Q: What attracted you to Maryland?
Where to start... The location of the university is perfect; close to home so my parents and brother can come see me when they please.  I also love the campus and the atmosphere; it doesn't get any better than this!  Another thing is that the athletic programs are very popular and the athletes get treated amazingly.

Q: Since your father attended Maryland, did you grow up closely following Maryland athletics?
Maryland has always been my dream school, being born in D.C., and living within a relative distance from the university, I have always supported them and cheered its teams on. Definitely tried to make it out to different sports games every season.  Before I started playing volleyball, I played soccer and my dream at the time was to go to UMD to play soccer. (Obviously, that dream changed when I fell in love with volleyball).

Q: You accumulated a lot of accolades at Heritage High School. Is there any accolade you are particularly proud of?
Being a part of National Honor Society was a big deal to me because you had to apply to get in.  It gave me the opportunity to help out in the community so much and I loved it. It is a great feeling to give back and know that people thank you for taking your free time to help others.  I also really enjoyed being an assistant to the athletic director at my high school. It got me even closer to athletics than I already was, and also gave me a "backstage" view to the programs and how everything works.

Q: If you did not play volleyball, what sport would you play and why?
I would probably have been a soccer player. I played it for 11 years before I quit my freshman year of high school to play volleyball.  Like I said earlier, it was a childhood dream to grow up and end up playing soccer at UMD.

Q: What is something that most people do not know about you?
I'm obsessed with Food Network, particularly Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.  My dad and I would watch it together every weekend!

Q: Do you have a superstition?
Whenever I drive by a graveyard, I always hold my breath.  It is little things like those that get to me!

Q: If a celebrity played you in a movie, who would it be and why?
Blake Lively; she is tall, blonde and funny!  Played an athlete in some films and would probably fill the spot perfectly.

Q: If you could spend one day with anyone in history, who would it be and why?
Abraham Lincoln, because my family and I have done all the tours in Washington D.C. about him and he was around during the Civil War.  I have gone to visit most of the battlegrounds with my family and relatives because it was so fascinating and intriguing.
 
Q: If you were a superhero, what would your power be?
That superhero power changes everyday, and as of right now I would definitely like to fly because it would get me to/from classes, practice and meals around campus MUCH easier! I just love walking/biking up and down all the hills at UMD......