Honors Spotlight
Timo Blankenbehler
Name: Timo Blankenbehler
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Planned Graduation Date: 2029
Instagram: @timo_blan
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions: Hello, I am Timo Blankenbehler, an incoming freshman majoring in Political Science on a Pre-Law track. I love to hang out with friends and watch sports. In my free time, I often go to the gym, cook, or study for my classes. I hope to one day be a successful lawyer with a happy family, being able to support my family from my dedication in school and work.
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
... by taking classes that require abstract thinking, I can find connections I would have never had thought of before.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics
Planned Graduation Date: 2029
Instagram: @timo_blan
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions: Hello, I am Timo Blankenbehler, an incoming freshman majoring in Political Science on a Pre-Law track. I love to hang out with friends and watch sports. In my free time, I often go to the gym, cook, or study for my classes. I hope to one day be a successful lawyer with a happy family, being able to support my family from my dedication in school and work.
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
... by taking classes that require abstract thinking, I can find connections I would have never had thought of before.
Zoe Peterson
Name: Zoe Peterson
Current Major(s): Genetics, Genomics, & Biotechnology
Graduation: April 2026
Instagram: @zoecpeterson
My name is Zoe and I've been studying in the Honors Program since 2022! I'm a junior Pre-Optometry student currently getting ready to begin my thesis this coming fall in disease prevention related nutrition research. I finished up my Great Question Essay this past fall and loved getting to explore my curiosities and interests in an academic setting as I focused on answering why we have tradition. I am currently working as the Lead Student Instructor for Honors 120 and love getting to introduce new students to how amazing the Honors Program is and building community with new Honors students as we discuss interdisciplinary thinking. Read more about Zoe here.
Current Major(s): Genetics, Genomics, & Biotechnology
Graduation: April 2026
Instagram: @zoecpeterson
My name is Zoe and I've been studying in the Honors Program since 2022! I'm a junior Pre-Optometry student currently getting ready to begin my thesis this coming fall in disease prevention related nutrition research. I finished up my Great Question Essay this past fall and loved getting to explore my curiosities and interests in an academic setting as I focused on answering why we have tradition. I am currently working as the Lead Student Instructor for Honors 120 and love getting to introduce new students to how amazing the Honors Program is and building community with new Honors students as we discuss interdisciplinary thinking. Read more about Zoe here.
Olivia Osguthorpe
Name: Olivia Osguthorpe
Major: Sociology
Graduation Date: April 2025
Instagram: @olivia-osguthorpe
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions
I grew up in Eagle, Idaho, where I gained a love of whitewater rafting and hiking. I served in the Alpine German-Speaking Mission from 2020-2022. I love research and writing, and I can't wait to start my Instructional Psychology & Technology master's here at BYU... [Read More about Olivia Here]
Major: Sociology
Graduation Date: April 2025
Instagram: @olivia-osguthorpe
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions
I grew up in Eagle, Idaho, where I gained a love of whitewater rafting and hiking. I served in the Alpine German-Speaking Mission from 2020-2022. I love research and writing, and I can't wait to start my Instructional Psychology & Technology master's here at BYU... [Read More about Olivia Here]
Elijah Pearce
Name: Elijah Pearce
Major: Editing & Publishing
Minor: Digital Humanities and Technology
Graduation Date: April 2025
Instagram: @the_elijah_pearce
What has been your favorite Honors experience?
I have really enjoyed my time with my thesis. It's on format principles to address dyslexia. For the thesis, I created a layout of the Book of Mormon for individuals with dyslexia. This has been something that I've been wanting to work on since my first year at BYU...[Read more about Elijah here]
Major: Editing & Publishing
Minor: Digital Humanities and Technology
Graduation Date: April 2025
Instagram: @the_elijah_pearce
What has been your favorite Honors experience?
I have really enjoyed my time with my thesis. It's on format principles to address dyslexia. For the thesis, I created a layout of the Book of Mormon for individuals with dyslexia. This has been something that I've been wanting to work on since my first year at BYU...[Read more about Elijah here]
Destiny Romero
Name: Destiny Romero
Major: Exercise and Wellness
Minor(s): Healthcare Leadership, Gerontology, Spanish Certificate
Graduation: June 2025
Instagram: @d.hansromero
What’s one item on your bucket list?
Go paragliding! I've been skydiving but it was too short, I want to hang in the clouds a little longer. [Read more about Destiny here]
Major: Exercise and Wellness
Minor(s): Healthcare Leadership, Gerontology, Spanish Certificate
Graduation: June 2025
Instagram: @d.hansromero
What’s one item on your bucket list?
Go paragliding! I've been skydiving but it was too short, I want to hang in the clouds a little longer. [Read more about Destiny here]
Douglas Stone
Name: Douglas Stone
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduation: April 2026
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
I wanted to have the full BYU experience, and the Honors Program seemed like a great way to expose me to people and classes I wouldn’t be familiar with in my microcosmic chemical engineering world. [Read More about Douglas Here]
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduation: April 2026
Why did you decide to join the Honors Program?
I wanted to have the full BYU experience, and the Honors Program seemed like a great way to expose me to people and classes I wouldn’t be familiar with in my microcosmic chemical engineering world. [Read More about Douglas Here]
Abigail Archibald
Name: Abigail Archibald
Major: Sociology
Minor: Portuguese
Graduation: 2030
Instagram: @abi_archibald
My name is Abi Archibald I am a freshman at BYU. I am majoring in Sociology and hope to go to law school after graduation. I love to read a good book, watch Gilmore Girls, and do anything active. My favorite thing to do is spend time outside whether that is skiing, boating, or just sitting outside. I love my friends and family and of course my dog! [Read More About Abigail here]
Major: Sociology
Minor: Portuguese
Graduation: 2030
Instagram: @abi_archibald
My name is Abi Archibald I am a freshman at BYU. I am majoring in Sociology and hope to go to law school after graduation. I love to read a good book, watch Gilmore Girls, and do anything active. My favorite thing to do is spend time outside whether that is skiing, boating, or just sitting outside. I love my friends and family and of course my dog! [Read More About Abigail here]
Brandon Abraham
Name: Brandon Abraham
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation: April 2029
Instagram: @brandonsabraham
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions:
I'm a Sophomore from Middleton, Idaho who loves learning. If there's something to be learned, I want to learn it. I love meeting and serving people, exercising, striving to further my discipleship to Jesus Christ, and trying new things. [Read more about Brandon here]
Major: Neuroscience
Graduation: April 2029
Instagram: @brandonsabraham
Briefly tell us about yourself and your passions:
I'm a Sophomore from Middleton, Idaho who loves learning. If there's something to be learned, I want to learn it. I love meeting and serving people, exercising, striving to further my discipleship to Jesus Christ, and trying new things. [Read more about Brandon here]
Holland Allebes Anderson
Name: Holland Allebes Anderson
Major: Plant and Landscape Systems
Minor: Art
Graduation: April 2027
Instagram: holl_and_all.3
I'm Holland and I was born in California, so I love camping, surfing, and botanical gardens.
What is something people are often surprised to learn about you?
My father is the son of the elected royal sculptor of Denmark. Read more about Holland here. [Read more about Holland here]
Major: Plant and Landscape Systems
Minor: Art
Graduation: April 2027
Instagram: holl_and_all.3
I'm Holland and I was born in California, so I love camping, surfing, and botanical gardens.
What is something people are often surprised to learn about you?
My father is the son of the elected royal sculptor of Denmark. Read more about Holland here. [Read more about Holland here]
Lotus Khoteja
Name: Lotus Khoteja
Major: Statistics
Minor: Computer Science
Graduation: April 2026
I'm Lotus Khoteja from Kathmandu, Nepal. I'm currently studying statistics with a minor in Computer Science. I'm working on my Great Questions essay with the Honors Program and it has been such a fun learning experience! Creating a safe space of belonging is a top priority in my life; I value making sure people feel seen and heard. Join Lotus for a day in her life on our Instagram story today!
Major: Statistics
Minor: Computer Science
Graduation: April 2026
I'm Lotus Khoteja from Kathmandu, Nepal. I'm currently studying statistics with a minor in Computer Science. I'm working on my Great Questions essay with the Honors Program and it has been such a fun learning experience! Creating a safe space of belonging is a top priority in my life; I value making sure people feel seen and heard. Join Lotus for a day in her life on our Instagram story today!