Prior Cohorts

2023-2024

 

Ahelayus Oxouzidis
Ahelayus Oxouzidis

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

I like to read

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Eric Schweig

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

Pre-contact

If you had one wish what would it be?

Native Autonomy

What is your theme song?

Stone Cold Lover (Mato Wayuhi)

De'Maurion Shelley
De'Maurion Shelley

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Learning facts about the U.S. presidents

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Barack Obama

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

Ancient Greece at its peak

If you had one wish what would it be?

To visit every place depicted in the Assassin's Creed game franchise

What is your theme song?

I am not sure, but one day it will be "Hail to the Chief"

Christopher Green
Christopher Green

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Every once in a while, I recite all of the U.S. Presidents in order.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Karl Marx

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The Civil Rights Movement

If you had one wish what would it be?

More unity in society.

What is your theme song?

Holiday by Green Day

Brenda Chavez Soriano
Brenda Chavez Soriano

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Color coding all types of important documents and notes for class

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

La diva de la banda, Jenni Rivera

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The beautiful Aztec city Tenochtitlán

If you had one wish what would it be?

I wish I could save the axolotl so they wouldn't be in danger of disappearing.

What is your theme song?

El Hijo del Pueblo by Vicente Fernandez

Elizabeth Chavis
Elizabeth Chavis

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Being meticulous with my daily planner.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

C.S. Lewis

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

Though I understand that this question asks about a historical period, I would rather answer a question pertaining to a culture I would love to truly experience or integrate into if ethics and cultural appropriation were not a concern which would be modern Irish culture, specifically in Dublin, Ireland.

If you had one wish what would it be?

Unlimited Future Wishes.

What is your theme song?

I suppose anything Piano.

Brennan walker
Brennan Walker

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Anime and playing roblox.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Nat Turner

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

I would like to go back and experience the hip-hop scene of the last 80s and early 90s.

If you had one wish what would it be?

If I had one wish it would be to experience food from every culture.

What is your theme song?

It Was a Good Day- Ice Cube

Aaliyah Valdez
Aaliyah Valdez

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

I have many nerdy guilty pleasures; one would be the fact that I cosplay and go to anime/cosplay conventions. Another is the fact that I collect fashion dolls, like Barbies and Bratz.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Micheal Jackson

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

A Korn concert in 1999 or 2000

If you had one wish what would it be?

To be a billionaire

What is your theme song?

Barbie World (with Aqua) [From Barbie The Album] by Nicki Minja, Ice Spice and Aqua

Mason Schwenneker
Mason Schwenneker

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Pokémon (Video Game)

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Ulysses S. Grant

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The Creation of America

If you had one wish what would it be?

To become the go to expert in my field.

What is your theme song?

Lose Yourself - Eminem

Jenna Humble
Jenna Humble

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Crossing off assignments or meetings in my planner! There is something really satisfying about it.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

I think I would like to have dinner with Edgar Allen Poe. I'm not exactly a fan of his work, I just think a conversation with him would be so interesting.

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

I think the 1920's would be really fun, as long as I can also be a rich white heteronormative man.

If you had one wish what would it be?

Since there are no limitations, I think I have to wish for more wishes.

What is your theme song?

You First by Paramore.

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?
Kiki Cohen

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Environmental Sociology

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

My late grandfather

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The 80s-90s

If you had one wish what would it be?

A billion dollars

What is your theme song?

Glorious by Macklemore

Kayla Wingfield
Kayla Wingfield

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

I love to smell the old books I read. It has such a good smell to me!

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

To be honest, Jesus. He sounded like a pretty chill person.

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The Harlem Renaissance

If you had one wish what would it be?

To have an infinite amount of wishes!

What is your theme song?

Demi Lovato - I Love Me

Genesis Gregory
Genesis Gregory

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

I watch ancient or animal documentaries before I go to bed.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

My ancestors would be the people I would most like to have dinner with if I could, both living and dead, so that I could learn about their challenges, treasure their memories, discover how similar we are, and inform them on the progress of our family.

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The event that I would’ve liked to experience was Live Aid Concert in 1985 so I could see Queen, Tina Turner, David Bowie, and many others in 1 day.

If you had one wish what would it be?

Able to speak over 100 languages so I could conversate and help others in different situations.

What is your theme song?

Pretty Girl Era: LU KALA

Teresa Fernandez
Teresa Fernandez

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Musical theater! I love any and everything Broadway

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Probably my great grandma. I’ve heard so much about her and would like to see how we both interact.

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

Either the Victorian or Regency Era in England. They intrigue me a lot.

If you had one wish what would it be?

To buy my mom and grandma a house. It would be filled with flower gardens all over.

What is your theme song?

Dog Day’s Are Over by Florence + the Machine

Angelina Henhawk
Angelina Henhawk

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Writing research papers on feminists for my own enjoyment

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Deb Haaland

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The Occupation of Alcatraz

If you had one wish what would it be?

Land repatriation to Indigenous people #LandBack

What is your theme song?

Crystal-Stevie Nicks

Tiffany Smaw
Tiffany Smaw

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

Learning how to do coding and programming

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Dev Hynes/Blood Orange

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

New Orleans Jazz Era

If you had one wish what would it be?

To have an unlimited amount of wishes forever

What is your theme song?

Cafune - Tek it

Diana Evans
Diana Evans

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

My nerdy guilty pleasure is procrastination. I get overwhelmed, and sometimes I procrastinate doing important tasks.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

I wish I could have dinner with my grandpa: John William Blackwood). He died when I was in middle school. He was the chief of police of Carrboro for many years. He has inspired me to go into the criminal justice field. It is hard sometimes because I know he isn't here to see me graduate, but I know he would be so proud of me.

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

I would like to experience the 1970s, because of the fashion. In the 1970s you could freely express yourself through your clothing, and hairstyles.

If you had one wish what would it be?

I want to be successful in my life and create a better future for myself. I wish that in the end, everything will work out, and I won't have to worry as much.

What is your theme song?

I Was Here - Beyoncé would be my theme song because I relate to what she is singing about. Especially, when she sings, "I will leave my mark so everyone will know I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here."

Unmai M Arokiasamy
Unmai M Arokiasamy

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

I like to solve logical deductions for fun

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

I would've like to experience Turtle Island pre-contact

If you had one wish what would it be?

An end to the American empire :)

What is your theme song?

The entire of the album DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar

Heather Lowry
Heather Lowry

What is your nerdy guilty pleasure?

I tend to turn anything into a math equation. For example. If I'm traveling I'll say, this trip takes 1 hr so if i listen to 12 songs about 5 min long I'll be there.

If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Kurt Cobain

Which historical period/event would you have liked to experience?

The Italian Renissance

If you had one wish what would it be?

Everyone to be exposed to the resources they so desperately need. Whether therapy, food, healthcare, etc.

What is your theme song?

You Don't Own Me by Lesley Gore

2022-2023

 

UNCP REACH Fellow, Brennan Jenkins
Brennan Jenkins

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Honestly, I could not choose just one I'd love to go all over the world. But if I had to narrow it down, I would love to go to Ireland or Nigeria.

What do you want people to remember about you?

I would hope they would remember me for my passion in history or in anything that I end up doing. I want to be remembered as a hard worker and as someone who loves what they do.

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Definitely Winter.

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

The Winds of Winter by Ramin Djawadi in the Game of Thrones season 6 soundtrack.

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Definitely Lady Gaga, she's an intriguing and kind person. Her work really inspires me. She is the epitome of a performance artist and has an extensive knowledge in art history.

UNCP REACH Fellow, Hannah Irving
Hannah Irving

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would travel to Vík í Myrdal in Iceland to see the Reynisfjara beach and the Northern Lights. My only true bucket list item is to see the Northern Lights one day.

What do you want people to remember about you?

I hope people remember how much I love my family and how dedicated I am to my passions.

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Spring, although Fall is a close second.

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley 

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

I would love to share a coffee with Morgan Freeman.

UNCP REACH Fellow, Julia Colborn
Julia Colborn

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Back to Italy, in my own rundown castle on a large and dying vineyard

What do you want people to remember about you?

The things I inspired them to think about

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Autumn

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Classical Gas composed by Mason Williams

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

There are just too many to choose from, I could not pick just one.

UNCP REACH Fellow, Peace Ajirotutu
Peace Ajirotutu

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could go anywhere in the world, it would probably be London! I have always wanted to see "Big Ben" up close!

What do you want people to remember about you?

One thing I want people to remember me as is a hard worker who tried her best in everything. 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Winter! I hate being hot!

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Flourishing" by Chungha is the song that would play every time I entered the room.

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

A famous person I would love to have coffee with right now would probably be British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton!

Unmai Arokiasamy
Unmai Arokiasamy

UNCP REACH Fellow, Aria Huntley
Aria Huntley

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The Maldives  

What do you want people to remember about you?

My willingness to always listen and lend a helping hand 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

 Winter 

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

 "Pretty Girl Rock" by Keri Hilson

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Michelle Obama

UNCP REACH Fellow, Madison Bathke
Madison Bathke

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The highlands of Ireland

What do you want people to remember about you?

I want people to remember me as an individual that was kind and respectful but also can help them find the best within themselves. 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Spring and Summer!

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Original by Sia

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Avi Kaplan or Eric Whitacre

UNCP REACH Fellow, David Foxx
David Foxx

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Rome. I have always wanted to see the Sistine Chapel.

What do you want people to remember about you?

I was always willing to have the conversation.

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

I really love the time between Halloween and New Year's. It is a fantastic time to reconnect with friends and enjoy time with family.

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Kayne West. He is equal parts brilliant and insane. He is also extremely candid and would likely have an honest dialogue.

UNCP REACH Fellow, DeMaurion Shelley
DeMaurion Shelley

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would have to say anywhere in Italy

What do you want people to remember about you?

My love for history and education.

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Fall

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

If things go the way I want them to go, one day it'll be "Hail to the Chief"

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Barack Obama

UNCP REACH Fellow, Jenna Wise
Jenna Wise

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Santorini, Greece 

What do you want people to remember about you?

I want to be remembered as someone who could accomplish anything they put their mind to.

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Spring

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Pepas by Farruko 

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Emma Chamberlain

UNCP REACH Fellow, Santevia Reaves
Santevia Reaves

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could go anywhere in the world, it would be to a safari trip in Botswana, Africa.

 

What do you want people to remember about you?

I want people to remembered for being a loving soul who has a deep passion for helping others. 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Summer.

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Express Yourself by Charles Wright.

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Ari Lennox.

UNCP REACH Fellow, Brennan Walker
Brennan Walker

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could be anywhere in the world, it would be Australia because I think kangaroos are super cool

What do you want people to remember about you?

I want people to remember how helpful of a person I am

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Fall perfect weather not too hot or cold

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

I won't give up- Jason Mraz

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Barack Obama

UNCP REACH Fellow, Diego Contreras Ortiz
Diego Contreras Ortiz

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would go to South America and visit as many countries in the continent as possible.

What do you want people to remember about you?

I would like for people to remember me for being a person that persevered against all odds.

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Fall, because it is not too hot or too cold, but on the cooler side.

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Applause by Lady Gaga

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Definitely Harriet Tubman.

UNCP REACH Fellow, Hunter Levy
Hunter Levy

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Germany

What do you want people to remember about you?

My life story

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Winter

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

More than a feeling by Boston

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Owen Wilson

UNCP REACH Fellow, Chandler Allred
Chandler Allred

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Ireland  

What do you want people to remember about you?

I want to be remembered as a human being. Not a perfect human or an imperfect human, just a human. 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Summer 

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Stone Cold Steve Austin’s WWE Entrance Anthem 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

5If they had to be alive, it would be Professional Lacrosse player Miles Thompson (Onondaga), or if they can be famous from the past, it would be Chief Tom Blount (Tuscarora).

UNCP REACH Fellow, Tiffany Smaw
Tiffany Smaw

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Madrid, Spain

What do you want people to remember about you?

That I'm a rockstar! 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Fall

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Whirr - Ease 

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

Blood Orange

Aedyn Poole
Aedyn Poole

If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?

Cake or Pie?

What would your superpower be if you were a superhero?

What song do you sing for karaoke?

What would the title of your autobiography be?

UNCP REACH Fellow, Elizabeth Chavis
Elizabeth Chavis

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Ireland 

What do you want people to remember about you?

I would like to be remembered quite simply as kind and determined. 

Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer?

Early Spring   

If a song could play every time you entered a room, what would it be?

Practically any soft piano instrumental.  

 

What famous person would you most like to share a coffee with?

C.S. Lewis