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Meet Our Admission Fellows

Fall Fellows

About our Fellows

Kalen Acquisto

Kalen Acquisto, Senior
Denver, Colorado
Kalen.Acquisto@ColoradoCollege.edu

A Colorado native, Kalen Acquisto graduated from Denver East High School and with her passion for the Rocky Mountain soil, she kept her close ties to the state while pursuing her diverse interests at Colorado College. She is a senior majoring in Anthropology with a focus in International Affairs and minoring in both Journalism and Spanish. Kalen spent the majority of her junior year in Chile exploring her love for people, photography, various cultures, and the Spanish language through first-hand experiences. When Kalen is not globetrotting, she can be found aerial dancing on silk tapestry, traversing the Rockies, journaling her life experiences, or swimming in the CC El Pomar pool.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • New Student Orientation Leader
  • 2013 Class Committee Member
  • Studied Abroad- Blocks (Taiwan and Santiago, Chile), Semester in Valparaíso, Chile
  • Blue Key National Honor Society
  • Professor Research- Fair Trade Regulations
  • Dance Workshop-performance dancer
  • Outdoor Recreation Club
  • Student Government
  • Adjunct classes- Pottery, Sewing, Hip-Hop, African Dance, Modern Dance, Spanish

Rafael Alonso Arenas

Rafael Alonso-Arenas, Senior
Mexico City, Mexico
Rafael.AlonsoArenas@ColoradoCollege.edu

Rafael is an international student from Mexico City, Mexico. As a senior, mathematical economics major at CC, he really enjoys working closely with faculty on research projects. Following his completion of the IB at the United World College of Southeast Asia in Singapore, he developed a passion for the Chinese language and culture. In the summer of 2011, he interned with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico. During his free time he plays guitar and soccer.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • MOSAIC (Multicultural Organization of Students and International Community) - former Co-Chair
  • Student Advisory Board - Co-Chair
  • Chinese Club
  • Studied abroad - Shanghai
  • Adjunct courses taken: Chinese, Italian, Chinese Calligraphy
  • Language house resident

Samantha Barlow

Samantha Barlow
Lyme, New Hampshire
Samantha.Barlow@ColoradoCollege.edu

Hailing from the small town of Lyme, New Hampshire, Samantha graduated from Hanover High School before beginning her journey at CC. Samantha is majoring in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. She is also pursuing minors in Education and African Studies, which she was delighted to explore more deeply while studying abroad in Botswana. During her free time, Samantha enjoys skiing, biking, and having animated political and philosophical debates with friends over a home-cooked meal.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Student Trustee - President's Council
  • Amnesty International – Former Co-Leader
  • Colorado College Student Government Association – Former Finance Committee Member
  • Center for Civic Engagement – Former Public Achievement Coach
  • Public Interest Fellowship Program – Former Summer Fellow
  • Air Force Academy Exchange Program – Former participant
  • Studied abroad - Botswana
  • Clubs, service and intramurals: Queer Straight Alliance, Early Birds Tutoring, Invisible Children, Relay for Life, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football

Leah Danze

Leah Danze, Senior
Dallas, Texas
Leah.Danze@ColoradoCollege.edu

A native Texan, Leah graduated from Ursuline Academy of Dallas. She is a senior at CC majoring in History and Political Science of Latin America with a double minor in Spanish and Studio Art. In addition to her on-campus activities, Leah has found her internship with the LFS Refugee Assistance Program and work as a Teacher’s Aide for disadvantaged Hispanic youth in Colorado Springs especially rewarding. She is often drawing outdoors with her ink and quill.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Co-Chair of La Junta (Latin American interest club)
  • Group leader for the Refugee Assistance Program
  • Teacher’s Aide for Centro de la Familia
  • Studied abroad in Chile, conducted research and volunteered in the Dominican Republic
  • Member of Mortar Board
  • Member of the Carnivore Club

Ariana Glantz

Ariana Glantz, Senior
Washington, DC
Ariana.Glantz@ColoradoCollege.edu

Ariana is a Washington, DC native and proud to call Capitol Hill her home. Ariana graduated from Langley High School and is currently a senior at CC. She is a Political Science major and an Arab Studies minor. Ariana is thrilled to be back on campus and when not working at the Worner Desk can be found coaching the Girl's Club Soccer team and cheering for other Tiger Athletes.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Honor Council Member
  • Community Soup Kitchen Volunteer
  • Certified Carnivore Club Grill Master
  • AMA Tutor
  • Campus Event Organizer including Llamapalooza, Ice Age, Blues & Shoes and Winter Ball
  • Former Blue Key President and First Mondays Founder

Eva Hicks

Eva Hicks, Senior
Oakland, California
Eva.Hicks@ColoradoCollege.edu

An Oakland native, Eva, graduated from Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, California. She is a Sociology major with a focus in International Affairs and a minor in Asian Studies. Eva was able to pursue her minor when she studied abroad in Thailand where she immersed herself in Thai culture and hiked throughout the country learning from renowned professors. When Eva is not studying societal norms or other cultures, she likes to ski, hike, and explore her passion for photography.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • CC Varsity Tennis
  • Kappa Alpha Theta - CFO
  • Blue Key National Honor Society - Treasurer
  • Studied abroad - Thailand and Cuba

Sarah Hutcherson

Sarah Hutcherson, Senior
Cooperstown, New York
Sarah.Hutcherson@Coloradocollege.edu

Sarah grew up in Cooperstown, New York, and graduated from Emma Willard School before beginning her journey at CC. She is a senior who majors in Comparative Literature and minors in Journalism. When Sarah is not reading or writing, she can be found teaching or practicing yoga, playing basketball, or exploring the outdoors.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Grassroots Organizing LLC
  • Catalyst Newspaper - Former Features Editor
  • Yoga-Alliance Certified Student Yoga Teacher
  • New Student Orientation Leader
  • Community Soup Kitchen volunteer

Charlotte Kaye

Charlotte Kaye, Senior
New York, New York
Charlotte.Kaye@Coloradocollege.edu

Charlotte grew up in New York City and is a graduate of The Brearley School and the High Mountain Institute. As a Classics/History/Politics major, she has a broad view of CC’s humanities program. She spent a semester in the Dominican Republic studying community organization and Spanish. Charlotte is excited to be in her senior year at CC exploring the outdoors, running, and enjoying the beautiful weather.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Honor Council
  • The Zuia Project
  • Studied abroad – Dominican Republic
  • Colorado College Learning in the Mountains
  • Adjuncts taken: pottery, dance, Arabic, Latin
  • Colorado College Strategic Planning Committee

Molly Lynch

Molly Lynch
Princeton, New Jersey
Molly.Lynch@ColoradoCollege.edu

Molly grew up in Princeton, New Jersey and attended Princeton High School. As a kid, Molly spent five years in Paris, France, where she grew an interest in studying languages. She is a Romance Languages major. In college, she has spent time traveling in France, Spain, Mexico, and Nepal. In addition, Molly is an education minor and hopes to teach abroad in the near future. She has 4 siblings, 3 of whom have attended Colorado College. She loves spending time outdoors in the Colorado sun!

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Residential Life Advisor
  • Intramural Sports
  • Dance Workshop- choreographer and dancer
  • FYE mentor
  • NSO leader
  • Studied abroad: Nepal
  • Adjuncts: Mosaic tiling, silk painting, jewelry making, modern dance, hip hop dance, French, Italian.

Jessica Meyer

Jessica Meyer
Belmont, Massachusetts
Jessica.Meyer@ColoradoCollege.edu

Hailing from Belmont, MA, Jessica Meyer attended Belmont High School before making the trip west to the Rocky Mountains and Colorado College. Jessica is a double major in Biology, as well as Public Health, a major she designed herself. She spent her sophomore spring doing research in Costa Rica, and just returned from volunteering in Kenya this summer. Jessica’s free time is filled with arts and crafts projects, cooking, hiking and reading in her new hammock!

Extracurricular Activities:
  • The Zuia Project
  • AMA Mentoring
  • Colorado College Learning in the Mountains
  • ACM Campus Coordinator
  • Blue Key Honor Society
  • All College Committee
  • Outdoor Recreation Club Leader
  • Global Health Club
  • FYE Mentor
  • Dance Workshop Participant and Choreographer
  • Disability Services Student Advisory Committee

Susan Ogilby

Susan Ogilby, Senior
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Susan.Ogilby@ColoradoCollege.edu

Coming from Wayne, Pennsylvania, a suburb outside Philadelphia, Sally graduated from Agnes Irwin School and is currently a senior. She is an Anthropology major and Spanish minor and had the opportunity to spend fall semester of her junior year studying Development and Social Change in Kathmandu, Nepal. She is happy to be back on campus and spends her free time cooking, hiking, and dancing.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Dance Workshop - choreographer and dancer
  • Outdoor Recreation Club Leader
  • Studied abroad - Nepal
  • Adjunct courses taken: Pottery, Yoga, Sewing, Guitar, Spanish, Ballet, Hip-hop, and Modern Dance

Johnny Reed

Johnny Reed, Senior
Waukegan, Illinois
Johnny.Reed@ColoradoCollege.edu

Johnny spent his childhood in Chicago, Illinois, before moving to the northern suburb of Waukegan where he finished middle school and attended Waukegan High School. Now a senior, Johnny has declared a major in French with a focus in International Affairs. When not busy preparing for an unpredictable future, he can be found relaxing while listening to soothing music.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Black Student Union - Former President and Treasurer
  • Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity - Former President
  • Minority and International Student Representative
  • Colorado College Student Government - Former Constitutional Committee Member
  • Bridge Program Mentor
  • Studied Abroad - Senegal and France
  • Intramural Basketball
  • Community Soup Kitchen Volunteer
  • Hertz on Demand Car-Sharing Liaison

Tanyu Yuba

Tanyu Yuba, Senior
Lexington, Virginia
Tanyu.Yuba@ColoradoCollege.edu

Originally born in Brazil, Tanyu considers himself a native of Lexington, Virginia. He is a senior with a major in Mathematical Economics and a minor in Classics. Tanyu has travelled to Greece and Brazil, pursuing his academic interests in ancient Greek history and the expanding economy of Brazil. If he is not travelling the world, he can be found skiing in Summit County or playing soccer on the quad.

Extracurricular Activities:
  • Breckenridge Adaptive Ski Program - Co-Leader
  • Economics Department Student Advisory Board
  • Intramural Soccer
  • Studied Abroad – Greece and Brazil
  • Adjunct courses taken: Latin and Pottery

Fall Fellows