Aden Wong
Mechanical Engineering, Specializing in Controls and Robotics
Sixth College
Senior Nickname: Crimson Chin
USA Archery Level 3 Coach
2022–2026 SGA Competitive Team Member
2023–2025 Facilities Manager
2025–2026 Vice President
Accolades
2023 SIACC Men’s Recurve 8th Flight Winner
Aden’s archery journey began during his sophomore year of high school, when he first picked up a bow simply for fun. What started as a casual hobby eventually became a significant part of his college experience. Wanting to continue shooting after arriving at UCSD, Aden joined Sun God Archery in 2022. While his initial motivation was to continue practicing the sport he enjoyed, it was ultimately the friendships he built along the way that kept him coming back year after year.
Throughout his four years with SGA, Aden grew not only as an archer but also as a dedicated member of the club's leadership. Serving as Facilities Manager from 2023 to 2025 before becoming Vice President for the 2025–2026 academic year, Aden spent much of his college experience contributing to the club both on and off the field. Alongside his responsibilities as an officer, he earned his USA Archery Level 3 coaching certification and continued developing his skills as a competitive recurve archer. Looking back, one of his proudest accomplishments has been seeing just how much he has improved since first joining the team, as well as knowing that he spent several years helping support the organization and the people who make it special.
For Aden, however, some of the best memories weren't necessarily made while shooting. His favorite moments came from traveling to competitions with his closest friends, where the experiences outside of the tournament venue were just as memorable as the competitions themselves. One trip that particularly stands out was Vegas Shoot, where being stuck in a car together for five hours somehow became one of the highlights of the experience. Whether it was spending hours on the road, hanging out between competition rounds, or simply enjoying each other's company, these moments reminded Aden that archery was about much more than scores and medals.
What made Aden's time with SGA meaningful was having the opportunity to grow alongside people who shared his passion for the sport. Over four years, the club became a place where he could challenge himself, improve as an athlete, contribute as a leader, and, most importantly, spend time with friends who made every practice and competition worthwhile. While his progress as an archer and years of service on the board are accomplishments he is proud of, the friendships and memories he made along the way are what truly defined his experience.
Looking ahead, Aden will be continuing his education at UCSD through the BS/MS program in Mechanical Engineering, with hopes of eventually putting his education to good use and landing a great job. Although his undergraduate journey is coming to an end, the friendships, experiences, and memories he has made through Sun God Archery will undoubtedly stay with him. We thank Aden for his years of dedication to the club, both as an officer and a teammate, and wish him all the best as he takes on the next chapter of his journey!