GETTING TO KNOW
Name: Jessica Lynn Boni
Favorite Food: Starbucks' ice lemon pound cake.
Favorite Movie: For The Love of The Game
Favorite Television Show: Definitely NCIS
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson
A word to describe me on the field: Determined
A word to describe me off the field: Peppy/animated
My most memorable athletic moment was: Winning ASA "A" Nationals
What I like most about Emory: All the friends I have made.
I would like to switch places for the day with: Oprah
The best thing about being part of the Emory Softball Team is: Being able to hang out with some of my best friends while playing the sport I love.
My favorite place on the Emory campus: At the risk of sounding cheesy, I would have to say the softball field.
Favorite pro athlete: It is a tie between Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter.
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: When it comes to professional teams I support the NY Yankees, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Hurricanes. When it comes to college sports I go for UNC and Appalachian State.
Favorite Sporting Event to Watch: I think my favorite sporting event would have to be the Super Bowl. Even if I don't like the teams that are playing there are usually some really funny commercials.
My favorite class at Emory and why: So far my favorite class has been my Ancient Mediterranean Studies class because we get to read stories from classical mythology about heroes and monsters.
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My friends and my team mates because they are always there to make me feel better when I am feeling overwhelmed.
Any pre-game rituals: I like to put my head phones in and close my eyes while I listen to my pre-game play list. It allows me to clear my mind and get myself pumped at the same time.
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing softball: Probably soccer.
Ten years from now I see myself: I see myself with a PhD, working in a lab doing medical research. I would also like to be married with kids by then.
Four Things You Couldn't Live Without: My
friends/family, softball, my phone, and
my music.
If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Elvis Presley (in his early years), Yogi Berra (in his prime), and Lucille Ball
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: The best thing about the past is that it is history. If you make a mistake, learn from it and move on. ~by Tim Pink~
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: When I was younger, my dream job was to work at Sea World as a dolphin trainer.
GETTING TO KNOW
Name: Kelsey Floyd
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Television Show: Psych
Favorite Musical Artist: Muse
A word to describe me on the field: Aggressive
A word to describe me off the field: Jocular
My most memorable athletic moment was: Pitching the championship game of state my senior year.
What I like most about Emory: The diversity of the students on campus.
I would like to switch places for the day with: Oprah Winfrey
The best thing about being part of the Emory Softball Team is: Getting to play the game I love with some of my best friends.
My favorite place on the Emory campus: Lullwater Park
Favorite pro athlete: Mark Teixeira
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The Atlanta Braves and Falcons
Favorite Sporting Event to Watch: Major League Baseball
My favorite class at Emory and why: Mountaineering because my professor was great and the subject was interesting.
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My friends because they are always there to help when times start to get crazy.
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing softball: Beach Volleyball
Four Things You Couldn't Live Without: Friends and Family, music, movies, my dog
If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, Marilyn Monroe
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: "Don't get mad over situations you can't control" Ernie Yarbrough
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I write poetry.
GETTING TO KNOW
Name: Bridget Holloway
Favorite Food: Fried Chicken
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman
Favorite Television Show: Gilmore Girls
Favorite Musical Artist: Rascal Flatts
A word to describe me on the field: Determined
A word to describe me off the field: Laid-back
My most memorable athletic moment was: Throwing a shut-out against my softball team's arc-rival the Saint Peter's Royals and winning 1-0 in the 7th inning. That game is still remembered by softball fans around St. Louis.
What I like most about Emory: The beautiful campus
I would like to switch places for the day with: Carrie Underwood
The best thing about being part of the Emory Softball Team is: Gaining some amazing new friends
My favorite place on the Emory campus: The softball field of course!
Favorite pro athlete: Eli Manning
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: St. Louis Cardinals!!!
Favorite Sporting Event to Watch: Major League Baseball
My favorite class at Emory and why: Latin 101 because Professor Masters was really fun and I had a lot of great classmates
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: My teammates because they taught me the ropes around campus and helped get me involved
Any pre-game rituals: Actually no
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't playing softball: Golf
Ten years from now I see myself: Starting my career as an attorney and hopefully getting married
Four Things You Couldn't Live Without: My best friend, my family, my cell-phone, and my Macbook!
If I could have dinner with only three people in history, they would be: Mike Huckabee, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: "Don't be afraid of failure," Coach Jeffers, my high school golf coach
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I have a Tennessee Walking Horse that I used to show before I got so involved with softball.