Belayers
Kyle Fan
(Co-founder/ co-president/ belayer)
Kyle is a senior at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. In school, he has started the basketball club and Taiwanese Studnet Union, served as the Junior Class Representative for ASB, and competes in International Extemporaneous Speaking. He is also part of the ultimate frisbee team, works a part-time job, and is a teacher assistant for sophomore-level math. In his free time, Kyle enjoys all types of sports, especially rock climbing, basketball, and football. He also loves cooking, taking care of his three younger siblings, and traveling the world.
Rio (Dire) Sakya
(Co-founder/co-president/ coach/ belayer)
Rio is a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. He works as a tutor and a video game coach. He was introduced to rock climbing at a young age and aspires to climb Half Dome in Yosemite upon turning eighteen. He also routinely goes snowboarding in the winter, while wakeboarding and surfing in the summer. In addition, Rio's passions include playing instruments and giving back to the community.
Nick Milligan
(Belayer)
Nick is a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory and is the captain of the varsity wrestling team. He lettered as a sophomore and is a member of various clubs such as the surf club, and career and development club. He also works a part-time job at the local golf course (Pruneridge). Nick has a passion for the outdoors and in his free time rock climbs, mountain bikes, and camps.
Nathan Lee
(Belayer)
Nathan is a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. Currently, in his third year of high school, he competes on the Bellarmine soccer team, plays in the Bellarmine Chamber Orchestra, is part of the Agape club, sustainability club, and teaches Sunday school at his church. In his spare time, he enjoys eating good food, playing soccer, rock climbing, volunteering, and spending time with his friends and family.
Matthew Donahue
(Belayer)
Matthew is a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory. In his three years of high school, he runs cross country, leads incoming freshmen through the school’s “Big Brothers” program, and participates in numerous interest clubs at Bellarmine. He is also an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts Troop 286, and has participated in two of the Boy Scout National High Adventure Bases, including Florida Sea Base and the Philmont 50-mile backpacking trek in New Mexico. Outside of school, he enjoys rock climbing, video games, trying new foods and drinks, and traveling to new places.
Samik Thusoo
(Belayer)
Samik Thusoo is a freshman at Bellarmine College Preparatory. In his first year of high school, Samik became a part of the Bellarmine Percussion Orchestra, is on the track and field team, and got recommended by his counselor to join the school's student body program. Outside of school, Samik enjoys Boy Scouts, competitive soccer, and the graceful nature of piano. Samik also has several hobbies such as calisthenics, reading, and skiing. Additionally, he likes conducting science experiments and traveling the world.