Marissa Rode, basketball
College plans: James Madison in Virginia or North Carolina at Chapel Hill to study sports management. I plan to continue my studies and get a master’s and a doctorate.
Favorite subject, teacher: U.S. history and Mr. Tanner.
Twitter, Facebook or text messaging: Twitter.
Most memorable sports moment: Winning the PIAA semifinal softball game.
Favorite food: Cheesecake.
Least favorite cafeteria food: Swedish meatballs.
Most recent book read: The Scarlet Letter.
All-time favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan.
On my iPod: A mix of everything.
Most admired professional athlete: Simone Biles.
Greatest influence on you as an athlete: Basketball coaches Jordan Watson and Justin Allen.
In 10 years, I will be: Hopefully married and have earned my bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees and working on finding a career that I love.
If I were President of the United States for one day, I would: Make September 11 and Pearl Harbor Day (December 7) national holidays.