Honors Spotlight
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!
EJ Smith
Name: EJ Smith
Major: Global Supply Chain Management
Graduation: April 2026
EJ is a Junior in the Honors Program studying Global Supply Chain Management. She currently works as an Advisor in the Honors Office! In her free time EJ enjoys playing intermural sports, travelling, painting, and photography! Follow along with EJ on Instagram TODAY to ask her questions about her journey in the Honors Program, including her upcoming thesis!
Major: Global Supply Chain Management
Graduation: April 2026
EJ is a Junior in the Honors Program studying Global Supply Chain Management. She currently works as an Advisor in the Honors Office! In her free time EJ enjoys playing intermural sports, travelling, painting, and photography! Follow along with EJ on Instagram TODAY to ask her questions about her journey in the Honors Program, including her upcoming thesis!
Mauricio Morales
Name: Mauricio G. Morales
Major: Latin American Studies
Graduation: August 2025
Instagram: maumo.10
I'm from Bolivia and I am senior studying Latin American Studies. I love to travel, learn about different cultures, and enjoy authentic food. I enjoy watercolor painting, finding good deals, and helping people find their community here at BYU. This year I’m hoping to help students find their refuge in the Honors program, and help them feel included, loved and supported. A book I’ve read recently that I would recommend is Gratitude by Amelia Riedler. Follow along with Mauricio on Instagram TODAY and learn more about his Honors experiences!
Major: Latin American Studies
Graduation: August 2025
Instagram: maumo.10
I'm from Bolivia and I am senior studying Latin American Studies. I love to travel, learn about different cultures, and enjoy authentic food. I enjoy watercolor painting, finding good deals, and helping people find their community here at BYU. This year I’m hoping to help students find their refuge in the Honors program, and help them feel included, loved and supported. A book I’ve read recently that I would recommend is Gratitude by Amelia Riedler. Follow along with Mauricio on Instagram TODAY and learn more about his Honors experiences!