Twenty-One Sets of Twins (and One Set of Triplets) Boost Incoming Class at UC

Amid the record-setting incoming class of 4,150 first-time students coming to the University of Cincinnati’s main campus this fall, a special handful will easily find a familiar face in the crowds.

That’s because 21 sets of twins and one set of triplets are part of that incoming class.

One of the triplets, Jacquelyn Flannery, 18, of Anderson Township, echoed a theme when she explained that the decision by her and her fellow triplets to attend UC “just happened because the university had the programs we wanted.” She added, “We all looked at different schools, but UC had what we were all looking for. It’s surprising even for us that we’re all going to be going to the same school.”

She and her sister, Jillian, won’t actually room together though they will be a few doors from one another in UC’s Siddall Hall, while brother Jonathan will be a short walk away in Calhoun Hall.

Same goes for twins Miriam and Nathan Siegel of Hyde Park. While they’ll share the same undergraduate major (psychology), they’ve opted for different living arrangements. Miriam will live on campus in Daniels Hall while Nathan lives in an off-campus house. But Miriam sees that as a double-plus for her. “I’ll have my own room on campus, participate in campus life and make friends there, but I’ll also have my own bedroom in the house where my brother will live. So, we’ll have time together, but I’ll also be on my own a bit more,” she stated.

Meanwhile, twins Brandon and Joshua Eder of West Chester will room together in the University Park Apartments adjacent to campus. Brandon admitted that before he and his brother both decided on UC, he was actually looking forward – just a little bit – to going to a separate college than his twin. Said Brandon, “We weren’t actually that enthusiastic about going to school together. I thought maybe it was time to break away on my own a bit, but UC’s industrial design program is tops in the nation so I knew I was going to try for that program. Then, Josh decided UC was where he wanted to go to school, too.”

But now that they are both coming to UC, they are looking forward to rooming together and remaining close. Said Josh, “We get along well together. I’ll have my best friend there with me at UC. If I ever need someone to talk to, my brother will be right there.”

Jameela Aladimi said the same regarding her twin, Ameera. The two, of Beavercreek, Ohio, are going to room together in Siddall Hall and will be in some of the same classes together since they’re pursuing the same degree (pre-pharmacy) in preparation for the same career. Said Jameela, “We’ve always shared a room. Now, with the same major, we’ll be able to be study buddies. My best friend will always be right there.”

Below is a sampling of UC’s first-year twins and triplets who will begin their college careers this year.

• Kehinde Dolapo Adeoye, 22, of Green Township, will major in mechanical engineering.

• Taiwo Abiola Adeoye, 22, of Green Township, will major in international affairs.

• Ameera Aladimi, 18, of Beavercreek, Ohio, will major in pre-pharmacy.

• Jameela Aladimi, 18, of Beavercreek, Ohio, will do the same – major in pre-pharmacy.

• Brittany Butler, 18, of Colerain Township, will be a pre-nursing major.

• Whitney Butler, 18, of Colerain Township, will major in secondary education.

• Allyson Cohen, 19, of Anderson Township, will major in health promotion and education.

• Katelyn Cohen, 19, of Anderson Township, will major in secondary education with a minor in history.

• Brandon Eder, 18, of West Chester, will take general coursework this coming year with the goal of transferring into UC’s top-ranked industrial design program during his sophomore year.

• Joshua Eder, 18, of West Chester, will take general coursework this coming year and will then transfer into UC’s Facilities and Hospitality Management Program.

• Jacquelyn Flannery, 18, of Anderson Township, will major in health sciences.

• Jillian Flannery, 18, of Anderson Township, will major in pre-pharmacy.

• Jonathan Flannery, 18, of Anderson Township, will major in biology.

• Joanna Funcheon, 19 of Anderson Township, will major in interior design.

• John Funcheon, 19, of Anderson Township, is currently undecided as to his major.

• Christopher Habel, 18, of Oakley, will major in health promotion and education.

• Kevin Habel, 18, of Oakley, will likewise major in health promotion and education.

• Robert Hildebrandt, 19, of Sharonville, will major in computer engineering.

• Ryan Hildebrandt, 19, of Sharonville, will major in computer science.

• Alyssa Johnson, 18, of Perrysburg, Ohio, will major in the product development track of UC’s fashion design program.

• Kara Johnson, 18, of Perrysburg, Ohio, will major in fashion design.

• Amy LeSaint, 18, of Centerville, will be a pre-nursing major.

• Matthew LeSaint, 18, of Centerville, will major in civil engineering.

• Anthony Leslie, 18, of Reading, will major in civil engineering.

• Robert Leslie, 18, of Reading, will major in mechanical engineering.

• Bradley Mann, 19, of Anderson Township, will major in criminal justice technology at UC’s Clermont College.

• Walter Mann, 19, of Anderson Township, will also major in criminal justice technology at UC’s Clermont College.

• Katherine McGrady, 18, of Madeira, will major in culinology.

• Taylor McGrady, 18, of Madeira, will major in architecture.

• Nwagbo Nwamu, 18, of Kenwood, will enter UC’s Center for Access and Transition and will later transfer to the College of Business.

• Oni Nwamu, 18, of Kenwood, will enter UC’s Center for Access and Transition and will later transfer to the College of Business.

• Chad Reddington, 18, of West Chester, will major in business management.

• Justin Reddington, 18, of West Chester, will major in accounting.

• Miriam Siegel, 18, of Hyde Park, will major in psychology.

• Nathan Siegel, 18, of Hyde Park, will similarly major in psychology.

• Tyree Turner, 18, of Lincoln Heights, will enter UC’s Center for Access and Transition.

• Tyreena Turner, 18, of Lincoln Heights, will enter UC’s Center for Access and Transition.

• Aaron Wilcheck, 18, of Lewis Center, Ohio, will major in marketing.

• Erika Wilcheck, 18, of Lewis Center, Ohio, will major in accounting.

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