Kye Gibbs
Cognitive Science
warren college
Senior Nickname: Squirtle Squad
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor
2023–2026 SGA Competitive Team Member
Accolades
2025 SIACC Barebow Women’s Team, 2nd place
2025 Cal State Games Women’s Barebow, 2nd place
2025 Westies Barebow Mixed Team, 2nd place
2025 Westies Women’s Barebow, 1st place
2025 Grizzly Cup Barebow U21, 1st place
2026 SoCal Showdown Mixed Team, 1st place
Kye started shooting archery during their sophomore year after getting bored and deciding to force themself to join a team or club. They chose archery because they had always thought it was cool, and, as they put it, the concept was pretty straightforward: “Bow and arrow shoot at target and try to get in center.” After discovering SGA through tabling and the Sun God Archery Instagram, Kye fell in love with the sport during their very first workshop and proceeded to attend every workshop afterward. What started as a way to find something to do quickly became a passion, and Kye went on to establish themself as one of SGA’s strongest barebow competitors.
Their favorite archery memory came from the 2025 Westies tournament, where they took first place in Women’s Barebow. At the time, they didn’t even realize they had won, but seeing everyone around them cheering and celebrating for them made the moment especially meaningful. While the result itself was exciting, it was the support from their teammates that made the memory one they will carry with them.
As they look back on their time with SGA, Kye’s biggest piece of advice for new archers is simple: don’t be afraid to talk to people. They encourage new members to make an effort to connect with others, because even if a conversation doesn’t go perfectly, there is little to lose. You might make a lifelong friend, or you might make a fool of yourself—but either way, you’ll probably never see that person again, so there's truly no harm in trying. At the end of the day, putting yourself out there is how you find your people.
After graduation, Kye will be entering the job market and hoping to find something that either pays well or makes them happy. We thank you, Kye, for the passion, competitiveness, and friendships you brought to SGA, and we wish you all the best in the job search and whatever comes next!