| Q&A with Abigail |
| Place of Residence: |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| Year in School: |
Sophomore |
| Major: |
Education |
| When did you first start cheerleading or dancing? |
I started dance when I was four years old. I joined my high school dance team my junior year. |
| Why did you choose the school you currently attend? |
I have always wanted to attend Mizzou since my parents told me of the fun times and great education they got there. However, having the incredible opportunity to be a Golden Girl sealed the deal for me, I knew Mizzou was it. |
| What is the biggest difference between cheer/dance in college versus high school/all-star? |
The biggest difference between high school and college dance would be the dedication required to make the squad great, along with the enormous amount of school spirit from the fans. |
| Most memorable moment in collegiate cheer/dance career? |
My most memorable moment as a dancer at Mizzou would be walking in to the Alamo Dome filled with thousands of fans and watch our football team end an excellent season with a bowl game win. |
| Most influential person in your life and why? |
My sister is the most influential person in my life. The ability for her to prevail over personal struggles has taught me to always look for the positive in people and know that anything is possible. |
| My career ambition is: |
My career ambition is to become a kindergarten teacher. |
| I live by the following motto: |
Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live. |
| Favorite course in school and why? |
Psychology 1000 was my favorite course because I am interested in the behavior of others. If I was not studying to be a teacher I would want to be a behavioral profiler. |
| Least favorite course and why? |
My least favorite course was English 1000 because I had to write a 14 page research paper over anxiety. |
| Favorite tv show: |
Criminal Minds is my favorite tv show. |
| Favorite hobbies: |
My favorite hobbies are hanging out with my family and friends, dancing, riding horses, and working out. |
| Favorite sports team growing up: |
The Kansas City Royals has been my favorite sports team growing up. |
| Favorite actor and actress? |
My favorite actor is Johnny Depp and Sandra Bullock. |
| Favorite vacation spot: |
My favorite vocation spot is Daytona Beach. |
| Favorite holiday and why? |
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because I love the family stories my aunts and uncles tell and the delicious food. |
| Best advice to give someone who wants to be a college cheerleader/dancer: |
The best advice I could give someone who wants to be a college dancer would be to always work hard. A college dance team may be time consuming and demanding sometimes but the experiences you will have are irreplaceable. |
| No one knows this about me but… |
I have never seen the Little Mermaid. |
| Is cheerleading/dancing a sport, why or why not? |
Yes, dance is a sport. Dance requires the same athletic ability other athletes must have. Dancers must be in good physical shape, have flexibility, and stamina. As well as, dedication, determination, and drive. |
