Meet 2016 #RUGym: Katie Stebick
Dec 13 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - With the season just around the corner, it is time to meet the members of the 2016 Rutgers gymnastics team. The Scarlet Knights begin the campaign Jan. 9 in Boston versus New Hampshire and George Washington. The first home meet will be at the RAC on Jan. 16 against Illinois of the Big Ten.
Click here for ticket information and here for the promotional lineup.
To continue the series, ScarletKnights.com features senior Katie Stebick...
Name: Katie Stebick
Nickname: Katsnack by friends, Kate by relatives
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Shannon Miller
Favorite Pro Athlete: Sidney Crosby
Favorite Movies: Mulan, Frozen and Sixteen Candles
Favorite Actress: Sandra Bullock
Favorite TV Shows: NCIS and Big Bang Theory
Favorite Food: Dad's Christmas ham
Favorite Animal: Penguin
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Song Right Now: "Breakup in A Small Town" -Sam Hunt
Favorite Quote: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why we call it the present."
Favorite Class at RU: Creative Writing
Favorite Campus at RU: Livingston because that's where the gym is
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Walk or drive
Favorite Holiday: Does Summer break count?
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Football
Best advice ever given to me: It's good to know what you want in life but you should always have a plan B.
When I was little I always wanted to be: a teacher
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: Nickelback
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Brad Paisley
My special talent is: my ability to read the people I really care about
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Hawaii
If I could have a superpower, it would be: to see into the future
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Wings Over
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: my bestfriends' apartment
What I miss the most about my hometown is: everybody knows everybody
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: still involved in athletics somehow
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Nike
My favorite gymnastics memories: my parents surprising me for my first college home meet and competing in the RAC last year
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: I loved the family atmosphere
After graduation I hope to: finish my education degree so I can work in an elementary school
The most influential person in my life is: my Dad
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: say a prayer
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: knowing that this team has what it takes to have an amazing season
My goals for the 2016 season are to: qualify to regionals, make night session at Big Ten Championships and at the end of the year have no regrets
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