Major: English

Sophia Swinscoe

Bachelor of Arts: English

Minor

Italian Studies

Hometown

Sacramento

My Greatest Supporters

My amazing family: Mom (my #1 & fab cheerleader), Dad, Gram, Nonno, Zia, and Uncle Dave; I wouldn't have made it through SMC without their immense love and support. These spectacular professors: Tom Poundstone, Maria Grazia De Angelis Nelson, and Molly Metherd. Wonderful buds: Colette, Arden, Franny, and Natalie. Massive thanks and love to all of you!!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Every summer of Orientation and WoW will always be close to my heart; having a blast with NSFP, fellow Orientation Leaders and WoWies for three years has meant the world. Hosting KSMC radio shows, rockin' out to music, and having the honor to be on the KSMC exec. team and GM.

My Next Chapter

I've applied to several grad. schools for English, and I'm looking forward to spending this upcoming summer in Sacramento with family and friends.

Clubs and Activities

KSMC 89.5 FM General Manager & Host
Orientation Leader & Coordinator
SOLA Peer Mentor
Actor, Director, & Writer in SMC One Act Plays
Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honor Society
Dante Club
Gael Sisterhood

Favorite Quote

The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.
— Neil Gaiman

Samantha Newman

Bachelor of Arts: English

Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Hometown

San Clemente, California

Clubs and Activities

Student Coalition Against Abuse & Rape (SCAAR)
The Lounge
riverrun Literary Magazine
PRIDE
River of Words at the Center for Environmental Literacy
The Center for Women & Gender Equity

Sophie Nethery

Bachelor of Arts: English: Creative Writing

Hometown

Pleasanton, California

My Greatest Supporters

My mom and dad, my three sisters Hailey, Madison, and Sydney, my roommates Sammy Lai and Emily Milbrath and my boyfriend Reagan Rogers

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Going out to Roundup, Tiki Toms, Bourbon Highway, Canyon Club, and Dan’s with my friends

My Next Chapter

I’m still not sure yet, I’ve been applying to a lot of writing jobs recently in San Diego and Reno so I’ll probably end up in one of those places:)

Clubs and Activities

Center for Writing Across the Curriculum (CWAC)

Favorite Quote

“No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile”
— Mac Miller
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Natalie Burge

Bachelor of Arts: English: Creative Writing

Hometown

Pleasanton, California

Megan Flynn

Bachelor of Arts: English

Minor

Business Administration

Hometown

Vacaville

My Greatest Supporters

Firstly, my parents, who have never failed to believe in me even when I didn't believe in myself. Secondly, my sister Eileen, who always picked me up when I was feeling down, no matter how far away I was. And lastly, all of my family, friends (Jessi, Lawson, Craig, Nick), and boyfriend (John), who have created the most amazing support system and never failed to help me when I needed it.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

One that always comes to mind is Take Back the Night, which is an event held for survivors of sexual assault on campus. My sophomore year I was in charge of organizing the event and seeing the impact that it had on my peers was the most gratifying feeling. I felt an extreme amount of support from my friends who attended, and I love knowing I was able to make a positive impact and help others.

My Next Chapter

I will be looking for a job as an editor with a publishing house somewhere here in the Bay Area. However, my ultimate dream is to work for Pixar in Emeryville, so I am eagerly awaiting that opportunity!

Clubs and Activities

SCAAR- Student Coalition Against Abuse and Rape, Event Coordinator and Assistant Lead
First Student Co-Facilitator for Informal Seminar Curriculum, Facing the Canon: Women and Violence in Seminar Texts
Riverrun Editor

Favorite Quote

Keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things. Your curiosity will lead you down the path of success.
— Walt Disney
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Maya Dromlewicz

Bachelor of Arts: English

Hometown

Walnut Creek, California

My Greatest Supporters

Jaya Francis, Kim Dromlewicz, Jon Dromlewicz, Arul Francis, Mary Francis, Toby Willis, Hannah Propersi, Lisa Manter

Clubs and Activities

SMC Honors Program
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Transfer Club
Inaugural English Colloquium Planning Committee
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Maxwell Marsalla

Bachelor of Arts: English

Minor

Kinesiology: Sport and Recreation Management

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

Sacramento, California

Mayson Lord

Bachelor of Arts: English: Creative Writing

Minor

Women's and Gender Studies

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

Orangevale, CA

My Greatest Supporters

My little sister Juliet, my parents, Rosemary Graham & all my other professors, Sharon Sobotta.
Not to mention my girlfriend, my friends, and everyone in PRIDE!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Hanging out and studying in North Claeys' 1st floor lounge with friends, working on essays at 2am at a solitary cubicle by the bookstacks on the library's 2nd floor, napping on the CWGE's couches, late night talks in Dryden and iTea.

My Next Chapter

Hoping to go into publishing, editing, or nonprofit work! I also hope to write a book or make a visual novel, to get my stories out there into the world.

Clubs and Activities

PRIDE
CWGE
The Collegian
riverrun
D20
SCAAR

Favorite Quote

“The important thing is not how long you live, it's what you accomplish with your life. While I live, I want to shine. I want to prove that I exist. If I could do something really important, that would definitely carry on into the future. .... And so, if I were to disappear… I think all that I have accomplished will go on. That is— That would mean— that [my spirit's] living, right?"
— Grovyle, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

Kenedi Lopes

Bachelor of Arts: English

Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Hometown

Honolulu, Hawaii

My Greatest Supporters

Mom, Dad, Pili, & Bro: You guys are everything to me. This one was for you, and everything I do following college is too. I love you with everything I am. My Softball Gaels: You saw me at my worst and my best, and loved me through it all. You made California a home. E: Roomies and family forever #adopted. Katie & Cody: You made me stronger. Rosemary & Kathryn: You see the best in me. Love always

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Anything and everything I did with my softball team.

My Next Chapter

I’m not sure where the next chapter will take me, but I look forward to being back home with my family. I’m hoping to pass the LSAT in the fall and apply for law school in the spring!

Clubs and Activities

Saint Mary’s Softball Team
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Kennedy Tripp

Bachelor of Arts: English

Honors

Cum Laude

Hometown

Santa Cruz, California