Getting to Know UT Soccer -- Seniors

Sept. 24, 2010

Transcribed by Assistant Media Relations Director Brian Davis and Student Assistants Craig Harris and Caleb Center

UTLadyVols.com wants to help fans get to know the Tennessee Lady Vol soccer team. In the last episode of the series, it's finally the senior class' turn on the Big Orange "Hot Seat." Check out the video interview with the group as well as player answers to our questionnaire (see below).

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Anna Fisher -- #7 -- Forward -- Franklin, Tenn.

Name: Anna Fisher

Nicknames: Fish, Fisher

I wear number # because? 7 - clearly, lucky number 7

Favorite Food? anything fried

Favorite TV Show? Gossip Girl

Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Chandler's

Best movie you've seen recently? Twilight: Eclipse

Favorite Vacation Spot? beach

Favorite Childhood Memory? vacation with family

Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? being on the lake

Favorite Athlete(s)? Michael Jordan

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? parents, who have instilled the values I hold today

How would you describe your personality? fun-loving

What is one thing you wish you were better at? singing

What is one thing about yourself that most people don't know? I'm afraid of thunder, not thunder storms.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? I would fly.

Snack food that I can't live without? Coca-Cola & candy bar

Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? a pro surfer

If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? Elvis Presley and mom (She loves Elvis) and Jason Aldean (but he has to sing)

One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? pearl necklace my mama mac (grandma) gave me

If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? The Adventures of Anna Fisher

Who would portray you in a movie about your life? me

What would your dream job be? ice cream taste tester

Best advice ever been given? Do unto others as you'd have them do to you.

List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style...

1) Until I was in high school everyone called me Anna Leigh. Now I'm just Anna.

2) I used to hate country music, but now I love it.

3) I caught two sharks this summer, on one line.

4) I'd like to visit every continent.

5) I won a punt, pass and kick contest when I was younger.

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Grace Cuenin -- #21 -- Defender -- Midlothian, Va.

Name: Grace

Nicknames: Gracie Lou, LuLu, Gracer, Monster Baby

I wear number # because? 21. It was given to me when I walked on.

Favorite Food? cereal

Favorite TV Show? Modern Family

Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Litton's

Best movie you've seen recently? Despicable Me

Favorite Vacation Spot? beach

Favorite Childhood Memory? going to the beach with my family

Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? cooking, fishing, coloring

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? God. He created me. My parents. They raised me.

How would you describe your personality? outgoing, balanced, well-humored

What is one thing you wish you were better at? sign language, singing

What is one thing about yourself that most people don't know? I love to dance and sing to music alone in my room. I secretly desire to be a break dancer. 

If you could have a superpower what would it be? fly

Snack food that I can't live without? chocolate

Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Ellen DeGeneres

If you could have dinner with any people (present or past) who would they be? Princess Diana, my grandparents, Jesus

One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? Bible

If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? The Unexpected

Who would portray you in a movie about your life? Demi Moore

What would your dream job be? working in missions work around the world helping people to enjoy and be at peace in life

Best advice ever been given? It's not about what happens to you. It's about how you react.

List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style...

1) I have lived in the same house my whole live in Midlothian, VA.

2) I have been a waitress, cart pusher and loader at Sam's Club and worked a minimum wage job in a balloon factory (worst job EVER)

3) Growing up I played softball, golf, swimming, gymnastics, basketball and soccer.

4) When I was younger, I participated in Indian Princesses with my dad and my name was Whispering Wind.

5) I secretly want to be a break dancer.

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Tanya Emerson -- #42 -- Defender/Midfielder -- Capistrano Beach, Calif.

Name: Tanya Jane Emerson

Nicknames: Tanz, T.J., Boo-Boo, 42

I wear number # because? It was my dad's number when he was a kid and then became the family number. It was both my sister's and my travel team number.

Favorite Food? mom's turkey noodle casserole

Favorite TV Show? Dr. Oz. Extreme Home Makeover

Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Texas Road House, Tomato Head

Best movie you've seen recently? Slumdog Millionaire

Favorite Vacation Spot? anywhere on the beach

Favorite Childhood Memory? going camping up north with my family

Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? scrapbooking, art, photography and just being creative

Favorite Athlete(s)? Magic Johnson

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? Dad, because he has coached me when I was tougher, always motivates me and always challenging me

How would you describe your personality? outgoing, simple, approachable, spontaneous

What is one thing you wish you were better at? singing

What is one thing about yourself that most people don't know? Every time I eat carrots I get the hiccups.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? being invisible

Snack food that I can't live without? apples and peanut butter

Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? a child in Africa

If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? Dr. Oz and my grandparents

One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? camera

If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? I Wish I Was That Girl: A Day in the Life of Tanya J. Emerson

Who would portray you in a movie about your life? my sister Brittany

What would your dream job be? Helping people who are less fortunate. Make a Wish Foundation

Best advice ever been given? Always look at the positive. Attitude is everything. Peggy Larson- The only thing we can control in life is our attitude.

List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style...

1) I hula and tap danced when I was younger

2) I was named after my dad's cousin who died in a car accident.

3) I'm related to a famous poet: Ralph Waldo Emerson

4) I won my parent a turkey three straight years for coming in 1st in the Turkey-Trot in middle school. (Turkey-Trot is a long run starting and ending at my middle school)

5) I took sign language for two years and loved it.

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Melissa Speros -- #33 -- Defender -- Lancaster, Pa.

Name: Melissa Speros

Nicknames: Lissa, Mel

I wear number #33 because? I wanted #3, but it was taken.

Favorite Food? Mashed potatoes

Favorite TV Show? Golden Girls

Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Sobu

Best movie you've seen recently? Shutter Island

Favorite Vacation Spot? Any beach

Favorite Childhood Memory? Watching Rainbow Brite... ALL THE TIME!

Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? Shopping, being with friends, lying in bed, and cleaning

Favorite Athlete(s)? Venus and Serena Williams

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? My parents, because they support me in every way

How would you describe your personality? Bubbly, humorous, totally fun

What is one thing you wish you were better at? singing

What is one thing about yourself that most people don't know? I was born with red hair.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? teleporting

Snack food that I can't live without? Goldfish

Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? A big, fat, lazy cat

If you could have dinner with any people (present or past) who would they be? My Me-maw, the Kardashians, and Chelsea Handler

One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? Cell phone

If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? Epic

Who would portray you in a movie about your life? Chelsea Handler

What would your dream job be? Owning restaurants and bars and being happy

Best advice ever been given? Just be yourself, the rest will follow.

List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style...

1) I live in the Amish capital of the world, Lancaster, PA.

2) I used to work at Rita's Water Ice in high school.

3) My dad used to give me my haircuts when I was in grade school.

4) I'm Greek.

5) I was "that girl" who showed up to soccer practice with the cut-off jean shorts and L.A. Gear light-up sneakers (when I was in elementary school).

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Julie Edwards -- #5 -- Midfielder -- Glenmoore, Pa.

Name: Julie Edwards

Nicknames: Preech, JuJu, Boo

I wear number #5 because? There are five people in my family.

Favorite Food? Chicken Piccata, raspberries

Favorite TV Show? Gossip Girl, Glee

Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? The French Market

Best movie you've seen recently? Iron Man 2

Favorite Vacation Spot? Anywhere foreign, or with the people I love

Favorite Childhood Memory? Boogie-boarding and building sand castles at the beach. And baking bread with my poppy.

Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? Cooking, video games, watching HGTV, fishing

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? My family, because I've known them the longest, and they've made me who I am today

How would you describe your personality? hospitable

What is one thing you wish you were better at? Cleaning, because then my life would be a lot more organized... but probably not as interesting!

What is one thing about yourself that most people don't know? I knew my great-grandmothers longer than both of my grandmothers.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? Teleporting

Snack food that I can't live without? Oreos and peanut butter

Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? Cake Boss

If you could have dinner with any three people (present or past) who would they be? My grandmothers and Amelia Earhart

One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? My contacts - so I could see

If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? On the Bright Side (a comedy of all the bizarre, random, unfortunate events in my life and my struggle to sometimes see the bright side to things)

Who would portray you in a movie about your life? Anna Faris - she's funny and could handle the crazy events.

What would your dream job be? A carpenter, landscape designer, cake decorator, or landscape architect

Best advice ever been given? Never let anyone stop you from being happy.

List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style...

1) I've gotten stuck in a dryer twice, when I was in high school, and my little brother had to save me.

2) In kindergarten my homework was to practice sitting still for twenty minutes... and I still have never been diagnosed with ADD!

3) I recently started collecting pressed pennies.

4) I enjoy watching golf and poker on TV - I'm turning into my father.

5) I took two years of woodshop in high school and built things from candle holders to an Adirondack chair (and it still works!)

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Molly Baird -- #0 -- Goalkeeper -- Raleigh, N.C.

Name: Molly Baird

I wear number # because? #0...It was given to me.

Favorite Food? my dad's steak or my mom's chocolate soufflé

Favorite TV Show? Grey's Anatomy

Favorite Knoxville-area restaurant? Litton's

Favorite Vacation Spot? Turks and Caicos, British Virgin Islands

Favorite Childhood Memory? going on family ski trips

Favorite Hobbies Outside of Soccer? needle pointing and baking

Favorite Athlete(s)? Michelle Akers

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life and why? my parents because they have raised me to have the values and character that I have

How would you describe your personality? calculated, loved, excited

What is one thing you wish you were better at? dancing

What is one thing about yourself that most people don't know? I was a debutante

If you could have a superpower what would it be? teleportation

Snack food that I can't live without? anything chocolate

Person/thing you would most like to trade places with for a day? an astronaut

If you could have dinner with any people (present or past) who would they be? Jesus Christ, Gandhi

One possession you would keep if you lost all but one? my blankie

If there were a movie about your life, what would it be called? I'll Take Care of It

What would your dream job be? a mom

Best advice ever been given? Pursue excellence in everything you do.

List five random things below about yourself Facebook-style...