Sophia Marrone ’25 in front of the National Undergraduate Research Observatory in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Sophia Marrone, Physics
After graduation, I will work with the National Parks Service in Valles Caldera National Park in New Mexico to develop an astronomy-related ranger program for the summer. I am very excited about this opportunity, and I cannot wait to explore the great outdoors. After this summer, I plan on securing a position at a national lab and eventually going to graduate school for astrophysics. From making my own planetarium show to gaining observatory knowledge through XSIG, I am incredibly grateful to Gettysburg College for all the opportunities it has given me these past four years. My favorite memories from college include the long walks to Mr. G’s, the late nights hanging out with friends doing homework, and impromptu late-night talks with my roommates. Gettysburg College has given me the best four years of my life, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
Amanda Phan, Economics & Political Science
After graduation, I will be moving down to Washington, DC to work as an Advisory Associate at Penta Group, utilizing my background in communications, economics, and political science. Penta is a public affairs and communications firm helping clients navigate the policy and political landscape. I found out about this job through a Gettysburg alumna and am very excited to start my new chapter soon.
This article originally appeared on page 7 of the No. 6 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine
