Auditions for the 2021-2022 Troupe will take place in October 2021. Here are the returning members' bios for the 2020-2021 year! Check back after audition in late October for new member bios and act announcements.
Act Key: * Act Captain; ** Act-Alternate or Skilled Extra
2021-2022 Returning Member Bios
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Elizabeth BetancourtHometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Bilingual Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved in at ISU? College Mentors for Kids |
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Thalia Bowen
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Thera Bowen
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Connor BrawleyHometown: Richardson, TX Major: Zoology Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Who is your inspiration? His high school band director, Jason Schayot.
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Madison BrendalHometown: New Lenox, IL Major: Graphic Design Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Resilient |
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Sydney BrustHometown: Paxton, IL Major: Parks and Recreation Administration Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved in at ISU?: Rock climbing club |
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Alissa BuonoHometown: South Elgin, IL Major: Elementary Education Minor: ESL Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Stepping out on the floor to perform in winter show |
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Gavin ByrdHometown: Chicago, IL Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Drawing
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Abby CarlsonHometown: Downers Grove, IL Major: Nursing Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Passion |
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Carly Casselman
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Anna Cheavens
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Amanda Chin
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Jared Cihlar
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Sadie ColeHometown: Heyworth, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My mother was in Gamma Phi when she went to ISU. |
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Damian DeDivitis
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Kayla Ellibee
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Bobby Flores
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Zoe Friedman
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Jon Fulton
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Renee GarneauHometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Exercise Science Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? Both of my parents were in Gamma Phi. It's how they met! |
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Colin GeraghtyHometown: Lisle, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd A hobby you wish you had more time for: I've always wanted to learn how to be good at bowling. |
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Janie GreenwaldHometown: Peoria, IL Major: Film and Digital Media Technology Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Most influential moment in circus: Performing with a supportive crowd |
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Joshua HaleyHometown: Chicago, IL Major: English Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd What else are you involved in at ISU? University Housing Services |
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Kaitlin Hall
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Kiera Henderson
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Stephanie HirschHometown: Oak Park, IL Major: Faculty/Staff at ISU Year in Gamma Phi: 33rd
Most influential moment in circus:
Being one of the few circuses that could practice and perform a show despite a global pandemic.
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Danielle KoskaHometown: New Lenox, IL Major: Fashion Design and Merchandising Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Favorite quote: "It’s just life, so keep dancing through" |
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Gabrielle Kaeb
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Aliana KottabiHometown: Alton, IL Major: Music Education Minor: Political Science, Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 4th A hobby you wish you had more time for: Skateboarding |
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Kyle Lantz
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Sydney LeonardHometown: Huntley, IL Major: Chemistry Education Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Clean up after holiday show--it painted a picture of beautiful and organized chaos and how swiftly things get done with a group that works together like GPC. |
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Danny LessHometown: Vernon Hills, IL Major: Interpersonal Communication Minor: Sociology Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Favorite quote: "You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore to be happy |
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Rachel Levato
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Nicole Mackowski
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Elizabeth Marsh
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Izzy Mateja
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Maddie McCauleyHometown: Naperville, IL Major: Middle Level Education Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 4th How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My roommate Freshman year. |
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Ashlyn McWilliamsHometown: Wadesville, Indiana Major: Zoology, Environmental Systems Science and Sustainability Year in Gamma Phi: 4th What else are you involved in at ISU? I am an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Sedbrook's lab, and I am also a member of Phi Sigma Biological Honors Society. |
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Mikayla MindiolaHometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin Major: Vocal Performance Minor: Italian Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Most influential moment in circus: Being able to perform in bike again, after being unable to due to the pandemic, at the 2021 Sweet Corn Circus Festival. |
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Avery MowenHometown: Farmington, IL Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Who is your inspiration? My grandfather |
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Austin NewtsonHometown: Cary, IL Major: Exercise Science Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Rock climbing |
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Ala PazderskaHometown: Lake Zurich, IL Majors: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Morning or night? Night |
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Elle PearsonHometown: Beaverton, OR Major: English (Publishing Studies) Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? I googled it! |
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Noah PolignoneHometown: Tinley Park, IL Major: Marketing Year in Gamma Phi: 4th A hobby you wish you had more time for: Tumbling |
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Emily PranskeviciusHometown: Chicago, IL Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Minor: Chemistry Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast |
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Sylvia RaquelHometown: Libertyville, IL Major: Undeclared Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Who is your inspiration? My dad |
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Emma RauschenbachHometown: Rock Tavern, NY Major: Environmental Health Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My mom helped me find Gamma Phi when we we’re looking at colleges! |
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Ashley ReillyHometown: Huntley, IL Majors: Special Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Family |
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Ivan ReyesHometown: Aurora, IL Major: Exercise Science Minor: Public Health Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Something interesting about yourself: I'm tri-lingual |
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Sarah SchugHometown: El Paso, IL Major: Nursing Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 4th A hobby you wish you had more time for: Playing the guitar |
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G.V.Rosie SetinaHometown: Plainfield, IL Major: Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Seeing the kids' faces light up at my first Holiday Show. |
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Lizzie ShepardHometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Food Nutrition Management Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast |
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Jacinda SmithHometown: Morris, IL Major: International Business Year in Gamma Phi: 4th How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My high school musical director |
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Jenika SmithHometown: Morris, IL Major: International Business Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Morning or night? Morning |
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Jessica Stavros
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David TaffeHometown: Cincinnati, OH Major: Undeclared Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? Through old circus coaches
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Olive TipperreiterHometown: Brookfield, IL Major: Economics Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved in at ISU? Astronomy and the DnD RSO.
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Anna TrimpeHometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Middle Level Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My parents and grandparents brought me shows starting when I was a newborn. |
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Mike Trubshaw
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Josh ViacrusisHometown: Woodridge, IL Major: Actuarial Science Minor: Insurance Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Experimental
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Cassie WeigelHometown: Alameda, California Major: Athletic Training Minors: East Asian Studies, Athletic Coaching Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Something interesting about you: I have performed circus professionally in California for big companies, such as Google, YouTube, and Pixar, to name a few. |
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Alyssa WheatHometown: Palatine, IL Major: Art Education, Painting Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Favorite Quote: "The most important thing is to enjoy your life-- to be happy. It's all that matters." Audrey Hepburn |
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Grant WhitemanHometown: Elgin, IL Major: Cyber Security Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Welcoming |
2021-2022 New Member Bios COMING SOON