STUDENT STAFF
Ben von Jess
Undergraduate Assistant
Ben is in his first year as Undergraduate Assistant in the HMB. Previously, Ben spent one year as a member of the HMB Sousaphone section, and one year as Staff Assistant. Ben is from Renton, Washington and graduated from Kentridge High School. He is majoring in Music Education.
"Strive for the Highest!"
Kaida Hollingsworth
Staff Assistant
Kaida is in her second year as Staff Assistant in the HMB. Previously, Kaida spent three years as a member of the HMB Piccolo section and one year as the Music Librarian. Kaida is from Port Orchard, Washington and graduated from South Kitsap High School. She is majoring in Political Science.
“Play Neck!”
Cassandra Humarang
Staff Assistant
Annabel McDonald
Music Librarian
Annabel is in her second year as Music Librarian in the HMB. Previously, Annabel spent two years as a member of the HMB clarinet section. Annabel is from Houston, Texas and graduated from Memorial HS. She is majoring in Informatics.
“Go Dawgs!!"
Jayda Fitch
Uniform Manager
Timmy Brock
Program Assistant
Jordan Tucker
Social Media Coordinator
Jordan is in his second year as Social Media Coordinator in the HMB. Previously, Jordan spent two years as a member of the HMB Trombone section. Jordan is from Bothell, Washington and graduated from Bothell High School. He is majoring in Informatics & Applied Mathematics.
"u · v = ‖u‖ ‖v‖ cos(θ)"
Alondra Quiroga
Assistant Social Media Coordinator
Jared Moody
Drum Major
Jared is in his first year as Drum Major in the HMB. Previously, Jared spent two years as a member of the HMB Clarinet section. Jared is from Bothell, Washington and graduated from Bothell HS. He is majoring in Neuroscience.
Henry Gilbert
Drum Major
Joey Kyne
Drum Major
Raj Thorp
Drum Major
Kalista Kahler
Feature Twirler
Kalista is in her fourth year as Feature Twirler in the HMB. Kalista is from Long Island, New York, and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School. She is majoring in Public Health.
“Go Dawgs!”
Student Staff FAQ:
Q: Who is eligible to become student staff?
A: Any member of the band who has completed one full year as a marching member is eligible to interview for a student staff position.
Q: When are student staff interviews?
A: Student staff interviews are generally held in March and April (after Section Leader interviews), with student staff being announced at the Spring Game in late April.
Q: How long is a student staff position held for?
A: Each student staff member serves one full year, beginning when they are announced to the band in April at the Spring Game.
Q: Can you be student staff member for more than one year?
A: Yes, student staff can serve more than one year, however they must re-interview each year as the position is a one year term.