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CONGRATULATIONS NEW BROTHERS!

We are so excited for you to be a part of ZU!

We hope you’ve had a blast this semester...

We are so excited for you to be a part of ZU!

and that your future semesters with APO get even better!

Whether you’re a Purple Parrot,Green Monster,

or one of Los Tigres...We’re really all one big family;

now, you’re a part of this family too.

WELCOME TO

ZETA UPSILON!

Class Year & Major: 2013, NeurobiologyHometown: Bristol, CTName of Big: Shirley Bi (‘12)Sibling(s): Sarah Hwang(‘12), Jessie Chen(’13), Elyse McKay (’13)Other groups on campus: BU Photo ClubSomething most people don’t know about you: I love cars and driving.Interests: Running, photography, medicine

Most Likely to be the Prince of Robots

Faraz AbbasWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Russian StudiesHometown: Atlanta, GAName of Big: Melissa Heller (‘12)Sibling(s): Amy Neben (‘13), Marcos Villareal (‘13), & Willis Chen (‘12)Other groups on campus: None yetSomething most people don’t know about you: I’ve driven across the country twice.Interests: Photography, languages, music

Most likely to have a confusing first name

Siobhan AlexanderWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, NeuroscienceHometown: Wilmington, NCName of Big: Katie DeFrank (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: Mind & Brain SocietySomething most people don’t know about you: I studied in a British school from elementary to high school.Interests: Music (rock/metal), Soccer, Novels (mystery/thriller)

Most likely to scare children :)

Hasan AlheloWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Biology/Pre-medHometown: Yonkers, NYName of Big: Ashray Reddy (‘13)Sibling(s): Jason Thai (‘12)Other groups on campus: noneSomething most people don’t know about you: I have 10 different colognes.Interests: Sports, electronics, science/medicine

Most likely to be Dora the Explorer

Thomas AzeizatWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2011, PsychologyHometown: Gardner, MAName of Big: Bronwyn Ross (‘11)Sibling(s): Elizabeth Maciag (’11)Other groups on campus: Possibly Programming Council, previously Habitat for HumanitySomething most people don’t know about you: I have a Harry Potter tattoo (deathly hallows symbol) and I’ve been to the JK Rowling house in Scotland.Interests: Crocheting, attending concerts, painting (fo fun!)

Most likely to have a nickname she doesn’t know about (Balsamic Dressing).

Alysse BarsamianWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, BusinessHometown: Saint Louis, MOName of Big: Sarah Khalifa (‘13)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: noneSomething most people don’t know about you: I’ve gone skydiving and I have 2 dogs.Interests: Hiking, shopping, cooking

Most likely never to get a Pledge pin from Chrissy

Lisa BensingerWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2011, Health ScienceHometown: Venice, FLName of Big: Connie Tang (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: Health Science club, Language LinkSomething most people don’t know about you: I’m allergic to both cats and dogs.Interests: Golfing, painting, running

Most likely to creep on a random girl’s room in Warren

Elizabeth BradleyWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Biology/Pre-medHometown: Pittsfield, MAName of Big: Ryan Hevia (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: Photography Club, Pre-med Society, Habitat for HumanitySomething most people don’t know about you: I love singing!Interests: Photography, music, ghosts

Most likely to be a quiz grading rebel ;)

Shannon CareyWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Human Physiology; Public Health minor

Hometown: Brooklyn, NYName of Big: Melissa Heller (‘12)Sibling(s): Amy Neben (‘13), Marcos Villareal (‘13), Siobhan Alexander (‘13)Other groups on campus: CSC, PCSomething most people don’t know about you: I’m the lightest sleeper in the world.Interests: Snowboarding, Food Network Channel, Traveling

Most likely to be a Pedro

Willis ChenWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Neuroscience/BiologyHometown: Syracuse, NYName of Big: Emma Canny (‘11)Sibling(s): Shirley Bi (‘12), Alyssa Winter (‘12), Lorena Garcia (’12)Other groups on campus: Mind & Brain Society, M.A.N. Project, Pre-med SocietySomething most people don’t know about you: I’m allergic to rabbits.Interests: Yoga, science, food (especially cupcakes)

Most likely to emulate Lady Gaga at the Drag Ball Fellowship

Macayla DoneganWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Marine ScienceHometown: New York, NYName of Big: Amy Neben (‘13)Sibling(s): Katerina Paratheodorou (‘13)Other groups on campus: Wizards, Siblings (maybe)Something most people don’t know about you: I lived in Montreal this summer and plan to go back!Interests: Music, Red Sox, hockey

Most likely to creep into someone’s room to kill them during APO Assassains

Joanna GruninWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Health SciencesHometown: Westwood, MAName of Big: Lauren Soares (‘13)Sibling(s): Mia Greenberg (‘12), Lauren Joseph (‘13)Other groups on campus: noneSomething most people don’t know about you: I am slightly claustrophobic. Interests: History, walking, traveling

Most likely to fail at making Paper Plate Awards (but redeem himself a little with a sweet Best Big Paper Plate Award!)

Sami HamdanWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Hospitality AdministrationHometown: Taipei, TaiwanName of Big: Alex Mejia (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: BUTASA, NSMH mainlySomething most people don’t know about you: I juggle.Interests: Sports (playing & watching), movies, leisure reading

Most likely to scream the longest during the Screaming Game

Jessica HsiangWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Neuroscience & PsychologyHometown: Wheeling, WVName of Big: Lauren Soares (‘13)Sibling(s): Mia Greenberg (’12), Sami Hamdan (‘13)Other groups on campus: Siblings, Wizards, MBS, The Nerve, Habitat for HumanitySomething most people don’t know about you: I’m half Lebanese, but I definitely don’t look like it!Interests: Cooking, going to concerts, watching good movies

Most likely to be dressed super casual while rocking Honor Court

Lauren JosephWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2011, Health ScienceHometown: Clifton Park, NYName of Big: Bronwyn Ross (‘11)Sibling(s): Alysse Barsamian (‘11)Other groups on campus: Catholic CenterSomething most people don’t know about you: Despite being rather uncoordinated/clumsy, I’ve never broken any bones.Interests: Medicine, music, psychology

Most likely to defend her Big

Elizabeth MaciagWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Health Science; Human Physiology

Hometown: Chicago, ILName of Big: Kelly Carlin (‘12)Sibling(s): Jasmine Smith (‘12)Other groups on campus: CSC, Students Helping HondurasSomething most people don’t know about you: I was almost arrested helping out a BU club. Interests: Running, volunteering, hanging out with friends

Most likely to want to take a Light the Night Walk balloon home with her

Liz MathewWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, NeuroscienceHometown: Nanuet, NYName of Big: Lauren Pina (‘11)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: BUOC (outing club), Hunger Relief, Mind & Brain Sciences, Habitat for HumanitySomething most people don’t know about you: I’ve had stitches on my forehead twice- in the same spot, woo...Interests: Art (drawing & painting), reading, playing tennis

Most likely to be the most enthusiastic Pirate Samurai ever at the Franklin Park Zoo

Maggie McGuinnessWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Political ScienceHometown: Candia, NHName of Big: Shirley Bi (‘12)Sibling(s): Sarah Hwang(‘12), Jessie Chen(’13), Faraz Abbas (’13)Other groups on campus: Diversity in LawSomething most people don’t know about you: I’m descended from French royalty, Canadian attorneys, and Mississippi river pirates. Interests: Volunteering, art, exploring

Most likely to get clotheslined during Red Rover

Elyse McKayWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, PsychologyHometown: Humble, TXName of Big: Bea Vidal (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: C.A.K.E., Undergraduate Psychology Association, and previously JumpstartSomething most people don’t know about you: I met my best friend over the internet seven years ago when I was 12. (we definitely meet up with each other every year, by the way. I swear she’s not a 40 year old child predator.)Interests: Art, Korea, and salsa dancing

Most likely to spend four hours making a pipe cleaner peacock (see the majestic ways of it above)

Angela OrtizWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Human PhysiologyHometown: Staten Island, NYName of Big: Megan Mataga (’11)Sibling(s): Isabella Pietroboni (’12)Other groups on campus: BU Photo Club, Project Health, Global Medical BrigadesSomething most people don’t know about you: I like to travel and visit new places.Interests: Photography, biking, and running/hiking

Most likely to say “your finger’s blocking the flash”

Patrick O’TooleWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Business AdministrationHometown: Larnaca, CyprusName of Big: Amy Neben (‘13)Sibling(s): Joanna Grunin (‘12)Other groups on campus: Sports Management Association, Pre-Law Review, and Pre-Law SocietySomething most people don’t know about you: Ryan Gosling is my favorite actor!Interests: Basketball (go Celtics!), anything about criminal law, just having fun/READING

Most likely to worship Ray Allen

Katerina PapatheodorouWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2014, NeuroscienceHometown: New York, NYName of Big: Brittany Aranowitz (‘11)Sibling(s): Samantha Gordon (‘12), Gianna Korpita (‘12)Other groups on campus: Boston Salsa University/Salsa ObsessionSomething most people don’t know about you: I was in a hotel pageant in the Dominican Republic representing Miss USA and won a free t-shirt and a bottle of Dominican rum.Interests: Dances, foreign languages, ice skating

Most likely to have the most Service hours of all Pledges (37+counting!)

Talia RaneyWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Health Science/DPTHometown: Duxbury, MAName of Big: Caitlin Flannery (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: Students Helping Honduras, Health Science ClubSomething most people don’t know about you: My favorite band is Butternut Squash.Interests: Running, music, exploring outdoors

Most likely to have the best puppy dog eyes

Julia RileyWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, BiologyHometown: Laredo, TXName of Big: Marcos Villareal (‘13)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: WTBU, BU For ShowSomething most people don’t know about you: I wish I played the harp.Interests: Music, food, movies

Most likely to be not wearing clothes

Eduardo RodriguezWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Political ScienceHometown: Fayetteville, GAName of Big: Kelly Carlin (‘12)Sibling(s): Liz Mathew (‘13)Other groups on campus: Minority Association for Social Change (M.A.S.C.)Something most people don’t know about you: I won Miss Peach State in a national pageant one year.Interests: Reading, tennis, eating

Most likely to be mistaken to be a brother while pledging

Jasmine SmithWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Speech, Language, and Hearing SciencesHometown: Phoenix, AZName of Big: Lorena Garcia (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: BU Linguistics AssociationSomething most people don’t know about you: I plan on learning 10 total foreign languages by the time I am done with graduate school.Interests: Languages, football, music

Most likely to be found at any Pledge event

Zach SmithWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2014, Elementary & Special EducationHometown: Warren, NJName of Big: Sibel Bagcilar (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: Neshikot, Elementary Educators Club, 3 Intramural teamsSomething most people don’t know about you: I have wanted to be a teacher since 1st grade.Interests: Children, hanging out with friends, going to the beach

Most likely to fall on the train

Samantha SoledWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, PsychologyHometown: Corning, NYName of Big: Bonnie Tuballa (‘12)Sibling(s): Sarah Rabot (‘13)Other groups on campus: The M.A.N. ProjectSomething most people don’t know about you: My favorite music is West Side Story.Interests: Live music, yoga, cooking/baking

Most likely to make her assassin feel bad/apologize a lot (SORRY SARAH!)

Sarah SwainWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, Film & TelevisionHometown: Stoughton, MAName of Big: Mia Greenberg (‘12)Sibling(s): Stacey Yesenosky (‘12)Other groups on campus: Neshikot, AdClub, BUTV Baystate, Student StudioSomething most people don’t know about you: I was almost arrested.Interests: Caffeine, alcohol, & drugs...just kidding! (Painting, beach, music)

Most likely to be in an a’cappella group

Rachel TeslerWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Human Physiology, Psychology minorHometown: Queens, NYName of Big: Ashray Reddy (‘13)Sibling(s): Thomas Azeizat (‘13)Other groups on campus: CSC, Intramural Sports, Sargent Honor SocietySomething most people don’t know about you: I like watching the Food Network Channel.Interests: Volleyball, guitar, eating

Most likely to be a cheeseburguesa

Jason ThaiWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, BS-DPTHometown: Ladi, NJName of Big: Francielle Santiago (‘13)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: CAC, CSCSomething most people don’t know about you: My dad offered to buy me a horse when I was younger and I stupidly turned it down because I thought I wouldn't take care of it. It’s probably my biggest regret in life.Interests: Horseback riding, parachuting, going on roller coasters

Most likely to be a Jose

Jessica TyrrellWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, BiologyHometown: Maplewood, NJName of Big: Evan Biller (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: Synapse, M.A.N. ProjectSomething most people don’t know about you: My last name is different from my dad and brother because they messed it up on the birth certificate.Interests: Baseball (go Mets!), my fish, Christian Bale movies

Most likely to be in the same booth as two men feeding each other

Meghana VijaysimhaWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, AdvertisingHometown: Laguna Hills, CAName of Big: Ryan Till (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: AdClub, AdLab (intern), BUTV10Something most people don’t know about you: I enjoy boxing and love both dolphins and giraffes. Interests: Music (both playing & listening), hockey, staying active (in the city, during the day, creatively, etc)

Most likely to be a dolphin in her next life

Danielle WinterWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2014, Medical SciencesHometown: Port Washington, NYName of Big: Richard Cheng (‘13)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: FYSOP, CSASomething most people don’t know about you: I can speak four languages.Interests: Tennis, reading, music, volunteering, exploring Boston

Most likely to email Eboard

Kevin WongWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Arts ManagementHometown: New York, NYName of Big: Mia Greenberg (‘12)Sibling(s): Rachel Tesler (‘13)Other groups on campus: BUOB, Stage Troupe, Shakespeare Society, Family History ProjectSomething most people don’t know about you: I can sketch any picture you give me.Interests: Grey’s Anatomy, decorating for the holidays, Disney

Most likely to make an APO song to the lyrics of...um...Forget You.

Stacey YesenoskyWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2012, Advertising; English

Hometown: Phoenix, AZName of Big: Jaanki Patel (‘12)Sibling(s): noneOther groups on campus: CSC, PC, The BuzzSomething most people don’t know about you: I still enjoy watching kids shows like Arthur.Interests: Violin, knitting, reading

Most likely to have her fun fact crushed at Mocktails (Phoenix, Arizona...)

Crystal YuWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...

Class Year & Major: 2013, NutritionHometown: New York, NYName of Big: Jennifer Gao (‘12)Sibling(s): Brian Kootapilil (’14)Other groups on campus: noneSomething most people don’t know about you: I was in ROTC for four years during high school.Interests: Music, food, shopping

Most likely to overhear an APO debate

Gloria ZhangWelcome to Zeta Upsilon...