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Staff Trivia

Match the following characteristics with members of the SEPUP team:


General (G)

Front row (l to r): Maia Willcox, Sara Wilmes, Anna Vorster, and Roberta Smith; Back row (l to r): Chris Keller, Janet Bellantoni, Barbara Nagle, Laura Lenz, and John Howarth.

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1. All six members of the family are scientists, four with Ph.D’s
2. Makes a habit of being bitten by marine organisms but tries not to bite them back
3. Drives a car that has more horsepower than all other SEPUP vehicles combined
4. Had a childhood relationship with a quail
5. Has been confused for Sigourney Weaver but is pretty confident she is not
6. Finds being an Eagle Scout is invaluable with SEPUP projects


Historical (H)

1. Ancestor was a famous physicist who developed a well-known law
2. Ancestor captured General Santa Ana
3. Ancestor attempted to become President of the United States
4. Ancestor used to own all of what is now known as Malibu in California
5. Has lived and worked on 3 continents but is not currently planning a fourth


Cultural (C)

1. Has Spanish roots
2. Rubbed shoulders with stars such as Phil Collins and Elton John but has little musical ability
3. Has survived hair-raising adventures while exploring culture in Latin America
4. Enjoys watching the sunset from atop Borobudur, especially at the end of the day
5. Likes to play with fire in an artistic way
6. Paid a dowry that included a water buffalo
7. Was an intrepid mushroom hunter in The Luberon
8. Enjoys eating deep-fried Guinea Pig


Sports (S)

1. Was a cheerleader while also taking Physics and Calculus in high school
2. Trained for the US Rowing team for 5 years
3. Competed in the national league, played at international level, and won gold medals, all in the same sport but in different countries
4. Loves to sew and cycle and will someday figure out how to do both at the same time
5. Generally has no interest in organized sports but attends every Cal women's basketball game held in Berkeley


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