Previous Members

Major

Broadcast Journalism w/ Sports Communications Minor

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Sebeka, MN

Biography

I am a sports enthusiast with aspirations to become a play-by-play announcer for either the MLB or NBA someday. I’m engaged to my stunning fiancée, Ava. I enjoy spending time with my brother, Carlos. I love attending sporting events with my friends and family, and I also love going to concerts. I am a very outgoing person so if you ever see me, say hi! A fun fact about myself is that I’ve been on the game show “Wheel of Fortune” TWICE!

Major

Psychology

Expected Graduation

Spring 2025

Hometown

Harrisburg, SD

Biography

I’m Hailey Hupke. I love thrifting, reading, drawing, watching movies, and making/listening to music. I’m also an avid listener of true crime TV shows and podcasts. I try to be a plant mom, but so far they’ve ended the same way most of my true crime shows have… in death. On the bright side, my hamster is still kickin'.

Major

Vocal Music Education

Expected Graduation

Spring 2026

Hometown

Delano, MN

Biography

Hey everyone! I love singing, writing music, playing Minecraft, going out to eat with friends, rewatching The Office, and roller skating! I also love to cook when I have the opportunity to. I really enjoy getting to meet new people, so I love going out and performing with different groups and getting to meet everybody on a more personal level. Some fun facts about me include: I absolutely cannot for the life of me tie a knot behind my back, I love learning about new tech stuff, and I simply love this group. :)

Major

Commercial Music

Expected Graduation

Spring 2024

Hometown

Fargo, ND

Biography

Hi, I’m Anna! I am a senior majoring in commercial music with a minor in entertainment business. I enjoy performing around town, writing original music (more to come this spring!), and being outside. A fun fact about me is that I love to incorporate music into my work with people struggling with Alzheimer’s disease.

Major

Animation

Expected Graduation

Spring 2024

Hometown

Bismarck, ND

Biography

I feel so lucky to perform in Solfire and MSUM Concert Choir---two groups that have greatly impacted my time at MSUM! Outside of singing, I play on the MSUM Women's Club Volleyball team, serve as President of MSUM Animation Club, and am in the Honors Program. I also love to read, paint, and work out in my free time. Some of my favorite memories of my time at MSUM include singing the National Anthem at the homecoming game of Fall 2021, the choir trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul in the Fall of 2022, and studying abroad in Lincoln, England in the Spring of 2023!

Major

English
Art w/ Painting Emphasis

Expected Graduation

Summer 2024

Hometown

Bismarck, ND

Biography

I'm an artist and writer who enjoys sewing, crafting, and other creative hobbies. Singing is my way of engaging with community, and I love this group!

Major

Studio Art w/ Drawing and Illustration Emphasis

Expected Graduation

Spring 2027

Hometown

St. Anthony Village, MN

Biography

Hello! My name is Liv Hanson, and I am a studio art major here at MSUM. I enjoy playing multiple instruments and playing live music with my band. My favorite things to collect are CDs, stickers, and patches. If you see me in the art building, feel free to say hi!

Major

Film Production

Expected Graduation

Spring 2024

Hometown

Le Mars, IA

Biography

I like to make and watch movies, bike, be outdoors, read, play board games and hang out with friends.

Major

Early Childhood Education w/ Special Education Minor

Expected Graduation

Spring 2025

Hometown

Donnelly, MN

Biography

Hey hey y'all, I'm Hope! I enjoy thrift shopping, reading, painting, fishing, and dancing like nobody's watching! I love Jesus, and I'm very active in my faith and small groups at church. I also love listening to podcasts and going to the movies! A few more random facts about me: my favorite movies are The Breakfast Club, Another Cinderella Story, and The Sound of Music. My favorite color is green, and my favorite animals are sharks and butterflies.