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Fall 2018 | By Nicole Dudenhoefer ’17 and Jenna Marina Lee | Photos by Nick Leyva ’15 and Carlos Romero
The first week of the new school year is in the books. Fifty years ago, UCF — then Florida Technological University — held its first classes on campus. A few things have changed since then. To celebrate how much we’ve grown, today’s students showed off their school pride and their personal style in the #UCFirstDay photo booth.
![A tall man in a black shirt and jeans smiles as he looks to the side and points in the distance. A tall man in a black shirt and jeans smiles as he looks to the side and points in the distance.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_59894457-Chad-Brown.jpg)
Chad Brown
Major: Interdisciplinary studies
Class of 2019
“The best part of being a Knight is the unity we have, not just on campus but in the Orlando community.”
![A man holds his twin who is pointing at the camera on his back. A man holds his twin who is pointing at the camera on his back.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_20127398-Austin-Blake-Flynn.jpg)
Austin and Blake Flynn
Major: Industrial engineering
Class of 2022
“One thing I couldn’t live without is my family,” Blake Flynn says.
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Ava Carsley
Major: Event management
Class of 2021
“In 10 years, I want to be creating magic at Disney.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf-Elizabeth-Isom-1.jpg)
Elizabeth Isom
Major: Hospitality Management
Class of 2022
“I am passionate about becoming the best version of myself.”
![A man in a button down shirt, tie and slacks crouches down with his hand holding his chin. A man in a button down shirt, tie and slacks crouches down with his hand holding his chin.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_15262916-Tim-Le.jpg)
Tim Le ’16
First-year medical student
“In 10 years, I want to be constantly learning. No matter where I am in my career.”
![A man wearing a grey UCF shirt jumps in the air along someone in a knight costume. A man wearing a grey UCF shirt jumps in the air along someone in a knight costume.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_85251399-Angelo-Baldado-Knightro.jpg)
Angelo Baldado
Major: Social work
Class of 2019
“Three words to describe my college experience so far are: ‘Thank you, UCF.’ ”
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Gyselle Rios
Major: Health sciences
Class of 2021
“Something that used to scare me but doesn’t anymore is change.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/FIRST-DAY-PT-2-549-Kayla-McCauley.jpg)
Kayla McCauley (and Hesston)
Major: Biology
Class of 2019
“This year I’m looking forward to seeing what Dr. Whittaker does in his first year as president.”
![A man in a light blue shirt and white shorts poses with his hand on his hip. A man in a light blue shirt and white shorts poses with his hand on his hip.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_83459145-Jeremy-Singh.jpg)
Jeremy Singh
Major: Theatre
Class of 2022
“My dream is to be on Broadway.”
![A woman in camp pants and a black tank top whips her wavy hair up as she smiles. A woman in camp pants and a black tank top whips her wavy hair up as she smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_80083870-Audrey-Minch.jpg)
Audrey Minch
Major: Entertainment management
Class of 2018
“The last time I cried was yesterday. The day before. Last week. What can I say? I’m a crier. Everything makes me cry. Happy things, sad things, funny things. I’m an emotional person.”
![A woman in an ornate jacket and top, and black leggings, poses with her hands on her neck and leg as she smiles. A woman in an ornate jacket and top, and black leggings, poses with her hands on her neck and leg as she smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_65477646-Courtney-Marshall.jpg)
Courtney Marshall
Major: Health sciences
Class of 2019
“I love being a Knight because I’m the only one in my family who is.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/FIRST-DAY-PT-1-635_UCF-jenna-sykes-2.jpg)
Jena Sykes
Major: Computer science
Class of 2022
“The best advice I’ve ever received is to act like the person I want to become.”
![A woman in an orange tank top and black pants holds her glasses with one hand on her hip as she smiles. A woman in an orange tank top and black pants holds her glasses with one hand on her hip as she smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf-raven-killling-2.jpg)
Raven Killing
Major: Interdisciplinary studies
Class of 2019
“I can’t live without the ocean.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_76291745_Large-AbbyTrout.jpg)
Abby Trout
Major: Environmental studies
Class of 2022
“My dream is to start a conservation organization.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf-Mariana-Estrade-1.jpg)
Mariana Estrade
Major: Chemistry
Class of 2019
““Three words to describe my college experience so far: tiring, exciting and fun. I’ve only be here two hours.”
![A man in a black shirt and pants holds his hands together while wearing sunglasses and looking off to the side. A man in a black shirt and pants holds his hands together while wearing sunglasses and looking off to the side.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf-Malachi-Mullings-2.jpg)
Malachi Mullings
Major: Computer engineering
Class of 2022
“In four years, I want to accomplish my bachelor’s degree, have equity within stocks I already own and have multiple sources of revenue.”
![A woman in a yellow shirt and black shorts holds a tuba across her body as she smiles. A woman in a yellow shirt and black shorts holds a tuba across her body as she smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_13463672_Kailey-Wiles.jpg)
Kailey Wiles
Major:Nursing – pending
Class of 2020
“I can’t live without my Marching Knights family. I never take a moment with them for granted.”
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Jasmine Fletcher
Major: Secondary-education
Class of 2021
“The last time I cried was two weeks ago – from laughter.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf-student-bosch-1.jpg)
Dilan Bosch
Major: Biomedical sciences
Class of 2022
“My thought process in getting dressed today was I don’t have anyone to impress.”
![A man in a yellow shirt and black shorts crouches down while he looks to the side and smiles. A man in a yellow shirt and black shorts crouches down while he looks to the side and smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_68680657-Jeremy-Diaz.jpg)
Jeremy Diaz
Major: Marketing
Class of 2019
“My dream is to retire both my parents and start my own fashion business.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_69596607-Dale-Whittaker.jpg)
UCF President Dale Whittaker
“One of the things I remember about my first day of class was walking out of the residence hall and going to my first chemistry class and being totally intimidated, but after class I met a friend.”
![A woman in a yellow shirt and patterned shorts smiles as she wears a bright green backpack. A woman in a yellow shirt and patterned shorts smiles as she wears a bright green backpack.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_60324062_Large-Janai-McDaniel.jpg)
Janai McDaniel
Major: Health sciences
Class of 2022
“Something that used to scare me but doesn’t anymore is driving.”
![A woman in a black NASA T-shirt and ripped denim shorts stands on her tip-toes as she reaches an arm out and smiles. A woman in a black NASA T-shirt and ripped denim shorts stands on her tip-toes as she reaches an arm out and smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_55863678-Kathryn-Book.jpg)
Kathryn Book
Major: Biomedical sciences
Class of 2022
“The first day of school makes me feel energized.”
![A man in a white and black striped shirt points to the camera and smiles. A man in a white and black striped shirt points to the camera and smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_32405901-Marcus-Sparks.jpg)
Marcus Sparks
Major: Management
Class of 2018
“I wish there were less violence in the world.”
![A man with black and red hair touches the headphones he's wearing on his head while he purses his lips. A man with black and red hair touches the headphones he's wearing on his head while he purses his lips.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_20872264-Juvencio-Cendejas.jpg)
Juvencio Cendejas
Major: Aerospace engineering
Class of 2020
“I wish there were less bad drivers in the world.”
![A woman in a white polka dot shirt and patterned pants holds up a peace sign with her fingers as she smiles. A woman in a white polka dot shirt and patterned pants holds up a peace sign with her fingers as she smiles.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_54899829-Carmen-Guida.jpg)
Carmen Guida
Major: Engineering
Visiting scholar from Naples, Italy
“Something that used to scare me but doesn’t anymore is being far from home.”
![A man in a white shirt and black shorts jumps into the air as he stretches his arms. A man in a white shirt and black shorts jumps into the air as he stretches his arms.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_41387853_Large-Jonathon-Batista.jpg)
Jonathon Batista
Major: Entertainment management
Class of 2018
“This year I am looking forward to graduating and being the first of my family to do so.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_95521400_Large-Derrick-Whitcomb.jpg)
Derrick Whitcomb
Major: Statistics
Class of 2021
“This year I’m looking forward to another undefeated season.”
![A man in black pants, red shirt and grey hoodie poses with headphones around his neck and his hands in his pockets. A man in black pants, red shirt and grey hoodie poses with headphones around his neck and his hands in his pockets.](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_70386540-Xavier-Alexander.jpg)
Xavier Alexander
Major: Aerospace engineering
Class of 2022
“The best advice I ever received was to always smile because life is hard enough as it is.”
![](https://www.ucf.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4/files/2018/09/ucf_77089707_Large-Nadia-Pastrana.jpg)
Nadia Pastrana
Major: Communications sciences and disorders
Class of 2018
“The last book I read was Love in the Time of Cholera.”