2008 Perspectives Leaders

Adam HarveyAdam Harvey
Adam doesn't like labels, but he does like Triscuits with pepper jack cheese.
Advisors(s): Elliott, Dasher
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Alex LeavittAlex Leavitt
Alex is a history major at Puget Sound. His favorite historical events are Y2K and El Nino.
Advisor(s): Brietenbach, Dasher
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Alisha EdmundsonAlisha Edmundson
Airport Shuttle Coordinator
Alisha is a huge fan of Cher.  She's seen Cher live four times and keeps a lock of the singer's hair under her pillow.
Advisor(s): Tiehen, Brown
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Annette d'Autremont

Annette d'Autremont
"As a leader, I'm inspired by Arnorld Schwarzenegger.  He doesn't really know what he's doing, but he manages okay." 
Advisor(s): Smith
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Caitlin Taylor

Caitlin Taylor
A former beauty pagent competitor, Caitlin volunteers in Tacoma teaching underprivileged children baton twirling.
Advisor(s): Matthews, Clark
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Caitlin MitchellCaitlin Mitchell
If Caitlin were a fruit, she'd be a Granny Smith apple because she feels an affinity with the elderly.
Advisor(s): Anderson-Connolly
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Christina Donnelly

Christina Donnelly
Transfer Program Coordinator
"Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your boyfriend!"
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Clay Thompson

Clay Thompson
Skit Director
Clay created his own interdisciplinary major at Puget Sound, combining English with Emo studies.
Advisor(s): Lupher, Rex
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Frankie O'DonnellFrankie O'Donnell
Frankie likes short skirts, Ugg boots, and obscene amounts of liberally applied facial makeup.
Advisor(s): Worland, Kirkpatrick 
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Gina TzodikovGina Tzodikov
Gina became a spokesperson for Daisy Rockin' Guitars in 2004, when she was presented with her first Daisy Rockin' guitar - the Stardust Series Acoustic Electric Pink Sparkle.  It was given to her by her parents from her father's Country Music Television fan meet-and-greet when she was twelve years old. 
Advisor(s): Nowak
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Hannah Nicholes

Hannah Nicholes
"I try to be passionate about everything in my life.  Like, I feel passionate about a lot of things.  You could say I let my passions guide me."
Advisor(s): Brietenbach, Rindo
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Haylee Jenkins

Haylee Jenkins
Haylee is a sophomore at the University of Puget Sound.  She is a Psychology major and may pursue a minor in Spanish.
Advisor(s): Wood, Tomlin
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Jenny Wrobel

Jenny Wrobel
Transfer Leader
If Jenny had been born a boy, her parents would have named her Dwayne.
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Jessica HarrisJessica Harris
In an ocean fight, Jessica would be a colossal squid because she is slimy and evasive.
Advisor(s): Beardsley, Hutchinson
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Jordan Conley

Jordan Conley
Jordan has worked extensively with Residence Life at Puget Sound.  She plays the jazz flute.
Advisor(s): Kay, Bentson
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Kate Frasca

Kate Frasca
Transfer Leader
Kate transferred to Puget Sound seeking a liberal arts education after she decided coal mining wasn't the right career for her. 
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Kirsten Duncan

Kirsten Duncan
Upon birth Kirsten had 11 fingers, but only 9 toes.
Advisor(s): Tamashiro, Scott
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Kris Knowles

Kris Knowles
Transfer Leader
Kris is a SWM looking to meet a SF who enjoys amusement parks, poodles, the Gap, and banana Laffy Taffy.  Owning firearms is a plus.
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Leigh Barrick

Leigh Barrick
"I believe in the four B's: Butter, bacon, beer, and better not forget the cheese!"
Advisor(s): Lear, Hummel-Berry
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Lestraundra Alfred

Lestraundra Alfred
Lala has a curly antenna and is very concerned with the welfare of all.  She's the best singer of all the leaders.  She describes herself as a drama queen, party-girl, and mother type.  Her favorite thing is a bouncy, orange ball, which is almost as big as she is. 
Advisor(s): Owen, Greenfield
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Megan Hugel

Megan Hugel
"As a leader, I'm inspired by puppies, kittens, rainbows, roses, and sunshine!"
Advisor(s): Perry, Haltom
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Melissa Schaefer

Melissa Schaefer
"As a leader, I strive to have as much passion as Hannah.  She really sets a good example with all the passion she exudes."
Advisor(s): McCuistion, Lago
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Michelle Stoler

Michelle Stoler
Michelle was on the CW show Farmer Wants a Wife, in which she vied for the affections of a 28-year-old farmer on national television.
Advisor(s): Kupinse, Flaskerud
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Nani Wishwanath

Nani Vishwanath
Historian
While studying abroad in London this fall, Nani took a picture of the world's largest kumquat at the International Kumquat Festival.
Advisor(s): Johnson, Hommel
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Nick Dietrich

Nicolas Dietrich
"I catnap from time to time, but I think while I nap, so it's not a waste of time."
Advisor(s): Despres
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Rachel Kakach

Rachel Kakach
"As a leader, I'm inspired by Hannah 'The Passionfruit' Nicholes."
Advisor(s): Rodgers, Tinsley
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Sara LesserSara Lesser
Sara loves Barbara Streisand, rhinestones, and Richard Simmons.
Advisor(s): Jasinski
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Spencer WadnizakSpencer Wadnizak
Spencer started a band on campus this year called "Spencer Wadnizak and the Raspberries."  He plays the jazz flute.
Advisor(s): Share
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Taylor Ash

Taylor Ash
"One of my goals for Orientation 2008 is to drive a 15 passenger van as well as former leader Kirsten Henry once did."
Advisor(s): Bernhard, Hands
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Tiffany Morges
During the summer Tiffany works at a shooting range.  She hopes to pass the sniper license exam soon.
Advisor(s): Perkins-Valdez, Ludden
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Tina SimonsTina Simons
In the summer Tina works at an amusement park helping park patrons pick out costumes to wear in their sepia-toned Wild West novelty photos.
Advisor(s): Crane, Sandler
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Travis EdlefsenTravis Edlefsen
Transfer Leader
Travis is trying out for American Idol next season.  He hopes all his family and friends will cheer him on as he sings "Sexy Back" for the judges.
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Tori Gittings

Victoria Gittings
Tori's antenna is short with a circle on top.  Tori is often the one who gets into innocent trouble.  Her favorite thing is her scooter, which she calls "Po'cooter!".
Advisor(s): Ostrom, Stirling
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