Faces of the Class of 2025

Hometown: Binghamton, New York
Major: History and Education Program

Achievements: Two-year football captain; Dean’s List; current student-teacher at Susquehanna Valley.

Clubs/interests: Family, weightlifting and sports.

Sporting interest: 4-year member of men’s football team.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Meeting so many amazing people and lifelong friends.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: The football program and professors who pushed me to be the best athlete and student I could be. They have supported me through the highs and lows.

Advice for the incoming class: Work hard to leave an impact. You’ll never know who you will inspire to be great. Enjoy every moment because before you know it, it’ll be over.

Where are you headed? Off to the world of teaching social studies. Plans to attend graduate school to receive my master’s degree in science education.

Hometown: Kensington, New Hampshire
Majors: Accounting and Business
Minors: Legal Studies and Finance

Achievements: President and treasurer of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity Tau-Phi Chapter of Hartwick College; captain of the Suny Oneonta Rugby Club; Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellowship in Accounting; Dean’s List recipient; IRS Tax Certified; Excel Certified.

Clubs/Interests: VITA income tax program; Kappa Sigma Fraternity; SUNY Oneonta Rugby Club; Hartwick College ESports Team, Hartwick College’s Podcast “Wick Cast.”

Favorite thing about Hartwick: The relationships you make. The opportunities you have at Hartwick are endless and you never know what you will fall into, but there are so many people around you who will help you succeed no matter what. I came to Hartwick not knowing a single person and I am about to graduate with hundreds of new friends and people I can go to when I am in trouble. The relationships you are able to have with your professors are something that can’t be described in words because they are personal and special.

Advice for the upcoming class: Don’t come to Hartwick with a fixed mindset because you will regret it. Be open to the opportunities that present themselves. You have no idea where you will end up by the time you graduate. I came to this College with one major in mind and the mindset that I would never join a fraternity and look where that has taken me. I am confident in saying that because of these experiences that I took advantage of, I am better prepared for life after college.

Where are you headed? I will be trying to work in Boston at a private company in preparation to take the certified public accountant (CPA) exam.

Hometown: Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Major: Business Administration and Accounting
Minor: Finance

Achievements: Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate; Resident Advisor of the Year; Greek Member of the Year; Dean’s List; Outstanding Service to College and Community as a VITA member.

Club/ Interest: WRHO 89.7FM, the Hartwick College radio station.

Sporting Interest: Cross-country.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Going to Table Rock in the fall semester with my friends.

Favorite people at Hartwick: Professor Li Luo. She is like a second mother to me, always offering life advice, always teaching me right and wrong, and helping me fix my mistakes. She has also guided me towards the right career path and taught me to take advantage of the opportunities. And of course, I can’t forget Rosa—for always making sure we have a smile in our day! Lastly, all the brothers of Kappa Sigma: thank you for your advice and the lasting memories that will be with me forever. Love all you, boys!

Advice for the incoming class: Take advantage of the small class sizes because it is easier to learn and easy to ask professor questions. Also, don’t be afraid to show your face at office hours. Just do it. It does matter. It shows your character and your responsibility. Lastly, enjoy your time here and build a lot of connections and friendships. And take advantage of all the opportunities you have.

Where are you headed? Looking to pursue a graduate degree in accounting or work for a tax firm while I study for my CPA.

Hometown: Middlesex, New York
Major: Public Health with a minor in Psychology

Achievements: Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction; Single Game Women’s Lacrosse Assist Record and Single Season Assist Record; named to Empire 8 Second-Team All-Conference; Total Career Assists Record; Empire 8 President’s list and Hartwick College Dean’s list in spring 2024.

Clubs/Interests: Working with the athletic trainers on campus while learning more about my future career and how to bridge the gap between occupational therapy in the athletic training setting.

Sporting interests: Women’s lacrosse.

Favorite Hartwick Memory: All the times we got so much snow and went sledding down the hills!

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My lacrosse team and our locker room. So many great memories have been created with them; without them, I would not be the person I am today. Deciding to come here and play for this team is a decision I would make over and over again if I could!

Advice for the incoming class: Get out of your comfort zone! You will make the best of friends and even better memories by doing this.

Where are you headed? After graduation, I will head to Keuka College to study occupational therapy. From there, I would love to be a pediatric occupational therapist.

Hometown: Sidney, New York
Major: History

Achievements: Moot court finalist.

Clubs/interests: History Club; Atlantic history, military history, piracy and anthropology.

Sporting interest: Watching Hartwick’s football team.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Getting the opportunity to travel to Ireland through Hartwick.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: There are just too many favorite people here at Hartwick to name one so I’d have to say the Table Rock Hiking Trail!

Advice for the incoming class: Do as many Hartwick events as possible and talk to your professors outside of class to build connections with them.

Where are you headed? I just applied to graduate school and am waiting for responses. Until then, I’ll be working security in my hometown.

Hometown: Hudson Falls, New York
Majors: Political Science and Criminal Justice

Achievements: Dean’s List every semester; Empire 8 Presidents List; Philip S. Wilder Award for Academic Distinction; Criminal Justice Faculty Scholar; Political Science Faculty Scholar; Political Science Honors Society.

Clubs/interests: SAAC, The Hidden Opponent.

Sporting interest: Women’s Volleyball.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My favorite person at Hartwick is athletic trainer, Heidi Hofbauer-Buzzy.

Advice for the incoming class: Surround yourself with the right people. The friends you make can have a huge impact on your college experience!

Where are you headed? Graduate school to pursue a master’s in public administration.

Hometown: New Windsor, New York
Major: Nursing

Achievements: Dean’s List; Nursing Excellence Award; my senior thesis, “An Integrative Review on Nursing Interventions for Intensive Care Unit Delirium in Older Adults,” was accepted for Penn State’s Translating Research to Innovations in Practice Symposium.

Clubs and Interests: Senior residential advisor, nursing board representative.

Favorite Hartwick Memory: Going on a J Term trip to Scotland for Transcultural Nursing. I had an amazing time spending J Term with my classmates and made the best memories in Glasgow.

Favorite person/place/thing: The beautiful views of the mountains all year round, the amazing nursing professors and the residential life staff.

Advice for incoming class: Enjoy every second of it! Don’t let classes, assignments and exams get in the way of you experiencing everything Hartwick has to offer. You’re only in college for so long, so cherish every moment. Spend time with friends, be yourself and take advantage of every opportunity.

Where are you headed? I plan to take the NCLEX and work as an ICU nurse closer to home. I aspire to continue my education and become a CRNA.

Hometown: Lynbrook, New York
Major: Business Administration
Minors: Sports Management and Finance

Achievements: Tim O’Brien Memorial Award for most outstanding male freshman athlete; Hartwick Men’s Basketball Torchbearer; three-time Philip S. Wilder Jr. award winner for Academic Distinction; eight times on the Dean’s List; four times on the Empire 8s President’s List; two-time Empire 8 Sportsman of the Year; made the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team; the Nick Lambros Coaches Award; three-time Empire 8 Semi-finalist: Hartwick Lacrosse; FMI Foundations in Financial Modeling from Financial Modeling Institute(FMI).

Clubs/Interests: Chi Alpha Sigma Class of 2023-24; member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Hobbies: Golfing, pickleball and surfing.

Sports: Hartwick men’s lacrosse and basketball.

Favorite Hartwick memory: In my senior year, I was able to study abroad in Italy with some of my best friends. We were able to visit cities such as Rome, Florence and Milan. From the food to the history to everything else, this was truly an amazing experience!

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: All the students and athletes. Everyone that comes to Hartwick is a part of your journey and experience. Be willing to make connections and learn from others.

Advice for the incoming class: Take nothing for granted. In my life, I was always taught to seize the day and make the most of every opportunity. Hartwick has plenty of those. Make friends, connect with teachers, find your balance and enjoy every single moment. These four years go by too fast, so when it is time to graduate, have no regrets whatsoever!

Where are you headed? I am actively seeking a position within the sports industry and being on the business side of sports.

Hometown: Woodstock, New York
Major: Sociology
Minors: Psychology and Art

Achievements: Juried student showcase “Best in Photography” (2024); E8 Cross Country Sportswoman of the Year (2022); E8 Indoor Track and Field Sportswoman of the Year (2023); Criminal Justice Research Fellowship Award (2024); Dean’s List, 7 out of 8 semesters; EmpowerU Program Student-Mentor (2025).

Clubs/interests: Photography. I’ve taken graduation photos for previous seniors and still available if anyone is interested!

Sporting interest: Track and field and cross country.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Finally breaking 10 meters in the shotput after two years. Nothing will beat that feeling of hard work paying off with my team there to support me.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: The glassblowing studio.

Advice for the incoming class: Choose yourself first and take your time. It can be easy to overload your schedule out of anticipation and excitement, so keep yourself healthy and safe. Your best self is well-rested and well-nourished!

Where are you headed? Graduate school for public administration.

Hometown: Colchester, Connecticut
Majors: Psychology and Public Health
Minors: Philosophy and Cognitive Science

Achievements: Faculty Scholar of Public Health 2024; Baker Simpson Fellow 2024; vice president of Theta Phi Alpha; Dean’s List every semester; the Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society; Phi Sigma Tau – Philosophy honors society; Socratic award in my sophomore year; undergraduate public health fellow in 2023. Went on 3 J Terms – Italy in 2023, Japan in 2024 and Italy in 2025.

Clubs/ interests: Radio Club member and Psych Club member and I love live music! Going to concerts, musicals, DJ sets. I’ll watch any live music.

Sporting interests: I haven’t played sports since high school. I used to be into competitive travel soccer, but did not try out for the Hartwick team. I still love to go to soccer matches.

Favorite place/person at Hartwick: John Christopher’s Cafe is my favorite place at Hartwick! Not only do they have good coffee, but it is also a great study place. I can sit and gab with friends, have a meet and greet with classmates or study: a truly versatile space.

Advice for the incoming class: Even though you might have specific career goals, it is important to try new things. Take a class just because it’s interesting or join a club…..just because! I found out so much about myself through trial and error. I came in with just psychology, but tried religion, science, math, music, and culture classes. This inspired me to add another major and two minors! All of the J Terms I went on had nothing to do with my career goals, just my personal ones. I was able to explore fashion in Italy twice and culture in Japan. Neither of those had anything to do with psych or public health, but they allowed me to explore diverse cultures and my personal interests. It’s okay to switch your major and it’s okay to add or drop a few minors. Hartwick may be small, but it has a lot to offer.

Where are you headed? I plan to move to Boston after Hartwick and pursue a master’s in public health. Regardless of where that takes me, I want to make sure that I am making an impact. Public health is important and it’s especially important now!

Hometown: Monticello, New York
Majors: Criminal Justice, Sociology, Spanish

Achievements: Faculty Scholar; Dean’s List; Scholarly athlete.

Sporting interest: Football.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Beating Keystone in the opening football game my junior year. Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: All the awesome people I’ve met at Hartwick and in Oneonta. I’m truly blessed to have these people by my side. They have changed me for the better.

Advice for the incoming class: Show up to class, work hard and don’t forget to enjoy yourself. Four years fly by fast, so make the most of it.

Where are you headed? I plan on joining the Army through the 18x program.

Hometown: Marcellus, New York
Major: Psychology
Minors: Cognitive Science and Creative Writing

Achievements: Dean’s List; Hartwick College Faculty Scholar; captain of the Women’s Tennis Team; Empire 8 Women’s Tennis Sportswoman of the Year; 2021 & 2023 MVP of Women’s Tennis; recipient of Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Award for academic distinction; Empire 8 President’s List; named to Women’s Tennis Academic All-District Team; recipient of Empire 8 Women’s Tennis Torchbearer Award; presenter at the 96th annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association.

Clubs/interests: Treasurer of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); treasurer of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society; member of Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society; member of Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honor Society; research assistant for the Developmental Psychology Lab.

Sporting interest: Tennis.

Favorite Hartwick memory: When my tennis team won the conference for the first time in program history! Also, when I went to Iceland for J Term. I made so many memories and new friends while discovering the beauty of Iceland.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My professors. It’s evident that they all care so deeply about their students and have prepared me for the next steps of pursuing my career.

Advice for the incoming class: Be open to opportunities! There are so many clubs and organizations on campus in which to get involved. You tend to meet people who will become your closest friends there. Even if it might seem scary, putting yourself out there opens the door to future connections.

Where are you headed? Next year, I’m headed off to graduate school to pursue my master’s in speech-language pathology.

Hometown: Dix Hills, New York
Major: Public Health with a Minor in Psychology

Achievements: Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association All-Region Second Team; Empire 8 First Team All-Conference; National Society of Leadership and Success; At-Large All-Academic Team; Recipient of the Ira DeCamp Healthcare Internship Award.

Clubs/interests: Secretary of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); senior captain for Hartwick lacrosse; Hidden Opponent Club; Public Health Club.
HobbieS: I love to workout, run, read and cook.

Sporting Interest: Lacrosse.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Moving in and meeting all of my lifelong friends!

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My favorite place is Wright Field because it holds so many memories of me and my team doing what we love! I also love going to John Christopher’s for an iced coffee to start my day! And, of course, my favorite people are Wicklax!

Advice for the incoming class: Take every single moment in and don’t rush anything. Take your time and cherish these moments with your friends, classmates, teammates and even professors. College really does go by in the blink of an eye—it’ll be the quickest 4 years of your life. So, take a step back and appreciate everything!

Where are you headed? I am headed to graduate school to become a doctor in occupational therapy.

Hometown: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Major: Sports Communications through an Individualized Student Program (ISP)

Achievements: I scored my 100th career goal and 100th point!!!

Clubs/interests: SAAC.

Sporting interest: Hockey, lacrosse and football (Go, Bills!).

Favorite Hartwick memory: Every single pregame in the locker room.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My favourite thing is the women’s lacrosse team. Being in season, working hard with your best friends and creating unforgettable memories!

Advice for the incoming class: Be yourself and have fun. Four years go by quickly, so don’t waste a minute!

Where are you headed? After I graduate, I plan on enjoying the summer with concerts and traveling! Afterward, I am applying to be an Ontario Provincial police officer.

Hometown: Glen Rock, New Jersey
Major: Inclusive Elementary Education

Achievements: Dean’s List; Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award; Empire 8’s President’s List; Chi Alpha Sigma Class; Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III Academic Honor Roll; Carrie Friedman Award.

Clubs/interests: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Sporting interest: Women’s lacrosse.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Going abroad to Italy for J Term!

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My lacrosse team! They are now my best friends and I couldn’t imagine going to Hartwick and playing lacrosse with anyone else.

Advice for the incoming class: Just be yourself! Have fun and enjoy college. It goes by so quickly.

Where are you headed? I want to get my master’s in education and get a job at an elementary school.

Hometown: Blue Point, New York
Major: History/Education

Achievements: Hartwick College Dean’s List from Fall 2022 – Fall 2024; student-athlete Chi Alpha Sigma recipient.

Clubs/interests: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Sporting interest: Men’s lacrosse.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Getting to travel to Long Island to play in front of all of my family as well as just being around my team on and off the field making memories with some of my best friends.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My teammates because I was able to create bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Advice for the incoming class: Give everything you do 100% to the best of your ability. College does not last forever. Enjoy it while you can and have fun.

Where are you headed? Going to get my master’s in teaching and look for opportunities to teach back at home on Long Island.

Hometown: Salem, Connecticut
Major: Anthropology with a minor in Forensic Science

Achievements: Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow; George F Goodwin Sustained Service Award.

Clubs/interests: Sigma Alpha Iota, Psychology Club; Delta Alpha Pi; Anthropology Club; Blue Key leader; peer pilot; Psychology Club.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Sledding down the Hartwick Hills during my first J Term.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My iced chai latte from our very own John Christopher’s Cafe.

Advice for the incoming class: Have fun in college, but also do not forget to try your best in school.

Where are you headed? Graduate school in human resources management and employee relations.

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Psychology
Minors: Cognitive Science and Philosophy

Achievements: John Christopher Hartwick Faculty Scholar, Andrew B. Saxton Fellowship, Dean’s list all four years

Clubs/interests: Psi Chi Sporting interest: Women’s Field Hockey

Favorite Hartwick memory: Watching the sun rise during early morning practices.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: Table Rock Trails

Advice for the incoming class: Have fun and don’t stress the small stuff.

Where are you headed? Russell Sage College for a Masters in Occupational Therapy.

Hometown: Albany, New York
Major: Double Major in Digital Marketing and Business Administration, Minor in Cybersecurity

Achievements: Hartwick College Dean’s list from spring 2022 to present; Empire 8 President’s list from spring 2022 to present; named 3rd Team All-Conference for Empire 8 in the 2023 season and named 2nd Team All-Conference for Empire 8 in the 2024 season. Was named to the 2023-24 College Sports Communicators (CSC) women’s at-large Academic All-District team. Part of the Sigma Beta Delta, an international honor society in business, management and administration. Was the recipient of the Community Bank N.A. Scholarship in memory of Linda S. French ‘85 in April 2024.

Clubs/interests: Work with the Strategic Communications Division at Hartwick College to help produce content.

Sporting interest: Women’s lacrosse.

Favorite Hartwick memory: When the power went out for a few days during my freshman year, every class got canceled and everyone was outside sledding and having fun with not a care in the world.
Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My lacrosse team. Every season I have spent with them has been such a memorable experience and I would not trade my experience here for anything.

Advice for the incoming class: My advice to the incoming class would be to take every opportunity you are handed and run with it. Don’t say no. You will never get these four years of your life back. If you have a chance to play a sport in college, do it. I don’t know how my college experience would have gone if I didn’t have the support system of my coaches and my team. You are only in college for 4 years and need to make the most of it.

Where are you headed? As of now, my plan is to find a job in the marketing/cybersecurity field and see where that takes me.

Hometown: Monroe Township, New Jersey
Major: Business Administration and Digital Marketing and Accounting (CPA)

Achievements: Faculty Scholar in Digital Marketing; Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction (2022-25); Outstanding Service to College and Community as a VITA member (2024); Hartwick College Dean’s List every semester from spring 2022 to fall 2024; Empire8 President’s List, every semester from spring 2022 to fall 2024; Empire 8 Hartwick Women’s Soccer Sportswoman of the Year (2024).

Clubs/interests: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honors Society; Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honors Society; and 3-year member of the VITA program.

Sporting interest: Women’s soccer.

Favorite Hartwick memory: My favorite memories have been made during my soccer pre-seasons at Hartwick. Those two weeks in August, where it is only the fall athletes, have allowed me to build some of my strong friendships. Instead of stressing over a course load, pre-season allowed us to grow close to our teammates and build strong chemistry on and off the field. It is also the perfect time to really focus on your sport and have the opportunity to practice multiple times a day. It was just so much soccer and I love every second of it, even the fitness tests!

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: The VITA program has allowed me to learn and grow through each year of my involvement. I started as a basic tax preparer and used the knowledge and experience gained during these past years to blossom into a leadership role as one of the site assistant coordinators. I appreciate having the opportunity to be a real leader to others and being able to guide them through tax returns and provide assistance. It is a very rewarding feeling when you can help others and pass along your knowledge. The VITA program feels like a close-knit community where everyone feels comfortable working together and helping one another succeed.

Advice for the incoming class: Look to get involved early. College goes by extremely fast and it is important to immerse yourself in your classes, activities/clubs, sporting interests, internships and on-campus events. Don’t be afraid to take on a lot. Sometimes, the workload and your responsibilities can feel overwhelming, but as long as your priorities are in order and you manage your time, you can accomplish everything you desire!

Where are you headed? I am hoping to pursue a career in the marketing field. I am also considering studying for the CPA exam and becoming an accountant.

Hometown: Sayville, New York
Major: Mathematics and Education Program
Minor: Philosophy

Achievements: Top TKE Recruiter (2023-2024), Ronald Reagan Leadership Award (2023-2024), Hartwick College Fraternity Member of the Year (2023-2024), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Membership Award (2022-2023, 2023-2024), Charles R. Walgreen TKE Leadership Academy 36 Graduate, Hartwick College Dean’s List (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024), Empire 8 Presidents List (Fall 2022, Spring 2023).

Clubs/Interests: Tau Kappa Epsilon, men’s social fraternity member, serving as president, 2023-present; treasurer, 2022-23; house manager, 2022-23; philanthropy chair, 2023-24; Most Improved Chapter, 2023-24; Program of the Year, 2023-24; Excellence in Recruitment Award, 2023-24; Excellence in Education Award, 2022-23, 2023-24; and the Excellence in Risk Management Honorable Mention, 2023-24. In the Education Club, I served as president, 2023-23, vice president, 2022-23 and public relations chair, 2022-22. In the All Greek Council, I served as president, 2023-23. I am a member of Kappa Nu Epsilon Mathematics Honors Society and Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honors Society.

Sporting Interests: Men’s football as an outside linebacker in 2021; a defensive lineman in 2022-24; a 4-year starter and played in every collegiate game. Am also an avid Knicks fan.

Favorite Hartwick Memory: Becoming a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon has to be my favorite memory. Everyone in the chapter was unique, had their own interests and abilities and used them to help develop their peers. That environment, surrounded by people who only wanted to see me succeed and were willing to give me whatever it took, was the best feeling in the world.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: My favorite person at Hartwick College is Dr. Ross Bussell, head of the education department. Dr. Bussell sets his classroom up for everyone to succeed and provides in-depth, individual feedback to each person. Never have I been in a classroom where a teacher wrote personalized notes and suggested songs that he felt a student should hear. Dr. Bussell is by far the most caring teacher/professor I have ever had. Dr. Bussell also happens to be my fraternity’s faculty advisor, assisting all members with their grades and providing advice. Dr. Bussell is much of the reason I am at Hartwick and an amazing person outside the classroom.

Advice for the incoming class: Become involved in extracurriculars, organizations and sports whenever you can. As someone who has been highly involved in the Hartwick community, I can confidently say that although sometimes it’s a lot of extra work, it’s well worth being a part of something larger than yourself. This can also be very rewarding; it’s great to put on a resume and great to develop leadership skills. Not to mention, seeing your hard work come to success is an awesome feeling.

Where are you headed? Work for Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity, assisting active chapters and helping develop the leadership abilities of young men throughout the US/Canada.

Hometown: Montgomery, New York
Major: Accounting CPA and Business Administration

Achievements: 2024 Best Quality Reviewer in the VITA program; Outstanding Service to College and Community as a VITA member (2024); Linda S. French Memorial Award of Business Administration; recipient of Empire 8 Third-Team All-Conference in 2022; captain of the women’s soccer team (2024); Dean’s List, Philip S. Wilder Jr award for Academic Distinction (2023-24).

Clubs/interests: Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honors Society; 2-year member of the VITA program.

Sporting interest: Women’s soccer.

Favorite Hartwick memory: My favorite memory was during my junior year. I was unable to play during the fall soccer season due to health conditions. However, I had a support system, created a new role on the team and stayed involved. This is where meeting people that turned into family really became imperative in my life as we went through ups and downs together.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: Van Ess Hall. Living with and next to my best friends for two and a half years created a home away from home. That experience created lifelong memories.

Advice for the incoming class: College is such an important time in your life and four years fly by extremely fast. Be present and in the moment; you’ll have time to stress and worry, but don’t let yourself fall into a slump. Every moment is priceless, so take advantage of the amazing opportunities at Hartwick! Time management is critical, so don’t forget to put aside time for things that make you happy.

Where are you headed? Job, graduate school or other opportunity. Part-time work while studying for the CPA exam. When officially a CPA, I will start full-time at RBT CPAs, LLC. in Newburg, New York.

Hometown: Deer Park, New York
Major: Nursing

Achievements: Dean’s list; Delta Alpha Phi International Honor Society.

Clubs/interests: Hartwick College Association of Student Nurses (HCASN). And Seinfeld.

Sporting interest: 1m diving for one semester – 2024 champs.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: Going to Table Rock to look at the stars!

Advice for the incoming class: The four years here move fast! Enjoy every minute of it. College is a very unique time where you have to learn how to balance your school work and have fun. It may not be easy at first, but once you get the hang of it, you will miss the good old days once they pass by. Enjoy your college years while they last, but ensure your future is set up for success. The only one who truly cares about your future is you; your friends and parties can wait!

Where are you headed? After graduation, I am going to be a pediatric nurse.

Hometown: New York City, New York /Jacksonville, Florida
Major: Computer Science and Economics

Achievements: Keith A. Youngman Award (2023); Empire 8 Men’s Soccer Semi-finalist (2022, 2023, 2024); Dean’s List (Fall 2022- present).

Clubs/interests: A 2-year member of the VITA program.

Sporting interest: 4 years on the Hartwick men’s soccer team.

Favorite Hartwick memory: Beating SUNY Geneseo in penalties during the 2024 Empire-8 tournament, which led to us hosting the semi-final match on our home field. Going abroad was another memorable experience, where I visited Portugal while studying the biology and economics of wine, beer and cheese.

Favorite thing/person/place at Hartwick: Elmore Field because I have made so many amazing memories there.

Advice for the incoming class: Be interested in something. And most importantly, enjoy your time at Hartwick.

Where are you headed? Looking to pursue a graduate degree in computer science.