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For the finale of our 2026 Senior Spotlight Series, we would like to recognize...
JACKIE CHIANG
Jackie is a member of the Mello section and is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture! In Cal Band, Jackie was a Director’s Assistant, Apparel Coordinator, (1/4)
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Philharmonia Orchestra, Stage Design with TDPS, and New World Architects Camp. After college, Jackie plans to become an Architectural Designer at Ratcliff!
Jackie’s Advice for Future Bears: “Surround yourself with good friends and kind people.
Be there for each other, (3/4)
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inspire one another, and with that, you can achieve more than you can ever imagine!”
Congratulations, Jackie! 🐻 (4/4)
#CalGrad #CalBand #CalBandGreat #Cal #UCBerkeley
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For our penultimate Senior Spotlight, we have…
YAEKO LONG
Yaeko is a member of the Picc section and is graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Genetics and Plant Biology! In Cal Band, Yaeko was a Teaching Assistant, Apparel Coordinator, and a member of the Public (1/3)
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Relations Committee. Outside of band, Yaeko was a part of the Mycology Club, Botany Club, and Urban Farming. After college, Yaeko plans to be a Research Lab Technician at Stanfurd (GO BEARS) University.
Yaeko’s Advice for Future Bears: “Try all of the opportunities (2/3)
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available to you! Never doubt your abilities, and take a chance on yourself. GO BEARS!”
Congratulations, Yaeko! 🐻 (3/3)
#CalGrad #CalBand #CalBandGreat #Cal #UCBerkeley
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Our next Senior Spotlight is…
PENELOPE VENTURINI
Penelope is a member of the Net section and is graduating with two Bachelor’s of Arts in Comparative Literature and Theater and Performance Studies! Outside of Cal Band, Penelope was the Berkeley Hillel Student Board (1/3)
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President and a member of Her Campus Magazine. After college, Penelope plans to work in Jewish Campus Life in the Bay Area!
Penelope’s Advice for Future Bears: “Explore all of your interests! Cal is such a big campus and it has so much to offer, so keep seeking out (2/3)
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opportunities and you will find your community. Take your time to have fun and enjoy college life, four years go by in the blink of an eye.”
Congratulations, Penelope! 🐻 (3/3)
#CalGrad #CalBand #CalBandGreat #Cal #UCBerkeley
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Today’s Senior Spotlight is…
CARL ROE
Carl is a member of the Net section and is graduating with a Bachelor’s of Arts in History! In Cal Band, Carl was a Teaching Assistant. Outside of band, Carl was a member of Cal Transpo. After college, Carl plans to get a job in (1/3)
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transportation planning and is considering pursuing a master’s degree!
Carl’s Advice for Future Bears: “Join some clubs, take some DeCals, explore your interests, and find something you are really passionate about! Life at Cal is so much better if you love what you are (2/3)
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doing. Clubs and DeCals are also great for getting “out” of the classroom. I’ve gotten to tour transit facilities and learn about upcoming opportunities through a club.”
Congratulations, Carl! 🐻 (3/3)
#CalGrad #CalBand #CalBandGreat #Cal #U
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Next up, we have…
QING XU
Qing plays Trumpet and is graduating with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science! In Cal Band, Qing was a member of the STUNT Committee. After college, Qing plans to work in the Bay Area while preparing for the LSAT and attending law school (1/2)
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within the next two years!
Qing’s Advice for Future Bears: “Allow yourself some time to slow down, take in the moment, and reflect, because four years will go by so fast.”
Congratulations, Qing! 🐻 (2/2)
#CalGrad #CalBand #CalBandGreat #Cal #UCBerkeley
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Our next Senior Spotlight is…
ROSENDO MEDINA-URIBE
Rosendo plays Bass Drum and is a member of the Perc section! He is graduating with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Astrophysics. In Cal Band, Rosendo was a Recruiting Coordinator and a member of the Public Relations Committee. (1/2)
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Our next Senior feature is…
JAZMIN GARACHE
Jazmin plays Glock and is a member of the Perc section! She is graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Integrative Biology with a Human Emphasis. In Cal Band, Jazmin was a Director’s Assistant, Recruiting Coordinator and (1/3)
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member of the Public Relations Committee, and served as our 2025 Executive Secretary. Outside of band, Jazmin was a part of SNAPkids at Berkeley, Project Sunshine, and Salsa at Cal. After college, Jazmin plans to get her master’s in Biomedical Sciences and study Pediatric (2/3)
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