Major

Criminology, Law, and Society and Chicano/Latino Studies

Hometown

Mammoth Lakes

Hobbies

Play sports, read books, watch movies, eating ice cream,

Favorite quote

“Death ends a life, not a relationship” –Morrie Schwartz

Random fun fact about yourself

I have a twin sister who attends UCR.

What Homecoming means to you

Homecoming to me means bringing students from all different sectors of campus together with alumni, parents, and community members to celebrate UCI. It’s a chance for students to come out to several events during the week with the purpose of representing the place they attend school as well as the place many may call home.

Why do you want to be king/queen?

Throughout my undergraduate career, I have been fortunate to form part of several
communities at UCI allowing me to grow and become informed with the guidance of
peers, faculty, and staff while also enhancing my knowledge about UCI and the world. Being exposed to these areas at UCI, I am able to represent various UCI students by relating to the struggles some may face and considering the differences we might have.

Favorite/most memorable moment or accomplishment at UCI?

I cherish all the opportunities that I have had at UCI, but the most memorable moment that I have are those when I am able to speak to elementary school students who will be the first in their family to go to college. As a first generation college student, when I arrived, I had many unanswered questions and therefore seek to answer and spark the interest to pursue college in the future of elementary students through my experiences and stories.

Major

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Hometown

San Diego, CA

Hobbies

Spending time with family and friends, having one-on-one
conversations, going to the beach, playing sports (Field hockey, soccer,
football, softball), playing video games, and traveling.

Favorite quote

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and
leave a trail" -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Random fun fact about yourself

If I could have any super power, I would want the ability to speak every
language in the world. I have a geniune interest in people and would love
to hear everyone's story.

What Homecoming means to you

Homecoming is an event that allows the UCI community to promote school
spirit with activities, food, and entertainment. It's a time to welcome
back our alumni and to support our hard-working basketball team. During
the homecoming festival, clubs and organizations have the opportunity to
share their accomplishments with the community. The homecoming court also
participates in many competitions to bring the campus together and show
off their school spirit.

Why do you want to be king/queen?

I want to be UCI's 2012 homecoming queen because I want every single
anteater to share my passion for this school. I want everyone to graduate
from UC Irvine feeling like they made a difference on this campus, whether
that be through joining a club or organization, playing on a sports team,
or being a great friend/mentor. UC Irvine provides so many opportunities
for students to get involved and I want everyone to take advantage of
them. I want to encourage everyone to find something they are passionate
about and go for it! My experiences at UCI have allowed me to create an
incredible relationship with so many people who have made a strong impact
in my life. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for my
family, my friends, and the experiences I've acquired at UC Irvine.

Favorite/most memorable moment or accomplishment at UCI?

Having the opportunity to be the Resident Advisor for Gondolin in Middle
Earth has been the most rewarding and incredible experience at UC Irvine.
At the end of the year, a group of my residents asked everyone in the hall
to write a note to another hallmate. They collected these notes and
created a Memory Walk by stringing the cards along the staircase. No one
knew what the cards were for but when they woke up the next morning, they
were all amazed. Over 200 notecards were placed along the staircase and
it made all of us realize how many wonderful memories we've created with
each other throughout the year. I am so lucky that I had the opportunity
to spend every single day with my residents and watch so many friendships
form within our hall.

Major: Urban Studies, Global Sustainability Minor

Hometown

Laguna Hills, CA

Hobbies

Reading, finding places with spectacular views, baking, and driving around with the windows down and music full blast.

Favorite Quote

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

Random Fun Fact

About Yourself: My favorite flavor of ice cream is pistachio.

What Homecoming Means to You

To me homecoming means spirit. I feel that it is a week long opportunity for students to show their support and the enthusiasm they have for UCI.

Why Do You Want to Be Queen

I wanted to be on homecoming court because I believe it is another great adventure to experience before I graduate. Court members get to meet leaders from across campus, have fun, and show their love and passion for our school. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?

Favorite/Most Memorable Moment or Accomplishment at UCI

My favorite moment/accomplishment at UCI is watching Toy Story 3, with my best friends, in the park for Screen on the Green after a hectic, successful, and memorable day of breaking the dodgeball world record for the first time.

• Major

Art History

• Hometown

Fullerton

• Hobbies

Volleyball, Hiking, Reading Horoscopes, Snowboarding, Challenging people on “Words with Friends”

• Favorite quote

“May Your Search Through Nature Lead You To Yourself.”

• Random Fact

I can lick my elbow. Ask me and I’ll prove it to you.

• What Homecoming means to you

Homecoming is an exceptional honor that only occurs once in one’s college career. I have the opportunity not just to represent myself, but all the organizations and people I have encountered throughout my college career here at UCI.

• Why do you want to be king/queen?

I want to be nominated as Homecoming Queen to help strengthen Alumni retention and encourage students to actively support the UCI community. My goal is to keep the UCI spirit alive and remind students that UCI is not just a university, but the heart of unforgettable memories and lasting friendships.

• Favorite/most memorable accomplishment at UCI?

My experience at UCI has allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and challenge my intellectual capacity. Starting off as a Biology major, then switching to Chemistry, and finally finding my passion in Art History, I have really expanded my intellectual curiosity. It has been a privilege to meet astonishing professors and obtain information from a wide range of subjects in both the science and humanities departments. Through my process of switching majors, I am more self-aware of my strengths and weaknesses and it has driven my passion in becoming a Registered Nurse.

Major

Psychology and Social Behavior with Minor in Education

Hometown

Apple Valley, CA

Hobbies

rollerblades, j. michaels, UCI athletics, Mexican Train (it’s a game-look it up), watching my boyfriend buy another animal print sweatshirt

Favorite Quote

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ― C.S. Lewis

Random Fun Fact about yourself

I once owned a calf named Norman. Oh and I’ve met Flava Flave. Oh and once I ate 16.5 tacos to not win an eating contest. Oh and I ate 3500 calories of in n out in 15 minutes. I don’t know why I shared that

What homecoming means to me

The opportunity to meet and get to know more members of the UCI community

Why do you want to be Queen

To give the underclassmen on the soccer team here something to shoot for when they’re seniors!

Favorite/most memorable moment at UCI

Watching one of my best friends score two goals to beat Arizona State in the 2010 NCAA tourny.

Major

Bio Sci Major!

Hometown

Irvine, California!

Hobbies

I enjoy listening to and playing music (guitar and violin),
doing community service, snowboarding (woohoo!), watching cooking shows
and making dinner with my girlfriend, playing and watching sports (The NBA
is finally back!), dancing in public, learning new things, hanging out
with friends and surprising them on their birthday, and studying at
Langson Library!

Favorite quote

"Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding
peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of
us, there's always something we could be grateful for."

Random fun fact about yourself

For a skinny guy, I eat A LOT of food
:D Especially all you can eat KBBQ ;)

What Homecoming means to you

To me, homecoming means bringing the
student-body, community and alumni together to appreciate something we all
have in common, UC IRVINE!!! Homecoming is my favorite school event of
the year because everyone gets to showcase their spirit and teamwork to
create a wonderful event. This year, I want to help make this Homecoming
the BIGGEST, BEST, MOST SPIRITED, HYPED UP, SPECTACULAR HOMECOMING
EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Can we do it? Yes, we can!

Why do you want to be king/queen?

As you can probably tell by now, I am
a really enthusiastic Anteater!!! For the past four years, I’ve really
enjoyed my time at UC Irvine! I am so thankful to be on this campus and a
part of this special tradition.
My goal for homecoming is to represent UCI to the best of my ability,
bring everyone together and bring our school spirit to the NEXT level.
I’m really looking forward to our week of Homecoming Events this year
filled with talent shows, physical and intellectual competitions and most
importantly, fun!! If you’re in the crowd, get ready because I love to
get others involved in my acts!

Favorite/most memorable moment at UCI?

You may not believe this, but one of my most favorite hobbies
is...creating cheers!! (It’s true.) When I was a freshman, I was eager to
create a UCI Cheer for my community service organization Circle K! After
watching “Stomp the Yard”, a movie about stomping and cheering, I was
inspired to create a “UCI Stomp Cheer”! My most memorable moment at UCI
was when I started doing my cheer at a UCI Basketball Game!!! At first it
was only my friends who were doing the cheer, but then the audience
started to watch us and they went wild!! They wanted to join in so I
thought them the cheer!! Twenty minutes later the audience did my cheerover and over again and we WON the game! ::Sigh:: I love UC Irvine. :)

• Major

Sociology, Management Minor

• Hometown

Elk Grove, CA (Sacramento)

• Hobbies

Hiking, Gym, IM Soccer

• Favorite quote

"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die" -"The Babe" in The Sandlot

• Random fun fact about yourself

Rajon Rondo from the Boston Celtics is my brother.

• What Homecoming means to you

SCHOOL SPIRIT! Let's face it, UCI athletic support is not always the best, but when the Homecoming Basketball game rolls around our school spirit rocks the Bren!

• Why do you want to be king/queen?

Over the past 2 1/2 years I have grown to love UCI and I want to get the student body to love it as much as I do. In a way, I want to be a spokesperson for UCI to share my campus experiences because they have been very rewarding for me. I want to make it my goal to get every UCI student involved on campus in some way and make their time at UCI one of the best experiences of their lives!

• Favorite/most memorable moment or accomplishment at UCI?

Last year's Homecoming Game was the most memorable moment by far! There was so much SPIRIT and ENERGY pouring from the stands...it made me PROUD TO BE AN ANTEATER!

Major

Business Economics

Hometown

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Hobbies

Basketball, Guitar, Hip Hop Choreo, Socializing

Favorite Quote

"If you don't have enough time, stop watching tv"

Random Fun fact

I am good at quoting movie lines and song lyrics

What Homecoming means to you

Homecoming means a coming together of my school. It means when there is a unity that brings all students together for the common goal of lifting school spirit and excitement. Homecoming is a time to show comradery and there is no judgement for going crazy for our school. It means creating memories with fellow classmates and friends.

Why do you want to be king/queen?

I want to be homecoming king because I want to be able to represent the school that has helped me grow and that has taught me many life lessons. I want to be able to to show off my love for my school in my last year here

Favorite/most memorable moment or accomplishment at UCI?

Most memorable moment at UCI: when of my Spoppers who did not want to come to UCI and did not want to be at SPOP told me I changed his perspective on coming to UCI and was excited to start school.

Major

Political Science

Hometown

San Bernardino

Hobbies

Love running by the backbay trail, enjoy swimming to relieve stress, and love going on road trips with friends

Favorite quote

"We've got much more control than money. You can't get everything. We live in a society where money is what people want, so they can't get the control. We chose. Control is freedom. People say we're control freaks, but control is controlling your destiny without controlling other people. We're not trying to manipulate other people, just controlling what we do ourselves. Controlling what we do is being free. People should stop thinking that an artist that controls what he does is a bad thing. A lot of artists today are just victims, not having control, and they're not free. And that's pathetic. If you start being dependent on money, then money has to reach a point to fit your expense"
-Thomas Bangalter from DAFT PUNK

Random fun fact

I enjoy watching classic movies. I literally google "Academy Awards Best picture" and find movies that were nominated then I watch one or two. Try it!

Homecoming

Homecoming to me is an opportunity for undergraduates and alumni to recollect their times at UCI, share stories, and also support our Anteater athletes.

Why me?

Since my 1st year I've been attending all homecoming games and have been inspired by all Homecoming Court candidates. Ever year the candidates demonstrate their contribution to the UCI community and inspire others to do their best during their undergraduate years. I have been one to be inspired and have pushed myself to do my best for myself and others. As king I hope to inspire that first year that may be scared to get involved, that second year who is dealing with personal issues, and that third or fourth year that may be worried about graduating.

Most memorable accomplishment

I have two most memorable accomplishments at UCI. First, serving as a SPOP Staffer greatly impacted me as a person, opened my mind, and in return I was able to give back to all the incoming freshmen. Second, serving as President of my fraternity gave me the opportunity to work with other Greek Life presidents and try to encourage them to do their best.

Hometown

Sacramento, California

Hobbies

running, reading, swimming, ping pong

Favorite Quote

"I'm on Aslan's side even if there isn't any Aslan to lead it. I'm going
to live as like a Narnian as I can even if there isn't any Narnia." - C.S.
Lewis (The Silver Chair)

Random Fun Fact

I have dual citizenship with the U.S. and Australia

What Homecoming means to you

Homecoming means bring all the anteaters of past in present back
together in a show of school spirit and pride

Why do you want to be king/queen?

I want to be King so I can make all of my residents proud

Favorite/most memorable moment or accomplishment at UCI?

my favorite memory at uci was last year after all of then residents in
Mesa court had moved out and it was just the RA's and spending time
together by going to dinner and then coming back and taking pictures with
everyone and just having a good time with them.