Orientation Leaders

My name is Zack and I’m a junior with a math major and econ minor. Outside of class I’m involved with Phi Delta Theta, Pi Mu Epsilon (math honors society), and I’m a math tutor in the library. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends, reading, and playing video games.

My name is Sam Basile and I am on the Allegheny Tennis team, I am in the Table Tennis League, and I’m involved in ESports on campus. I will be working in the game room in the Fall. Some of my hobbies are playing video games, reading comics, and watching movies.

Hello! My name is Katelyn Bombalski and I am a junior studying Environmental Science and Biology. On campus, I am a part of Kappa Alpha Theta, Outing Club, and the Honor Committee. In my free time, I love doing anything outside, reading and listening to music (my favorite artist is Vampire Weekend), and hanging out with my friends!

Hello, my name is Rome! I’m interested in a career in biotechnology and hope to spend a semester studying abroad in Paris. I’m involved in various clubs like badminton club, geology club, and ghost club. I also work for the Admissions Office as a Gator Tour Guide! I enjoy reading, socializing, listening to music, and going to the gym. I look forward to meeting you all!

Hi! My name is Olivia Clark! I am from a small town in PA, and I love to go on car rides and listen to music. I am involved in many different things on campus; some being Kappa Kappa Gamma, Relay for Life Club, Pre-Health Club, and more! My one favorite thing outside of Allegheny is my love for All Star cheerleading! My entire senior year of high school I traveled 6.5 hours to Midlothian, Virginia 2-3 times a week for practice. I was on a non-tumbling Worlds team. This was one of the best experiences of my life. I got to travel, meet new people, and go to the All Star Cheerleading Worlds! Besides cheering, I love to ski and spend time with friends and family! My future goal after Allegheny is to attend medical school and become an anesthesiologist.

Hi I’m Liv! I’m a history and political science double major with a minor in education studies! On campus I’m involved in Tri Delta Experience as well as two dance organizations; Orchesis, which I choreograph for, and JaDE where I serve as the service coordinator. When I’m not at school I like to read, travel, and hang out with friends.

Hi! My name is Thia and I am a senior majoring in ESS and double minoring in biology/writing. I play the violin (since 4th grade) in the Civic Symphony at Allegheny and am also a member of Greek life in Kappa Alpha Theta. I was a cheerleader all throughout highschool and this will be my first year as a part of Orchesis. I love being out in nature just as much as I enjoy reading a good book inside. When I’m not in class I’m either with my friends, working at the library front desk, or just relaxing at home with my many squishmallows with a good show.

Hi! My name is Reese Forella, I’m a junior, with a History major and Education Studies minor. On campus I am the VP Membership of Kappa Alpha Theta, the social media manager of the Soccer Club, and a part of the Ultimate Frisbee Club. In my free time, I love spending time with friends, listening to music, and crocheting!

Hello! My name is Andy. Some of my interests include reptiles, lab work, and gardening. I am very involved on campus as I am a board member for GFC (Chair of Specials) and the Program Director (Vice President) for WARC 90.3 Meadville, our on-campus radio station! If you have any questions about either, feel free to text me, or approach me whenever I’m wandering the campus!

Hello, my name is Lily!! I’m a Biology major and a creative writing minor, a peer tutor on campus, and a Gator Guide. I’m involved in the bowling club, biology club, and Sigma Tau Delta (the English honors society). A little fun fact about me is that I own a 15-pound rabbit named Lola!

Hi! My name is Erin Lowthert, and I am a sophomore majoring in Psychology with minors in Global Health Studies & Media and Communication. In my free time, I love listening to music, hiking, baking/cooking, and spending as much time outside as I can. On campus, I’m a Lacrosse team member and am also involved with THO, a SAAC representative, the Pre-Health club, and more!

Hi, and welcome to Allegheny! I’ve danced for most of my life and am part of Orchesis on campus. I work as an animal caretaker in the Carnegie rat colony; back home, I work at a microbiology lab. Outside of classes, you’ll find me grabbing a cinnamon bun latte at GFC, popping into shows at Shafer and the Vuke, or painting outside in warmer weather. I’m a big fan of traveling to art festivals in the summer and am always down to go somewhere new (especially if it’s by the ocean). I don’t mind the occasional sports game either- go Mariners! Most of all, I’m so excited to introduce y’all to my favorite parts of Allegheny, and your home for the next few years!

My name is Sophie Mackley and I’m from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I’m majoring in chemistry and I’m minoring in music performance. In my free time, I enjoy painting, crocheting, reading/writing poetry, going on walks, and spending time with my friends. I’m involved with the music ensembles on campus and I’m in the sorority ADPi.

My name is Naydean and I will be a junior this year. I am a Neuroscience and Psychology double major! My favorite color is yellow, I have a pet rat on campus, I love reading, hanging out with friends, and going on coffee trips. I am a Bonner Service Leader and I was on the Bonner Admissions and Recruitment Committee (BARC) this past spring. I serve on the Honor Committee and I am the new Events Coordinator this year. I’m also a part of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and I am their Vice President of Recruitment! I am a newly inducted member of the college’s psychology honor society-Psi Chi and I love being a part of the bowling club every fall!

My name is Rebecca Moore and I’m from Rochester, New York. I am a part of the class of 2028. I am a double major in Theatre and Psychology. Some of my hobbies include singing, acting, going on bike rides, hiking, and making things. I am currently involved in Allegheny’s Playshop Theatre and the Soprano-Alto Chorale. I also work on campus as a Gator Guide.

Hello! My name is Max, and I am a Junior at Allegheny. Some things that I like to do are to read, play bass, and I love board games. On campus, I am involved in the newspaper (The Campus) as a staff photographer and I play for our club hockey team.

I am Norman Ruder and am a Sophomore at Allegheny College. I am undecided, but leaning towards double majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability and English Literature. I am the vice president of Hillel and am a member of Frisbee, Chess Club, and Students for Environmental Action. In my free time I like to read, spend time outside, and go climbing.

Hi! I’m Jay and I’m a sophomore from Pittsburgh, PA! I’m majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Studio Art. On campus, I’m a staff writer with The Campus Newspaper, I’m on the board of the Outing Club, I volunteer with Grounds for Change, and I’m a Bonner Scholar! I love writing and going outside so much, and I’m usually hanging out around the Campus Center. If you’re ever looking for something to do, I’ll probably have something; a lot of my friends come to me asking if there’s something going on. You’ll definitely see me running around, and when I’m not, I’m usually sitting in Grounds for Change and having coffee! I can’t wait to meet everyone!

Nickel is a rising senior at Allegheny. When not in class, they can be found researching in the lab, enjoying a latte and spending time with friends in GFC, dancing with different groups on campus, helping writers in the writing center, or working in the admissions office.

Hello! My name is Ben Stavnezer and I am a junior majoring in Communication & Media Studies from Wooster, Ohio. I am a staff member of The Campus, Allegheny’s student newspaper, and a Senior Editor for The Allegheny Review. I also work in the Game Room on campus. When I’m not busy with class work, I love reading, making pottery, baking cookies and enjoying time with my friends! I looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Allegheny!

Hi, I’m Lillian Swigart! I am beyond excited to be an Orientation leader and a Gator Guide this year! Aside from hanging out with friends, I enjoy listening to music and doings crafts. I am involved on campus as apart of Tri Delta and a volunteer at Grounds for Change!

Hi, my name is Ehliyah Wade, I am a senior here at Allegheny. During my time at Allegheny I’ve been apart of the track team, the cheer team , and the flag football team. My hobbies include listening to music and watching sports. I’m a communications major with the hopes of working with an NFL team when I graduate. Can’t wait to meet you all!

Hi my name is Grace Wilson, I am a member of the swim team. I am also involved in the Law and Policy Program here on campus. I am double majoring in Communication and Media and Global Health Studies with hopes of becoming an Epidemiologist.

My name is Daphne! I’m involved in quite a few things on campus. I work in the school’s archives, making exhibits and doing other public programming. I’m also on the board for WARC (campus radio), and Allegheny Ghost Club. I really love studying history, specifically English medieval history, and love science fiction!