Adam Cason - O-Team Captain

Adam is mega-pumped about coming back for his 3rd and final year on the O-Team!When he's not busy being overcommitted, Adam enjoys hiking, biking, and eating at Bill Miller Bar-B-Q.  Although he will deny it if asked in person, rumor has it that being able to attend Playfair for a 4th time was a major reason for Adam's return to the O-Team.  Adam would also like to give a shout-out to Mozart, his favorite pet fish.

My name is Adriene, and this will be my senior year at Trinity (and my second year doing O-Team!).  I've lived in Colorado all of my life, but I have a passion for getting out to see the rest of the world as much as I can - whether that be walking to the nearest Target for a pack of orange tic-tac's, flying to Ukraine and Romania (a trip to teach English, which I Loved last summer), or making the 14 hour drive down to Texas every school year (complete with a thrilling book on tape).  This year I look forward to speaking lots of Spanish (one of my majors), playing pick-up soccer, and having crazy fun with the O-team and anyone else that wants to join in. =)

Angelica Hofmann

Hi, my name is Angelica Hofmann. I am an intended Business major (intended being the key word :) ) I have one younger sibling, a brother who is going to be a senior in High School. I love to bake and to travel. My favorite vacation spot so far is the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. But, I'm going to Europe this summer, which may beat the Bahamas!

Annie Rappeport - Transfer Student Mentor

Legend tells of a legendary transfer mentor whose mad transfer mentoring skills were the stuff of legend. She came from a a distance land of dry heat known as the mystical Tucson. Her destiny, like yours called her this new land filled with exotic adventures on the Texan campus of Trinity. Here she studies the mystical fine arts of drama, music and the occasional neuroscience.  She can be found in her off-mentoring time at the Bell center where she works as a trainer or off somewhere dancing the tango. She will guide your on the first steps of your quest here, and invite you to play the powerful game of basketball or to do the ultimate test in your new home: rock band.

Catherine Casteel

Hi! My name is Catherine. I'm a junior Communications major from Las Cruces, NM, home of the world's biggest enchilada. I'm currently the captain of the Women's Water Polo team. And no, we don't teach the horses to swim :) My favorite parts of NSO were Playfair and the Welcome Back Concert. Welcome Class of 2012!

Chantal van Esch

Chantal van Esch is originally from Houston/The Netherlands (long story). She will be a junior next year and is majoring in Psychology with minors in napping, hanging out, and having fun. She just got back from summer school in Argentina and is looking for to her last two years at Trinity.

Courtney Banks is going into her sophomore year here at beautiful Trinity University. Courtney is an Ancient Mediterranean Studies (fancy words for "Classics") major. Courtney enjoys going to the river, making soap, and ranch dressing. A native of College Station, TX, Courtney is a tried-and-true Aggie fan.

David Aguilar

I'm David Aguilar, a sophomore Neuroscience / Premed major. I play guitar, violin, and piano and enjoy making and watching bad movies. I'm in the Bad Movie Club at Trinity, where we watch excellent films such as Troll 2, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and The Room. I also make bad puns as often as I can and will eat almost anything anytime. I never lie, so if I'm telling you some ridiculous story during Orientation week it's probably true.

David Russak

Hello, my name is David Russak.  I am a Sophmore studying business and biology here at Trinity University.  I am very excited to be a new member of the O-Team this year.  I enjoy giving back to my school and my community,  therefore, I am also involved in Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, theProject leadership organization, hosting prospective students, and IM Soccer.  I enjoy meeting new people and I am very approachable so those of you who have any questions don't be shy to ask.  Welcome to the Trinity family - you will have an awesome experience!  See you soon!

Ellie Leeper - Transfer Student Mentor

Ellie is a sophomore from San Antonio, TX. She transferred to TU spring semester of her freshman year. She is a Communication and Spanish double major pursuing a career in Television. She loves to sing, to dance, and to act and is involved with TigerTV. Welcome to Trinity!!

Emily Medley - O-Team Captain

This is my fourth year at Trinity University and I love this place; the city, the quirky atmosphere, the classes, the professors, and yes even the heat.  After spending a summer abroad in Italy I am so ready to get settled back into life in San Antonio, and what better way to do it than to get settled in with new faces.  During the school year I am involved in Alpha Phi Omega, intramural soccer, the well, and the theatre's costume department.  I take full advantage of the liberal arts atmosphere at Trinity and I am a Chemistry, Art History double major.  If you have any questions or any odd bits of trivia that you think I should know please catch me during orientation or during the school year I'd be happy to talk!  Welcome to Trinity and I am sure you'll love it as much as I do.

Erin Ross

Erin Ross is a food connoisseur who specializes in noodles ‘n eggs and extravagant jello molds. She enjoys rap music, exercising, and shiny objects. You can often find her traversing through Central Market and almost never find her in the Library. Erin enjoys playing piano, singing in the rain, and shopping at the mall. She hopes that everyone has a good freshman experience and that no one asks her for directions.

Hannah Bauman

Hannah Bauman, 2010, is currently majoring in Ancient and Mediterranean Studies, though this is extremely fluid and subject to change.  Following an unfortunate incident involving law enforcement and escaped kangaroos, will go on the lam to England shortly after NSO.  Hopefully, the whole thing will blow over by the coming semester.  This is her second year on the O-Team, she belongs to Anime Flux, Alpha Phi Omega, and Trinity Choir, and enjoys any physical activity that doesn't involve running.  She looks forward to guiding the newest group of Trinity students to academic and social success!

Heather Gregory

Heather is an avid argyle collector and a Charcoal Kitty enthusiast.  When not enjoying finishing crosswords at Coates Time in between classes, Heather is most likely running around a pool table in the North/South foyer playing an intense game of 2ball.  She busies herself by taking obscene amounts of photographs whenever possible, and takes pleasure in people watching from the fourth floor of the library.  Awesome.

A finger painting and Kite-craft major, Mark knows not what he intends to do with his life. However, he does enjoy riding his bike, petting dogs and hanging with his homies. This wil be his second year working with NSO. He was overheard in Mabee one evening making the following comment about his real reasons for joining O-Team: "Orientation Team?!? More like Floor-ientation Team because you know it's going to be down!"

Mary-Grace Bayer

Mary-Grace is a junior studying history and geosciences. After Trinity she's going to law school to study environmental law in order to save the planet from a slow and terribly painful death. She loves flowers, chick flicks, hiking, singing, space, country western dancing, hang gliding, trees, doodling, and reading. She is a Swashbuckler, says no to drugs, and enjoys bubble baths more than anything. The two things she dislikes about Trinity are that there are no bath tubs and that students don't understand the seriousness of recycling. She is involved in Reformed University Fellowship, APO, Trinity Choir, intramural soccer, and she wishes she could marry the Trinitones. She was also Trinity Idol in 2007.

Nell Glazener-Cooney

Nell Glazener-Cooney is a sophomore Political Science major from Austin, Texas (Go Mac Knights!). She is super excited about her first year on the infamous O-Team. Nell is involved with several other groups on campus including Tour Guides and RUF. When not hanging out with friends, running around to different meetings, or doing the whole "college" thing, she enjoys ninja adventures and writing personal biographies in the third person.

Rachna Turakhia

I am a sophomore double majoring in Economics and International Studies. I'm from a small town in Texas called Lake Jackson. I enjoy being with friends, baking, playing cards, and reading. I play the piano and love being outdoors. And, when I’m older, I am going to travel the world.

Samantha Brusnighan

Hey guys!  I am Sam...Sam I am...and why, yes, I DO like green eggs and ham (fyi, food coloring does not change the flavor of food). I am a sophomore here at Trinity, and though I haven't officially declared a major yet, I have decided I am NOT majoring in Biology- way too many Chem. classes for my taste.  Right now I'm thinking Psychology/Communications...Anyway, probably the most important thing you could know about me is that I am constantly either laughing, smiling, or trying VERY hard not to laugh. I can't help it. I am really excited about this coming year, and look forward to meeting you all!  And if you ever run into me on campus (literally or figuratively, seeing as how I am slightly vertically challenged), feel free to say hey!

Sarah Hoelscher

Hi all! I'm Sarah Hoelscher and I'm a sophomore here at Trinity.  I'm originally from San Antonio, so it's safe to say that I absolutely LOVE it here!  You'll soon come to find all of the great things that this city has to offer.  As far as majors are concerned, I'm still undeclared, but I'm leaning towards Business and Sociology, anything to get me working with people.  Outside of class, I've found myself involved in O-team (obvious?), the Catholic Student Mass Choir**, and Ultimate Frisbee.  I'm definitely looking forward to meeting/welcoming the incoming class of 2012!  It's going to be such a great year!  Welcome to Trinity!

**there's no official name for the choir, but that's what I like to call it! :)

Sarah Waniewski

Sarah Waniewski is easily spotted in a crowd, due to her height and red hair. When not sleeping, Sarah can be found at BDB, BMS, MPH, and/or CT, or practicing her crippling ninja skills. In addition to her hobbies of living life on the edge and being awesome, Sarah enjoys tilting her head to look at the obscene amount of pictures Heather Gregory takes and painting-by-numbers instead of studying. She is graduating a year early in order to pursue her dream of becoming a mob boss.