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Meet the Class of 2029

Sophia Hallbrooks being recorded with a phone for an interview
Sophia Hallbrooks shares a little bit about herself in an interview with The Catholic University of America’s social media team. (Patrick G. Ryan/Catholic University)

The beginning of the fall semester means the arrival of a new group of undergraduates ready to make their first impression. This year, the Class of 2029 includes: 

  • 140 honors students
  • 3.45 average GPA
  • 165 incoming nursing majors (largest class ever)
  • From 41 states and over a dozen countries
  • Largest number of engineering, philosophy, and business majors in recent history

Here are a few fresh faces on campus: 

Rachel Sprauer

Rachael Sprauer as a freshman

Major: Civil Engineering

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Your current listen: Taylor Swift

Go-to late-night snack: Pringles
 

Ashley Torres

Ashley Torres as a freshman

Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Favorite show: Vampire Diaries

Why choose Catholic University? To find my why
 

Jeff Dougherty 

Jeff Dougherty as a freshman

Major: Undecided

Hometown: Broomall, PA

Must-see DC: Washington Monument

Why Catholic University: I loved the vibes

What class are you most excited about? Acting
 

Gerard Guglielmo

Gerard Guglielmo as a freshman

Major: Politics

Hometown: Rockaway Beach, NY

Forever stan band: America

Must see DC: Capitol Lill

Why CatholicU? Location, focus on religion, academics

Class you are most excited about: Comparative  politics
 

Elizabeth Webb

Elizabethg Webb as a freshman

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Sterling, VA

Humming along to: Cole Swindell

Why Catholic University? Great clinical opportunity

Most important thing from home: Crucifix

Looking forward to: Making new friends
 

Sophia Harris

Sophia Harris as a freshman

Major: Architecture

Hometown: Fairfax, VA

Fav show: The Flash

Go-to snack: Goldfish

Must-see DC: Botanical Gardens

Why Catholic?  Experiences in Architecture (EiA) program and close to home

William Arendt

William Arendt as a freshman

Major: Accounting

Hometown: Garden City, NY

Listening to: Zac Brown Band

Why CatholicU? Campus, the academics, lacrosse

What stands out on your class schedule? Philosophy of Business

Zac Robertson

Zac Robertson as a freshman

Major: Business

Hometown: Hyattsville

Midnight craving: Popcorn

Sophia Halbrooks

Sophia Hallbrooks as a freshman

Major: Theology

Hometown: Wilmington, NC

Excited about: Mary in art and music course

What’d you bring from home? Bible, pictures, guitar

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