Carmichaels selects Faddis, Christopher
Morgan Faddis is Carmichaels female fall sports selection in the Centennial Chevrolet Scholar/Athlete Spotlight program.
Jonathan Christopher is Carmichaels male fall sports selection in the Centennial Chevrolet Scholar/Athlete Spotlight program.
You don’t have to bother telling Jonathan Christopher and Morgan Faddis how to spell the word “team.”
Both of these outstanding Carmichaels scholar/athletes know, quite well in fact, that there is no “I” in “team.”
Christopher switched from wide receiver to quarterback on the Carmichaels football team. Faddis will remain a right side hitter on the volleyball team, but can play anywhere on the softball field her team needs her to play.
Both Faddis and her 3.5 GPA and Christopher with his 3.6 GPA will dash off to college at year’s end, Faddis to study one of two medical fields and Christopher computer engineering.
Faddis and Christopher also represent their school in the Centennial Chevrolet Scholar/Athlete Spotlight program. Faddis, daughter of Prudence and David Faddis of Rices Landing, has a younger brother, Mason, who is a freshman at Carmichaels. Christopher, son of Tammy Christopher of Carmichaels and Robert Bush, has one sister, 25-year-old Katrina.
“I am between pediatric nursing and radiology as majors,” Faddis said. “I’m still kind of looking at which schools are best for those majors. Athletics could play a role in where I go. I like both sports equally. I think I may be able to play softball in college because I’m not really that tall (to play volleyball).”
It is early, but California (Pa.) University, Robert Morris and LaRoche are among her choices.
“I am undecided on where I am going to go, but I want to study computer hardware and software engineering,” Christopher said. “I do plan on playing football in college, so that could determine where I go. I am considering W&J, Waynesburg and Cal U. Plus I am considering Youngstown State. I’m looking to play wide receiver in college.”
Actually, that would be a back-to-the-future move for Christopher.
“I am the quarterback this year on offense and I play cornerback defensively,” he said. “Last year I was a wide receiver. Our previous quarterback had to move away and our coach wanted someone who is athletic and he told me he wants me to be at quarterback and he wants me to run the show. He has trust in me. He thought it would help the team and I agree with him.”
Faddis plays volleyball and softball at Carmichaels and is a cheerleader when she is not playing.
“I am a right side and have played volleyball for a long time. In softball, I play centerfield, but I can go wherever they need me.”
That’s why she named her family and her coaches as having the greatest influence on her as an athlete.
“My family and my coaches influence me every day because they always push me to work my hardest.”
Faddis Q&A
College plans: I have not decided on which college yet, but I plan to study pediatric nursing or radiology.
Favorite subject, teacher: Anatomy, Ashton Mehalik.
Twitter, Facebook or text messaging: I use text messaging the most.
Most memorable sports moment: I love every single moment with my team because it’s never a dull moment. I just love playing a sport I love with such great people.
Favorite food: Pizza.
Least favorite cafeteria food: I pack my lunch.
Most recent book read: The Great Gatsby.
All-time favorite movie: The Lion King.
On my iPod: Music to pump me up.
Most admired professional athlete: Kelsey Robinson.
Greatest influence on you as an athlete: My family and my coaches because they always push me to work my hardest.
In 10 years, I will be: I hope to be graduated from college with a steady well-paying job to provide for me and my future family.
If I were President of the United States for one day, I would: I would travel as President and meet people all around the world.
Christopher Q&A
College plans: Undecided where I will go, but I will study computer engineering.
Favorite subject, teacher: Subject is math, teacher is Mr. John Hess.
Twitter, Facebook or text messaging: Text messaging.
Most memorable sports moment: We were losing a game and not playing so well against West Greene. To bring us back, I caught an 80-yard touchdown pass and that was a great moment.
Favorite food: Ravioli.
Least favorite cafeteria food: Breakfast sausage patty.
Most recent book read: Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen.
All-time favorite movie: Charlie St. Cloud.
On my iPod: Artists like Drake and The Weeknd.
Most admired professional athlete: Antonio Brown.
Greatest influence on you as an athlete: My football coach, Ryan Krull.
In 10 years, I will be: A successful computer engineer.
If I were President of the United States for one day, I would: Go around the world and meet some of the other world leaders.