Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
High School: West Aurora
Team: Women's Cross Country and Track and Field
Major: Nursing

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Last Fall our girls XC were THIS CLOSE to qualifying for nationals, after an AMAZING team finish at regionals. We all huddled in Coach Chapman's office on a Sunday morning as we waited for the final results to come out. Sadly it didn't happen but that just gave us the spark we needed to work harder this year!

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Receiving the letter that stated, "You have been accepted into the AU Nursing Program."

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
Perfect size. Beautiful campus. They had my major. Doesn't hurt that I have lived 2 blocks away most of my life.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Steve "Pre" Prefontaine. You can't be a runner and not have heard of this legend.

What is your favorite class and why?
Pharmacology. It amazes the diseases we can cure thanks to advances in this  area of medicine

Who is your favorite professor and why?
It's a tie. Deann Edgers and Nancy Pedges. This box isn't big enough to describe these amazing professors...

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
Frolf (Frisbee Golf)

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Hiking, Biking, just being outdoors!

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
PB & J
 
Who is your role model?
Earthly, my Mother. Heavenly, Jesus.

What do you enjoy most about practice?
The stress that is released as soon as I start that warm-up

What do you like least about practice?
Speed training. Give me distance ANY day 

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
Move to the great state of Colorado, find a rewarding career in nursing and enjoy the mountains

Do you have any pregame rituals?
As a runner it's key I eat, sleep, and perform the SAME things before every meet. You don't want any surprise come race time.

What will you remember most from your college career?
Everything! I'm glad I choose to come back to college. These past two years have been so memorable.    

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?     
Attend class, you can take a nap later.


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