Millikin Athletics

Nickname(s): Smiley
Favorite Quote (Source): My motto was always to keep swinging.  Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. (Hank Aaron)
Person You Admire Most, Why?:  Brad Kleine (my high school Athletic Trainer)
Future Plans: Get my degree, become a certified Athletic Trainer, and eventually get married and start a family.  Possibly coach Softball.
Why did you chose Millikin: The Softball program and the Athletic Training program
3 words that best describe you: Dedicated, loyal, happy
Favorite Class: Anatomy
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite High School Softball Memory: Nights in the hotel with my summer team
Favorite Big Blue softball Memory: Team building day
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Athletic Training Room
What TV show would you like to guest star on: Bones
If you could have dinner with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be:     Dr. James Andrews
If you could visit one place, where would it be: Italy
If you could bring 3 things from your hometown to Decatur, what would they be: Portillo’s Italian Beef, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, Flossmoor Station Brewery’s Chicken Timbers
When you are not playing softball, what do you like to do: Spend time with friends
My most prized possession is: Earrings from great grandmother
Sports Hero: Jessica Mendoza
The last song I listen to before games is: Thunderstruck by AC/DC 
My favorite thing about this team is: Everyone is easy to get along with
Newspaper headlines will say this about Millikin Softball this year: “Millikin Softball Crushes Illinois Wesleyan!”