Q: Why did you choose the Tribe?
After visiting William and Mary my junior year, I loved the school and the gymnastics program.  It's also nice being just a few hours from home.

Q: Describe a moment when you felt the most Tribe pride...
I was so excited to walk onto the floor with the team in my very first meet as a freshman.

Q: Take us through your pre-meet mental preparation routine:
I visualize my routine, take a deep breath, and focus on having confidence from the time I salute to the time that I finish.

Q: What are some community activities you or your team has done?
My team and I volunteer at several community events, including the Juvenile Diabetes Walk, Mayflower Marathon, and the Dave Brown Memorial Meet.

Q: What is your intended or declared major?
Psychology

Q: Describe your dream job:
I'm not sure yet, but something in the field of child psychology or sports psychology.

Q: If you could play another sport at W&M what would it be?
Track and Field

Q: Favorite team tradition/activity and why?
I really like doing all the tribe gym cheers right before we start our meets because it gets everyone pumped up and excited to compete.  And of course, dinners at the caf with the men's gymnastics team are always entertaining.

Q: Which teammate will have the most interesting job in 10 years and why?
Maggie Lundeen...I can't wait for her debut as a reality TV star

Q: What animal would best describe you and why?
Probably a puppy.  They're small, loud, and have lots of energy.

Q: What is your favorite quote or phrase?
Jenny Ware wrote this quote on a card she gave me before a meet last year and it really stuck with me - "Don't live down to expectations.  Go out there and do something remarkable."

Q: What is your favorite type of food (i.e. Chinese, Mexican, etc.)?
I like all kinds of seafood (and sushi), but Maryland blue crabs are definitely my favorite.

Q: Favorite place you have visited or traveled to and why?
Paris, France.  I took a trip there with my grandparents and thought it was the most beautiful city.

Q: If you could sit down for lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
Tina Fey.  After reading her book and watching her on SNL for years, I was really impressed by what a successful and funny person she is.

Q: Most addicting television show?
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

Q: How will you change the world (or even just one person's world)?
A few years ago, I went on a service trip to volunteer with kids at a school in rural Jamaica.  Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to continue traveling and volunteering with people in less developed countries.

Q: Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know...
I spent the past two summers working on a construction site, doing manual labor.

Q: What's number one on your bucket list and why?
Skydiving! Who wouldn't want to jump out of a plane? 

Q: What is your best non-athletic skill?
Making smoothies

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve and why?
I hate when people are texting instead of paying attention to the person they're having a face-to-face conversation with.

Q: What is something you are afraid of?
Any kind of bugs

Q: What is an obstacle you had to overcome in your life?
I've had shin problems for years, leading me to have two shin surgeries and both of my ankles reconstructed.  As frustrating as that was, I'm so excited to start this year injury-free!