Senior
Morton, Ill.
Why did you chose Central?
I visited several schools, but Central was the only place that really felt like home. Along with that, it has great academics and a soccer program that I knew was going to challenge me and make me a better player and person.
Favorite professor and why?
Jon Witt because he loves what he teaches and keeps his classes fun and interesting. Plus, he brings in his dog at least twice a semester, so you can’t beat that!
Who are your go-to musical artists?
Depends on my mood, but some top ones are: Eric Church, Eminem, Kenny Chesney, Matchbox Twenty/Rob Thomas, Post Malone, Journey, Judah & The Lion, G-Eazy, Bob Seger, etc. I have a lot of favorite artists and I keep my playlists pretty diverse.
You’re majoring in business management because?
I am majoring in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing because I love using my creativity to come up with unique ideas. I love a fast paced, high energy work environment where I am doing something different everyday and getting the opportunity to collaborate with others to get people excited about a product or event.
Celebrity crush?
Jon Hamm because he plays Don Draper in Mad Men and he’s a Cardinals fan.
If you could win the lottery, what's the first thing you would do?
I would buy my parents a new house and new cars, and then I would start a charity.
Best concert you’ve ever been to?
Any Eric Church concert. I’ve been to four, but if I had to pick one I would probably pick when I went with Felicia Roppe to the tour opener of his Holdin’ My Own tour in Lincoln, Nebraska. Shoutout to Felicia for being just as obsessed as me!
What’s your ideal dream job?
At this point, my dream job would be being Theo Epstein’s assistant. Yes, I will ALWAYS be a Cardinal’s fan, but it would be amazing to learn the ropes at every level like Theo did. He has a great story, starting from the bottom up, and that is something that I really respect. Other than that, I am interested in doing corporate partnerships or marketing at a spring training facility. Overall, baseball is my passion, so my aim to be working at a ballpark somewhere.
If you could live in a book, movie, or tv show, what would it be and why?
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off because I’ve always thought it would be awesome to grow up in the 80’s, and it’s all about living in the moment which is how I try to live. It’s full of great quotes and I can’t think of a better reminder going into my senior year than, “ Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.”
The place on Earth you most desire to visit?
Rome, Italy. I love the architecture there, and it’s always been a dream of mine to visit the Colosseum. I think it’s a really neat place because you’re surrounded by history everywhere you look. You’re also surrounded by pizza and pasta, so really I probably would end up living there if I ever did visit.
Favorite TV Show
That’s a really tough one. It’s a tie between New Girl, One Tree Hill, and The Office.
What is it like to play for Coach Kobylinski?
Playing for Koby is everything I thought it would be and wanted it to be when he recruited me. He is infectiously passionate about soccer and building a team of strong women. He loves what he does and he comes to practices and games with great enthusiasm. He has some of the funniest phrases and sayings that always give us a good laugh and keep things fun. He’s a big fan of coming up with nicknames for everyone, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he comes up with for the incomers.
What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central soccer?
We are a family. I would do anything for any of my teammates and I know they would do the same for me. We have layers of talent and I love knowing we are going to be competitive upfront and off the bench.
“Ten years from now I’ll...”
I want to be living my best life. Hopefully I hit that bliss point between having a job, a husband, and a family. I want my dream job where I’m making a difference and a happy and healthy family. Fingers crossed my husband and I will be drawing up plans for our mansion in Georgia (and if he happens to be a man like Thomas Rhett, I wouldn’t complain).
Favorite food from Central Market
Breakfast of Champions because it’s nice to have a break from studying for finals - especially when donuts are involved.
Bucket list
Start a charity
Visit Rome
Go skydiving
Run a marathon
Go to an Eric Church concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater
Learn to speak fluent Spanish
Write a book
Hike every mountain in Georgia
