As you notice fellow Hoyas procuring blue face paint along with OJ and champagne, you’ll know what’s soon to come: Homecoming Weekend. Along with the many darties, the visiting alumni and the memories you’re bound to forget, there’s one thing that we should all hope to remember and cherish: Georgetown Program Boards’s annual Mr. Georgetown!
We sat down with nine of the many glamorous candidates to give you all a sneak-peak to Mr. Georgetown 2019!
Ben Ulrich- Pep Band
Hometown: Carlisle, PA
School: SFS
Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA)
What do you love about Pep Band?
I love how much energy we bring to all the games and performances. It doesn’t matter how far down we are. We’re always ready to give the team a good show.
What is your most beautiful feature?
I have great calves.
If you had to choose a song to describe how your semester is going so far, which song would you choose?
Probably “Superposition” by Young the Giant, because I always feel like I’m in two places at once.
Kevin Berning- GU Grilling Society
Hometown: Aiken, SC
School: COL
Major: Philosophy
What do you love about the Grilling Society?
The burgers.
What is your most beautiful feature?
Oh jeez. I don’t know, I’ve been told I got some rocking legs.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alumnus?
Nick Kroll. I like him. He’s fun.
Norman Francis- GUSA
Hometown: Roswell, GA
School: COL
Major: Government and African American Studies
What do you love about GUSA?
It has the potential for good and allows students to create structural change within our institution. It also serves as a bridge for students and the administration.
If you had to choose a song to describe how your semester is going so far, which song would you choose?
“Song of Solomon” by Radkey, because they just talk about dropping out of school.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alumnus?
One of my favorites is Dr. Robert J. Patterson. He was very helpful during my first few years at Georgetown.
Harrison Hurt- The Hoya
Hometown: New York City, NY
School: SFS
Major: International Political Economy
What do you love about The Hoya?
We get the chance to work on really cool stories and lift voices that are otherwise not heard.
If you had to choose a song to describe how your semester is going so far, which song would you choose?
“Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus, because we really just came in and wrecked it… like a wrecking ball.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alumnus?
I have to say Bradley Cooper. He’s such a sweetheart. John Mulaney is a close runner up.
Noah Telerski- The Voice
Hometown: Nashua, NH
School: COL
Major: Government
What do you love about The Voice?
I think it’s a really cool opportunity for people interested in writing to practice what they do and have an outlet to express themselves, while being able to do cool reporting in journalism and write about what’s happening on campus.
What is your go-to Epi meal?
Pepperoni pizza. It’s really bad, but I get it all the time, because it’s the cheapest meal option.
What is your most beautiful feature?
People tell me I have really nice hair. When I was in high school, I won the superlative for “best hair.”
Gabe Berkowitz- Mask and Bauble
Hometown: Irvington, NY
School: SFS
Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs
What is your favorite thing about Mask and Bauble?
I love the people who are involved. All my friends are in Mask and Bauble.
What is your most beautiful feature?
I’ve been told it’s my eyelashes.
What is your go-to Epi meal?
The grilled cheeses. They’re cheaper than the quesadilla, and they don’t charge you for extra cheese.
Ethan Knecht- Dance Company
Hometown: Metuchen, NJ
School: SFS
Major: International Politics
What do you love about Dance Company?
I love being able to come to the studio every week with amazing people who I love spending time with.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My smile. Maybe my butt?
What is your go-to Epi meal?
Easily the quesadilla, with spinach and onion!
Zach Gallin- Running Club
Hometown: Irvington, NY
School: SFS
Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs
What do you love most about the Running Club?
We have no cuts. Anyone can join, and there is no application.
What is your most beautiful feature?
My legs. I’m a runner.
Who is your favorite Georgetown alumnus?
I like Bradley Cooper.
Forrest Gertin- SFS Academic Council
Hometown: Rochester, NY
School: SFS
Major: International Political Economy
What is your favorite thing about the SFS Academic Council?
I like our advocacy role. We make changes that actually affect the student body. For example, SFS students can have minors now, we have the new furniture in the ICC Galleria. There’s a great group of people in the Council.
What is your go-to Epi meal?
I really like the coffee ice cream milkshakes
If you had to choose a song to describe how your semester is going so far, which song would you choose?
“Gloria” by Laura Branigan.
Running but not pictured: Larry Taylor III (African Society of Georgetown), Mason Cantu (Alphi Phi Omega), Christian Trotti (Ballroom Dance), Brendan Clark (Club Rock Climbing), Miguel Ojeda (Club Soccer), Jack Reichert (GUerilla Improv), Derron Payne (Male Development Association), Chris Warren (Nomadic Theatre), Andrew Orbe (Riqueza Dominicana), Matt Buckwald (Senior Class Committee), Casey Hammond (Superfood)
We hope to see you all at Gaston Hall on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. 4E wants to give a big shoutout to the Georgetown Program Board for hosting this annual tradition.
