Phonathon
Thank you for your part in making this year's Phonathon a success! Your gifts and pledges exceeded our goals, and we are now well on the way to a new PUC bus and a variety of other important projects at PUC.
Thank you especially for the advice, encouragement, and great conversations you shared with our student callers. It was a memorable experience for them, and because of you, many have already told us that they plan to do this again next year!
Just a reminder—if you didn't get a call in this year's Phonathon campaign, we may not have your most current contact information. To update your info, email us. We'd love to speak with you next time!
Student Callers
Name: Alicia Payne Ristow
Hometown: Napa, CA
Major/Class Standing: Nursing 2015
What do you like about PUC?
The people—there are so many nice people and I have made a ton of friends.
Why did you join Phonathon?
To talk to alumni and raise money for my school!
What do you like to do in your free time?
Name: Alicia Rivera
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major/Class Standing: I am a Junior Nursing major.
What do you like about PUC?
The thing I love most about PUC is the environment. Both spiritually and the nature of it all.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined the Phonathon because I had never done something like that before. I thought it would be a good opportunity to do something new, which is what I am about (: also it's great that they are going to pay us!
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to play volleyball on my free time, I'd say it's like a hobby.
Name: Angela (Angie) Holder
Hometown: Central Phoenix, AZ—born and raised and proud!
Major/Class Standing: Freshman, Undecided.
What do you like about PUC?
The weather. I'm from Arizona so I'm used to 500 degree weather.
Why did you join Phonathon?
For the money and the experience.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Vice President of Dramatic Arts Society at Pacific Union College, singing, texting, Facebook, being funny, and socializing.
Name: Becky Buhrke
Hometown: Seal Beach, CA
Major/Class Standing: English and History, 2015
What do you like about PUC?
The people, they're so nice and supporting, especially the professors!
Why did you join Phonathon?
I can get to connect with alumni from the school and keep them up to date about what is happening.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Kidz Reach, writing, drawing, painting.
Name: Elena Agbovor
Hometown: Togo, West Africa
Major/Class Standing: Business-premed and graduation senior of 2012
What do you like about PUC?
The diversity, the location and the great friends I made here.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined Phonathon this year because I did it last school year and I had a good time doing it, getting to know alumni.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Black Student Union Treasurer, Amnesty Club and Business Club.
Name: Ferrenstein Hutagaol
Hometown: Loma Linda, CA
Major/Class Standing: Clinical Lab Science - Freshman
What do you like about PUC?
Weather. College dorm life. Making new friends.
Why did you join Phonathon?
Good way to meet new people and make some money.
What do you like to do in your free time?
SA Senate, Orchestra
Name: Jeanette Trejo
Hometown: Tulare, CA
Major/Class Standing: Music/ Prelaw, 2015
What do you like about PUC?
I love that all the people here are nice and so welcoming.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined the Phonathon because it’s something I can do on my free time and I love talking on the phone.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Name: Kate Mayne
Hometown:
Major/Class Standing: Freshman - Intercultural Communications (emphasis in Spanish) and Music (emphasis in Voice)
What do you like about PUC?
I love most everything about PUC. I chose it over all the other schools and am not regretting my decision so far!! Mostly, I love how friendly everyone is, how understanding the staff are, and I LOOOOVE the sunshiney weather.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined Phonathon because I thought I had the appropriate qualifications to be a fun and friendly person to communicate with our alumni.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I am in Choir, KASA, ASA, and possibly might join intermurals next quarter for Volleyball and maybe softball in the spring.
Name: Larry (Arlin) Bhattacharjee
Hometown: Antioch, CA (Born in Bangladesh)
Major/Class Standing: Biology, Freshman
What do you like about PUC?
The faculty are great, everyone's really cool, and it has a great spiritual environment.
Why did you join Phonathon?
To support my family and myself in paying for college.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Hanging out with friends, Listening to music, and playing video games.
Name: Leah Luong
Hometown: Newbury Park, CA
Major/Class Standing: Biology w/ Pre-medicine. Freshman.
What do you like about PUC?
I love PUC most for the people here. Everyone is so friendly, and it's very easy to see Christ in everyone here.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined Phonathon to have the opportunity to be able to reach out and talk with PUC alumni.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Dance, art, knitting, and music.
Name: Lindsey Orellana
Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA
Major/Class Standing: Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) Freshman
What do you like about PUC?
I LOVE the location of PUC.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined phonathon to show my PUC spirit. And to show my appreciation because I received a scholarship this year.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to sing.
Name: Matt Zabala
Hometown:
Major/Class Standing: Drama Major/Pre CLS
What do you like about PUC?
The weather!
Why did you join Phonathon?
Improve my communication skills.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Bass guitar, Study!
Name: Paul Park
Hometown: Virginia/Washington D.C.
Major/Class Standing: Business Administration/Sophomore
What do you like about PUC?
I love the people and the atmosphere/campus.
Why did you join Phonathon?
To have better people skills for my major.
What do you like to do in your free time?
KASA/ASA/Business Club/Gym
Name: Rachel Bell
Hometown: San Diego County
Major/Class Standing: Pre-Nursing 2015
What do you like about PUC?
I love the campus and how its so green and beautiful. And everyone is so nice here :)
Why did you join Phonathon?
To talk to people and raise money for the school! And of course make some money to pay for my own tuition. :)
What do you like to do in your free time?
Name: Rehema Nakkungu
Hometown: Canoga Park, CA
Major/Class Standing: Nursing
What do you like about PUC?
I like the spiritual environment, the great professors and sweet friends I meet each day.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I joined to have more experience with talking to different people and multitasking. Also help our school grow.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Mana ministry. Hiking, socializing and watching movies.
Name: Steven Felty
Hometown: Oakdale, CA
Major/Class Standing: Business/Pre-Dent Freshman
What do you like about PUC?
very spiritual campus.
Why did you join Phonathon?
love talking to people.
What do you like to do in your free time?
business club, play guitar and ukulele, wakeboard.
Name: Victoria "Putri" Ambriz
Hometown: Redlands-Loma Linda, CA
Major/Class Standing: Communications Class of 2015
What do you like about PUC?
The Grind's Soy chai lattes and Praise Worship!
Why did you join Phonathon?
Getting to know all the different PUC personalities!
What do you like to do in your free time?
Ministry work and Ping pong!
Name: Violet Lee
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major/Class Standing: Liberal Arts/Class of 2015
What do you like about PUC?
I love the community feel and the spiritual aspect PUC gives to its students.
Why did you join Phonathon?
I love talking to people and I feel that the donations are going to a good cause.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Flag football and basketball.