FAST '19
Freshmen Aggies Spreading Tradition
Directors
Leslie Blevins
Howdy!
My name is Leslie Blevins and I am a junior Kinesiology major from deep down in the piney woods of East Texas aka Longview, Texas and I am feeling super #blessed to be serving as the Head Director for FAST 2019! FAST has by far changed my life in the best way possible. I met people who will be in my life forever, and most importantly FAST is family. I can’t wait to welcome 54 more freshmen into our FAST family. A few fun facts about myself are that I enjoy dabbling in basketball, binge watching The Office (ily Dwight K Schrute), and jam to my girl Miley Cyrus (I literally can’t stop won’t stop). Can’t wait to meet you FAST 2019, if you see me holler what up and let’s be friends.
Kathryn Hodges
Major: Accounting, Minor: Economics
Classes Taken: Acct 229/230/327, Finc 341/441, Econ 202/203/311, MGMT 211
Howdy! My name is Kathryn Hodges and I’m a junior Accounting major from Plano, Tx, but most importantly, I’m super duper excited to be the Finance director for FAST 2019!!! FAST has been a huge part of my time here at A&M, and I can’t wait to get this next year started. Through this organization I have met my best friends who have become my family, and I can’t wait to share that experience with 54 members of the fightin’ texas aggie class of 2019! I know you will love it as much as I do. I’m obsessed with Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and Friends, and am never opposed to binge watching Netflix. If you want to hang out with me please come chill in the WCL aka my second home, ( who am I kidding, if it had a shower I would never leave..) or take me to Laynes, my favorite place to eat! See yall soon FAST 2019
Trent Reddic
Major: Finance
Classes taken: MATH 141, POLS 206, MGMT 211, ACCT229, HIST 105/106, BUSN 101, ISYS210, OCNG 251/252, GEOL 101, MUSC 201, ECON 203
Hello. How are you? Quite Well. Thank you very much. Look at yourself in the mirror. Look at me. Look at your friend sitting next to you. Now look back at me. I’m Trent Reddic, and I’m your Internal Relations Director for FAST19 . I am a junior Finance major from the Countdown City a.k.a. San Antonio. It was there where I became the man I am. As this man, I casually enjoy listening and playing music, residing in the greatest house of all time, writing the next great American novel, being a chill guy, and sometimes you know I gotta do it to em. Ayyy baby you already know what it is. I have been known to be overwhelmingly talented at peg, and I frequently associate with people who want the gamecube. Know what Im saying? Yeah. Now let me tell you about FAST…. now that’s a quality acquisition right there. You already know I'm yodelled about it. Imagine a world where you can grow in your leadership capability. Imagine a world where you can meet 53 best friends that you can call a family. Imagine a world where your life is enhanced by your organization. Now stop imagining. This world is right in front of you. It’s called FAST. And you know what I always say……. If you ain’t FAST you’re LAST. This organization completely changed my life and I cannot tell you how much this organization has done for me. I’m so excited to meet all of you and give you an even better experience than I have. Now look back at me. Need I say more? T - out.
Tanner Seberger
Classes Taken: Chem 107/117, MATH 141/151/152, PHYS 218, BIOL 111 ENGR
111/112, THAR 281, SOCI 317 , POLS 207, ENGL 104, KINE Racquetball/Strength
Training, COMM 203, MGMT 212, STAT 211
Howdy y’all! My name is Tanner Seberger and I’m from Spring, TX! I am a
Bioenvironmental Sciences major here at good ol’ Texas A&M University!
I love sports including football, baseball, hunting, volleyball, and peg. Catch me at the
racquetball courts for a good time. I’m a die-hard Houston Texans fan no matter which
quarterback we have and will follow my Astros and Rockets all the way! I am a
professional Powder Puff football coach in my spare time and have coached JJ Watt,
Aaron Rogers, and Calvin Johnson. When I am not coaching, I would definitely be
spending my entire day surfing, fishing, and chillin at the beach. I definitely “attempt” to adventurous person! ~Wow, so granola~ I’ve been to places like Hawaii, Aruba, St.Kitts & Nevis, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. FAST will be THE BEST college experience you will ever have because this group of people will not only be your best friends, but your lifelong family. I will be forever grateful for this organization because FAST has allowed me to make the most out of my transition to Texas A&M. I can’t wait to serve you and FAST 19 as the Human Resources Director! So let’s chill doodz!
Counselors
Caroline Elvig
Classes Taken: HIST 101/102, POLS 106/107, PSYC 107, PHIL 240, SPAN 102
Howdy howdy Ags. My name is Caroline Elvig and I am a history major from Louisville, Colorado. I am so excited for FAST 19!! I came to A&M knowing absolutely no one and I made my best friends from FAST. I can’t wait to meet you all and learn more about what makes y'all unique. I love sbisa breakfast probably too much. S/O to the mini muffins. Fuego tastes way better when you go there instead of studying or if you are celebrating a FAST members birthday. I ~dream~ to live in Washington D.C. someday (hopefully I can intern there next summer). Georgetown Law School is hopefully a future destination so if you know an admissions person there help me out pls. Talk to me about One Tree Hill and/or Sophia Bush. I love my friends, family, running, my dogs Ralph and Kevin, Colorado mountains, chocolate, and history. Spain sounds like a cool place to study abroad and Spanish sounds like a cool double major so hopefully both those things will happen eventually. Please come talk to me about really anything. :~) I love y'all already.
Michael Shaffer
Major: Kinesiology (Basic Exercise Physiology)
Classes Taken: POLS 207, BIOL 111/112 (and labs), NUTR 202, THAR 281, ARTS 150, KINE 199 (Strength Training), MATH 141, SOCI 205, KINE 285 (Learning Community)
Howdy, my name is Michael Shaffer but the fam, soon to be you, calls me Mikey Shaff. I am a Sophomore Kinesiology major from The Queen City aka The 513 aka The Nasti Nati… Cincinnati, Ohio. But, more importantly, I am a loud and proud member of that Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2018 (hit ‘em with the A five times). I enjoy all things college football, if you ever need a quote I will happily oblige with 2, I love to travel (Spain is where my heart resides), and although Ohio is home to me I was born in Texas and am full of Lonestar blood. For the record, Lonestar blood is most certainly maroon. Mr. Fox of Fantastic Mr. Fox is my spirit animal, and my role model as a man is Daryl from the Walking Dead. You may be wondering if I dabble in Spanish, and the answer is… ASSSSS-O-LU-LY. Ask Alex and I about Berto and Cuba. There are so many things you can do as a freshman at A&M, but from my experience there are few to none better than joining FAST. This organization is full of amazing people who will become your best friends. This organization does amazing things for the people we serve in the community as well as our members. And this organization allows you to serve the greatest university on this great earth through uplifting its wonderful traditions. As proclaimed on my Instagram at the culmination of my freshman year, I have a hundred stories and a thousand memories but basically I’m just a kid from Ohio who found a Texas size family with FAST. Do it live, be loud as hell, find your niche, and join FAST.
Jennifer Van Horn
Major: Psychology
Classes Taken: Chem 101/102, ANSC 107/108, Hist 105/106, PSYC 107, MATH 141
Howdy Ags! My name is Jennifer Van Horn, but most people just call me Jenn. I’m a sophomore psychology major originally from E-town, OK, but now I live in the land of Pears right outside of Houston. I love Doctor Who, Kings of Leon, the Food Network and think that hot chocolate is one of the greatest inventions of all time. I’m a nerd for Monty Python, say rad way too much and am always in the mood for Mexican food. I’ve also been a vegetarian for 10 years and live for karaoke. Joining FAST was one of the greatest decisions of my college career, giving me lifelong best friends and a family here at A&M. I am so stoked to be apart of such an amazing organization for another year and can’t wait to meet FAST’19! T’s &G’s.
Mikayla Dansby
Howdy! My name is Mikayla Dansby and I am an umbrella designer. I am a sophomore communication major from Austin, Texas( well north Austin). I am completely in love with my two year old Aussie/collie mix and am like one of those moms who shows you pictures of her “cute” child even though you don’t want to see them. So be prepared, the only difference is he is actually cute. Maybe if you are lucky you will get to meet him and he can be your second best friend, next to me of course. I love being outdoors and being in the sunshine is where I am most happy. If asked beach or mountains I would have to go with beach, even though I do enjoy some tall rocks every now and then. I love satirical comedies and We Came Together is one of the funniest movies that has ever been brought to earth. I enjoy watching full series on Netflix and have recently delved into arrested development, but it can be pretty time consuming so I try to restrict myself. I love staying busy and am always bouncing from place to place. I am rarely home and my roommates call my dog their roommate because they see him more. I am so incredibly jealous of the amazing year you have ahead of you. Being in FAST has changed my life for the better and I have no doubt it will do the same for you. Everything that we do gives you a chance to grow not only as a leader, but also as a person. I have met my best friends through FAST and the people who will one day stand next to me at the altar. When we say FAST is family and family is forever, we really mean it. Choosing to apply to FAST will be the best decision you have ever made. I love you all already and I can’t wait to meet all 54 of you and for you to meet your 53 new best friends! I love you and I know that the class of 2019 will be the best yet!! See you soon bbs <<<333
Makenna Callen
Major: Business
Email: Makenna.callen@gmail.com
Classes taken: PSYCH 107, ACCT 229/230, MATH 141, MGMT 211, THAR 281,
HLTH 236
Howdy! My name is Makenna Callen and I am from Austin, Texas. I am a marketing
business major wanting to dabble in the event planning business. The ultimate dream
would be to plan weddings in New York City someday. I love my eno, chacos (promise
I’m not granola), talking loudly, spending time on the lake, baby monkeys, making
cookies out of mugs, throwback Hilary Duff, and obsessing over Vampire Diaries. Lastly,
I love FAST, it has been the absolute best decision I have made in college yet. It has
impacted me in so many ways and has formed me into someone who is in love with every
aspect of this university. Throw yourself into forming relationships with each person in
this huge family and make the best friends that you’re going to have for the rest of your
life. Anyways, way too pumped to meet each and every one of you.
Neeketh Sheth
Major: Computer Engineering
Classes Taken: MATH 151/171/251, CHEM 101/111, Engineering 111/112, PHYS 218
Yo, what’s up, howdy, hello, what’s poppin. My name is Neeketh Sheth and I am a Sophomore for the west coast best coast Anaheim, California, but more importantly, I am a loud and proud member of the Fightin Texas Aggie Class of 2018 (A-A-A-A-AAAAA). As a freshmen coming from out of state, I didn’t know a single person coming into school, and I was fishing for organizations, I was really blessed that I had the opportunity to be in a FLO, yet alone FAST. This organization has really changed my life and shaped me into a leader and a better person. Drake is my life, talk to me about sports I LOVE SPORTS, and please come anytime to talk to me, I am very open person and I love to meet new people. I am blessed to be co-head of #service, I love to give back to the community, and FAST changed my life, I really hope it changes yours. Not only do you become life long friends, you become a family <3.
Kurtis Castellanos
Major: BIMS
Classes: MATH 151, CHEM 112, CHEM 227, PHYS 218, POLS 207
I'm like hey, what's up, howdy. You thought that was gonna end differently right? Wrong. You gon learn to be wrong about a lot of things this year. I learned. But one thing i was right about is joining the best FLO out there. So about me, I was born in the Woodlands but i reside in that good ol 210. I play alot of video games and chill and watch Netflix (not necessarily in that order) Lemme tell you about FAST baby. If you're trying to be a part off an organization that does dope service and helps you grow socially then look no further. Also did i mention that you'll meet some of your best friends? Whoa. That's all i gotta say. My name is Kurtis Castellanos and I am your dad.
Zach Herrod
Major: Chemical Engineering
Classes: Math 151/152, Chem 101/102, Chem 111/112, Engr 111/112, Geo 201, PHYS 218/208
Howdy (*insert thigh slap*), how would i describe myself? Three words. Alpha male, Jackhammer, Layne's Sauce. My name is Zachary Michael Herrod, Commander of the armies of Conference, General of the greatest SG on the planet, Loyal to the true emperor, Ron Swanson, Father to an unknown group of Freshman, Husband to my perfect partner, And I will become your best friend, in this semester or the next. I hail from the dirty CYP otherwise known as Cypress a part of the greatest nation in the world Texas. My school colors have been maroon since kindergarden and I don't drink 2% milk because I am a loud and proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2018 and I am as Redass as they come. See, I'm a man of simple tastes. I like Dr. Pepper, Sweet Tea...And black coffee. I believe that is was Abraham Lincoln that once said, "Join F.A.S.T. or I will attack you with the North" but hey I could be wrong. Lets get real, FAST is a life changing organizaiton that offers so much to each one of its members. One of the most important things in college and in life is to surround yourself with community that is going to push you to be better and support you every step of the way and that is what you have here in FAST. FAST is family, and family is forever. You will meet your best friends in this organizaiton all while getting to serve this incredible University by spreading and uplifting the many traditions we hold dear to us. Come one and come all to the greatest FLO on Earth, I can't wait to do life with you this year and become the greatest of companions. My name is Zach Herrod and I am your dad and your neighbor.
Rachel Knowles
HOWDY!!!!!
Major: School Health
Classes Taken: Bio 107, Math 141, Math 142, Health 210, Psyc 107, Med Term, Kne 199, Chem 101, Chem 111 (Lab), Health 285
My name is Rachel Knowles! I am from the Piney Woods of Texas(LONGVIEW, TX), and I have the accent to prove it. In my spare time, I read books and eat lots of enchiladas- Chuy’s is the best. I am a regular power walker, and sweet tea drinker. Being at my house is my thing, and I am always here cooking so come over for dinner anytime. My role model and inspiration is Leslie Knope. I absolutely love my major- school health. I am going to teach biology to America’s youth one day, and I am super pumped about it. FAST is a huge part of my life. I have totally dove into all FAST has to offer with friendship, leadership, and service, and I cannot wait to meet all the new freshman who will get to experience what I did. Lastly, I love Texas A&M. This place is so great, and I love my second family here. Your socks are about to be rocked!
If you ever need someone to play a board game with or eat too much pop corn with- hit me up :-)
Larkin Manning
Howdy! My name is Larkin Manning and I am a loud and proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2018! I am from the Piney Woods of ETX, but more specifically I was born and raised in Tyler Tx.
I am a Communication major and in a few years I hope to be working with different ministries and non-profits globally doing mission work.
In my spare time I love hammoking and fat chilling with my good friends. You will probably catch me with a cup of coffee or a cup of ice because I love both equally, and I will probably be trying to convince you to watch various bad movies with me.
Although I love all of those things more than life itself, there might be one thing I love more and that is FAST. I cannot wait to meet and get to know you all.
Travis Draper
Howdy, I'm colorblind. Enough about blinds, let's talk about some drapes. The name is Draper, Travis Draper, and I am a sophomore Petroleum Engineering major with a minor in Business from Coppell, Texas. I enjoy all things outdoors including soccer, football, hiking, mountain biking, shooting guns, and fishing. I enjoy telling stories to brighten people's days, and I am an avid briefcase collector. My time in FAST has allowed for me to meet some of my closest friends that I know will last beyond my college career. FAST allows for you to not only hang out with 54 of the dopest people around, but to also develop and grow as a leader on campus. I would encourage all freshmen to apply for FAST because I know they will have an absolutely amazing experience like I have had. You can find me at all times on that engineering study grind located on the third and fifth floors of Evans. I often find myself drinking coffee during the late night study seshs, and if you see me I may ask you to lend me some sugar, because I am your neighbor.
Alex Perez
What’s up champs?! Y’all ready to do it live? My name’s Alejandro Perez, but most people call me Alex. Actually, literally no one calls me Alejandro…please don’t call me Alejandro. Anyway, ya boy is a sophomore English major from The Woodlands, Texas baby! When I’m not phat chillin’ with my crew you can probably find me boppin’ some nubs on Smash (Melee of course), drinking way too many Dr. Peppers, speaking broken Cuban, taking ‘em to the grave, listening to some angsty or throwback music, or writing a paper probably. I’m a fan of movies that make you think, Transformers (not the Michael Bay movies), Chinese poker, Gladiator, Interstellar, wolves, smash bros, and being a carnivore. When I first experienced FAST, I quickly realized that I had not just joined an organization; I had joined a family. And I mean that seriously! I am beyond excited for each and every one of the members of FAST19 to experience how amazing FAST is! I can ASS-O-LOO-LY promise you that with FAST you’re going to have such an amazing start to college, and it’ll just fly by, o-que? Let’s freaking rage, and let’s take ‘em to the grave baby. I’m Alex Perez, and I’m your dad.
Class Agents
Pablo Hernandez
Major: Industrial Distributions
Classes Taken: MATH 151/152, ENGR 111/112, HIST 105/106, POLS 206, PSYC 107, CHEM 107, PHYS 218, THAR 281
Howdy! My name is Pablo Hernandez and I am a sophomore Industrial Distributions major from Richardson (basically Dallas), Texas. A couple things you gotta know about me is that I’m a huge Game of Thrones fan and the biggest MFFL there is. I can literally have endless debates about the theory regarding Jon Snow or the upcoming basketball season regarding the Dallas Mavericks (thanks a lot DeAndre Jordan). Something else you should know about me is that I live for Chi-Potle (a secret society) and Mexican tacos. I also enjoy watching the beautiful mountains of Colorado during my free time. One last thing you should know about me is that I’m proud of my roots (I’m the realest Latino on staff, Mikey Shaff is a close second). I’m a first generation college student and coming into college, I had no idea what to expect. Joining FAST completely changed my life. I have met my best friends and have grown so much from the kid I was in high school. FAST wasn’t necessarily the family I wanted to have, but it was the definitely the family I needed to have during my freshmen year of college. Can’t wait to meet you FAST 19, you guys have no idea what’s coming!
Sabrina Rezene
Major: Nutritional Science
Classes Ive taken: CHEM 101, MATH 141/142, THAR 281, ANTH 205,
HOW-DEEEEEEEEE! It's the one and only Sabrina coming at ya live if ya know what im sayin! I am a Nutritional Science major from Plano, Texas (don't let where I'm from fool you, I am very far from being plain...o) and I am a loud and proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2018. A-A-A-A-A!!! I like to keep it chill alot of the time and just sit back and watch the Flix. The Netflix that is. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and cracking jokes which 98% of the time end up with only me laughing at them. I love to have random JAM sessions at any time to all kinds of music. Preferably Beyonce because she is half my spirit animal. The other half is Raven Baxter from That's So Raven. Yes. It is the future I can see. Fo realz doh FAST is a very swaggie organization where I have met my closet friends and people I can call my true homies. These people are my family and I am so blessed to be a part of such a frackin awesome group. So now, class of 2019 it's your time! FAST'19 get ready to be part of those 2% of jokes that will make you laugh all the way until you graduate from this fine university! So gosh dangit whats stopping you? FAST IS FAMILY. BRI OUT(drops mic)
Travis Ware
Major: Industrial Distribution
Classes Taken: ENGR 111/112, CHEM 101/102 and 111/112, MATH 151/152, THAR 281, PHYS 218
Howdy! My name is Travis Ware and I’m from Denton, TX. I have the pleasure of serving as one of your Class Agents, and your favorite funcle. In my free time, I enjoy hanging around in my eno and watching Netflix, or relaxing by the pool. I’m always down for some pizza. The MSC is my second home, and you will probably find me there four days a week. I want to personally welcome you to the rustiest FLO, and the family that is FAST. As a young and confused freshman, I wondered how I was going to meet people and find my niche at school. Wandering around at the MSC Open House, I found FAST, and my life was changed forever. I’ve met some of my best friends in this organization, and I highly encourage you to dive in headfirst and get everything out of FAST that you can. I can’t wait to meet y’all!