Meet the Booth-Centennial Staff
Mike Gatta, R.A., Booth 091
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Year/Major: Class of 2014, Communication
Hometown: McDonald, Ohio
Favorite thing about Hiram: I love the small size and the 12-3!
My name is Mike Gatta and I am the Resident Assistant of Ground Booth. I am majoring in Communication with a minor in Management. I am a member of the Hiram College baseball team, the African Ensemble, the Inter-Cultural Forum and Event Staff. I also work in the Admission Office and give tours on a regular basis. On the side, I am the promotional manager for a company that three friends and I created called R & R Specialty Foods, LLC.
Simone Gabriela, R.A., Booth 143
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Year/Major: Class of 2013, Management/Economics
Hometown: Cape Verde Islands
Favorite thing about Hiram: I love Hiram, because since it is a small college the class sizes are very small and you are able to have a personal relationship with your professors and colleges.
I am an international student in Hiram. I love experiencing the world by being close to different cultures and realities.
Manpreet Grewal, R.A., Booth 232
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Year/Major: Class of 2014, Political Science
Hometown: Parma, Ohio
Favorite thing about Hiram: The small class size, and the friendly people.
I was born in India but moved to America when I was four years old. I have lived in Parma my whole life. I love discussing philosophy and just generally having a good time and meeting new people.
Natasa Zivak, R.A., Booth 253
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Year/Major: Class of 2015, Chemistry
Hometown: Aurora, Ohio
Favorite thing about Hiram: I love that Hiram is a small, tight-knit community.
My name is Natasa Zivak. I am a sophomore chemistry major at Hiram College. I currently live in Aurora but I was born in Serbia. I enjoy reading, art, music and sports. Currently, I play on the rugby team on campus.
Taylor Martin, R.A., Centennial 013
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Year/Major: Class of 2014, Creative Writing
Hometown: Copley, Ohio
Favorite thing about Hiram: My favorite thing about Hiram is the fact that I get to have conversations! Unlike bigger schools, Hiram gives mean opportunity to interact with faculty and peers on a one on one basis that creates strong bonds on the small campus.
My name is Taylor Martin and I am a Junior Creative Writing Major. I love to write because of the freedom it allows me to express my feelings in an honest and creative way. I enjoy all fine arts especially music. I would love to incorporate poetry, music and art into journalism to create a multimedia experience that will not only touch the minds of my audience but their hearts as well. I enjoy listening to music, watching YouTube videos, making friends laugh, and enjoying the special moments I have with loved ones.
Elise Randall, R.A., Centennial 118
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Year/Major: Class of 2013, Elementary Education
Hometown: Hiram, Ohio
Favorite thing about Hiram: My favorite thing about Hiram is the small class sizes and one on one teacher time!
I have lived in Hiram my whole life. I am an education major. When I graduate I will be a teacher. I love to horseback ride!
Abby Staysa, R.A., Centennial 205
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Year/Major: Class of 2015, Political Science, Philosophy
Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
Favorite thing about Hiram: I love the small student body.
I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. Aside from academics, I am an RA for an incredible floor of girls in Centennial Hall, a student co-chair on the Run for Grace and Andy Committee, as well as a member of the Garfield Institute for Public Leadership. In my free time, I enjoy running, dancing, and studying foreign languages.
Ernestina Zappa, R.A., Centennial 229
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Year/Major: Class of 2013, Biology
Hometown: Brooklyn, OH
Favorite thing about Hiram: My favorite aspect about Hiram is that a handful of professors want you to succeed and they give you the motivation, inspiration and determination to do so.
I have enjoyed my time at Hiram because of the activities that I have been involved with over the years. I am a Resident Assistant in Centennial, I play soccer for the women's team and I was able to pick up a Chemistry minor. All things that I wished I got out of my college experience lies in between each year because something always new and different was provided! I always urge people to try something new because you never know how you feel about it unless you are put into the situation yourself!
