Grade: Sophomore
Age: 15
Sport: Swimming
Claim to fame/honors: Won 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke at Greater Western Ohio Conference championships to help Centerville win the National East Division title; broke decade-old record in 100 back; swam backstroke to help Elks set league record in medley relay (with Lauren Lampe, Pruitt Walther and Liz Quarin). In addition to swimming for the CHS Elks, swims year-round club for the WTRC Sharks and coaches and swims in a summer league for the Dunsinane Dolphins.
Bet you didn’t know … I can do the human jump rope
Words you live by: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37
Toughest opponent: The clock
Biggest influence: My Nana
Match-day rituals: Listen to music to get stuck in my head
What’s on your bedroom walls? Pictures of friends and family
When I’m bored I like to … play with my dog Marley, an Australian Shepherd
Favorite movie: 127 Hours
Person who would play you in a movie: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite TV show: One Tree Hill
Favorite musical artist: Panic! at the Disco
I can’t live without: Fuzzy socks
I can live without: Morning practices
Event you’d like to attend: The Grammys
Favorite book: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Favorite home-cooked meal: Pork roast
Favorite restaurant: Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen
Favorite smell: Fresh-baked cookies
Favorite cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
Store where you’d like a shopping spree: American Eagle
Vegetable you won’t eat: Cauliflower
I’d love to trade places for a day with … James Franco
Whose mind would you like to read? My dog’s
Place where you’d love to travel? Greece
Talent you’d like to have? Juggling
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite athlete: David Blough , Purdue University QB
Favorite team: Purdue Boilermakers
Favorite Olympic sport: Bobsledding
Something in the world I’d like to change: Foster care system
Favorite sports moment: Competing with my teammates at the high school state meet
Favorite junk food: Salt and vinegar kettle chips
Best thing about swimming: The bonds and friendships created
In 10 years, I hope to be … traveling the world
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