Who’s that guy smiling really aggressively at you? It’s probably this week’s Campus Cutie, Tom Howe. This ultra friendly, low-key genius lives for Jason Derulo and was granted the senior superlative for “biggest party animal.” ‘Nuff said. The subject of the Common App essay that got him into Wash U? Chipotle! He loves Chipotle! Where else can you find the perfect guy who also loves Chipotle!? You’ll know he likes you when he pokes you on Facebook and if he shrugs his shoulders at you, he’s actually dancing! Here’s Tom!
Age: 19
Height: 5’11”
Nickname: Tippity Tom Howe
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Major/minor: Major in Systems Engineering
On campus-involvement: AEPi, Member of Danforth 4
Relationship Status: Single
What would you say is your best quality? Tom
If you could be any animal…? I’d be a meerkat.
What movie/TV character is most like you? I don’t watch TV, but Lizzie says Cody from “Suite Life on Deck.”
What are your hidden talents? I can juggle.
Embarrassing stories? I threw up on my ex girlfriend’s feet once.
Who was your first crush a Wash U? JDubs (Julia Widmann) <3
What was your first screen name? tboy7777777
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? My friend convinced me that dandelions were edible so I ate one. That was junior year of high school.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? At Harry’s hanging out with the class of 2028.
Do you have any hobbies? I like to hangout.
What’s your biggest fear? Sea critters and pregnancy.
Go-to pick up line: “You’ve received a poke from Tom Howe.”
Describe a time your family embarrassed you: My mom let me have a party when I was a freshman in high school for my birthday which was sick but then in the middle of the party she thought it would be really funny if she got together all of my middle school ex girlfriends and have them sing me happy birthday and give me a cake at 10 PM, the peak hour of freshman year parties. They all thought it was super weird as well as every other attendee of my freshman year banger.
Do you have any pets? I have a dog (shih-tzu) named Patch and I love him and used kiss him mouth to mouth all the time when I was little.
Drink of choice? Milk
Dream girl? Henna Mishra
When did you hit puberty? Slash have you? It’s been a long ride since 6th grade. Making my final rounds right now. I’m up to shaving almost 2x a week.
What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done? I did some good promposals in my time. I was class president so I had to hold an assembly for my class to tell everyone prom information and I ended it by asking my prom date to prom in front of my whole grade. Sucked when she said no though. Ha ha ha just kidding she said yeah.
Favorite spots on campus? Handicap stalls in Simon and Bauer. They have their own mirror and sink so you can do all of your bathroom stuff in the stall it’s like your own little bathroom that’s reserved for just you because you’re a celebrity who gets their own bathroom.
Middle school jam? “Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo
If your life were a song, what would it be? Also “Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo…
What was your best project grade in school? Idk. Worst project grade was a 27%, though. I tried to do a presentation on a book I didn’t read and I also winged the presentation and said the theme of the book was “abandon-ness.” The teacher asked me if I was serious after class. I made it to college though!!!
Ketchup or mustard? Gross, both are disgusting. I’d never had ketchup in my life until my girlfriend junior year said that if I didn’t try it she wouldn’t drive me home. This story is a great transition to my next question.
What’s a relationship deal breaker? When your girlfriend makes you eat ketchup even though she knows it makes you cry.
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