Mandy Adams Major: Integrative Biology & Anthropology with Minors in Archaeology & French Hometown: Tampa, FL Hobbies: Taking really random trips, running, reading, surfing, beach bumming Favorite Quote: "Slow down everyone, you're moving too fast." -Jack Johnson Favorite Food: Pineapple What was your first year like? The best I could have made it.

Christina Beavers Major: Public Relations & Psychology Hometown: Clearwater, FL Hobbies: Volunteering, piano, scrapbooking, boating Favorite Quote: "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain." Favorite Food: Mexican & fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. What was your first year like? So amazing -- and being at UF is getting better all the time.

Lauren Cadd Major: Same as Last Year Hometown: Same as Last Year Hobbies: Same as Last Year Favorite Quote: Same as Last Year Favorite Food: Same as Last Year What was your first year like? Same as Last Year

Crystal Caesar Major: Business Admin. & Spanish Hometown: Atlanta, GA Hobbies: Soccer, piano, dancing & reading. Favorite Quote: ? Favorite Food: Interesting, new, liberating. What was your first year like? ?

Rosemarie Clouston Major: Journalism-editing Hometown: Chicago, IL Hobbies: Writing, politics, volleyball Favorite Quote: "Go ahead and laugh cuz it don't cost much." -Dispatch Favorite Food: Bread What was your first year like? Amazing - friendly, interesting, good times.

David Duncan Major: Biology Hometown: Clearwater, FL Hobbies: None. Favorite Quote: "Clothes make the man, naked people have little or no influence in society." -Mark Twain Favorite Food: Yogurt in any and all forms. What was your first year like? More fun than several barrels of monkeys.

Ryan Eastmoore Major: History Hometown: Sarasota, FL Hobbies: Tennis, volleyball, and guitar. Favorite Quote: "Hansel, so hot right now, Hansel." Favorite Food: Sushi What was your first year like? Awesome. Too much fun!

Amy Eisinger Major: English w/ an Advanced Writing emphasis Hometown: Vero Beach, FL Hobbies: Playing piano, running, photography, being outside, being with friends. Favorite Quote: Currently (though it changes daily...) "...so much responsibility in place of a tail." (wistawa Szymborska) Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Half Baked frozen yogurt! What was your first year like? Well...I'm still going through it...but so far it's been a cross between a whirlwind and a trip to Oz. It's been great, there's always something new to do and I love m suitemates!

Jamison Evert Major: Political Science, Business & Russion (Minor) Hometown: Hobe Sound, FL Hobbies: Politics, going out, my fraternity, golf, and student government. Favorite Quote: "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows." -Bob Dylan Favorite Food: Gumby's Pokey Stix What was your first year like? My first year at UF was amazing, I had such a great experience. I took really interesting classes (esp. my two Honors classes), got involved, and partied a lot. It could not have been better.

Wendy Fasholtz Major: Niceville, FL Hometown: Same as Last Year Hobbies: Same as Last Year Favorite Quote: Same as Last Year Favorite Food: Same as Last Year What was your first year like? Same as Last Year

Benjamin T. Fedeles Major: Tampa, FL (813 represent!) Hometown: Exercise Physiology & Business Hobbies: Working out, running, guitar, soccer. Favorite Quote: "The will to win isn't nearly as important as the will to work hard." Favorite Food: Seared tuna. What was your first year like? A bit scary and exciting at the same time, but a realy defining period. I made some really strong friends and had a great time.

Allison Felkner Major: Psychology Hometown: Gulf Breeze, FL Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, running, soccer, Young Life Favorite Quote: Aww junk. Favorite Food: Ice cream What was your first year like? Fun

Ryan Fields Major: Religion Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Hobbies: Sports, good movies, reading, fun times, etc. Favorite Quote: "What good will it be for a main if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?" -Jesus Christ Favorite Food: Prime Rib... hands down. What was your first year like? Tear it up awesome.

Stephen Gilbert Major: Nutritional Sciences (Pre-pharmacy) Hometown: Melbourne (Mel-boring as we like to call it), FL Hobbies: Intramural sports, guitar, riding my longboard around campus. Favorite Quote: "Officer, I swear to drunk, I'm not God" Favorite Food: Rack of lamb, white-chocolate covered strawberries What was your first year like? ?

Laura Grubl Major: Anthropology & Nursing Hometown: Orlando, FL Hobbies: Go to concerts, listen to music, not wash my car, run around with friends, meet people, be involved with lots of organizations, read, see movies, Phi Sigma Pi Favorite Quote: "Education is an admirable thing but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing worth knowing can be taught." -Oscar Wilde Favorite Food: Chicken fettuchini alfredo or Awesome Blossom What was your first year like? It was pretty boring -- I studied a lot but towards the end of my fall semester, I started getting super involved and having fun!

Kelly Haan Major: Finance/Commercial Rec. Hometown: Ft. Laudy Hobbies: Sports Favorite Quote: Got Milk? Favorite Food: Cookie Cake What was your first year like? Great!

Kate Hardeman Major: Anthropology & Political Science Hometown: Cullman, AL Hobbies: Making money because I'm poor -- I wish I could ice skate! Favorite Quote: "Wheresoever you go -- go with all your heart." Favorite Food: Diet Coke What was your first year like? Coming to UF was the most amazing experience of my life! I've met so many people that have changed my life and I've discovered myself as well.

Alex Hergenroeder Major: Finance & Art History Hometown: McLean, VA Hobbies: Travel, art galleries, yoga, the beach Favorite Quote: "Celebrate we will for life is short but sweet for certain." -DMB Favorite Food: Vegemite What was your first year like? It was heaps of fun. I met lots of new people and had an amazing year.

Erika Hills Major: Marketing Hometown: Miami, FL (lived in Cooper City for 12 yrs) Hobbies: Soccer, crew Favorite Quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates ... you never know whatcha gonna get." -Forrest Gump Favorite Food: Sushi What was your first year like? Fun ... although its still going on.

Megan Hoot Major: Family, Youth & Community Sciences Hometown: Wellington, FL Hobbies: Community Service Favorite Quote: Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards. Favorite Food: Soft pretzels. What was your first year like? Non-existant, it flies by!

Catherine Hough Major: Microbiology & Cell Science (pre-dental) Hometown: Brandon, FL Hobbies: Playing piano, UF sporting events, travelling, going to the beach Favorite Quote: "So take the photographs and still-frames in your mind. Put them on a shelf in good health and good time." -Green Day Favorite Food: It's a close tie between chocolate and ice cream. What was your first year like? Memorable! I can't imagine myself being anything but a Gator!

Karly Jacobsen Major: Materials Science Engineering Hometown: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Hobbies: Running, eating Ben & Jerry's with my friends, watching chick flicks, and playing basketball. Favorite Quote: "Don't frown, you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile." Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough What was your first year like? Awesome! I met so many interesting new people, had a blast at football and basketball games, and enjoyed my classes. I loved all the new experiences (and ate way too many pints of B&J's -- free delivery!!!).

Gwen Jones Major: Finance & Spanish Hometown: London, England Hobbies: Shopping, spendint time with friends. Favorite Quote: ? Favorite Food: Fruit, pasta, chicken. What was your first year like? I loved it!

Katie Kearn Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Port Orange, FL (Daytona Beach) Hobbies: Dancing, eating, laughing, talking, shopping, music, jogging, going to the beach, movies, traveling, taking photos, anything fun and exciting Favorite Quote: "To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerosn Favorite Food: Brownies! Peanut butter, watermelon, broccoli & mushrooms, nachos, slurpees (it's a crime that Gainesville doesn't have a 7-11). What was your first year like? Totally awesome! My first year was so much better than I even imagined. I made some wonderful friends and great memories. UF is a second home to me. I love it here and I love Gator football!

Ashley Kirkman Major: Psychology & Marketing Hometown: Same as Last Year Hobbies: Same as Last Year Favorite Quote: Same as Last Year Favorite Food: Same as Last Year What was your first year like? Same as Last Year

Aja T. Marsh Major: Visual Arts-Photography; Minors: Art History & Journalism Hometown: San Antonio, TX Hobbies: Photography, music, booty shakin, cooking, laughing, traveling, actin' a fool Favorite Quote: "Life is good." Favorite Food: lately, black beans and rice. What was your first year like? It was great. Filled with new people, new places, new experiences, and new things learned. I had to do some soul searching and change the way I thought about things. But it was amazing and fun and I'd do it all over again.

Daniel Murphy Major: Accounting, minor in underwater basket weaving Hometown: Amelia Island, FL Hobbies: Surfing, guitar, skiing, wakeboarding, songwritting, sailing, & having fun because fun is good. Favorite Quote: Don't take life too seriously, you won't get out alive. Favorite Food: Anything someone would like to cook for me. What was your first year like? Not high school. Time of my life. It doesn't get any better than that.

Ryan Nanni Major: English & Political Science Hometown: Tampa, FL Hobbies: Writing, intramurals, volunteering Favorite Quote: "I can't feel my teeth!" -Jeni Wu Favorite Food: Whatever you'll make me. Seriously, I have no food. What was your first year like? Simply put, the bestest.

Neel Patel Major: History and Political Science Hometown: Melbourne, FL Hobbies: Wickets, lots and lots of wickets. I read a lot also. Favorite Quote: Same in honor... ? Favorite Food: I love all food. What was your first year like? It went by too quickly!

Kim Poor Major: Industrial Engineering Hometown: Brandon, FL Hobbies: Same as Last Year Favorite Quote: Same as Last Year Favorite Food: Same as Last Year What was your first year like? Same as Last Year

Kelly Scarborough Major: Neurobiological Sciences Hometown: Ozark, AL Hobbies: Running, flying planes, watching chick flicks Favorite Quote: "Celebrate we will, for life is short and sweet for certain." -Dave Matthews Favorite Food: Dark Chocolate, Olive Garden anything. What was your first year like? Awesome! Had more fun than I ever thought I would. College is definitely great!

Thomas Seider Major: Accounting Hometown: Sarasota, FL Hobbies: Tennis Favorite Quote: "And now cracks a noble heart. Goodnight sweet prince, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Favorite Food: Steak What was your first year like? Tremendous.

Allie Slavens Major: Political Science & Spanish Hometown: Winter Park, FL Hobbies: Tennis, soccer, wakeboarding, AIM, traveling, shopping, snowboarding Favorite Quote: "You've got your whole life to do something, and that's not very long." Favorite Food: Strawberries, Olive Garden, black beans & rice What was your first year like? I have loved all of the new experiences this year, and hope every year is this great!

Cary Smith Major: History & Political Science (pre-med) Hometown: Gainesville, FL Hobbies: Shopping, watching Will & grace, UF basketball & football, stalking Matt Walsh & Chris Leak, reading historical books (not for class). Favorite Quote: "If I'm going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I'm 30, I need a boyfriend who's not such a complete bonehead." -Elle Woods Favorite Food: Movie theater popcorn, Ben & Jerry's peanut butter cup, mangoes, pokey stix. What was your first year like? Not as scary as I imagined -- my roomate was absolutely AWESOME, my RA was totally cool (but he left for Germany after 1st semester) and I discovered the joys of being a Rowdy Reptile.

David Smith Major: English with Pre-Med aspirations and minors in Hatha Yoga and interperative dance Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Hobbies: Guitar, wakeboarding, scuba diving, and soccer. Favorite Quote: "Love, love, love ... what more is there?" Favorite Food: 10 oz. Medium-Rare Filet Mignon marinated for 12 hrs. in a peppercorn glaze with some garlic mashed potatoes. What was your first year like? A little hazy!

Geoff Stirling Major: Wellington, FL Hometown: Marketing Hobbies: Photography, reading and playing saxophone. Favorite Quote: "Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl simply isn't giving the kiss the attention in deserves." Favorite Food: Cherry Garcia ice cream, oranges. What was your first year like? I had an amazing first year. I met so many wonderful friends and learned a lot about myself. Honestly, I would not trade that year for anything.

Jason Vogt-Lowell Major: Davie, FL Hometown: Political Science Hobbies: Woking, music, playing on bad intramural sports teams Favorite Quote: "I did nothing & it was everything I thought it would be." -Peter from Office Space Favorite Food: Cheesecake What was your first year like? I was really hesitant coming to UF at first, but it turned out to be the best decision I could have made. It has been incredible since day 1.

Margie Warner Major: Microbiology (Minors: Religion, Art History) Hometown: Stuart, FL Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, watching Sex and the City & Newlyweds, spending far too much time on AIM. Favorite Quote: "In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -George Orwell Favorite Food: Baked Ziti w/ really good garlic bread (has to be homemade). What was your first year like? Full of new experiences, new friends & new opportunities.

Amy Webster Major: Advertising Hometown: Melbourne, FL Hobbies: Homework, chat rooms, chess club, croquet, reading almanacs, and researching. Favorite Quote: Don't let anyone look down on you because you're young, but set an example for the believers in ... Favorite Food: Macaroni & cheese. What was your first year like? It was swell -- not over yet.

Joey Wilson Major: Altamonte Springs, FL Hometown: Electrical Engineering Hobbies: Kung Fu, making fun of Nanni, clubbing, jogging Favorite Quote: "Balance your cuuch.." (Learn a little Mayan and you'll understand) Favorite Food: Outback's Victoria Filet and Tuesday's Krishna Lunch What was your first year like? It has been an amazingly fast year... it went by so quickly, but the memories will last a lifetime.

Jennifer Wu Major: Psychology Hometown: Longwood, FL Hobbies: Tennis, clubbing, shopping, handing out with my buddies, sleeping. Favorite Quote: ? Favorite Food: Watermelon, Edy's whole fruit popsicles. What was your first year like? So amazing!! It's been so packed and busy with both school and activities. I've got to meet and befriend so many amazing people including HA's.