Grace Ragold!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
Student Supervisor for the Student Calling Program, Zumba Instructor, Chi Omega Recruitment Chair, Senior Gift Drive Director of Liaisons, Reunion Ambassador
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
My favorite part would have to be the sense of community. I have so much support in all of my activities and have made so many friendships and connections through them.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
I’m so honored to be able to represent the University in this way! I love being involved and expressing so much pride towards Bucknell. I want to connect with alumni, faculty, staff and students and share in the love for our University.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
Right now I’m casting a wide net. I want to apply to as many places as I can to find something I love to do. Even though I’m a biology major, I’ve becoming involved in a lot of marketing and fund raising activities, so maybe that’s in my future.
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
Seeing the alumni! Our beautiful campus looks even more amazing and seeing friends that I’ve made that have graduated makes the campus feel that much warmer.
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
Right now, it’s probably my Personality Psychology class.
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
Make Your Own Mac N Cheese at the Bison
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
My favorite job is being a certified bartender!
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Zack Beltran!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
This year I am the Chair of the Concert Committee, President of the Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management Alumni Society, a member of Chi Phi Fraternity, work in the Career Develop Center, and have an internship in Development and Alumni Relations as a Major Campus Engagements Intern. In the past, I’ve been a Coordinator of the Building on Foundations Pre-Orientation Program, a Reunion Student Ambassador, held various leadership positions in Activities and Campus Events, participated in a res college, and blogged for Bucknell’s Study Abroad Blog when I was in Italy.
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
I know it’s cheesy, but my favorite part of Bucknell is the people. From the moment I stepped on campus for BOF freshmen year, I have met the most incredible people, both in and out of the classroom.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
I have so much love for Bucknell. I love our campus, our activities, the town, and everything about our school. Over the past four years, I have taken advantage of a variety of opportunities Bucknell has and met so many different types of people. I think I have a great idea of what Bucknell has been, what we are today, and where we are going.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
Next year, I’ll be working as a first year analyst in UBS’s Graduate Training Program right outside New York City.
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
I love getting to see all my friends who graduated back on campus. I think it will be most exciting this year because the senior class is so close with last year’s graduates. I also love seeing older alumni come back who still have such a passion for Bucknell and enjoy coming back year after year.
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
I’m currently taking my two favorite classes at Bucknell this semester (although I’ve really enjoyed most of my classes). I’m taking SOCI 209, which is a Quantitative Analysis course in sociology. We’re conducting research projects using data analysis on social issues and sociological topics. My other favorite class is ECON 333, a seminar in Behavioral Economics. The course has an interdisciplinary flavor drawing from economics, finance, sociology, psychology, and history.
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
I’ve never been to Thanksgiving Dinner in the caf (I guess I’ll have to go this year!), so I’d say my favorite meal is a quesadilla and mozzarella sticks in the bison.
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
My first concert was Britney Spears (Baby One More Time tour) in second grade.
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Abby Vidmer!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
Intern in the Admissions Office, Tour Guide, Vice President of Administration for Bucknell Student Government (2011), Concert Committee member, Reunion Ambassador, Alpha Chi Omega, BOF Counselor, Recruitment Counselor, and Fall Fest Committee.
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
I would have to say my favorite part about Bucknell is all of the opportunities to try new things! Throughout my four years I have tried so many things that I never would have expected I would have the chance to do. Before coming to Bucknell I would have never thought that I would have the chance to help plan a concert, run for a position in student government, or help first year students adjust to college. Through these opportunities I have had the chance to form meaningful relationships with people with a wide variety of people, and I would say that has been the best opportunity of all!
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
I suppose I embody the title in that I love my school and there is little I enjoy more than interacting with fellow Bucknellians. In my experience as a Reunion Ambassador I have had the privilege to meet some of our alums. There’s just special connection when you talk with a fellow Bucknellians, regardless of age or class year there is an instant bond because you both have had the special experience of attending Bucknell. So I cannot wait to welcome our alums back for this specialHomecoming.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
I plan on getting my CPA after graduation and I will be working for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Washington DC. It’s sad to think about leaving Bucknell but I’m also really excited!
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
I would say the overall energy of campus during homecoming is my favorite part. There is not a more beautiful time to be on campus than the peak of autumn in October. I love the feeling of fall on campus and seeing old friends who have graduated. It’s also special to see all the families return to campus because I can remember coming to Bucknell homecomings as a little girl with my parents – it’s just a magical time to be at Bucknell!
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
My favorite class was actually a creative writing class. Although I am an accounting major, I LOVE to write and it was so great to have the opportunity to write creative fiction. I had an amazing professor who was SO passionate about writing and his energy and passion was contagious!
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
That’s a tough one because I love pretty much everything in the caf but I would have to say my favorite dish from the caf is caramel apple crepes – I definitely had crepes as my dinner a few times freshman year!
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
A fact few people know about me is my guilty pleasure is watching the American Pie movies. I hadn’t seen them until about a year ago but I watched all of them in one day and fell in love with them!
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Nick Pistone!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
I’m a leader in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, I’m the Community Service and Philanthropy Chair for IFC, and I’m a proud brother of the Chi Phi Fraternity
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
So many wonderful people all within walking distance.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
I love Bucknell. I never want to leave. And I’m a pretty nice guy.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
Good question. My top two options right now are Teach For America and InterVarsity staff .
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
Seeing my friends who have graduated, especially guys from my fraternity.
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
To be honest, I really like my classes this semester. But I’m gonna have to go back to sophomore year for my favorite. It was Immunology with Ken Field. The immune system is so interesting to me.
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
Jerard’s Pasta Woodsman is probably the best.
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
I won a spelling bee in 6th grade.
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Katie Janda!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
Bucknell Brigade, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Campus Tour Guide, just to name a few!
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
While there are many things I love about Bucknell, I can’t imagine being here without my friends.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
To be honest, I don’t. I don’t really think it is really anything that someone can wholly embody. Bucknell has so many facets to it’s student body, athletes, greeks, posse scholars, international students, service trip junkees, energetic BOFers, fashionistas, research geniuses, outdoorsy buckwild-ers, and the list goes on. While I represent some of these groups, I don’t represent all, and I really think that’s the beauty of it. I appreciate that each group contributes to campus in their own unique way, and you better believe that I’m going to gush to all the alumni about all of us!
4. What does the future have in store for you?
As of right now, I’m hoping to go to graduate school to get my Masters in Public Health, fingers crossed!
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
Reuniting with friends and family that are Bucknell Alums! It’s so great to see a chunk of the Bucknell community out in full force on campus!
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
Anything that was taught by Professor Durden, Professor McCoy or Professor Susman. They are all such amazing, engaging and dynamic professors that make you think about the world differently.
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
The recent addition of the quinoa bowls to the bison has been my go-to lately.
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
I live a pretty transparent life, so that’s a toughie. However, I don’t think that most people know that when I get homesick, I listen to Eminem. I know it’s ridiculous, but being from the Metro Detroit area, Eminem is ALWAYS playing on some radio station, so listening to him rap makes me feel at home, hahaha.
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Nick Stetz!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
Over the past several years I’ve been extremely involved in the Orientation program as an OA my sophomore year and an OL my junior year. Both experiences were some of the most o-mazing ones I’ve had since coming to Bucknell. I’ve also been a proud member of Chi Phi Fraternity since 2010. Some other campus activities include being a French TA, an intramural softball player and an avid intramural dodgeball player.
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
My favorite part of Bucknell is and always will be New Student Orientation. Seeing the excitement and wide eyes of a first year when they first arrive on Move-in-Day makes me wish I could do it all over again! There’s something special and magical about Orientation that can’t be recreated.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
Despite my mom calling me “Coy Boy” as a child growing up, I’m actually pretty outgoing! I love meeting new people and especially love hearing alumni’s stories of being at Bucknell. Both of my parents are alumni and it’s always really exciting when they tell me new stories of their Bucknell experience. I think these qualities will definitely help me as homecoming host.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
The future is up in the air right now. I’m keeping my eye out for opportunities, but am making sure to get the most out of my final year at Bucknell. The ideal situation for me would be to end up in the Music Industry. Music has always been my passion and I became a management major with an end goal of working in music management. Hopefully something presents itself to me in the near future!
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
Alumni. I know that’s probably one of the most generalized and common answers ever, but it’s true! Seeing the alumni come back to campus with the love for Bucknell in their eyes is identical to those first year students arriving on Move-in-Day. Between the reunion with friends, exchange of “glory years” stories and overall excitement, the alumni are what make homecoming so special.
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
I’d say that Management 101 was my favorite class thus far at Bucknell. Despite the long hours, numerous deadlines and stressful decisions, it really was the most worthwhile class I’ve taken. Our company C’s Caps for Those Buried Chaps was lucky enough to work with the Lewisburg Cemetery with the sale of our neon bison hats. It really does have the perfect mix of hands on experience, individual vs. group based tasks and real life experiences.
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
A Hot dog, grilled cheese and french fries with a side of orange fanta is my go to caf meal. A real all american meal! If I’m lucky enough to be there on Mac-n-Cheese days, a plate of that would be included as well.
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
I love Kelly Clarkson…like we’re already engaged she just doesn’t know it yet.
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Teddy Motola!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
Vice President of BSG 2013, Captain of Track and Field team, Vice President of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Dean of Students Search Committee, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Diversity Issues Committee, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA), Committee on Athletics, Residential Affairs Committee, Activities and Campus Events, Accounting Club, Bucknell Finance, Bucknell Bison Leadership Activity, Academic Committee
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
My favorite part of Bucknell is the community feeling it provides with its size and walking around everyday seeing familiar faces.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
I always try to walk around with a smile on my face and say hi to everyone to see how they are doing. I feel that giving someone your time is one of the most considerate actions one can take.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
I have a job offer from PwC in their Transaction Services – Financial Due Diligence division. I will either accept that or go one to Grad school.
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
Meeting alumni that come back who love Bucknell as much as me, and getting a chance to hear all their old stories of how Bucknell used to be.
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
Investment Banking with Professor Gruver
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
The quesadillas in the bison.
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
Most people do not know what the hammer is, but that is my primary event in Track and Field.
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Tricia Sherrard!
1. What type of activities are you involved with on Campus?
Like most Bucknellians, I’m a busy bison. My main activities here include being an Executive Intern in the Department of Communications, a Tour Guide, a Reunion Ambassador, and a member of Delta Gamma and the Club Ski Racing Team. My pride and joy, however has been my involvement in New Student Orientation. I was an Orientation Assistant and also an Orientation Leader, and I can’t even begin to describe how fulfilling it is to have been a part of this incredible program. Everyone deserves to feel at home here, and that begins with Orientation.
2. What is your favorite part of Bucknell?
Do I have to pick just one? Ok, I might be avoiding the question, but my favorite part of Bucknell is that there are so many great parts of Bucknell. 1. A beautiful campus nestled in the Susquehanna River Valley 2. A liberal arts education that encourages depth and breadth 3. The close-knit community setting 4. Overachieving, bright, talented, and friendly students 5. Great facilities 6. Excellent sports teams…..and the list goes on and on.
3. How do you embody the homecoming host/hostess title?
The pressure is on with this one! I am extremely flattered to have been chosen as a Homecoming Hostess. I love Bucknell, and I am positive that this place has molded me into a more curious, confident, and compassionate person in all aspects of life. It is probably obvious from my campus involvement that I love to share my enthusiasm for Bucknell with past, present, and prospective students. I end my campus tours with this corny, but completely true, anecdote: While at home in New Jersey for Thanksgiving dinner of my freshman year, my response to the standard “what are you thankful for?” question was that I am thankful to have two homes.
4. What does the future have in store for you?
That’s a great question and I don’t have a smart phone, so I can’t ask Siri. Some dream jobs include events planning, travel journalism, writing for a TV show, or working at a university in student affairs.
5. What is your favorite part of homecoming?
Celebrating the return of alumni. I am very excited to see my friends who are coming home.
6. What is your favorite class at Bucknell?
Literary Theory with Professor Harold Schweizer. Lit Theory is essentially the philosophy of language and literature. The class was so intimidating that I called it “Scary English.” Scariness aside, I left every class with exciting new perspectives. I started my TR mornings on a wonderfully profound note that semester.
7. What is your favorite meal from the bison or caf?
Thanksgiving dinner in the caf.
8. Tell us a little known fact about yourself!
This will humor those in my close circles: I’m really into being hydrated. I have a collection of water bottles and I never leave for the day without one. You can call me weird, but never thirsty.