University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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SAA contributes to UCLA ' s legacy, one timeless event at a time Tfc m ! 4, Laura Montoya, fourth year psychobiology student, and Jennifer Kubit, third year American Literature student, help create the Shipwrecked in Pasadena float for the SAA-organized Homecoming Parade. The girls were part of the Bruin Belles Service Association. Photographed by Jonathan Young, Doily Swin. The 2002-2003 Spring Sing is hosted by SM to the delight of a multitude of cheering spectators. The rain was not enough to keep the crowd away as the attendance was as large as ever. Photographed by Claadia Sun. Kimberly Locke, American Idol runner up, performs at the Homecoming Parade in front of cheering Bruins. Proud Bruins cheered ond celebrated with fellow students during the festivities. Photographed by Jonathan Hornish. Bl

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At least we beat CAL! w n Crashing into the Trojan receiver, middle line backer Justin London prevents the Trojans from another first down. The Trojans came out victorious but were probably ultimately disappointed when they realized what school they attended. Photographed by Mike Owen, Daily Bruin. 9 .- - fP| UCLA fans do not wont to see the sad, bitter end, so they leave to spare themselves the pain. The fans may have quit, but the players fought unil the end, despite the obvious inevitability of defeat. ffwtograpW by Rachel Been, Daily Bruin. There ' s no doubt about who these fans are rooting for; it ' s written all over their faces. Students and non-students alike got decked out in blue and gold gear to cheer on their team, but their loyalty was not enough to push the Bruins to victory. Photographed by Jonathan Hornish.

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' Amongst the vast number of student organizations operating on campus, the Student Alumni Association distinguished itself by its ability to plan and execute one successful program after another. These programs provided a strong link between students and alumni, while instilling a sense of the rich history and tradition that lie, at the foundation of any top university. Being in the business of maintaining tradition, the SAA brought back recognizable events such as Beat ' SC Week, Dinner for 1 2 Strangers and Spring Sing for another sensational run. The success of these programs provided ways for students to develop close relationships with their peers and influential alumni. As the Executive Director of the Dinner for 12 Strangers series, third year English and psychology student Alexandra Hessenius described the program as a way to meet students from other walks of life and hear about post-graduation life from graduated alumni who are equally as interested in knowing what current college life is like. To implement and improve upon various events, a substantial number of student volunteers worked steadfastly for weeks or even months. They accomplished nearly daunting feats, such as planning the 80 to 90 dinners for the Dinner for 1 2 Strangers program. However, there were many advantages to taking a leadership position within SAA. Third year art history student Emily Frum, who was this year ' s Spring Sing Director, commented, The biggest perk is the opportunity that you are given as a student. It is a great way to make friends and connect with alumni to make the university feel more like a tightly-knit community. Concurring with Frum, second year political science student and the Career Network ' s Executive Director Patricija Petrac summed up her experiences with SAA by exclaiming, memories + traditions + community = good times! Despite the large time commitment, committee members and directors were able to not only attain valuable leadership experience, but also to develop close friendships with their peers while meeting celebrities along the way. The hard work of SAA members was widely appreciated by the Bruin community, as students were encouraged to be more active on campus and graduating seniors were inspired to give back to UCLA as active alumni. by Ellen Rark emtsm25