Luddy Living Learning Center: 2019 - 2020 Yearbook

Class of
2023
Luddy Living Learning Center
Bicentennial Yearbook


TABLE OF
Contents
2 Letter From The President
4 Leadership Council 8 Superlatives
24 Cohort at a Glance
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Events Index
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Staff
32 Signatures Page
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From the President
Sid Rath
“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure” – Bill Gates
Monday, August 19, 2019. All forty-nine of us moved into the third floor of Wissler in Teter Quadrangle. Most of us didn’t know each other and were anxious to get our college careers started. We were quickly introduced to each other and immediately made friendships that would last us a lifetime.
Fast forward two semesters and look where we are now! From cramming calculus to playing with virtual reality, from attending INFO-Y101/Y102 class (yeah I know, it was early) to eating Tacos with Tréon, we have all grown tremendously from the person that had moved into the LLC. The time that we have all spent together and the memories that we have created will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. The friendships, knowledge, and memories that we have gained were all some of the benefits that came with living in the LLC. We have all had our ups and downs, however when we walk across the stage and get our diplomas, one of the definite highlights of my college experiences will be living in the Luddy LLC.
All the events and experiences that I have cherished this academic year, could not have been possible without each and every one of you. I thank you for electing me as your President. Having the opportunity to meet all of you and share our experiences has been one of my favorite memories of freshman year. When applying to live in the LLC, I had no idea what I was signing myself up for. I didn’t know how many people were going to live on the floor and how my experience was going to be, however I can honestly and proudly say that this LLC has given me more than I could have ever imagined, and that is all because of every single one of you. The acronym “LLC” stands for Living Learning Center. Till the day I die, I will always disagree with what this acronym stands for. It should stand for Living Learning Community. We have all spent so much time with each other that we have built our own community. Even though the year didn’t end the way that we pictured it (thanks COVID-19), the quality of time that we have all spent together will far surpass the quantity of time that we spent together.
Once again, thank you all for an incredible freshman year! This isn’t goodbye, it’s a see you later, Triple C’s!
Signing off,
Sid Rath
Luddy LLC President Class of 2023
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I would say a quote to summarize the year would simply be, 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.'
-Winston S. Churchill. Thank you Triple C's for
a great year!!
Tréon McClendon
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Executive Leadership Council
SID RATH
PRESIDENT
Major: Computer Science, Specialization in Data Science
Minor: Business
Home State: Florida
My Best Memory: LLC Orientation/Planning the Winter Formal
My Message: Don't be scared to try new things and meet new people. The friendships you will make and skills you will learn throughout college (and in life) will be the memories and ideologies which will drive you into the future.
AJ FURNARI
VICE-PRESIDENT
Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering
Home State: New Jersey
My Best Memory: Phi Delta Theta Initiation
My Message: The transition into college may seem overwhelming; however, if you take it one step at a time and maintain a healthy lifestyle you will do great
JOSH MATSURA
VICE-PRESIDENT
Major: Intelligent System's Engineering
Home State: Illinois
My Best Memory: The Halloween party was my favorite. It was great to see the whole community in one place all enjoying themselves and having a great time (Shoutout to Michaela for the awesome event proposal!). But I also loved the simply things, like all the times in the Makerspace with my peers.
My Message: To all future Luddy LLC members, just know this community is the best on campus. Learn where your limits are, work hard, and never forget to take time to yourself. You can get so much out of the LLC, but only if you push yourself.
ROMA BEWLEY
TREASURER
Major: Informatics
Home State: Indiana
My Best Memory: Staying up late studying in the conference room with friends in the LLC.
My Message: Build a community where you can be with friends that will support your transition into college life.
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PLOY UNCHIT
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Major: Computer Science
Home State: Indiana
My Best Memory: Going to the all girls Hackathon in Maryland and being able to hang out with Phoebe and Sophia in Washington D.C.
My Message: Get involved and take advantage of all the opportunities you can get, because that's going to open a lot of doors for you in the future.
DIMITRI LEOPOLD
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Major: Computer Science, Specialization Artificial Intelligence
Minor: Informatics
Home State: Virginia
My Best Memory: Playing Catan & Risk late night in the conference rooms, and winning.
My Message: Formal education is important, but it pales in comparisson to the importance of relationships and memories. Never lose sight of the big picture.
JOSEPH BELLAHCEN
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIVE LAB COORDINATOR
Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering
Home State: Indiana
My Best Memory: Going stargazing near Ballantine My Message: Take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities Luddy has to offer.
DJ NASH
DIVERSITY INITIATIVE COORDINATOR
Major: Computer Science
Home State: Indiana
My Best Memory: Marching as a group down 7th Street for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March
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SOPHIA ZHANG
COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
Major: Computer Science
Minor; Math, Chinese Language
Home State: Indiana
My Best Memory: The gingerbread house hosted by myself and Louie
My Message: Juding by the wonderful impact that you all have had on me in this last semester and a half, I just know the impact on the world you all will have one day leave is going to be incredible. Thanks all.
RYAN HERRINGTON
COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
Major: Intelligent Systems Engineering
Home State: Indiana
My Best Memory: Playing super Smash Bros Tournament in the lounge.
My Message: Get out there and try new things. Everyone is out of their comfort zone already, so make uncomfortable comfortable
SAM DURM
COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
Major: Psychology
Home State: Ohio
My Best Memory: Treon breaking it down during the formal.
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Luddy LLC
Synopsis of Mission
College marks the beginning of a new life for many, with the opportunity to create and determine the future of one’s choosing. Opportunities like these occur periodically in one’s lifetime, but the college experience is by and large one of the most challenging, rewarding, and memorable one will have the pleasure of having. The Luddy Living Learning Center (LLC) provides first-year students who love technology—including informatics, computer science, and intelligent systems engineering majors, plus other IU freshman— with the opportunity to live together and participate in a program that gives them an edge at IU and beyond.The Luddy LLC helps individuals transition to college, succeed academically, develop their career skills, connect with people at Luddy and employers, and make friends who will support and challenge them throughout their life.
Leadership, integrity, and community exist as the pillars of this community, ideals instilled in Luddy LLC members throughout the year. Through development projects, class instruction, networking, community events, and engaging staff members, these are ideals made possible for community members. This is the third cohort of living learning center history.
Our time at the Luddy LLC marked the beginning of our collegiate careers, provided us with an experience we would never forget, and left us determined to leave our mark on the future and community. This yearbook serves as a reminder of our great time during the IU Bicentennial Year, a year cut too short by Covid-19. We are Triple C forever!
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Superlatives
BEST EYES
Jonathan Ott
MOST LIKELY TO START THEIR OWN COMPANY
Brady Anderson
MOST LIKELY TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY
Ling Xiong
BEST SMILE
Joni Dalton
MOST LIKELY TO BE PRESIDENT
Sid Rath
MOST LIKELY TO WIN A NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
Sophia Zhang
MOST LIKELY TO START A ROBOT UPRISING
Dawson Thompson
MOST LIKELY TO LEAVE THEIR DOOR OPEN
Phoebe Spratt & Allie Godfrey
PERSON I WISH TO HAD GOT TO KNOW BETTER
Armond Jones & Tim Leahy
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Superlatives
FRIENDLIEST
Louie Labuzienski
MEMELORD
Trevor Hosek
LIFE OF THE PARTY
Marco Borelli, Sam Durm & Hriday Mahesh
BEST BROMANCE
Josh Matsuura & Joseph Bellahcen
MOST LIKELY TO BE AN EVIL SCIENTIST
Valori Wasson
MOST LIKELY TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT
Natalie Taylor
BEST HAIR (F)
Sophie Horwitz
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Superlatives
BEST HAIR (M)
Andrew Campbell
MOST LIKELY TO BE IN MAKERSPACE AT 3:00 A.M.
Andy Park
BEST DRESSED
Isatou Samba
MOST LIKELY TO STAY UP ALL NIGHT
Allie Godfrey
BEST COUPLE
Jarod Tonte & Roma Bewley
MOST UNFORGETTABLE
Roma Bewley
FUTURE TREON
DJ Nash
MOST LIKELY TO QUIETLY TAKE OVER THE WORLD
Ryan Herrington
MOST ARTISTIC
Michaela Krawczyk & Destinee Fannin
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MOST ATHLETIC
Superlatives
MOST CHANGED KINDEST
AJ Furnari Arinah Karim Sarayu Nadipati
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Events
13 Welcome Week
14 Game Nights
15 Tacos With Treon & Tea With Tianna
16 Halloween Party & Pumpkin Carving
17 Technica
19 Formal
21 Fireside Chats & Dish n Dines
22 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March
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Welcome Week!
Week 1: Welcome week marked the beginning of a year filled of unforgettable memories. As incoming collegiate students, we sought to make IU our home, and with people who would eventually become family.
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Game Nights
Some of the earliest memories made in the LLC was during our late game nights. Whether this was playing Jackbox, competing on Super Smash Bros Ultimate, or playing card, these game nights provided an opportunity for everyone to connect and relax from studies..
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Tacos with Treon & Tea with Tiana
Treon loves cooking along with people, and thus Tacos with Treon was born. This monthly event allowed members of the LLC to come down to the Kitchen and enjoy tacos made by Isaiah Hudson, Xandria McDowell, and our very on Treon McClendon.
Tiana's love and care for members of the LLC was unmatched. Tea with Tiana allowed for students to get to know her on a personal level monthly, an opportunity we are extroadinarily greatful for.
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Halloween & Pumpkin Carving
One of the greatest student-planned events, hosted & primarily organized by Michaela Krawczyk and the Leadership Council, was the Halloween Party. This event saw students play Kahoot, make caramelized apples, enjoy a delicious dinner with friends and staff, and end the night watching a Halloween movie.
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Hackathon
Technica
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Technica Hackathon
The Technica Women's Hackathon, hosted in Maryland, was an experience for the amazing women of our LLC to immerse themselves with talented, like minded women in an events which cultivated and promotes women in computing.
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Luddy
Winter Formal
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Winter Formal
The final, and most successful event of the 2019 year, came during our Winter Formal. With the majority of LLC members, friends, past members, and staff in attendance, we had the chance for some fun before our finals. We witnessed, Treon's amazing dance moves, along with Sam's, played some poker, got to see our esteemed President Sid Rath showcase his DJ skills, and enjoyed each others company in a night a fun.
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Fireside Chats &
Dish n' Dines
An experience unique to LLC members is the opportunity to learn, connect, and network with employers and faculty through fireside chats and dish n' dines. Students enjoyed food while learning from those knowledgeable in their field of interests. Members were catered to in a smaller setting. Connections are everything!
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Martin Luther King Jr. March
DJ Nash organized a Dr. Martin Luther King March Jr. Day March. This was a peaceful demonstration inclusive of students, faculty, and the Bloomington community members. Members of the Bloomington and IU communities marched down 7th Street shouting, "Believe it, Dream it, Do it." Following, the march had a reception in the Indiana Memorial Union. More than 100 people were in attendance commemorating Dr. King
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Top: Last Luddy LLC photo taken Bottom: Luddy Exec. Council retreat
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Triple C
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3rd Cohort
From left to right:
Brady Anderson Joseph Bellahcen Roma Bewley Sabrina Blumberg Marco Borelli
Corey Briscoe Andrew Campbell Dominique Clark Trevor Cunningham Joni Dalton
Sam Durm Matthew Ewing Destinee Fannin AJ Furnari Allie Godfrey
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From left to right:
Andrew Gostomelsky Marcellous Gregory Tyler Hayik
Ryan Herrington Sophie Horwitz
Trevor Hosek Armond Jones Arinah Karim
Zach Kaufman Michaela Krawczyk
Vince Langlois Tim Leahy Dimitri Leopold Hriday Mahesh Jonathon Mangan
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From left to right:
Keegan Moore Sarayu Nandipati DJ Nash Jonathan Ott Andy Park
Noah Probst Sid Rath Max Roesler Isatou Samba Phoebe Spratt
Natalie Taylor Dawson Thompson Jarod Tonte Ploy Unchit Grant Waldow
Valori Wasson Ling Xiong Sophia Zhang
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Our Wonderful Staff
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Name: Treon McClendon
Position: Associate Director of Living Learning Center
Favorite LLC Memory: The Winter Formal and our Week of Events. Everyone was able to truly enjoy each other's company and vibe out. Loved every second of it. Message to the Students: "Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education."
-Martin Luther King Jr. Take advantage of every
opportunity and remember to take life by the day and to learn as you go. Don't think you need all the tools right away. That's the beauty of life. Congratulations on a successful year and good luck throughout the rest of your endeavors at IU.
Name: Tiana Iruoje
Position: Director of Student Engagement and Success Favorite LLC Memory: My favorite memory is the Winter Formal, where the entire community came together to celebrate the end of the year and relax. It was great for me to interact with the LLC students in a different setting. Message to the Students: It is important to join the community without any preconceived notions and plan to leave better than you came. It's a community which truly embodies the sentiments of IU and Luddy, which are "See Tomorrow" and "Open your mind to endless possibilities".
Name: Karen Kenny
Position: Events Project Coordinator Favorite LLC Memory: My favorite memory is orientation week. The enthusiasm and energy everybody showed was contagious. I loved hearing the student's story
Message to the Students: Stay in the moment while your write your story. Life will throw you some bumps along the way. Embrace them and learn.
Name: Isaiah Hudson
Position: Associate Instructor Favorite LLC Memory: Luddy Formal
Message to the Students: Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Try new things. Cherish every moments of your undergraduate experience.
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Name: Louie Labuzienski Position: Resident Assistant Favorite LLC Memory: When Sophia broke my door in a fit of rage after losing and AirPod. Message to the Students: Always remember to take a deep breath every once in a while, even if you don't necessarily need it. It's wonderful what a deep breath (or multiple) can do, especially when flowers are nearby.
Love, Louie.
Name: Xandria McDowell Position: Lab Manager
Favorite LLC Memory: Cooking for Tacos with Treon. I enjoyed working with the staff and students to make an enjoyable experience.
Message to the Students: The sky is the limit, so take advantage of every opportunity give to you.
Name: Tyler Sterle
Position: Peer Mentor
Favorite Memory: The Holiday and White Elephant party back in December.
Name: Vikram Udayan
Position: Peer Mentor
Favorite Memory: I really enjoyed the Winter Formal and seeing everyone working hard to make it happen. Also, it was cool seeing the freshman get comfortable and becoming leaders within the community
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