Class

2025

Major

Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

Hometown

Torrance, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Building metal models, playing the piano, and reading murder mysteries!

Fun Fact

I suggested that we hunt and eat the big duck on my audition form (you'll get it if you audition 👀).

Audition Song

"火炎" by Queen Bee

Go-To Shower Song

"Someone To You" by Banners

Favorite Musical Artist

Official髭男dism

Favorite Quote

"I'm going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed—or worse, expelled." —Hermione Granger

Class

2026

Major

Computer Science

Hometown

Culver City, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Formatting things, solving logic puzzles, folding origami, and biking along the beach

Fun Fact

My first pet was a betta fish named Beethoven.

Audition Song

"Colors of the Wind" by Stephen Schwartz

Go-To Shower Song

"Someone Like You" by Adele

Favorite Musical Artist

Bruno Major or Ricky Montgomery

Favorite Quote

"The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things." —Hans Christian Anderson

Class

2027

Major

Bioengineering

Hometown

Redlands, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Sleeping, trying new foods, hiking in national parks, and watching reality TV shows

Fun Fact

I can (probably) recite the entire Hamilton soundtrack thanks to my 6th grade obsession.

Audition Song

"Take Me to Church" by Hozier

Go-To Shower Song

Something from a musical! (Current favs are Mamma Mia, Six, and La La Land)

Favorite Musical Artist

Laufey and IU

Favorite Quote

"Just be a rock." —Jobu Tupaki (Everything Everywhere All At Once)

Class

2025

Majors

Communications, Disability Studies

Hometown

Laguna Hills, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Community service, photography (@lanis_lens on Instagram), watching sitcoms, baking, listening to podcasts, reading, and going on walks!

Fun Fact

I have two middle names!

Audition Song

"I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz

Go-To Shower Song

"Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan

Favorite Musical Artist

Taylor Swift

Favorite Quote

"There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved." —George Sand

Class

2027

Major

Business Economics

Hometown

London, England

Interests/Hobbies

Basketball, badminton, golf, violin, piano, sleeping, and music in general

Fun Fact

My go-to binge TV show is How I Met Your Mother.

Audition Song

"Break My Heart Again" by Finneas

Go-To Shower Song

"Talking to the Moon" by Bruno Mars

Favorite Musical Artist

Bruno Mars, Lauv, or Drake

Favorite Quote

"Everyone wants to save the world, but no one wants to help Mom do the dishes."

Class

2025

Major

Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Hometown

Pleasanton, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Playing instruments and deep dives on the internet into niche topics

Fun Fact

My fingers are horrifically double-jointed.

Audition Song

"The Ash Grove"

Go-To Shower Song

"Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little Mermaid

Favorite Musical Artist

John Mackey

Favorite Quote

"Live to the point of tears." —Albert Camus

Class

2028

Major

Biology

Hometown

Encinitas, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Piano/clarinet, video games, anime/manga, origami, dancing, humming

Fun Fact

I can Russian dance.

Audition Song

"Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford (covered by Geoff Castellucci)

Go-To Shower Song

"Kickback" by Yonezu Kenshi and other anime songs

Favorite Musical Artist

Ado

Class

2027

Major

Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Hometown

Danville, CA

Interests/Hobbies

Playing the piano and guitar, dancing, playing tennis, biology, writing poems, and wandering around in Target

Fun Fact

I lost an adult tooth and a new one grew (I am a certified shark lol).

Audition Song

"Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra

Go-To Shower Song

"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers

Favorite Musical Artist

Frank Sinatra

Favorite Quote

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." —Dale Carnegie

Class

2026

Major

Data Theory

Hometown

Bedminster, NJ

Interests/Hobbies

Singing and music (obviously), watching hockey and basketball, and watching old/classic TV shows/movies

Fun Fact

In 2021, I listened to music on Spotify for 128,658 minutes (2,144 hours or more than 89 days if you do the math).

Audition Song

"一生守候" ("A Lifetime of Waiting")

Go-To Shower Song

"Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift

Favorite Musical Artist

Dua Lipa and Kendrick Lamar

Favorite Quote

"Don't hurt yourself." —Beyoncé