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Chaminade University Orientation Leaders 2013-2014

Kaelani Demapan
Terrance Aikens Jr aka "T-ACE"
Caitlin Dinneen
Kristen Rothermel ("Rothy")
Angelique Draina

Carlos Cortés
Martin Joseph U. Moore III
Bri Winn
Jennifer Santiago
Cassin Muramoto

Kevin Fajardo
Samantha Del Duca Remi Kohno
Keila A. Stahlman
Charo Rodriguez

Kaelani Demapan

Major: Psychology, B.S.
Year: Junior
Hometown: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
For the past two years, I have participated in various community service and service-learning projects associated with the homeless, disabled, youth, and elderly. It is most rewarding to serve the people of Hawaii, who have become a part of my community. The experiences as a whole has created a tremendous impact in my life, as I will always remember those moments.

Terrance Aikens Jr aka "T-ACE"

Major: Communications-Broadcast
Minor: Religious Studies
Year: Senior
Hometown: Los Angeles, California Native

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
The most rewarding experience that I have had at Chaminade is the experience of culture. Experiencing the Hawaiian culture, other cultures and most importantly that beautiful "Aloha" spirit that you receive once you're on the island. I have learned that there's always more than meets the eye in anything you do in life. Chaminade has exposed me to so many great opportunities, and through culture I can better understand and relate to people over the air as a radio deejay which is my passion. Connecting, learning, appreciating, and practicing other cultures has been more than rewarding, it has been the greatest experience I ever had and ever will have.

Caitlin Dinneen

Major: Elementary Education
Year (as of Fall 13): Senior
Hometown: Los Altos, California

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
I think my most rewarding experience at Chaminade has been my experience as Chaminade's Student Body Vice-President. Being a part of CSGA has opened so many doors for me, and has allowed me to not only be in a position of leadership, but also to travel to new places (such as Maui for the annual Ho'opili Hou Conference), make great friendships and connections with important people, and enact positive change at Chaminade. Where else can you be simultaneously planning a big campus event, writing an official amendment, AND hang out with good friends all at the same time?

Kristen Rothermel ("Rothy")

Major: Accounting
Year: Senior
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
Attending and then staffing the Awakening Retreat here has been an amazing experience. I gained so many things from attending the retreat and then from staffing it I was able to give back to others what I was given. The retreat helped me in a personal aspect of life and through staffing I have helped some of the retreatants in a similar situation not only during the weekend but also the rest of the semester and following semesters. The Awakening Retreat is a second family for everyone.

Angelique Draina

Major: Forensic Science & Criminal Justice
Year: 5th Year Senior
Hometown: Santa Clarita, California

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
Service Learning - Tutoring first graders at Palolo Elementary School.

Carlos Cortés

Major: Historical and Political Studies
Minor: Psychology
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Lancaster, California

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
The most rewarding experience I've had was being able to work with the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and taking pictures at the different events around campus especially during Pacific Island Awareness week.

Martin Joseph U. Moore III

Major: International Relations
Year: Sophomore (2nd year)
Hometown: Pottstown, PA/ Ngchemai, Palau

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
My Most rewarding experience here at Chaminade was to being able to start the Statewide Alliance for Pacific Islander Students in High Education (Pacific Islander Students Navigating Success)

Bri Winn

Major: Psychology
Year: Senior
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had at Chaminade?: Most rewarding is staying here all four years and learning new things about myself and others who are or were around me.

Jennifer Santiago

Major: Criminal Justice & Criminology
Year: Forth year
Hometown: Rochester, NY

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
It's so hard to say, there's too many to choose from. I suppose the most memorable would be Christmas on Campus. The students that were supposed to lead it cancelled on last minute and the director pulled me from the Loo Center and asked me. It was the first time I ever participated and wasn't really sure what it was about - turned out to be an opportunity for the CUH clubs to give free gifts to families in need. I was excited about doing it...until I figured out what I had to wear. But I put on the ridiculous elf costumer, paraded down Waialae Ave screaming out my Chaminade pride, and came back putting smiles on everyone's faces by being my normal dorky self. It was definitely a reminder of Chaminade's motto: Come as you are, we've got a place for you here.

Cassin Muramoto

Major: Business Administration
Year: Senior
Hometown: Kailua-Kona, HI

What's the most rewarding experience you've had at Chaminade?
Getting to know people from everywhere.

Kevin Fajardo

Major: Computer Science
Year: Senior
Hometown: Makakilo, Hawaii

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had at Chaminade?
The most rewarding experience I enjoy is all the community events and community service that is provided. I enjoy being out in the community helping them out and just hanging out. Also learning thing from the community is also a great experience to have.

Samantha Del Duca

Major: Computer Science
Year: Senior
Hometown: Tullahoma, TN

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had at Chaminade?
I would have to say that the most rewarding experience I have had at Chaminade so far is being an active part of Chaminade's student community and getting to take part in various events I never thought I would get the chance to do.

Remi Kohno

Major: Communications in Marketing
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Marino, CA

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had at Chaminade?
My most rewarding experience that I've had up till now was being able to play on the Chaminade Women's Basketball Team during my Freshman year. I know there will be many more rewarding experiences for me during my last 2 years at CUH.

Keila A. Stahlman

Major: Accounting
Year: Senior
Hometown: American Samoa

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had at Chaminade?
My most rewarding experience here at Chaminade is meeting all the different people that have made an impact in my life. Being able to meet and be a part of such a diverse community has made me appreciate being a Chaminade student.

Charo Rodriguez

Major: Biochemistry
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: San Diego, CA

What’s the most rewarding experience you’ve had at Chaminade?
Most rewarding experience getting meet all kinds of different people and learning about the different cultures.