Throughout the 2020-2021 year, the Aurora University athletic department will highlight the senior student-athletes. The seniors will provide some insight to their time at AU while getting to know them as individuals they have grown into in their time as a Spartan.
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Senior Spotlight: Bryanna Perez (Softball)
Major:Â Criminal Justice
     Minor: Homeland Security
What are your plans after graduation? I plan on staying to play for my last season of eligibility and doing the Criminal Justice Plus One Program.
What is your most memorable/best academic experience at AU? Since my freshman year, going to Florida with the Softball team for Spring Break!
What is your most memorable athletic moment at AU? My freshman year when we were playing Lakeland University and I hit a two run home run to tie up the game.
Other than the sport(s) you play; what other sports activity are you good at? I like throwing hoops with my dad and my little brother!
Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby or activity? I enjoy finding new tv shows or movies to watch!
What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria? I did not really eat in the cafeteria, but If I had to pick one it would be the sandwich bar.
What AU faculty or staff member had the greatest impact on you and why? Krista Larson had the greatest impact on me because she was so knowledgeable and had so many great stories/experiences. She was my professor for Courts and Justice & Probation and Parole.
What do you enjoy most and least about practice? At practice, I enjoy fielding ground balls and being on defense the most. I do not like practicing in the gym. I am from California, so I am used to playing and being outside all year round. I have gotten used to practicing in a gym, it is just not a normal thing.
Do you have any pregame rituals? I typically get iced coffee before a game!
What advice would you give to underclassmen at AU? Do the work, be patient, and be ready when your number is called!
If you had to listen to one song on repeat forever, what would it be and why? If I had to listen to a song on repeat it would be: Confessions, Pt II by Usher. I am really into 2000s & R&B, so I am a huge Usher, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo fan.
What is something that people may not know about you but should? I can sit down for a whole day and binge a tv show!
If you could spend an hour each with three people (past or present), who would you choose and why?      Â
(1) I would love to spend an hour with my grandma Maggie because she passed away last August and I did not have a chance to say goodbye.
(2) I would like to spend an hour with Mike Trout because he is the GOAT and the Angels are my favorite baseball team! I also would love to play catch and hit with him!
(3) Lastly, I would like to spend an hour with my little brother. I am from out of state so it is hard to be away for a long period for time, especially when I am missing him grow up and the big moments that happen in his life.
