Congratulations to Our Top Model Winners, Yasmene Mumby and Austin Walker
"Shaking it Up for the Quake Victims"
Featuring Guest Appearances by Baltimore's Komplex and Hopkins Banghra
December 7th, 2005
Doors Open at 9pm
After Party starts at 11pm
with DC's finest, DJ RZ! (feature DJ at Fur, Platinum, and Love)
Thanks for all of your support! Click here to read about Top Model
Come and support the contestants! They are representing Hopkins' finest. Thirty contestants will be competing for a $1,000+
prize package including a photo shoot from world renown modeling agency, John Roberts Powers!
The contestants need your help to win. While there are judges for the event,
Contestants with the most money in their donation jar get automatically bumped up to the second round. So show your support and donate
money to your favorite model!
organizations being represented:
- Phi Emu
- Ole
- Sash
- BSU
- Men's Varsity Soccer
- All Night ers
- ASA
- Peace Corps
- DSAGA
- Men's Varsity Lacrosse
- Theater
- APO
- Triple Helix
- Pike
- Alpha Phi
- Girl's Club Lacrosse
- Water Polo
- Football
- Tennis
- All Night ers
- Theta
- Slam
- Sirens
- PSI
- ICS
This is for an amazing cause. A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Mazzafarbad, Pakistan- administered Kashmir, killing over 85,000 people while 500,000 have received no aid at all. So please help us help them!
Female Contestants
Mary Anito
Representing: SoccerI'm Mary Anito a senior from upstate NY studying materials sci and eng. I love to snowboard play soccer and lax and bowl. Shopping is another favorite activity:) I enjoy visiting and living in Italy, speaking Italian and eating delicious food. Instead of studying I prefer to cook and watch sex and the city. Next year I plan on working in cali and learning how to surf.
Barbara Badman
Representing: LacrosseComing from a homogenous town in Connecticut, I often wonder how I ended up in Baltimore. After much deliberation, I've come to realize that I'm only here because the University needed to fill its diversity quota. The blonde hair is a just a guise, though, because deep down, I'm a monkey-loving, sports-enthusiast who believes that popping your collar should be a way of life. I was forced to end my lacrosse career after receiving seven concussions and since then, I've come to terms with being a high school hero, college zero. In my free time, I euthanize pigs and prep cadavers for surgery down at the Med School. Being a neuroscience major has really improved my social life, allowing me to appreciate the finer things like the New England Patriots, Alpha Phi and almonds. I have my sharp-shooters license and am a member of the NRA. I have a list of the places I want to travel once I've opened my own practice. I believe that laughing is the best form of medicine and singing in the car with the windows down should be socially acceptable. I believe in platonic relationships and, after a near-death experience with a poisonous jellyfish while snorkeling off the coast of the Galapagos Islands last year, I believe everyone should live like they were dying.
Andrea Balda
Representing: Triple HelixSo, I was born in Ecuador, but I live in Madrid and go to school in the states, kinda complicated, huh? I guess I'm living proof that globalization is indeed going on (in case anyone was wondering). I represent The Triple Helix, a national undergraduate academic journal on science, society, and law. We just opened a chapter on campus this year. I've been dancing classical ballet for as long as I can remember, so if I'm not picking up my cell phone its because I'm probably in dance practice with my fellow ladybirds or sadly in C-levelI love chocolate, the 80s and Harry Potter. I'm a self-proclaimed dork who enjoys hanging out with my friends (in the library because everyone is just sooo busy) and my boyfriend.
Andrea Bravo
Representing: APOMy name is Andrea Bravo and I'm a senior at hopkins. I am a psych major, spanish minor, and a pre-med. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not your typical cut throat pre-med. I love to have a good time with my friends and have a good laugh. I'm happiest at the beach and with people I love. I am originally from Southern California, LA area to be exact. I am a California girl at heart and I enjoy seeing people smile. I really enjoy doing volunteer work. I feel it is a necessity in life to help others that are not as lucky as we are. I am one of two people representing Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity. Those of you in APO...come out and support Bobby and I and have a good time!
Carla Chee
Representing: Alpha PhiHailing from the deep SouthWest, Arizona, I embrace my Chexican background and consequently enjoy any food with a real kick to it. I have a strange affinity for country music yet lovingly accept phone calls at all hours of the night from a certain white rapper who is 2 - sometimes 3 - time zones away. These frequent calls have caused me to hone my power napping skills. During these naps, I dream that one day a cowboy in a stetson will feed me sour patch kids while watching the Minnesota Vikings annihilate the Green Bay Packers. Along with said interests I also have a deep rooted love for my sisters in Alpha Phi!
Elora Frost
Representing: DSAGAGrace, dignity, and a pure heart are just some of the many lustrous facets that make this 22 year old exotic gem shine with such radiance. Originally hailing from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Elora Frost is arguably one of the East Coast's most talented and intelligent entertainers. From modest beginnings only four years ago, Elora has quickly become one of Baltimore, Maryland's shinning stars. One can find her performing many nights at Baltimore's historic Club Hippo and hosting her very own Noche Latina! Although she takes pride in recently being crowned Baltimore's Female Impersonator of the Year and was deemed second runner-up in the Miss Gay Southeast Maryland and Miss Gay Freestate America Pageants; Elora finds greater satisfaction in her studies at one of the United States' most esteemed universities, where she plans to finish her bachelor's degree in Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology. Aside from her studies, she hopes to further excel in the arts of gender illusion and one day capture one of the craft's many nationally coveted crowns. In February, Elora shall be competing for the crown of Miss Gay Pennsylvania USofA
Daniela Gomez
Representing: Lady BirdsDaniela is an 18yr-old Jersey girl of Colombian decent. She is a bio major and not surprisingly pre-med. She is a Lady Bird, so naturally music and dancing are two of her passions. Daniela also has many other interests which include going out with friends, talking on the phone, watching movies, shopping, etc. However, ever since she started at Hopkins most of her time is occupied by her steady relationship with Milton S. Eisenhower. But don't be fooled, she still knows how to have a good time!
Apoorva Jadhav
Representing: SASHApoorva means unique and I live up to that as much as possible. Apart from being a pre-med/public heath major at Hopkins, I am also involved in many activities around campus including being President of the South Asian Society at Hopkins (SASH), a proud dancer of Hopkins Hareepa (dance team) and a as well as a proud member of Kappa Alpha Theta. I love to travel and meet new people. I love chocolate covered strawberries, hate tomatoes. I am also obsessed with Aaliyah and am terrified of clowns. That's me in a nutshell. Anything more, just ask!
Stephanie Kallab
Representing: Phi EmuI was born in Beirut, Lebanon and came to the USA because of the civil war in Lebanon. My family and I speak in a mixture of three languages (arabic, french and english) a mixture I like to call fraraglish. I have two older brothers, a sister-in-law, a niece and a nephew. I went to an all girls high school in Baltimore (on Charles Street too!) and I am from Towson. I am an International Relations Major with a concentration in Arabic. I am a part of RAB, MESA, Phi Emu and a writer for UniversityChic.com. I have two best friends, Leona and Rina, who make every day at Hopkins better than the one before. I work for Public Relations in the Admissions office and it is, by far, the best job on campus. I put 100% of my effort in everything that I do, no matter how insignificant or how significant and I try to never take anything for granted.
Caite Kappal
Representing: ThetaI am a senior at Hopkins this year; majoring in Natural Science, with a concentration in Biology and Chemistry. I am also working towards the Entrepreneurship and anagement minor. Extracurricular activities that I am involved in are Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and the Varsity Field Hockey team. For the past two summers I have done clinical research in my hometown of Pittsburgh and most recently in New York City.
Melissa Matarese
Representing: PSIMy name is Melissa Matarese, I'm a junior Neuroscience major (premed) from Franklin Lakes, NJ. I guess you could say I fit the intense Hopkins mold, yet I can be quite the "wild thing." I'm obsessed with the brain and am therefore a neuroscience-pre med here at Hopkins with quite diverse interests. I'm involved with Greek life, AKPSI, write for a few publications, and TA a few classes. You can also find me either at the gym or C level on a rather consistent basis. I love traveling to exotic places, wining and dining, and exploring. I love singing loudly in the car, either by myself or in good company. I used to ride horses competitively and also blasted out some good ol' music on the saxophone in my day.
Yasmene Mumby
Representing: BSUMy name is Yasmene. I'm a sophomore from Ellicott City, MD. I'm also /an International Relations major with an interest in languages. It doesn't take much to amuse me so naturally I love to laugh and take part in plenty of it. I like spending quality time with family and friends. Be it at a soccer game or a jazz club I enjoy life to the fullest extent. I absolutely love to dance for hours on end until I pass out. I'm a perfectionist who prides herself in putting forth a tremendous amount of effort towards anything I do. In terms of success I figure as long as I try my complete hardest in the end there will be no room for regret!
Samantha Simpson
Representing: SLAMSamantha H. Simpson is a senior Spanish major, Africana Studies minor at The Johns Hopkins University. Her goal in life is to become a successful and positively influential politician. She has taken on many leadership roles throughout her life and is very active on Hopkins' campus. Miss Simpson's prized organization is one which she founded, a step and hip hop dance group Stop! Look At Me (S.L.A.M). A native of the best city in the world Chicago, also known as 'Chi-town', the dynamic and outgoing Miss Simpson is honored to be involved in this evenings event.
Maria Sanchez
Representing: OleHer full name is Maria Teresa Lena Sanchez y soy chicana. She lives in Los Angeles, California, and views it to be the best city in the world. She is a natural science public health major. She wants to be a pediatrician b/c she adores kids. She loves to travel and hopes to join the peace corp later in life. Also one day, she is going live in Sardina, Italy! She shops at flea markets and swap meets. Dancing and Earrings make her happy. She LOVES HER FAMILY! Her favorite color is turquoise. She's a Pick-up soccer girl. When she's bored, she will blow you away by playing the violin. She has employment experience as a secretary, cold stone ice-cream maker, and camp counselor. She loves to volunteer and meet new people.
Leslie Thiebert
Representing: SirensLeslie, a Hopkins senior from Birmingham, Alabama, is an active member of the Hopkins community. As a double history and international relations major, she is currently applying to grad school, and hoping to go to school for forever (and avoid a grown-up job.) While she's not reading hundreds of pages or frantically writing papers, you can find her directing the Sirens, the all girls acappella group, hanging out with her Alpha Phi sisters, or volunteering for Peace by Peace. Leslie also likes to read trashy romance novels and eat anything chocolate.
Cherlyn Walden
Representing: HAPAThe second child of four, Cherlyn Walden hails from the beautiful state of Washington. This Junior, Sociology/Pre-med enjoys singing, spending time with friends and family, as well as playing basketball. Because of her love for the game, she aspires to go into the sports medicine field as an orthopedic surgeon. In the meantime however, she enjoys the thrills of working with the Varsity sports teams through the Johns Hopkins Atheltic Training room. She teaches inner city elementary children peaceful conflict resolution through the Peace by Peace program, is a sister of Alpha Phi Sorority, and also is the vice president of Hapa, the multicultural student organization.
Nan Zhang
Representing: VisionXchangeWho says models are dumb? Nan is signed with CLICK Model Management and is also a Pre-Med/Neuroscience major at Hopkins. Aside from being smart, she loves to go shopping, do oil paintings, and play the piano. Nan came to the states from China at age 6 and is a southerner at heart. As an only child, shes used to being spoiled and getting her ways. Her dream goal in life is to travel the world, eventually moving to Paris one day. Some of her favorite things include chocolate truffles, the color gold, and Britney Spears remixes. Nan loves being random and spontaneous, so expect lots of excitement when hanging around this outgoing girl!
Male Contestants
James Clark
Representing: All Nighters"Good evening ladies. I am an undergrad hoping to someday graduate and make my mama proud. I'm a public health major and a women, gender, and sexuality studies minor just kidding. I pride myself in being a member of the Pi Alpha Kappa fraternity and President of the Allnighters, who I am representing. After making my debut as a half-Korean actor/pop star in the Far East, my fame will skyrocket, whereas my face will appear on every oversized billboard, top magazines, and the E! Channel in Asia. It freaks me out a bit that I will be made into an action figure. I hope they get the proportions correctly, since I am not fully Korean. Don't ever forget that. If I win, I will invest my newfound wealth in my own Clark Island where I shall cordially invite all the beautiful exotic mixes of the world. Only the finest sushi and whiskey will be served; in bed if requested, and obviously, with a song. Be sure to dress down a bit; it may get a little steamy in here Good morning ladies.
Nurain Fuseini
Representing: Peace CorpsI'm was born in Accra, the capital of Ghana. When I was two, I moved to the U.K where I lived for 8 years in different cities. At ten, I returned to Ghana. Four years later I would land in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia!!! Eagles! I am the eldest child in my family followed by my brother who is sixteen. Here at Hopkins, I am an Anthropology and Natural Science double major hoping and praying to become an MD and practice in urban America as well as areas of intense need around the world like countries in Africa such as Ghana as well as countries in South America, Europe and Asia. At Hopkins, I've been involved in many and varied organizations depicting my taste for all flavors. I've been in the Ole dance team, various dances in SASH (South Asian Students of Hopkins), the African Students Association and the Muslim Student Association. Of late, I have engaged in malaria research, which fights with HIV/AIDS as one of the top killers in the world. I am also very involved in the JHU Peace Corps Association as the vice-president of this Center for Social Concern group aimed at providing global cultural awareness and tools like reading and writing to Baltimore City elementary school children. I enjoy sports, dancing, music and getting to know people.
Michael Huerta
Representing: PikeIn terms of music, I enjoy drum and bass, dirty south hip-hop, reggaeton and breakdance-ear hip hop. In terms of skills, I used to break dance and freestyle rap at lunch in high-school, am late for nearly everything, and can sheist my way out-of and into anything. I went to 11 different schools in my 12 years of school, lived in Germany, Alabama, Florida, Chicago and North Carolina. My Political Science major keeps my GPA inflated against my Applied Math major. I have a butterfly knife.
Jake Koening
Representing: TheaterJake Koenig, a sophomore representing Johns Hopkins University Theater, most recently appeared in Crimes of the Heart as "handsome and charming lawyer Barnett Lloyd"*. Off the stage you can find Jake studying for his IR major, pouring over economic calculations, learning new Chinese characters and pondering over the intricacies of international politics. Very studious, Jake can spend hours at a time in the library (often asleep). But Jake's interests go beyond the classroom and theater; Jake is also an active member of your Student Council, helping to make the important decisions that affect your lives. He is also the vice president of a key political organization on campus (let's not ignite partisan rivalries by saying which one). Jake also works at the Career Center as a Peer Assistant, helping fellow students to achieve their dreams. One might say that Jake is a very important person around campus, so enjoy the honor and privilege of seeing him in person today as he struts his stuff on the runway.
Matt Longley
Representing: Foreign Affairs SymposiumMatt Longley is a Junior International Studies major from Yarmouth, Maine, although he considers himself an honorary DC resident. He is representing the Foreign Affairs Symposium, and is also involved in the Refugee Youth Project and had a short stint on the Hopkins track team. He had to use spell check to write "foreign." When he's not braving the cold of his homeland, Matt enjoys hip hop, rock climbing, hookah, Guinness, and fearing the LSATs. Matt beat Kim Jung Il at tennis.
Sean Mccery
Representing: Water PoloHi? My name is Sean McCreery. You may know me from such things as, being the leading water polo scorer in the nation, and, being sponsored by Hurley International. Some of my interests include meeting new people, laughing so hard it hurts, getting into bed right after a shower, spin lobs, DA munching, recollecting the events from last night, sweatpants with pockets, and cooking eggs in my room with my shirt off. My concerns include not getting the credit I deserve, and wondering what Hemi would do. Even though I am involved in an array of activities around campus, the place you are most likely to find me would be in the varsity weight room, working on my biceps or, surprisingly smooth chest muscles. I have the reputation of being somewhat of a ladies man, but the truth is, I just want to find that one special girl like my old friend mary jane that takes me to paradise. What does it mean to me to become a male model. WellIts nice for me! So if you want to learn more about The Sean McCreery, and you cant find me in the varsity weightroom, just ask Brady Sieber, my suitemate, lifting partner, and all around personal advisor.
Derek Monet
Representing: DSAGAHailing from Massachusetts, I'm junior Neuroscience major and former member of the Hopkins varsity swim team; before coming to Hopkins I was 2-time state champion in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 backstroke, and junior-national qualifier. While at Hopkins I've been an active member of DSAGA and a writer for the Triple Helix Journal. When I'm not either at the gym or studying away for another brain test, you can usually find me out with friends having a bit more fun than I should be ::devil grin::.
Akshay Oberoi
Representing: SASHAkshay's a junior econ major at Hopkins, Akshay's last name is Oberoi and he's not going to lie, he takes pride in that. Akshay's part of several theater groups on campus: JHU Theater, Dumbar, Witness and a bunch of others. However he would like to point out that his favorite extracurricular was dancing on this group called Masti. Akshay likes to listen to music have a good time and make fun out of his friends. And he would like to thank apoorva making a better bio for what he had originally tagged. And oh yeh, he loves bollywood!
Osezua Olear
Representing: BSUMy name Osezua Olear. I was born in Nigeria on october 2nd 1986 and moved to America in 1995. I am a sophomore at johns hopkins university and my major is Biomaterial Engineering accompanied with the pre-med program. I am 6'1 and i weigh about 202 pounds. I consider myself as an individual who strives for excellence and one that will settle for nothing less. My hobbies include, hooping at the gym, drawing, and definitely listening to music. I'm a very nice and caring person, with a goofy personality.
Imad Qayyan
Representing: PSAHey, I'm Imad. I'm a junior biophysics major. I'm from Chicago, and that should say enough about me right there. When I'm not at class you can find me either at the HAC lab coming from the gym or the gym coming from the HAC lab. I'm 100% Pakistani, so I've got the typical facial features of the people we're all trying to help out. I enjoy playing the old school Sonic games for Genesis and going to the zoo, yeah I said it. My catch phrase: "oh dang!" Love me, or hate me, just don't beat me up.
Howie Que
Representing: Varsity TennisWe all know him as that Asian guy but hes really all that and more. With his always ready to talk, make you laugh, and take on the world attitude, no wonder girls are all over this hunk. And all you girls that arent all over him yet, stop messing with the other cheeseburgers at JHU and get with this BIG MAC. Good with the tennis racket, as he is, after all, a member of our varsity lacrosse I mean, tennis team, hes also good with chopsticks. So let him take you out on a date for an authentic Chinese style have to use chop sticks meal, and dont forget to ask for the pork fried rice, (purk frie riye).
Phil Roberts
Representing: FootballMy name is Philip Roberts and I am a 19 year old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on the 4th of July, I came into this world with fireworks blasting and from then on, I was destined for stardom. I am a Biology/Pre-medicine major and a running back on Hopkins' championship football team. I enjoy good games of flip cup, listening to all types of music, my two beautiful little sisters, Britney and Ayana, making lots of noise and dancing randomly for no reason, watching the Boondocks and Family Guy, playing spoons, and catering to my pet fish named Antoine. I hope to one day be a surgeon and save peoples lives, but for now, I am going to have as much fun as I can.
Bobby Rudock
APOBobby is a senior neuroscience major who, when not in the lab or volunteering for APO, enjoys taking time to work out at the gym, travel to different vineyards to sample wines, and SCUBA dive in the South Pacific. This south Florida native also enjoys the nightlife, hitting up as many clubs as he can from South Beach all the way to New York City. Bobby is ultra friendly and likes to make new friends all the time; so say, "Hello," the next time you see him on campus.
John Shuck
Representing: PikeMy interests include scuba diving, skydiving, cliff diving, and muff diving. I play bluegrass cello, I was scouted by the Mets. I am the subject of numerous documentaries. I am an abstract artist, a concrete analyst, and a ruthless bookie. Critics worldwide swoon over my original line of corduroy evening wear. The laws of physics don't apply to me. I am an expert in stucco, a veteran in love, and an outlaw in Peru. I can pilot bicycles up severe inclines with unflagging speed, and I can cook Thirty-Minute Brownies in twenty minutes.
Alassane Soumare
Representing: ASASometimes people get my name right. But most of the time they don't. Sometimes i'm called a fool and sometimes i'm not.I even think i was called pappi a couple of times....wait...scratch that...yeah it was a dream. The name changes but the person's still the same: still crazy, still loud, still doing whatever it takes to get a reaction. If you don't like that, well there are a lot of words starting with F or A that you could happily call me. So at the end of the day you go ahead and call me whatever you want 'cause hey, its still the same 'ol me....WATCH OUT NOW!
Guillermo Vela
Representing: OleI was born in Mexico City. Thats right, that makes me Mexican, and just because I have my sombrero hung up in my closet does not mean Im not a true Mexican. My favorite hobbies are hunting, horseback riding, playing basketball, supporting the Mexican soccer team on TV, and simply chilling with my friends, Elmo brothers, family, and girlfriend. I am a Latin American Studies major and pre-med junior. I hope to be a reconstructive surgeon in the future.
Austin Walker
Representing: Varsity LacrosseI am probably the dumbest person ever to get into hopkins...with a 990 on my sat's...but I tried real hard. I play for the lax team here and that pretty much all I do cuz it takes up every ounce of my damn time. I have trouble going to bed before 3 in the morning....my roomate snoring might have something to do with that. I wanted to do this contest because it was for a good cause. I gave up modeling after my Abercrombie n Fitch photo shoot....true story...I was even on bags. I love life....and that's all there is to it...if you need to know more about me just ask n ill be glad to tell. oh and I forgot to mention I'm not fully black, my mom is white and Jewish....so for you girls who plan on bringing me home to mom n dad...they will only be half as pissed as they should be....
Sam Zand
Representing: ICSHe is a Persian sensation from LA!!! If you get to grab one of Sam's composition notebooks, your eyes will be blessed with the most amazing poetry any Hopkins student can offer. Don't think he's weak because of his poetic skill, Sam Zand has the best body, working out 24/7 and living on steak, with occasionally bagels. When he's not at Hopkins, he's a beach bum in Cali and he finds interesting ways to make money. He is an active member of the business frat and one of his companies is the SAT tutoring project. IF you look at facebook, you'll see that Sam Zand looks in the mirror all the time, take pictures of his hotness. He's a great friend, gives great advice, and one of the sweetest, yet sexiest man you'll ever meet.