With their final seasons as Judges cut short, we honor the members of the Class of 2021 with a series of Senior Spotlights.
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Ben Maffa, Men's Tennis
GET TO KNOW BEN
Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts
Major: English
Favorite part of competing for Brandeis: Traveling around the nation and seeing different cultures in tennis communities.
Favorite athletic moment: Traveling to Minnesota for Winter Indoor Nationals in 2020.
Favorite class at Brandeis: Improv with Adrianne Krstansky because we uncover the truth of living in spontaneity.
Favorite place on campus outside of Gosman: Mandel Center for the Humanities!
Favorite summer opportunity: Coaching at Longwood Cricket Club to passionate players of all ages.
Things I'll miss most about Brandeis: Engaging with the Jewish community in unique ways.
After I graduate, I plan to: Pursue my artistry as a hip-hop music producer.
Dream job: Hip-hop music artist.
Favorite Movie: Interstellar.
Favorite TV Show: Drake & Josh.
Favorite pro team: Boston Red Sox because the Fenway vibes are a Massachusetts staple.
Favorite Song: All of the Lights by Kanye West.
Favorite Book: Felicity by Mary Oliver.
Dream Final Jeopardy! category: Song Lyrics
Favorite meal: Brisket.
Favorite quote: If you build it, he will come. ~Field of Dreams
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Ben Maffa is a 2017 graduate of Lexington High School.
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