Spirit Squad Spotlight: Cheer Team Seniors
10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM | Spirit Department
Oct. 13, 2014
The Michigan spirit squads are loaded with students who are committed to wearing the block M with pride. They represent the Wolverines on the sidelines at Michigan Stadium, courtside at Crisler Center, and in their own annual national competitions. They dedicate long hours at practice and are always there to support their fellow student-athletes.
Leading up to Senior Day on Nov. 22 when football hosts Maryland, MGoBlue.com will be profiling the seniors who selflessly perform for the Maize and Blue. In this series, you will meet the dedicated student-athletes who will graduate soon and go on to truly embody what it means to be the leaders and best.
Hometown: Lake Orion, Mich.
Major: Social Computing, minor in German
Hobbies: Gaming, listening to music, hanging out with friends
How did you first get involved with cheer?
I was curious about college cheer and tried out for the team.
What made you want to become a part of the Michigan cheer team?
The desire to represent the University using my unique skills of tumbling and strength.
What is your hiddent talent?
I can imitate voices pretty well.
Who is your role model?
My dad. Not only does he teach me how to be a man and how to live life, but he also is my only connection with my grandpa who passed away about 5 years ago. The values I have learned from both of them have made me who I am today and I will never forget the lessons they taught me.
What is your dream job?
Working for Facebook and making them even more money than they make now.
Favorites
» Class: SI 206: Agile Web Development. I like being able to design websites and design them so people who are usually unable to access the Internet due to disabilities are able to do so with ease.
» Building on campus: The Big House. What other building has such a reputation?
» Sport: Ice hockey, football and gymnastics.
» TV show: Doctor Who or Supernatural. Both shows have excellent writing and just the right amount of fantasy to be interesting
» Book: Anything Harry Potter. I grew up reading the books.
» Athlete: Steve Yzerman. A symbol of what it means to be an athlete, captain and person.
» Place to visit: My home back in Lake Orion. It's on a private lake and I always enjoy time with my family.
Hometown: Carmel, Ind.
Major: Business Administration
Hobbies: Cooking and baking
How did you first get involved with cheer?
Third grade -- I retired from gymnastics and have been cheering for football and basketball ever since.
What made you want to become a part of the Michigan cheer team?
The University of Michigan is an incredible place. There is so much history behind the athletics here and so much support from alumni, students, and fans. I always knew I was going to cheer in college and as soon as I got into Michigan that was my first objective, to become a part of the leaders and best.
What is one quirk people do not know about you?
I am weirdly good at different styles of dance, salsa is my favorite.
Who is your role model?
My grandma Joan Lods -- if I could only be half of the person she is I would be so lucky.
What is your dream job?
Owning my own company
Favorites
» Building on campus: Ross School of Business because all of my friends are there to socialize with and study with
» Food: Steak
» Singer/band: Maroon 5 -- Adam Levine's voice is incredible and they have hit after hit
» TV show: Nashville, I love musical theater and singing
» Book: A Long Way Gone
» Athlete: Peyton Manning
» Song to karaoke: Blink 182 "All the Small Things"
