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Contact Yasmeen Khafagy
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Contact Zella Meyer
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Contact Ella Pfaffl
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Yasmeen Khafagy

2025

Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, and Public Health Education

Psychology and Chemistry

Hilliard Bradley High School

Hilliard, OH

I'm a Van Sant Fellow, and I'm involved in Otterbein University Student Government, Mulslim Student Association, Eta Sigma Gamma. I'm also an International Student mentor, Diversity Ambassador, and a American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student leader.

I workd to help recruit and retain diverse students.

I just joined a project with Dr. Braun!

I plan to go to medical school.

Espresso Air in Uptown Westerville is my favorite.

My favorite is Homecoming!

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Wednesdays and Fridays!

Joshie Garcia Ramos

2027

Nursing

Nutrition

Cristo Rey Columbus High School

Columbus, OH

I'm involved in Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equality (URGE), America Reads, and Connecting Threads. I'm also an Orientation Leader.

I work as an Admission's Receptionist and Orientation Leader.

Yes

Yes, PSYC 1000 Sec 01: Psychology for Non-Majors

Not yet, but I hope to!

I'm a local RN in the making.

My favorite spot is the Topiary Park in downtown Columbus.

First Flight Week!

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Monday: 2pm - 3pm | 5:30pm - 8pm#amp;Tuesday: 10am - 12pm | 4pm - 8pm#Wednesday: 3pm - 8pm#Thursday: 9am - 11am | 4:30pm - 8pm#Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm

Amber Parker

2026

Math and Accounting

Data Science

Central Crossing High School

Grove City, OH

Otterbein Christian Fellowship, Otterbein Animal Coalition, Gospel Choir, Dining Board

I am a student tour guide, and I've helped with the Admission's reception team.

Not yet

I plan to become an accountant.

My favorite spot is Uptown Westerville.

Midnight pancake breakfast

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Joshua Goshay

2027

Political Science

Leadership

Beechcroft High School

Columbus, OH

I am the Interim Vice President For campus group Men of Vision (MOV), I am also the treasurer of MOV as well. I am a part of Otterbein University Student Government (OUSG) I am a second-year class senator, serving on the diversity & inclusion committee.

I work as a cardinal caller: I contact students who are interested in Otterbein, asking if they have any questions, and encouraging them to apply. I am also a campus tour guide. I am responsible for leading guided tours, communicating with prospective students and their families, providing excellent customer service, and sharing the history of the university. Also, I am Student Staff in the Office of Social Justice & Activism. Utilizing strong organizational and communication skills, I coordinate events and meetings. I also coordinate the OSJA after hours, which are after 5:00 p.m.

I plan to either to start an internship with the Ohio Statehouse or the White House. Another possibility is going to graduate school, or getting right into my job field.

My favorite spots are Koblé Grill and the Graeter's in Uptown.

My favorite event is First-Flight. It allowed me to make friends before school started and it was just a fun time.

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Manaka Yamauchi

2024

Nursing

Dublin Jerome High school

Dublin, OH (born in Japan)

I'm involved in Track & Field and I'm in a sorority.

Receptionist at admissions office.

Yes

I plan to be a nurse.

My favorite spor is the Short North in downtown Columbus

Homecoming

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Tuesday: anytime other than 4-7pm

Matthew Bachie

2026

Allied Health

Psychology, Exercise Science

Berea-Midpark High School

Berea, OH

I'm on the Men’s Wrestling Team.

Tour Guide, Receptionist

I will attend graduate school for Physical Therapy

Polaris Parkway is my favorite, because all the food spots are great.

Donuts at the church on Monday Mornings

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Monday: 10am - 10:30am | 3pm - 5pm#Tuesday: 8am - 9:30am | 3pm - 5pm#Wednesday: 10am - 12:30pm | 3pm - 5pm#Thursday: 12pm - 5pm#Friday: 10am - 11:30pm | 3pm - 5pm

Kennedi Corthell

2027

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Psychology

Ottawa-Glandorf High School

Ottawa, OH

I'm involved with the Promise House, Grandma's House, and CardinalCorps. I'm also a Cardinal Caller

I am a Cardinal Caller, and I call prospective/applied/admitted students to answer any questions they have and remind them about upcoming deadlines and events.

Yes

Next, I'm going to medical school.

My favorite spot is Graeter's Ice Cream.

Homecoming parade/weekend

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Monday: 11:30am - 12:30pm#Wednesday: 11:30am - 12:30pm#Friday: 11:30am - 12:30pm

Zella Meyer

2027

Acting

Dance

Ballard High School

Seattle, WA

I'm involved with theater and Admissions.

I work as a tour guide showing families around campus and answering their questions.

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I am planning to go this summer and have lots of knowledge on the resources Otterbein has available.

I plan to work as a professional in the performing arts industry across the world in theater and dance.

On campus, my favorite spots are Towers 310, and the Clements Center. I also like Northstar Diner, Java Central for coffe, and the Short North District downtown!

Drag show!

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Keva Johnson

2027

Chemistry

Pickerington High School North

Pickerington, OH

I'm involved in Greek Life.

I work at the front desk in the Admission Office.

I plan to attend graduate school for Chemistry.

My favorite spot is Uptown Westerville!

My favorite tradition is First Flight, or our orientation week.

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Monday: 11:30am - 6pm#Tuesday: 3 - 10pm#Wednesday: 11am - 10pm#Thursday: 10am - 10pm#Friday: 11am - 10pm#Saturday: All Day#Sunday: All Day

Kate Hedrick

2027

English

History, Religion

Hilliard Bradley High School

Columbus, OH

I'm involved in Quiz & Quill, Aegis, and Fables on Tables.

I am a Cardinal Caller, which means I call prospective students to inform them about the goings on of campus.

Yes

I plan on getting a writing-related day job (copy editor, technical writer, etc.) and writing for pleasure on the side.

My favorite spots are Birdie Books, the Book Loft, and Java Central

Late night breakfast before finals is my favorite tradition.

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Monday: 2pm - 5pm#Wednesday: 2 - 5pm#Friday: 2 - 5pm

Ella Pfaffl

2027

Psychology

William Henry Harrison High School

Harrison, OH

I'm on the Softball team, and I'm incolved in Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma, Peer Mentor, and the Honors Program.

I work as a receptionist for the Admissions Office. In this role, I do a lot of paperwork regarding student visits and meetings, various office work like taking calls, and I welcome people to campus.

Yes

I plan to attend some a graduate program to get my master’s degree in Social Work.

I love Java Central! It is a great study environment and a great place to go with friends.

I love the clap-in and clap-out. I think it is such a full-circle tradition that really commemorates your time at Otterbein. It also allows students to have a special moment with the staff that got them to graduation.

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Monday: 9am - 12:30pm | 1:45pm - 3:00pm#Tuesday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm#Wednesday: 9am - 12:30pm | 1:45pm - 3:00pm#Thursday: 9:30am - 2:30pm#Friday: 9am - 12:30pm | 1:45pm - 3:00pm

Contact Ambassador

Contact Yasmeen Khafagy

Contact Joshie Garcia Ramos

Contact Amber Parker

Contact Joshua Goshay

Contact Manaka Yamauchi

Contact Matthew Bachie

Contact Kennedi Corthell

Contact Zella Meyer

Contact Keva Johnson

Contact Kate Hedrick

Contact Ella Pfaffl