Class+Roster

Ben Huffer- I am from San Jose California, and have lived there my whole life. I generally spent most of my time with my sister and nephew at my sisters house. I enjoy watching sports events with friends and family especially UFC. I am a freshman and i live in Stearns East in Will Vill. I am an open option major, and hope to do well in my classes. I love skiing, hiking and playing basketball with friends and this is part of why i decided to come here to Boulder. I think this will be an awesome year and can't wait until football season starts.

Matt Sonneborn - I am the instructor for section 052 of the 1st Year Introduction to Writing and Rhetoric course. I am a doctoral candidate in the Department of Communication with an emphasis in rhetoric, epistemology and pedagogy. I recently finished my master's degree at Syracuse University in Communication & Rhetorical Studies. I am a beginning cyclist, have been playing electric and bass guitar since April of this year, and I am an avid disc golfer. After two years of teaching at Syracuse University, I am looking forward to teaching my first course at CU-Boulder.

Nick Maul- I am a freshmen at CU boulder and my study emphasis will be on anatomy and physiology. I am an Integrative Physiology major with plans to attend Medical School. My aspiration at this time is to become a trauma surgeon and practice medicine. I chose CU because of my familiarity of the campus. Both of my siblings have been through the school, and loved it. Also, CU has the major I specifically wished to delve into, without having to go out of state. I have been playing the acoustic guitar for about 5 years, I am an EMT, and I am looking forward to a great year at a great university.

Rebecca Pilgrim - I am originally from San Diego, California but I moved to Littleton, Colorado when I was five. I spend my time with my family, my friends, playing tennis, running and reading. My sister graduated from CU in 2008 and visiting her here made me fall in love with Boulder and thus why I decided to attend the university. I am currently a Pre-journalism and Mass Communications major. I expect college to be the best four years of my life.

Brad Cole - I was born on January 30th, 1991 in Louisville, Kentucky. I live in that beautiful state until the tender age of six, when my roots were ripped from the grassy hills of Kentucky, and re-planted into the dry mountains of Colorado. My dad's job moved us to Louisville, Colorado, where only the pronounciation of our town was changed. I have lived in this gorgeous state for 12 years now and that is my inspiration for choosing CU Boulder and pursue an Integrative Physiology major. I have always wanted to wake up and have the mountains right in my backyard. While Boulder itself inspired me to chose CU, the quote from Gandhi that says "You must be the change you want to see in the world," has inspired the way I live my life. This quote inspires me to live my life and change what I see is wrong in the world. I actually have a tattoo on my leg that reminds me everyday to live by that moral.

Tina Colombatto - I was born in Newport, CA but grew up in Germany for 5 years. We moved back to the beautiful sunny california when i was 6, and stayed there until my family had a change of heart and wanted to move to Jackson Hole, WY. After a year in Wyoming we moved back to Southern Orange County and I have lived there ever since. I have always loved the mountains and always pictured myself living in a mountain state. Boulder definitely popped out at me, the different variety of people, the mountains, and of course the beautiful campus. Im currently majoring in Germanic Studies but I'm probably going to pursue international affairs with a German minor. I love to travel, snowboard, dance, and i love trying new things. I can't wait to see what the future holds, and the adventures we will partake in.

Lauren Hoffman- I am currently an open option major from Park City, Utah. I am looking forward to declaring a major in Bio- Chemistry or MCDB and pursuing a career as a pharmaceutical engineer. I went to a small private school for high school that was in session over the summer for winter athletes and graduated in November 2007. I then took a year off to ski race in Europe. When I finally decided I had spent too much time not learning and needed to start using my brain again, Boulder was an easy choice. The Flatirons were very influential in my decision because mountains surrounded my town and they have always made me feel safe. I spend most of my time in sports and outdoor activities such as soccer; ski racing and horse back riding. These sports have shaped my life, taking me from Canada to Holland, Austria and Chile to name a few. Travel has opened my eyes to different cultures and has taught me self-reliance, and responsibility that I’m sure, will come in handy being away from home. I am very excited to be starting my new life in Boulder, where there are many new and different people as well as ways of thinking.

Zack Strang- I have lived my whole life in the rural city of Winter Haven, Florida. Throughout my whole senior year I planned fully on attending Florida State University, but after being convinced to at least take a look at CU, I immediately changed my decision when I stepped on Campus. Growing up in Florida, being able to live in a place with towering, snow-capped mountains is something I knew I couldn't pass up. Im currently a Political Science major, and plan to hopefully make it into Law School after I graduate. I've also played baseball and football all through my High-School and look forward to utilizing CU's competitive Intramural Sports this first semester. I'm hope to make these next four years the funnest, and the most eduacational ones of my life.

Dakota Ashcraft - To start off, I have lived my whole life in a small town called Woodland Park, Colorado. I love to spend my time running and going to the gym for it acts as a "de-stresser" for me and seems to keep me calm. Along with this, I love reading and of course hanging out with my friends. What brought me to Boulder was not only the beautiful campus and unique town, but the outstanding architectual program. So far i absolutely love the town and college campus, however, I would prefer to stay somewhere where the bathrooms weren't so public, and ones I knew were clean. My expectations for college are simple, take away a phenominal education from the architectual college and further my knowledge about architecture. After taking this course, in general, I hope to become a better writer. Basically, I wish to make my next four years here worth while and plan on taking back a great education in return.

Brent Baldwin- Well I was born in a city in England called Bath. However shortly after my life of traveling began, my dad was in international banking and so as quickly as I was born I was on a plane. I started out in Japan, Tokyo sadly as a baby I cannot remember it all. Then Hong Kong where my baby brother was born like all your favorite action figures. Shortly after my dad got a big raise and I got a new backyards to pretend that I was some famous T.V. hero.This time it was on a small island called Singapore. I stayed there a year before I came to the most over whelming place I have ever been New York. I spent the most of my years here growing up. However most people after hearing me talk are confused because when you mix and English accent and a New Yorker accent you get something that reminds you of some complex cocktail with many exotic flavors, that you would get at a bar and still taste like gasoline going down your throat. However I found out on a vacation I took to the British Virgin Island That I sound like a local. So that is where I am from in my book. It is where I go to whenever my heart aches for somewhere I belong.

Rebecca Bari - I am currently an open option major, with a study emphasis on biology and chemistry. My dream is to pursue pharmacy school someday. I have lived in Colorado Springs for the past 15 years, and chose to continue my education in the beautiful city of Boulder because I have fallen in love with it’s campus and the Flatirons. I enjoy the outdoors and hiking, and can’t wait to explore the trails and mountains of Boulder. I’ve played the piano for 10 years and have attempted to play the acoustic guitar for about a year. I hope to find my place in college and get involved more than I did in high school. I am very thankful for the phenomenal education that I am about to receive, and am excited for my next four-year college experience.

Andrew Howe - Right now I am an open-option major, but I am currently enrolled in classes to put me in the business school. I was born in St. Louis, MO where I lived for nine years until I move to Kennett Square, PA. I lived there for four years until my dad got a job in Bentonville, AR in the middle of my eighth grade year. I resided there for two years until we moved to the East San Fransisco Bay area. This summer my parents moved back to Pennsylvania while i went off to college. I chose boulder mostly for the snow and the plethora of outdoor activities. So far I really like the openness of the campus and the atmosphere here. I hope to stay in Boulder for longer than I've lived other places.

Maddie Cooper- Living in Colorado Springs, CO for the past 18 years has made me realize that Colorado is one of the most gorgeous states one could live in. I take total advantage of what Colorado offers by skiing every winter, hiking frequently, and camping every summer. I would miss all the 5:00 am drives through the breathtaking mountains up to Keystone or Mt. Princeton Hot Springs too much to go to school anywhere else. I specifically chose Boulder because of its proximity to my home and the fact that it has a beautiful campus. Boulder has the energy and life I was looking for in a college town that Colorado Springs never offered me. I am an Open Option major right now and leaning more towards science, but my dream job would be to work in the business sector of the music industry. I hope my college experience brings out a new person in me, someone who I would least expect. I also aspire to make lifelong friendships that are truly meaningful. My passion has always been music so I would say that it is the most important component to my life. I don’t know where I, or the world, would be if music never existed.

Andrea “Andii” Ekis- I am a freshmen this year. I’m not only new to boulder and this campus but to Colorado in general. My family moved into the Lakewood area a few weeks ago. I am originally from Cali but the majority of my childhood was spent in Texas. Ten years to be exact. My study is Environmental Design with an emphasis on Architecture. The appeal of Colorado and CU as my college choice is primarily the mountains. The power, security, and majesty of them enthralled me. One visit here and I was hooked. The choice of this campus specifically was the fact that it’s the only Colorado school with an Architecture program. I’m a very athletic and outdoors person. As a three year swimmer for my high school team, swimming and water as a whole is one of my passions. Along with reading, drawing, running, travelling and eating M&Ms. I look forward to this year and my collegiate adventure with hopes of expanding my network of new people and having a unique experience.

T.J. Maloney- I am from Essex Junction, Vermont, but I have lived in New York and Texas. I hate Vermont winters but love Colorado winters which is why I chose CU. I’m excited about the freedom college offers and Boulder has so much to do outside I know there will never be dull moment. I am easily amused, but I also bore easily (maybe a mild form ADD?). I expect to do well in academically in college so I am free to choose what I do in the future, but I expect to learn more outside the classroom than inside. I am currently a business major, but I’m sure that will change before I graduate.

Matt Reilly- I am from Montgomery, Alabama. I am an open option major at the moment. I am into nutrition and exercise and that is one thing that attracted me to Boulder. CU doesn't have a nutrition major so I am taking classes that are related to nutrition and health until I can take more specific classes. Apart from the health aspect of Colorado, I came here because of the different people and all of the activities there are to do. I also feel like being far from home will be good for me in the long run. I am really looking forward to hiking, skiing, climbing, fly fishing, and awesome shows at Red Rocks and the fox. Boulder has so many things to offer and I am really excited about the next four years.

Garrett Akol I am from Orinda, California, it's where i've lived all my life. Its a small suburb east of Oakland, across the tunnel if that means anything to anyone. I really love the Bay Area, mostly the East bay though. This is my first year at CU Boulder, I'm pretty pumped about it, and have already bin having tons of fun, College inn is a pretty awesome dorm. I've got a lot of hobbies, I'm a pretty big snowboarder (one of the reasons i came here), I draw a lot, I'm down to play just about any sport, too mention a few things. I'm part of the College of Architecture and Planning, Architecture being my ultimate goal, like my grandpa and my dad. My goal in life is pretty much to get to where my dad is in life, I think what he's got going is pretty sweet. I'll most likely end up living in the area that I was raised in, unless I find out I really love some other place, like Boulder.

David Solomon - I am David Solomon, a freshman at CU Boulder and I am a Physics major. I decided to attend CU because we've got a great physics program and my hope one day would be to find a job doing physics or enter the corporate world. It's also really nice to be going to school in state as I've been a Colorado resident for 10 years now. I enjoy reading, biking, and scaring the local wildlife off my lawn.

Matthew Friedman - I am Matt Friedman, from Fairfeild, Connecticut where I completed all four years of high school and spent most of my life. I'm currently a sophomore at CU Boulder and am a Pre-Journalism major attempting to get accepted into the main college this Spring. Although I was born in San Francisco, I've lived in New England for the better part of my life. My main hobby, and the majority of my free time is spent traveling to see live music, specifically music festivals. Other than music I enjoy snowboarding, watching a variety of professional sports (specifically NFL and EUFA league soccer), and producing music on my computer. My main goal this year is to raise my GPA and figure out what exactly I want out of my education here in Colorado.