2017 Big Man on Campus Contestants
Abe Al-Najjar
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Hometown: San Jose, California
Classification: Junior
Major: Biology
Who/ what is your spirit animal?: "Michael Scott from 'The Office.' He and I have the same mindset on life."
Christian Fish
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
Classification: Sophomore
Major:Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?: "Definitely Chris Pine because neither one of us can truly pull off a neck beard."
Connor Blum
Kappa Alpha Theta
Hometown: Richardson, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Finance and Accounting
Fun fact: "I was in a shark attack as a kid and now I only have 8 3/4 fingers."
Dillon Thielemann
FIJI
Hometown: Brenham, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Geology
Fun Fact: "I went on a 260 mile canoe trip with my dad this past summer"
Grant Gillispe
Pi Kappa Phi
Hometown: Amarillo, Texas
Classification: Junior
Major: Film and Digital Media
Who/ what is your spirit animal?: "A penguin. Even though I can't fly, I'm still going to spread my wings"
James Edwards
Zeta Zigma Zamma
Hometown: Tyler, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Religion
Fun Fact:I have read Catching Fire, the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy, 9 times.
James Eivens
Beta Upsilon Chi
Hometown: Davao City, Phillippines
Classification: Junior
Major: Health Science Studies (Pre Physical Therapy)
Fun Fact: "I am an American, but I was
born and raised in the Philippines."
LJ Del Papa
Kappa Alpha Theta
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Classification: Senior
Major: Supply Chain Management
What/ who would be your spirit animal?: "Turtle, because I am slow in everything I do. I'm also hard on the outside but a big softy once you get through my shell."
Mac Paine
Pi Kappa Phi
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Exercise Physiology
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?: "Bob Ross"
Michael Murray
Young Life
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Religion
Who/ what is your spirit animal?: "Ferris Bueller, because he encapsulates the way I want to leave an impression on others as well as the carefree laissez faire lifestyle that he leads"
Raj Williams
FIJI
Hometown: Victoria, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Business, Pre-Med
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?: "Ron Burgandy from Anchorman because of his confidence even when he is ignorantly wrong. He's also a good ice skater."
Sam Brittian
Delta Delta Delta
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Classification: Senior
Major: Corporate Communications
Who/ what is your spirit animal?: "Chick-fil- a spicy deluxe chicken sandwich is my spirit animal because I love putting a smile on your face, and I can be a little spicy."
Abraham Lipets
Delta Delta Delta
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: ProSales
Fun Fact: "I have been hit by a car 3 times (on three separate occasions) and am no worse for wear."
Andrew Cooley
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Hometown: La Cabra, California
Classification: Senior
Major: Communications
Fun fact: "I just had my two year anniversary at CVS, so come see your boy and get your flu shot!"
Blake Arnold
Alpha Tau Omega
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Buiness
Who/ what is your spirit animal and why?: "Sharpay Evans, I care more about my hair than anything and I have two different blow dyers I use everyday."
Cameron Wilson
Delta Tau Delta
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Finance and Entrepreneurship
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?: "Brother McConaughey ( Delt at UT so it makes sense) “Alright, Alright, Alright”"
Casey Meyer
Phi Kappa Chi
Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Classification: Senior
Major: Corporate Communications
Fun Fact: "I went to the Hannah Montana/ Cheetah Girls concert in 5th grade."
Clayton Wiggins
Kappa Alpha Order
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Classification: Junior
Major: Biomedical Engineering, Pre-Med
Fun fact: "I can fit my whole fist in my mouth."
David Lord
Pi Beta Phi
Hometown: San Ramon, California
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Buiness
Fun fact: "I make jokes when I'm comfortable. I'm in BIC, have a sister names Kaitlin, and I don't mess with cats."
James Sullivan
Sigma Chi
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Marketing
What/ who is your spirit animal and why?: "Liger, because I'm a combination of a tiger and lion. A tiger represents personal strength and unpredictibility. A lion represents the son god in ancient times, and I like to find the right things in every situation."
Logan Wade
Beta Theta Pi
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Classification: Sophomore
Major: International Business and Economics
Who/what is your spirit animal and why?: "I would have to say Flynn Rider from Tangled or a Golden Retriever, as I've been compared to both more times than I can count. (odd combo, yes)"
Nick Miller
Chi Omega
Hometown: Bloomington, Illinois
Classification: Junior
Major: Professional Sales and MIS
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?:
Ryan Demarest
Delta Tau Delta
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Classification: Sophomore
Major: History and Political Science
Fun Fact: "I worked at the wizarding World of Harry Potter this summer. During my tenure there, I earned the rank of a wizard. I am a hufflepuff."
Ryan Mackie
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Hometown: Fullerton, California
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Business
Who/what is your spirit animal and why?: "Eagle- spread my wings and be free! Also is the TKA national bird. I need my Eagle powers."
Savion Cotten
Kappa Alpha Order
Hometown: Irvine, California
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Political Science
What/ who would be your spirit animal and why?: "A flying cheetah because I can run fast and sweep your girl."