2022 Graduating Seniors Spotlight
This June, NEDAA has done our annual Graduating Senior Spotlight! With each post, we celebrated a senior from across the NED and their accomplishments! Keep an eye out next year for our next Graduating Senior Spotlight!
Mia Harvey
Pronouns: she/her
Degree: Masters in Communication Studies from Edinboro University!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Nu Zeta @ Edinboro University
Instrument/Band title: Bagpipes – Pipe Major & Tuba / Commanding Officer
Post-Grad plans: “To continue to be involved with Kappa Kappa Psi in any way possible and work with other college and university students!”
Deena Ereifej
Pronouns: (she/her)
Degree: BS in Microbiology AND History & Philosophy of Science, a Minor in Chemistry AND a Certificate in Conceptual Foundations from the University of Pittsburgh!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Alpha Omega @ University of Pittsburgh
Instrument: Trombone
Post-Grad Plans: “I start grad school at Pitt in the fall to obtain my Masters in Health Policy and Management!”
Kristen Davis
Pronouns: (she/her/hers)
Degree: BA in Political Science & Economics from Robert Morris University!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Nu Gamma @ Robert Morris University
Instrument: Trombone
Post-Grad Plans: “Become a public servant and continue striving for the highest in all that I do!”
Danielle Dreyer
Pronouns: (she/her)
Degree: BS in Environmental Science from Marist College!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Kappa Upsilon @ Marist College
Instrument: Clarinet/Bagpipes
Post-Grad Plans: “Traveling to some state parks over the summer then moving to New York to start my career!”
Julien Miller
Pronouns: (he/him)
Degree: Bachelors in Forensic Science with a concentration in Biology from the University of New Haven!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Nu Omicron @ University of New Haven
Instrument: Bassoon / Cymbals
Post-Grad Plans: “Obtaining a Master degree in cellular and molecular biology”
Eleanor Szelc
Pronouns: (she/hers)
Degree: Bachelors in Communications with a concentration in PR from Marist College!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Kappa Upsilon @ Marist College
Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Post-Grad Plans: “Take some time to travel and work, and hopefully go to grad school in the future!”
Jocelyn Buchheister
Pronouns: (she/her/hers)
Degree: BA in Math/Music from Lehigh University.
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Kappa Gamma @ Lehigh University
Instrument: Saxophone
Post-Grad Plans: “Obtaining a teaching certificate and teach in the greater DC area”
Jessie Halapia
Pronouns: (she/her)
Degree: MS in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Concentrations in Rehabilitation Science & Sport Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Theta Gamma @ California University of Pennsylvania
Instrument: Euphonium, Tuba, & Trombone; Graduate Assistant
Post-Grad Plans: “Work as a physical therapy technician while pursuing a degree in addictions counseling and staying active as an alumni of my chapter and band program!”
Reilly Hesseltine
Pronouns: (she/her)
Degree: Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Maine!
Chapter: Kappa Kappa Psi – Epsilon Upsilon @ University of Maine
Instrument: Tuba, trombone and percussion
Post-Grad Plans: “to teach beginning band in Maine!”
Jim Frangione
Pronouns: (he/him/his)
Degree: Bachelor’s in Music Education: Trombone from West Chester University!
Chapter: Tau Beta Sigma – Zeta Upsilon @ West Chester University
Instrument: Trombone / Section Leader
Post-Grad Plans: “Teaching music!”
Nyle Paul
Pronouns: (she/her/hers)
Degree: BA in Strategic Communication with a minor in Leadership Studies from Hampton University!
Chapter: Tau Beta Sigma – Theta Phi @ Hampton University
Instrument: Piccolo / Assistant Piccolo Section Leader
Post-Grad Plans: “Will be attending The George Washington University to achieve M.A. in Media and Strategic Communications on the Political Communications track”
Shamine Alves
Pronouns: (she/her)
Degree: BA in Communicative Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Psychology from Hampton University!
Chapter: Tau Beta Sigma – Theta Phi @ Hampton University
Instrument: Piccolo / Woodwind Captain
Post-Grad Plans: “Will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas to attain a Doctoral Degree”
