Jorge Lozoya
biochemistry
warren college
Senior Nickname: Mr. Melon
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor
2023–2026 SGA Competitive Team Member
Accolades
Won One Arrow Shootoff
Jorge’s archery journey began with an unexpected discovery during his junior year of high school: a children’s wooden bow he found in a beachside trash can. What started as a bit of curiosity quickly grew into a passion, eventually taking him from shooting toy arrows to competing in Las Vegas alongside Olympians and grandmasters with his signature green barebow.
When Jorge joined SGA after his freshman year, he found much more than a place to practice archery. Through local tournaments, weekly practice sessions, friendly competitions, and post-tournament burger runs, he discovered a close-knit community that challenged him to grow both mentally and physically. Although he'd initially hoped to find lifelong friendships through a fraternity, Jorge found that sense of belonging and camaraderie through SGA instead, and he wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.
Jorge’s path in archery has also been one of perseverance and self-discovery. Living with kyphosis, a spinal condition that caused persistent back pain and made many sports difficult, he discovered that archery’s adaptability allowed him to compete while strengthening his shoulders and significantly reducing his discomfort. His experience has shaped his belief that archery is a sport for everyone, regardless of physical ability, and that challenges don’t have to define what we can accomplish.
After graduation, Jorge plans to pursue a career in pharmacy, continuing his commitment to helping others, while staying involved in competitive archery through local tournaments. He also looks forward to pursuing his creative passions in game development and writing novels and short stories. As he begins this next chapter in San Diego, Jorge carries with him the friendships, resilience, and memories he gained through SGA. Jorge, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!