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Ryan Kunkel

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    1/12/2017
  • Sport
    Men's Basketball
  • Bio
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Senior
Solon, Iowa


Why Central?

I chose Central College because it felt like home. The coaches and teachers were all friendly and I heard great things about the college.

Favorite professor and why?

Dr. Babcock has to be my favorite instructor. While having him as my choir instructor, I also got to have him as a teacher and mentor. He’s been someone i go to with any sort of problem and he always has a solution

In your iPod?

literally every genre

You’re majoring in music because?

Music has been something I have always enjoyed. I wanted to learn more about it and make it possibly a lifelong occupation.

Do you get more nervous before a concert or a game?

Definitely a game! In choir, There are 65 of us and everyone has an equal part in what we do, but games are more focused on who is playing well. 

Favorite Christmas carol to sing?

Have yourself a merry little christmas

Describe your perfect pizza

Pepperoni pineapple and cheesy crust

Favorite memory from your time at Central so far

Beating Washington University and then having a concert that same evening

Best nickname you’ve ever had?

Well, most people just call me Kunkdaddy

What’s your all-time favorite knock-knock joke?

Knock! Knock!
Who’s there?
Irish.
Irish who?
Irish you a Merry Christmas!

 
Favorite TV Show

The Flash

The one thing people don’t about Coach Steinkamp

He is actually really quiet

Why do you love Central basketball? 

I love Central basketball because it is much more than just the sport. These guys were my first friends on campus and are people that I hope I will have for the rest of my life. We are close both on and off the court and I would do anything for them. We work together and share the same goal.

“Ten years from now I’ll...”

Be happy, healthy, and married to the girl of my dreams. 

Favorite food from Central Market

Tater Tots

Bucket list

Skydiving, go scuba diving, get married on a beach 
 


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8/1/2016 Sarah Bowen Softball
7/17/2016 Michael Reuter Baseball
6/17/2016 Alex Anderson Men's Tennis
6/7/2016 Tabitha Taylor Softball
5/17/2016 Kate Patton Women's Track and Field
5/17/2016 Kacie Broeg Men's Golf
5/1/2016 Lorell Stuht Women's Track and Field
3/17/2016 Garret Taylor Men's Tennis
1/30/2016 Trashawn Boyd Men's Basketball
1/17/2016 Jessica Helton Women's Basketball
12/14/2015 Jahleel Vester Men's Wrestling
12/1/2015 Emily Neff Women's Basketball
12/1/2015 Zach Moss Men's Wrestling
11/27/2015 Jackie Kriegel Women's Basketball
11/21/2015 Kelsey Roxworthy Women's Soccer
11/20/2015 Kasey Wiedmaier Women's Cross Country
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