STUDENT STAFF
Ashley Adrian
Undergraduate Assistant
Ashley is in her first year as Undergraduate Assistant in the HMB. Previously, Ashley spent two years as a member of the HMB Saxophone section. Ashley is from Sammamish, Washington, and graduated from Eastlake High School. She is majoring in American Indian Studies and American Ethnic Studies.
“As a second generation Husky Band member, I’m excited to serve the band that has provided so many great memories for me and my family!”
Egesu Berkmen
Staff Assistant
Egesu is in her first year as Staff Assisstant in the HMB. Previously, Egesu spent three years as a member of the HMB Saxophone section. Egesu is from Maui, Hawaii, and graduated from Seabury Hall. She is majoring in Communications.
“Play Neck!”
Ben von Jess
Staff Assistant
Ben is in his first year as Staff Assistant in the HMB. Previously, Ben spent one year as a member of the HMB Sousaphone section. Ben is from Renton, Washington, and graduated from Kentridge High School. He is majoring in Music Education.
"Energy in the silence."
Athena Otto Von Askervold
Uniform Manager
Athena is in her first year as Uniform Manager in the HMB. Previously, Athena spent two years as a member of the HMB Saxophone section. Athena is from Seattle, Washington, and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She is majoring in Public Heath-Global Health.
“Go Dawgs!”
Kaida Hollingsworth
Music Librarian
Kaida is in her first year as Music Librarian in the HMB. Previously, Kaida spent one year as a member of the HMB Piccolo section. Kaida is from Port Orchard, Washington, and graduated from South Kitsap High School. Her intended major is Law, Societies, and Justice.
“Where words fail music speaks” - Hans Christian Andersen
Kelsey Jenkins
Attendance Officer
Kelsey is in her second year as Attendance Officer in the HMB. Previously, Kelsey spent two years as a member of the HMB Clarinet section. Kelsey is from Clarksville, Tennessee, and graduated from Rossview High School. Her intended major is Psychology.
"I can't wait to get to serve the band for the second year in a row. This band is such a special thing to be a part of and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for all of us in leadership!"
Bridger Bourke
Drum Major
Bridger is in his second year as Drum Major in the HMB. Previously, Bridger spent three years as a member of the HMB Trombone section. Bridger is from Snoqualmie, Washington, and graduated from Mercer Island High School. He is majoring in Biochemistry.
"My Favorite Teams:
1.The Dawgs
2. Whoever the Ducks are Playing"
Minseo Kim
Drum Major
Minseo is in his third year as Drum Major in the HMB. Previously, Minseo spent one year as a member of the HMB Clarinet section. Minseo is from Seoul, Korea, and graduated from Bothell High School. He is majoring in Computer Science and Business.
"Purple Reign"
Jaimi Lutes
Drum Major
Jaimi is in her first year as Drum Major in the HMB. Previously, Jaimi spent two years as a member of the HMB Clarinet Section, and one year as the Section Leader. Jaimi is from Boulder, Colorado, and graduated from Fairview High School. She is majoring in Environmental Science and Earth and Space Science.
"I'm really excited to take on my new role in the band, and I'm looking forward to another fantastic season!"
Kalista Kahler
Feature Twirler
Kalista is in her second year as Feature Twirler in the HMB. Kalista is from Calverton, New York, and graduated fromSt. Anthony’s High School. She is majoring in Pre Health Sciences.
“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.