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Gabriel Otubu ’25

River Hill High School

Major at UMBC:
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Post-Grad Plans:
MD/PhD focus on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

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Evan McRae ’25

Hammond High School

Major at UMBC:
Computer Science, Individualized Study: Music

Post-Grad Plans:
Software Engineer

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Sam Barnett ’25

Wilde Lake High School

Major at UMBC:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Post-Grad Plans:
PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology at UPenn

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Julie Granuth ’25

Towson High School

Major at UMBC:
Financial Economics

Post-Grad Plans:
Tax Accounting and Audit Associate, Pursuing CPA

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Mary Rose Khamfong ’25

Perry Hall High School

Major at UMBC:
Psychology

Post-Grad Plans:
Digital Content Creator

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Jonathan Veale ’25

Baltimore School for the Arts

Major at UMBC:
Visual Arts (Cinematic Arts)

Post-Grad Plans:
Creative Exploration, Community Building

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Kimberly Herritt ’25

Council Rock South

Major at UMBC:
Information Systems

Post-Grad Plans:
Digital Assurance & Transparency Associate

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Kyle Taylor ’25

Arlington Baptist High School

Major at UMBC:
Media and Communication Studies

Post-Grad Plans:
Graduate School

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