Freeze College Magazine presents the finalists for the 3rd annual Mr. Harvard Freshman contest! The Freeze Business and Publicity staff has spent the past 3 months searching for Harvard's most intelligent, charming and handsome freshmen. Our search began with nominations from staffers and peers. Subsequent rounds tested our contests to show us their skills and cunning. Every Freeze staffer had a chance to meet all of our finalists and we are so proud of these outstanding gentlemen. We feel they represent the best that Harvard has to offer. Now, we turn the voting over to you! Please help us decide who should be named Mr. Harvard Freshman 2013. Voting closes January 31st and voting is open to all readers. On behalf of the Freeze staff, we hope you enjoy our New Year's Gift to you!
Photography by Katerina Stavreva
Jirka Jelinek
Name: Jirka Jelinek
Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Because I am soo European!!
What’s your most embarrassing date moment?
Explaining to my Mother that I really need to borrow her money because I need to buy a present for my girlfriend (3rd grade).
If you could be a superhero, what would you be and what powers would you possess?
Anyone who would have the moral integrity of the Dalai Llama and the political power of Barack Obama.
The first thing I think when I wake up in the morning is…
Did the Arabic class really start half an hour ago?
Eli Shikaloff
Name: Eli Shikaloff
Hometown: San Francisco, Ca
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
I think I deserve your vote because I am a hard-working, fun-loving and well-rounded individual.
Which Disney Princess is the hottest and why?
Cinderella because she’s a working girl.
What’s your most embarrassing date moment?
I was in my car with my girlfriend, parked in front of her house. Her dad knocks on the fogged-up window and says it’s getting late. If that wasn’t bad enough I go to start my car and it won’t. I had to have my car jumped.
Harvard girls are the best because…
they can help you with your schoolwork and still dance like they do.
Hilton Hayward Augustine III
Name: Hilton Hayward Augustine III
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
I love to laugh and joke around so I’m pretty easy to get along with. That said, I do know a few of the other candidates, and they’re pretty darn awesome too.
Which Disney Princess is the hottest and why?
Princess Nala (yeah, from The Lion King). She’s adorable, brave, and keeps Simba in line. Nothing more perfect than having a strong intelligent woman by your side.
What’s your favorite pick-up line?
“If I were sin2(x) and you were cos2(x), together, we could be one” courtesy of Professor Oliver Knill.
If I was given a million dollars and told I had to spend it by tomorrow, I would…
I would repay my parents for all their hard earned cash that went into raising me.
Eric Smith
Name: Eric Smith
Hometown: East Lansing, MI
Why should our readers vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
I not only dominate p-sets but I know how to have a good time… my versatility really personifies the qualities of Mr. Harvard Freshman.
What do you think girls look for in a good boyfriend?
I think girls want a genuine, honest guy who listens… being handsome would probably be a plus too.
Are you a good boyfriend?
No. I’m a great boyfriend… at least I’d like to think.
If you could be on any reality TV show, what show would you choose to be on and why?
Dancing with the Stars... I feel like I could really throw down with the best… and the girls look good.
I think it’s sexy when girls wear…
No make-up. I love natural beauty.
Felix Cook
Name: Felix Cook
Hometown: London, Britain
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Did I mention I have a super sexy accent?
If you could be a superhero, what would you be and what powers would you possess?
I would like to be one of those sneaky Clark Kentish-type superheroes no one ever suspects. The power to control the weather would sure make Harvard a little more doable on those wintry mornings; the power to control time would make everything doable!
What do you think girls look for in a good boyfriend?
The guy who makes her feel like there are not 3,300 girls at Harvard College, but only one.
Are you a good boyfriend?
I always try my best.
If I were an animal I would be a…
cat obviously, because clearly this was what my parents were hoping for when they named me.
Hemi Gandhi
Name: Hemi Gandhi
Hometown: Okemos, Michigan
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
My mom would make a great mother in law to all the eligible girls out there.
Favorite color and why: I love hunter green. It’s a great earthy color – it feels very grounding.
What’s your favorite pick-up line?
I was wondering if you had an extra heart – mine seems to be stolen.
When I grow up I want to…
Start an alternative energy company and do sustainable development work in the developing world.
Yusef Jordan
Name: Yusef Jordan
Hometown: Palos Verdes, CA
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Tall, dark, and handsome.
What’s your most embarrassing date moment?
Getting lost to the restaurant I was taking my date, then not being able to get in anywhere because of no reservation. We ended up eating pizza
If you could be on any reality TV show, what show would you choose to be on and why?
Man vs. Wild because of Bear Grillz… ‘nuff said.
I think it’s sexy when girls wear…
Sweat pants, hair tied, chillin with no make up on.
Ari Rubin
Name: Ari Rubin
Hometown: Highland Park, IL
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
I’m a really sweet guy, and if I win I promise I won’t be a jerk about it.
Describe your ideal date night.
Do something outdoors, like go to the beach or go for a hike, and cook a really nice meal together. I can do everything but dessert.
If you could be on any reality TV show, what show would you choose to be on and why?
I would be a cop on COPS. High-speed chase, hop some fences, lay out some methed-out junkies, it would be great.
Harvard girls are the best because…
they’re either really nice, really smart, or really funny. Sometimes they’re all three.
Wesley Andrew Gordon
Name: Wesley Andrew Gordon
Hometown: Columbus, MS
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Well other than my chiseled good looks and southern gentility, I'm a down to earth guy and I'm a good picture of a "Harvard man."
If you could be a superhero, what would you be and what powers would you possess?
I'd be a time traveler and I'd go back in time and give myself advice on females.
If you could be on any reality TV show, what show would you choose to be on and why?
Hmm…not that I actually watch reality television, but it’d be cool to be on the bachelor or flavor of love and have some women pursue me instead of me pursuing them for a change. A break would be nice.
I think it’s sexy when girls wear…
Sundresses and leggings, the latter of which Harvard has more of than I’ve ever seen.
Andreas Haggerty
Name: Andreas Haggerty
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Because I am friendly and charismatic ;)
Which Disney Princess is the hottest and why?
Jasmine. She's the most exotic.
Describe your ideal date night.
No preference. Any night with somebody that I'm into would be an ideal night.
If I was given a million dollars and told I had to spend it by tomorrow, I would…
Pay for the college education of me and the members of my family + my friends.
Alex Wells
Name: Alex Wells
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
I know for a fact that all of the other guys are wife-beaters and have herpes. (JK)
If you could be a superhero, what would you be and what powers would you possess?
Morning After Man: I would stride through Sunday Brunch curing hangovers, cleansing livers and – like the guys in Eternal Sunshine – wiping away unwanted memories.
What’s your favorite pick-up line?
G’day. (No, seriously, becoming foreign was the best choice I ever made).
If I were an animal I would be a…
Kirk’s Dik-Dik. Look them up; they’re totally badass.
Burt Reynolds (a.k.a. Matt McCambridge)
Name: Burt Reynolds (a.k.a. Matt McCambridge)
Hometown: Disney Land (Chicago, IL)
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
I’m not in it for the glory. I’m in it for the relentless jokes from my friends that are sure to follow.
What’s your most embarrassing date moment?
Would you call that night with my mother a date? Cause prom was great.
What’s your favorite pick-up line?
My white van’s out front.
If I were an animal I would be a…
horse because I love glue and jello.
Jeff Homer
Name: Jeff Homer
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Reading through these profiles is probably a little like online dating…there’s no way you can get a good sense of anyone from five questions and a few headshots. Just take my word that you’ve got 14 solid guys to choose from and vote for the one you’d be most interested in meeting.
Which Disney Princess is the hottest and why?
Definitely Ariel (The Little Mermaid). She is by far the most playful and spontaneous, and always seems up for trying something new. That’s really attractive.
If you could be a superhero, what would you be and what powers would you possess?
I’m not entirely sure he counts as a superhero, but I’d be Mel Gibson in What Women Want. It’d be a lot easier to be a good friend, and even more so a good boyfriend, if you always knew what someone was thinking.
I think it’s sexy when girls wear…
little to no makeup, hair down, comfy clothes, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I like seeing a girl dressed up, but it’s when I see how beautiful she looks when she’s not even trying that my jaw really drops.
Zack Wolfenzon
Name: Zack Wolfenzon
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Why should our reader vote for you for Mr. Harvard Freshman?
Because I’m fun to be around and can show a girl a good time.
Favorite color and why:
Blue because it’s the color of the ocean and it reminds me of the beach. And I love the beach.
What’s your most embarrassing date moment?
I took a girl out to dinner and about halfway through our meal her parents walked in for their reservations. Table for 4 was not what we had in mind.
When I grow up I want to…
be the coolest dad ever.
