2025 Cohort

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Jordan Casterline

Creative Writing

Kent, OH

I'm most looking forward to: Meeting new people and taking writing classes!

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D’Andre Clark

Digital Media Collaborative 

New Orleans, LA

I’m most looking forward to: Collaboration, and pursuing my goals with determination and heart.

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Summer Crabb

Cello Performance 

Rio Rancho, NM

I’m most looking forward to: Creating lasting musical relationships at UC and preparing to enter international competitions.

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Braylon Dennis

Political Science 

West Chester, OH 

I’m most looking forward to: Getting involved in Mock Trial.

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Lilly Fehrenbach

Entrepreneurship 

Loveland, OH

I’m most looking forward to: Acquiring the tools to build a life in which I can make an impact on people who are in need of an opportunity to get closer to the lives they deserve.

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Mickey Gioia

Stage Design 

Park Ridge, IL 

I’m most looking forward to: Meeting and getting to work with others who are as passionate about theatre as I am.

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Chris Hayes

Musical Theatre

Las Vegas, NV 

I’m most looking forward to: Honing my skills, and meeting new people while making lifelong connections.

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Grayson Humphreys

International Business & Marketing

Indianapolis, IN

I’m most looking forward to: Business education, being a part of the community, and learning about the city!

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Evan Kershaw

Saxophone Performance & Economics 

West Chester, OH

I’m most looking forward to: The unique, welcoming community, and the opportunities available in Cincinnati itself.

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Sophia Lonnon

Marketing 

Louisville, KY

I’m most looking forward to: Meeting new people and taking advantage of unique opportunities such as the co-op program.

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Luana Nascimento

Acting 

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I’m most looking forward to: Taking on an active role as a leader, community service, and getting out of my comfort zone.

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Kayla Nelson

French Horn 

Kansas City, MO

I’m most looking forward to: Getting to know new people, and building a strong community that will promote positivity and growth.

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Jaci Reed

Geology 

Anderson, IN

I’m most looking forward to: Combining my love of the arts with my love for STEM, and joining the chess team.

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Liam Sackaroff

Music  

St. Paul, MN

I’m most looking forward to: Finding friends to make music with!

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Abby Sanchez-Salmeron

Philosophy 

Reston, VA

I’m most looking forward to: Forming connections, engaging in community service, and growing through discomfort.

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Zane Sawyer

Geography 

Lebanon, OH

I’m most looking forward to: Joining different clubs and learning in a new and vibrant community.

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Ayla Schwartz

Musical Theatre

Montclair, NJ

I’m most looking forward to: Living in Cincinnati and meeting new, wonderful people!

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Sara Springett

Vocal Performance & Psychology 

Spring, TX

I’m most looking forward to: The amazing education that I will be receiving at the Conservatory and University; growing as a musician and scholar; the relationships I will build through the Hoffman Honors Scholars program.

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Olivia Szor

Violin 

Reading, PA

I’m most looking forward to: Meeting people with diverse life experiences and outlooks on the world.

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Aliah Van Scyoc

Finance 

Van Buren, OH

I’m most looking forward to: Making lasting connections and memories, demonstrating initiative in my community as a leader, and preparing myself for a fulfilling career!

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Savannah Weldon

Vocal Performance

New York, NY

I’m most looking forward to: Productions at CCM, study abroad, and meeting new people.

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Audrey Zelenski

Journalism

Mariemont, OH

I’m most looking forward to: Meeting new people!