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Mary Faulkner

Mary Faulkner

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    1/16/2020
  • Sport
    Women's Basketball
  • Bio
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Class of 2021
Glendale, Ariz.


Why did you chose Central?    
           

I chose Central because they gave me the opportunity to continue my education and play basketball.

You’re majoring in __________ because? 
               
I’m majoring in Exercise Science and Education because I want to become a PE/health teacher and coach.

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?               

I work in Sports Information.

Who are your go-to musical artists?               

Shania Twain

What is your favorite Central College tradition?
               
Lemming race

All-time favorite Christmas gift
               
My favorite Christmas gift was a basketball hoop that my dad got me for our backyard.  

If you could time travel, would you to the past or future?
               
Future 

What is your favorite throwback song?
               
Stacy’s Mom - Fountains of Wayne

Hardest part about moving from Arizona to Iowa
               
Is not having my family around this is the first time I’ve been so far away from home. So, it was an adjustment and I miss my dog.

Favorite TV Show
               
Parks and Rec

What’s it like to play for Coach Steinkamp?
               
Playing for Steinkamp has taught me a lot and he has a very high basketball IQ, so it is interesting to see what he comes up with and that has also expanded my basketball IQ.  

What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central basketball?
             
The team is like a family. The connections and friendships that I have made with my teammates where the best part of my experience here at Central. I will always cherish the memories that we made together.  

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?
               
In 10 years, I hope to be settled down with a family, with at least four dogs and working as a PE teacher and coaching basketball.

Favorite food from Central Market
               
Cook to Order Pancakes, Chicken and Gnocchi

Bucket list
               
Backpacking the Grand Canyon
Travel to Australia
Wizarding World of Harry Potter 
 


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