand tunes played, 12 degree ceremonies and 96 chapter meetings attended, 3 plumes dropped, 336 bandwiches consumed—the list goes on. They have done so much for our organization and the band, and we are so immensely proud of each and every one of them. The following is a closer look at our seniors, their accomplished pasts, and their bright futures.  Joey Auer Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Tuba Majors, (Minor): Political Science, Economics, (French) Class: BT Officer Position: Vice President of Membership (2018-2019) Plans after graduation: “After graduation, I will be taking a break to travel with some friends. We will be taking a road trip to Utah and Colorado to explore the national parks in that area of the country. Afterwards I will be looking for jobs, one of which may be joining a 2020 presidential campaign in some capacity.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I’m excited to see how the chapter continues to grow and morph to meet the needs of its current members.” Fun Fact: “I was lucky enough to spend a lot of my time at UCLA traveling. I’ll always remember my trips around the country and to Japan with the band, my summer study abroad in France, and my quarter in Washington, DC. Moreover, I’m eternally grateful for the fact that no matter where I roamed, I always had the comfort of knowing my home at UCLA was waiting for me.”  Nathan Cai Instrument: Alto Saxophone Major: Molecular, Cell, and Development Biology Class: BT Staff Position: Section Leader (2016-2019)  Sean Ezenwugo Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Section: Drumline Major, (Minor): Biology, (Global Health) Class: BT Officer Positions: Historian (2016-2017), Secretary (2017-2018) Plans after graduation: “Work full-time with the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center at UCLA.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I'm looking forward to acquiring new hobbies with the newfound free time.” Fun Fact: “My twin brother plays in the Cal band, and we always found a way to switch spots, sneak onto each other’s buses, etc. during the annual UCLA vs. Cal game.”  Veronica Giap Future Residence: Bellevue, WA Instrument: Alto Saxophone Major, (Minor): Physiological Sciences, (Asian American Studies) Class: BT Plans after graduation: “Gap year and physical therapy school, and ultimate frisbee to some kind of degree.” Looking forward as an alumna: “Not studying for a year.” Fun Fact: “Ultimate frisbee became my glue between everything I loved.”  Jacob Hambalek Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Section: Drumline/Drum Major Major: Bioengineering Class: BT Officer Positions: Music Chair (2016-2017), Sergeant-at-Arms (2018-2019) Plans after graduation: “Graduate school for one year then biotech industry.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Tailgates at football games! And buying band friends garlic fries.” Fun Fact: “My unique UCLA experience definitely revolved around band! I loved every second of it.”  Brendan James Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Trumpet Major, (Minor): Economics, (Music Industry) Class: BT Staff Position: Section Leader (2016-2019) Plans after graduation: “I plan to begin my career in the Music and Entertainment Industries.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I am looking forward to corresponding with the Psi Chapter and to meeting incoming members.“ Fun Fact: “I had incredible opportunities to travel to, and perform in, Japan and Taiwan with the UCLA Bruin Marching Band.”  Tracy Lahey Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Section: Flute Major, (Minors): Human Biology & Society, (Public Health, Environmental Systems & Society) Class: BT Officer Position: Section Leader (2017-2019) Plans after graduation: “I'll be working for a biotech company in the area as part of a 3 year rotation program!” Looking forward as an alumna: “Avoiding bandwiches and sweat at football games and kicking off a fresh chapter!” Fun Fact: “I feel accomplished because I tunneled and roofed—both were much more difficult to coordinate and succeed in than I imagined.”  Michie Leccese Future Residence: San Pedro, CA Instrument: Alto Saxophone Major, (Minor): Psychology, (Disability Studies) Class: BT Officer Position: Director of Service (2017-2018) Plans after graduation: “I will be going to Pepperdine University in pursuit of my Masters in Psychology.” Looking forward as an alumna: “I look forward to knowing that as an Alumni I am a forever Bruin, linked to all the amazing experiences and memories UCLA brought me.” Fun Fact: “I spent the second half of my college career learning American Sign Language. It brought me to my minor, and led me to some amazing opportunities that I would not have found elsewhere. ASL has really helped me understand the different words around me and has given me a great tool for language on my own life. 100% recommend taking sign language if you have the chance.”  Tia Liu Future Residence: Arcadia, CA Instrument: Flute Major: Psychobiology Class: BT Officer Positions: DLC Chair (2016-2017), President (2018-2019) Plans after graduation: “I plan on studying abroad in Japan for the summer to complete the last of my degree requirements, and then apply for jobs in the marketing field when I return to Los Angeles. Eventually I would like to pursue marketing in pharmaceuticals, but would like to earn more marketing experience beforehand.” Looking forward as an alumna: “I'm looking forward to guiding the new members of the fraternity in either the process, being an active, any future presidents, and being able to welcome new members of my family at degrees!” Fun Facts: “Despite being involved in so many different organizations, all which hold a part near and dear in my heart, I will treasure my moments with the UCLA marching band and Psi the most. My favorite moment in the band was probably finally beating U$C after 3 years of losing. That football game honestly felt like a fever dream, like it was too good to be true, especially considering our season record. I'm grateful I was surrounded by my friends and brothers for that special moment in my undergraduate life.”  Megan Clark Future Residence: Antelope, CA Instrument: Tuba/Trumpet Major: Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Class: BU Plans after graduation: “Getting a field technician position and eventually grad school.” Looking forward as an alumna: “Coming back for degrees and seeing everyone again!” Fun Fact: “Switching to tuba for my senior year was crazy and super fun and would highly recommend to anyone considering.”  John Lassetter Future Residence: Roseville, CA Instrument: Trombone Major: Physics Class: BU Staff Position: Rank Leader (2018-2019) Plans after graduation: “Pursuing a masters at UO (Oregon) in applied physics.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Having a degree.” Fun Fact: “Join climbing team!”  Abby McCallum Future Residence: Dallas, TX Instrument: Horn Major: Biology Class: BU Staff Position: Section Leader (2018-2019) Plans after graduation: “I plan to finish up my classes at UCLA through fall quarter, then I will be moving back to Texas to complete a postbac program and continue the path to medical school!” Looking forward as an alumna: “I hope that there are still ways to be involved even out of state! Honestly I'm just excited to see what life is like on the other side of chapter.” Fun Fact: “I volunteered at the hospital and it honestly changed my life! It really put things into perspective and has made me so much more thankful for the everyday things.”  Harrison Mitchell Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Tuba Major: Mechanical Engineering Class: BU Officer Position: Director of Service (2018-2019) Plans after graduation: “I’ll be working by LAX at PBS Engineers.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “Mostly not having to deal with classes.” Fun Fact: “Right at the end of my freshman year, I went with a bunch of tubas up to the roof of the law library; the views of west LA were gorgeous.”  Patrick Gardner Future Residence: Los Angeles, CA Instrument: Tuba Major, (Minor): Psychology, Music Industry Class: BPhi Staff Position: Equipment Crew (2017-2019) Plans after graduation: “I’m trying to work toward becoming an audio engineer.” Looking forward as an alumnus: “I look forward to going to degree ceremonies!” Fun Fact: “I had a ton of fun playing guitar and singing on the porch with brothers at Beach House 2018!" Thank you seniors! Congratulations, Class of 2019!  Top (left to right): Sean Ezenwugo, Patrick Gardener, Nathan Cai, Harry Mitchell, John Lassetter, and Brendan James. Bottom (left to right): Tracy Lahey, Abby McCallum, Vy Giap, Tia Liu, Megan Clark, and Michie Leccese. Comments are closed.
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