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Matthew Klar - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Matthew Klar
Major: Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Campus Activities: Baseball Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has had an immense impact on me. Here I have made lifelong friends who helped shape me into the person I am today. The support system here is amazing, and I hope to one day be able to give it back to the university.
Nadia Sifuentes - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Nadia Sifuentes
Major: Biology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Four-Year Cross-Country / Track and Field Team; McNair Scholar; Career Services Assistant in Career Services, Tour Guide in Admissions and Peer Mentor in the Student Affairs Office
Impact of OLLU: I grew so much with my time here at OLLU. I faced obstacles that challenged me, but was never defeated. I couldn't have done it without the best support system consisting of my family, coaches, mentors and friends. I'm leaving here with valuable lessons and priceless memories. I loved it here.
Georges Darwiche - Business Management - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Georges Darwiche
Major: Business Management
Campus Activities: Basketball Team for two years; 5k Confetti Run; The Basketball Embassy nonprofit organization as a volunteer for events
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has given me the opportunity to get involved in the community through volunteer activities. These two years at OLLU helped me build great friendships, while allowing me to continue chasing my basketball goals and dreams.
Deandra Vera - Kinesiology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Deandra Vera
Major: Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology
Campus Activities: Softball Team
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life in many ways because it has always felt like home. I have met my lifetime friends here and I have won two championships at this school with my team. I will cherish every memory that I had at his school, and I am thankful to GOD and my parents for helping me gain this education.
Alejandro Ybarra - Criminal Justice - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Alejandro Ybarra
Major: Criminal Justice
Campus Activities: Baseball Team, Avid Gym Enthusiast
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has made a big impact on my life because of the memories I've made and the lessons I've learned, such as not letting certain moments define me.
Jessica Corona - Psychology and Spanish - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Jessica Corona
Major: Double Major in Psychology and Spanish
Campus Activities: McNair Scholars Program, First-Generation Club SGA Officer, Psi-Chi Psychology Honor Society Secretary and Pen Pals Achieving Legacy Vice President
Impact of OLLU: OLLU gave me the opportunity to grow professionally. I was able to create friendships that I know will always accompany me for the rest of my life.
Maria Flores - Biology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Maria Flores
Major: Biology with minors in Chemistry and Environmental Science and Sustainability, and the Biliterate Certificate
Campus Activities: First Year Connections, Saints Productions Board, President of the Sigma Zeta Math and Science Honor Society, and Founder/President of the PenPals Achieving Legacy
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by allowing me to learn from amazing professors, as well as providing me with life-long connections and friendships. I would not be able to achieve as much as I have (and will) without my experience here at OLLU.
Tamaj Gordon - Kinesiology and Psychology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Tamaj Gordon
Major: Kinesiology and Psychology with a minor in History
Campus Activities: Track and Field Team; Sports Information Intern
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has impacted my life by opening my eyes and leading me to journeys that I didn't think I would be a part of prior to attending OLLU. I am excited to graduate knowing that I will graduate from a prestigious university.
Rebecca Donato - Psychology - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Rebecca Donato
Major: Psychology major with a minor in Child Studies
Campus Activities: Psi Chi, McNair Scholars, Church Choir
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has tremendously impacted my life and has gifted me countless opportunities to succeed and thrive.
Emily Rodriguez - English - Spring 2023 Senior Spotlight
Emily Rodriguez
Major: English with a minor in Technical and Professional Writing
Campus Activities: Founding member of the Multicultural Alliance for Peace in Society (MAPS, National Society of Leadership and Success, Active Minds Cub, President of the Spotlight Productions Drama Club
Impact of OLLU: OLLU has provided me with the opportunity to grow as a person, express myself freely in a safe environment, and learn all that I can to prepare me for my desired career.