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Selena Snell

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    11/21/2024
  • Sport
    Women's Wrestling
  • Bio
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Selena Snell
Kansas City, Missouri
Class of 2027


Why did you chose Central?


I choose Central because I loved how close everyone is. We really are one big family here and I absolutely love it!

Favorite professor and why?

I don’t know If I have a favorite professor but if I had to choose it would be Ron Rybkowski. He’s my advisor and he always makes sure that I’m doing okay.

You’re majoring in musical theater because?

I’m majoring in musical theater with a minor in Spanish. It’s a crazy combination but I’ve always enjoyed watching and being involved in theater and I’ve known for a long time that going into theater is something that I’ve wanted to do. As for Spanish I love talking to people so being able to talk to more people that I wouldn’t be able to normally excites me.

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

I’m involved in a bunch of different things on campus. I’m on the Student Support Services leadership team as well as the SAAC leadership team. I’m also apart of our SOS staff, I work as an admissions ambassador, and I’m a part of The Black African American Student Union (TBAASU).

Who are your go-to musical artists?

My go-to artist change often but I would say right now my go-to artist are Jack Harlow, J. Cole, and Gunna.

How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?

Playing a sport and attending Central has impacted my time management skills a bunch.

What made you start wrestling?

I wanted to try it in high school because it seemed different and interesting.                                             

What’s the best barbecue in Kansas City?

Gates for sure

Favorite sport besides wrestling?

Volleyball, I’ve played since I was 6

Most important part of your dorm room?

The most important part would be my fridge, I gotta keep my energy drinks cold.

Favorite TV Show

My favorite TV show would have to be Gilmore Girls

What’s it like to wrestle for Coach Baynes?

Its interesting she’s hard on us but it out of love, she wants to see us grow in the sport.

What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central’s women’s wrestling team?

I love how everyone can joke with each other.

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

Something good I hope.

Favorite food from Central Market

I love the spinach and artichoke dip and walking tacos.

Bucket list

My bucket list is crazy but the thing I’m working towards crossing off is playing every sport once. I think I’m making good progress on it!


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
11/21/2024 Selena Snell Women's Wrestling
11/14/2024 Leah Bontrager Women's Cross Country
11/7/2024 Kade Tippet Football
10/31/2024 Sydney Buseman Cheerleading
10/24/2024 Taylor Jones Women's Triathlon
10/17/2024 Taylor Thunstedt Men's Cross Country
10/10/2024 Gracie Pierson Volleyball
10/3/2024 Bailey Huizenga Women's Soccer
9/26/2024 Jessie Pospisil Dance team
9/19/2024 Gavin Hierseman Football
9/12/2024 Coleman Manuel Men's Soccer
9/5/2024 Emma Wagler Volleyball
8/29/2024 Becca Vala Women's Tennis
8/22/2024 Alex Slaymaker Men's Tennis
8/15/2024 Leslie Snow Volleyball
8/8/2024 Derek Beiner Men's Soccer
8/1/2024 Grant Nelson Football
7/25/2024 Blake Wynn Men's Golf
7/18/2024 Lydia Grond Women's Golf
7/11/2024 Ronan Murphy Men's Soccer
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