Age: 19
How long have you lived here?
Born and raised. I’m not going anywhere soon. I’m a lifer.
What are your favourite things to do here?
Visiting all the different attractions. You don’t appreciate them until you see them.
Occupation: Full time student. Studying Business in Tourism at Hope College.
How are you enjoying that?
I love it. The one on one with the teachers. And it’s so nice to be close to home.
What’s your dream job when you’re finished college?
Conduct travel tours in Australia would be the first one. I just like everything about it.
What do you do in your spare time from school?
What spare time?
Coaching junior B basketball at St. Anthony’s.
How did you get interested in coaching?
Mom played basketball and coached me.
What’s the most rewarding thing about coaching?
Seeing improvement in the players allows you to know you’ve done something right. And I like working with the girls.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
I’m a people person but I hate big crowds.
How ready are you for Christmas?
Well, I haven’t started shopping yet, so...
What is your favourtie Christmas treat?
Giant kinder surprise. They come out three times a year.
Favourite Christmas movie?
Elf. I can quote Elf word for word. And the old Rudolph. That’s a classic.
Final thought?
Always follow through and keep your hand in the cookie jar.
