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VOLUME XV ISSUE 5.5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: banquet bingo, new member profiles and circle k holiday wish lists! inside this issue: ban ia p ec
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The new kids on the block! Learn about new members on PAGE 1!
the new faces
The best thing about a new semester? The new faces. This fall semester, Circle K welcome ning, working it out at service projects, laughing it up at socials, and cheering their hearts o put some faces to them. Here is the 411 on a few of the members you’ve been hearing so mu Major: Peace and Conflict Studies
Major: M
Wants to go to: Menthon, France
Wants to
Listens to: “Toi Plus Moi” by gregoire
Listens t City, “Kis
Goes to the movies to see: N/A
Kira Bartholomew
Reads: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Goes to t
CKI is: Welcoming
Reads: P
Loved: Oakland Zoo Spruce Up
CKI is: L
Writing about myself is very difficult because I am very shy. I am very excited and enthusiastic about the things I enjoy and about the causes I support. I can’t wait to become more involved in Circle K and make a difference in the community!
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Judy Tung
from san marino, ca
from canada
Major: Bioengineering
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Wants to go to: Africa
Wan
Listens to: “You Found Me” by The Fray, “Remedy” by Jason Mraz, “What About Now” by Daughtry
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Goes to the movies to see: The Dark Knight
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Reads: White Teeth by Zadie Smith
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CKI is: Awesome
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Loved: Edgewood Toy Drive
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Well, I guess I’m just me! I love a good laugh, trying new things, and meeting new people. I am so excited to be a part of Circle K here at Cal.
Stephi Hamilton
Rana Lau
from oakland, ca
from surandai, india
Samantha Lui from porter ranch, ca
Major: Integrated Biology Wants to go to: Europe Listens to: “Secrets” Goes to the movies to see: Rob-B-Hood Reads: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
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ed over 40 new dues-paid members, and since September, they’ve hit the ground runout with the other Circle K’ers of Cal-Nev-Ha. You’ve heard their names. Now, it’s time to uch about. (We’ve done all the digging so you don’t have to.)
Molecular Cell Biology
Major: Political Science
o go to: Taiwan
Wants to go to: Petaluma and San Leandro
to: “Vanilla Twilight” by Owl ss the Rain” by Yiruma
Listens to: N/A
the movies to see: The Ugly Truth
Goes to the movies to see: Motorcycle Diaries
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Reads: Fredrick Douglas
Life-changing
CKI is: Eventful!
Masquerade Ball
Loved: Night On the Town
s, Judy loves many things shrooms and ice cream, wha la! And Circle K she loves.
I like cookies. In fact, the word “cookie” was my first word. I like to paint realist paintings. I’ve been drawing since I was seven years old
Jocelyn Newton
Bala
from buenos aires, argentina
jor: Undeclared
Abiram
nts to go to: London & Phuket
tens to: N/A
s to the movies to see: Forrest Gump
ds: N/A is: Spirited
ed: Fenton’s
Major: Business/Environmental Economics
n’t bite! Sorry if I look unpleasant in picture. I’m “smiling with my eyes.”
Wants to go to: Paris, France Listens to: “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz Goes to the movies to see: N/A Reads: Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
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CKI is: Friendly
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en, animals, and volunteerorite color is green. I also love e show, Supernatural.
Loved: N/A
Nancy Mai
from oakland, ca
I like to eat fried bananas and green tea ice cream. One of my favorite quotes is: “Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.”
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Major: N/A
Major:
Wants to go to: The Silk Road
Wants t
Listens to: “Super Girl” by Super Junior
Listens
Goes to the movies to see: Million Dollar Baby
Goes to
Reads: Arabian Nights
Reads:
CKI is: Refreshing
CKI is:
Loved: The event where we picked up trash at the swamp and fught with tongs afterwards.
Loved:
Hi, I’m Li. I’m a second year switching OUT of architecture. In my spare time, I like to bother my roommates and rest.
Li Lin
from shanghai
Brian Huang from elk grove, ca
Major: Economics
M
Wants to go to: France
W
Listens to: “Rock Star” by Hannah Montana
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Goes to the movies to see: Hannah Montana: The Movie
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Reads: Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald
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CKI is: Selfless
C
Loved: Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping
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Hi everybody! My name’s Daniel. During my senior year of high school, I was a member of Key Club. Besides Circle K, I am also a Residential Hall Assembly Co-Representative. I plan to go to law school when I graduate from Berkeley, but until then, I think I’ll have a lot of fun with Berkeley and Circle K!
Daniel Ganz from san jose,ca
Albert Wang
from rochester, mn
Major: N/A
M
Wants to go to: Fiji
W
Listens to: “You Got It Bad” by Usher
L
Goes to the movies to see: Dirty Dancing Havana Nights
G
Reads: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
R
CKI is: Entertaining
C
Loved: Baking rice krispies
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Hi I’m Nilomi and I am a first year. I’ve had so many amazing experiences here in CAL and can’t wait for more to come. As much as I love it here though I’ll always be representing SoCal :)
Nilomi Shah
Josh Taylor
from rochester, mn
from los angeles, ca
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Major: Astrophysics
Economics
Wants to go to: Some otherwordly planet with friendly creatures
to go to: Spain
s to: “Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Buble
Listens to: “L’orologio Degli Dei” by Giovanni Allevi
o the movies to see: 500 Days of Summer Life’s Little Instruction Book
Goes to the movies to see: Watchmen
Memorable
Reads: Lord of Chaos in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
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ng walks on the beach and relaxing messages. I love my nd my dog very much. My friends are my friends because: eaten them unmercifully at 13, Speed, and/or UNO; they eat hair; they got me drunk and took advantage of me; I reat time with them; they make me laugh; or other.
CKI is: Supercalifrajeliciousexpialadocious!
Angelo Ricarte from la mirada, ca
Hello I’m Angelo! I really love Circle K and I know I’ll stay in it for four years. With its quirky, nice people, this is where I belong.
Major: N/A
Major: N/A
Wants to go to: Minnesota to visit old friends
Wants to go to: Hong Kong
Listens to: “Raver’s Fantasy”
Listens to: “Evacuate the Dance Floor” by CASCADA
Goes to the movies to see: Princess Mononoke
Reads: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Goes to the movies to see: District 9
CKI is: Fun
Reads: The Da Vinci Code
Loved: Concession Stands
CKI is: Awesome
Unfortunately, I haven’t done much Circle K stuff this semester, but hopefully I’ll be able to do more next semester. In my free time, I usually try to convince myself to study or do homework.
Hi. I’m Natalie and I’m from Los Altos in the South Bay area! I’m a first year and it’s pretty awesome being in Circle K :]
Natalie Kwong from los altos, ca
Major: Political Science and Japanese
Major: N/A
Wants to go to: Tokyo, Japan
Wants to go to: New Zealand
Listens to: “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift
Listens to: “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
Goes to the movies to see: District 9
Goes to the movies to see: Finding Nemo, Mean Girls
Reads: Jurassic Park
Reads: Harry Potter and Dan Brown
CKI is: Fun
CKI is: FAMILY
Loved: Fall Training Conference. A weekend of workshops, games, friends, and insanity. What’s more to love.
Sally Kim
from pleasanton , ,caca from la mirada
Hi! I’m a first year who was obsessed with Key Club back in high school, so when I found out about UCB Circle K, I was ecstatic! As cheesy as this may sound, I love UCBCKI, and it truly has made me feel like part of a giant family overflowing with ser vice and looooove :)
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Major: N/A Wants to go to: A Circle K event! If not there, then anywhere with my friends Listens to: “Let Me Love You” by Mario, “Down” by Jay Sean Goes to the movies to see: Transformers Reads: Eragon CKI is: AWESOME Hey Hey. So my name is Chris! I love meeting new people and I love doing community service, I have for a very long time. Now, you may notice that i tend to have a lot of energy, even in the morning. And for more info about me, come say hi! I’d love to meet you!
Chris Tung
from alameda, ca
Yenny Rosli
from bandung, indonesia
Wants t Korea, E
Major: Political Science and Psychology Wants to go to: Italy
Listens
Listens to: “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson
Shera Kwak from orange, ca
Goes to the movies to see: Love Actually
Goes to ful Mind
Reads: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Reads:
CKI is: Stupendous!
CKI is:
Hey guys! My name is Shera Kwak and I’m a first year at UC Berkeley. I’ve been in the Kiwanis family for four years and am SO excited to continue ser ving in the family. I can not agree more with the Circle K motto “Live to Serve, Love to Serve.” So let’s continue to ser ve! :)
Ummmm doodle, d ti-social else to sa
Michelle Tran from orange, ca
Wa Major: N/A
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Wants to go to: Europe, especially France Listens to: “D.A.N.C.E.” by Justice
Go Sh
Goes to the movies to see: Forrest Gump
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Reads: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson
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CKI is: Whimsical
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Loved: Children’s Halloween Festval Hey, my name is Jeff and I like to try new things. I enjoy playing sports whether it be football, badminton, etc. I spend the majority of my time watching TV, hanging out with friends, and sleeping at obscure times. Start a conversation with me sometime.
Jeffrey Kwan from claremont, ca
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from coto de caza, ca
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Major: Microbiology Wants to go to: The North Pole or South Africa
Tran
Listens to: “Permanent” by Jason Reeves and Colbie Cailatt
Davis
Goes to the movies to see: The Terminal and Up! Reads: Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer CKI is: SMILE Hi guys! I’m Yenny Rosli and I’m a third year transfer student... I just want to say that Circle K is awesoommeee!! =) Wants to go to: Alaska
to go to: Everywhere, especially South Europe, and Neverland!
Listens to: “Fix You” by Coldplay
s to: “Abracadabra” by Brown Eyed Girls
Goes to the movies to see: Pursuit of Happyness
o the movies to see: Up! and A Beautid, Ratatouille
CKI is: Succulent! Loved: Chaparral House
Ella Enchanted Inspiring
mmmmm, I’m Michelleyyyy. I like to sleep, eat, ownload videos and volunteer. I’m pretty anand shy but I’m friendly. I don’t know what ay! :( I have a RBF :D
Airi Takashima from torrance, ca
Coming to college, I joined Circle K expecting it to be just another community ser vice club, but it has grown into so much more than that. Every one of you is so absolutely amazingly stupendously bombdiggidy, and I’m so so excited to spend the next four years with you all. Me? I can’t live without cilantros, Food Net work, chocolate and my dog. Talk to me; I’d love to meet you!
oes to the movies to see: Anything Disney and hawshank Redemption
eads: The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
KI is: Smiles!
oved: Children’s Halloween Festival
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stens to: “Geek in the Pink” by Jason Mraz
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ants to go to: Africa or Thailand
I’m Laura! I joined Circle K because doing service ALWAYS makes me so appy, but I found out there are so many other things (and people!) that ake Circle K that much more awesome! I love animals (especially dogs nd hummingbirds), kayaking, working with kids, frozen yogurt, dancing the car, anything Disney, the beach...I like too many things :)
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Wants to go to Major: Business and Physics Wants to go to: San Diego
Listens to: “G Bondoc
CKI is: Amazing
Goes to the mo
Loved: A Night on the Town social
Reads: Fastfoo
CKI is: Spirite
I‘m Steven Kamen and I’m an intended Business and Physics major. I have no idea what that will lead to, but it sounded like an interesting combo! I loved Key Club in high school; it was my life. I can’t wait the upcoming four years of Circle K. I hope the experience is just as amazing, if not more amazing, than my past in Kiwanis International.
Steven Kamen
Kenny Gallanosa from chula vista a.k.a. san diego
from san diego, ca
Major: IntegIntegrated Biology
Major: His
Wants to go to: The arctic isolands of northern Canada to see the Aurora Borealis
Wants to:
Goes to the anything b
Listens to: “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson Goes to the movies to see: Star Trek
Reads: Har The Adven
Reads: Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
CKI is: FU
CKI is: Amazing
Loved: Fal
Loved: Hiking to the Big C to meet new people I am a sophomore and a Grey’s Anatomy and GLEE fan
Kimberly Wu
Ray-Ann Villahermosa (they’re the best shows on TV). If you give me taro milk tea from carson, ca
from temple city, ca
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from los angeles, ca
with boba or taro ice cream, you’ll make my day.
Hola! I’m Kim Club, but I st able and had cool! I know
Major: Business and psychology
Major: Ma
Wants to go to: Australia to see koalas
Wants to
Listens to: “Almost Lover” by Fine Frenzy
Listens to
Goes to the movies to see: Little Miss Sunshine
Goes to th
Reads: A Million Little Pieces by James Fray
Reads: Th
CKI is: Bombdiggity
CKI is: Am
Loved: New Member Orientation
Hi, my name ing basketb school, I had join Circle K rience; I’ve h while helpin
Hello all! I am currently a freshman enjoying going out on random adventures and eating lots of interesting foods such as the fondant au chocolate from Beard Papas. Yumyum! Also, volunteering is a must!
Eileen Zhao
Dubbed the name call me Kenny G. so that’s why I jo dancing, volleyba the showers.) I lo and exciting and spirited. I can’t w
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Wants to go to: EUROPE!
o: New Zealand
Listens to: “Train Song” by Feist & Ben Gibbard
Gentlemen Don’t or She Is” by Gabe
ovies to see: Ocean’s Eleven
Goes to the movies to see: Y Tu Mamá También
od Nation by Eric Schlosser
Reads: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
ed!
CKI is: Riddikulus
e Kenneth Jordan Gallanosa, but most just . I was involved in KIWIN’S in high school oined this fine institution! I enjoy ballroom all, playing piano, and singing (but only in ove Circle K because all the events are fun d the people are always entertaining and wait for my years to come in UCB Circle K. :]
Loved: Fenton’s Challenge
Helen Weng
from san diego, ca
My name is Helen, and my catchphrases are “Google it”, “dat beeeech”, and “fosrs???” I enjoy long walks on the beach (fosrs), speaking in heavy accents, and terrifying people with my knack for memorizing everything ever posted on Facebook. Also, I like elephants.
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rry Potter, Because of Winn Dixie, The Bell Jar, ntures of Huckleberry Finn, and MUCH more!
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mberly, and I’m a first year! My high school didn’t have Key till participated in community service clubs that were availd fun in all of them! Circle K is awesome and the people are w it’s the club for me because I always come back smiling!
aterials Science and Engineering
Wants to go: Back in time
go to: Japan
Listens to: “Hey Jude” by The Beatles
o: “Fireflies” by Owl City
Goes to the movies to see: Up!
he movies to see: The Dark Knight
Reads: The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
he Harry Potter series
CKI is: Bubbly!
mazing
Loved: Newsletter committee meetings
e is Perry! When I have free time, I enjoy playball and catching up with friends. During high d a blast being in Key Club, so I knew I wanted to K in college. Circle K has been an awesome expehad a great time meeting all of these new faces ng out the community.
Claire Hwang from saratoga, ca
Though my other activities keep me from being super involved at Circle K, I love the cheerful faces I see at every meeting, event, and social. I enjoy sleeping in, wasting money on passion fruit milk tea with mango star jelly at Quicklys, and doing the Daily Cal crossword everyday.
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Wants to go to: Venice, Italy Listens to: “Do You Remember” by Jay Sean Goes to the movies to see: You’ve Got Mail Reads: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory CKI is: Infectious Loved: A Night on the Town Social After her memorable experiences with Key Club for 4 years of high school, Tara couldn’t wait to join Circle K at UCB and participate in all it had to offer. She wants to thank her Circle K friends for making her transition from the San Diego suburbs to the Berkeley city much easier. With three and a half more years to go, she’s excited to see what else she’ll do with Circle K in the future. Go Newsletter Committee!!!
Tara Wu
from san diego, ca
Major: Molecular Environmental Biology Wants to go to: Europe Listens to: “Fireflies” by Owl City Goes to the movies to see: The Notebook Reads: Harry Potter CKI is: Spirited Loved: Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree HEY, I’m Whitney. I am a first year, and I was in my high school Key Club for four years. I hope to continue my dedication to Circle K here at Cal. Oh, and I love frozen yogurt more than ice cream. :)
Whitney Pol from carson, ca
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Holiday Wishlists Iris H.
Darrell H. John M. Helen W.
Brian H.
Up DVD! A lunch date 2010 calendar PANDA! Your numbuh
Tyrannasaurus Rex My own island-resort Chopsticks Yogurtland Something shiny & spiffy
Peace on earth To win the lottery Awesome clothes A legit cowboy hat A new car
An elephant. A big one. Funny stories from Lily! Cute stuff to ear MORE TIME A bakery & a baker
Snow Mistletoe Holly Chestnuts A surprise
Nina Y. Vincent L. Lena L.
Joe V.
Sally K. Up DVD! New shoes?
Anon.
A blue stand mixer Baking materials Pretty stationary Glittery stuff Shiny stuff
Angelo R.
Gloves Zip-up sweater/jacket LARGE
CD or DVD Purple tie White chocolate
Chris T. Tiffany N. Fruittli gum Something that can keep me occupied FLO!
Free reading books!
Mimi D. Kathy H. (Minty) mints because Josh ate all of mine, and they taste so goood!
POST-ITS! Reese’s Miniature Cups A LOUD alarm clock Clean Care Contact Lens Cleaner Cool stuff
The Lost Symbol Earrings Yam Cookies Something sparkly
New bike Scary movie (scarier than Shutter) Rope
Keiko T. Shera K.
The consolidation of Sheet music to obscure Central California classical piano pieces A doggy A time turner A cat that acts like a dog Things to make me laugh Front wheels for my bike Hermione’s Time Turner
JC A.
Twilight New Moon Eclipse Breaking Dawn Edward or Jacob
Pens Vincent poppa! Flomy! 500 Days of Summer or Up DVD
Laura R. Jeffrey K. If someone has a dog in Berkeley and ever needs someone to walk it, play with it, obsess over it, I miss my dog!
Cool post-its Circle K tee A job Tissues
Scarf Raincoat Circle K shirt An internship
Judy T. Dmitriy S. Kimberly Big Bang Theory Seas. 2 Flowers Lost (any season) Food! Health & happiness
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens A job to pay for the above Long-lasting love? Margaret Chiu
For everyone to have a great holiday & new year!
T. Tieu Tiffany O. Tiffany O.
Pumpkin pie with whipped A good book to read cream A good movie to watch Chick flicks A good CD to listen to Rainboots Something good to eat White chocolate milk A PONY... really Glow in the dark stars
A PONY!
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Circle K’er
BINGO! Rules:
Mingle & find the Circle K’ers that fit each description. You can only use each Circle K’er once. The attendee with the most points wins a prize All newsletters will be collected at 8:15pm. (Don’t worry – the newsletters will be returned to you.)
Your Name ______________
10pt Question!
Name 3 of the 4 Circle K’ers who posed for the Fall Training Conference fashion spread in the October issue.
1.
2.
Has never been out of Attended a meeting of every Dressed up as an Alice in Wonderland character during the committee this semester the country (3pts) Halloween Festival (2pts)
Likes to wear black Is a board member (1pt) (2pts)
(3pts)
Is an Astrophysics ma- Went to Masquerade jor (3pts) Balll (3pts)
Is a twin (3pts)
3.
Is/Was a ballroom dancer (2pts)
Has run a marathon Was in student gov’t before (2pts) during high school (1pt)
Was/is a CalSo coun- Is an undeclared major Part of the Tri-Creeps Was born outside of the (2pts) selor (3pts) U.S.A. (1pt) during CKI North (2pt)
Is graduating this semester (3pts)
Has run a marathon before (2pts)
Was in the FTC skit
Joined Circle K during the spring (3pts)
Is a Kiwanian (2pt)
Has never donated blood (2pts)
Owns a pet (1pt)
Is a new member (1pt)
(2pts)
Plays a musical instru- Was a Key Clubber (1pt) ment (1pt)
Taught a workshop at Was a board member Has been to concession Is wearing nail polish (2pts) FTC (3pts) stands (2pts) today (1pt)
Is from a different Circle K club (3pts)
Is a Key Clubber (2pts)
Can speak Russian
Stayed at Berkeley for Survived Assassins (2pts) Thanksgiving (2pts)
(3pts)
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Is a District board member (2pts)
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Served on a District committee (1pt)
Stayed at Berkeley for Has won a raffle prize summer school (1pt) at general meeting (1pt) Is a vegetarian (1pt)
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