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Q & A with Shanna Yackel
Q: Why did you choose Occidental?
A: The campus size, class size, location, majorsoffered and the atmosphere.
Q: What is your greatest personal sportsmoment?
A: When my CYO team won the championship game andI pitched.
Q: Who is the most influential person in yourlife outside your family?
A: Carolyn Genna, because she's both myconfirmation sponser and like a second mom. She always has a can ofDr. Pepper waiting for me when I come over.
Q: What is something people wouldn't know aboutyou?
A: I'm Italian (mainly) but my last name isGerman.
Q: Favorite movies?
A: A League of Their Own and Gladiator
Q: Favorite music?
A: Rock, ACDC and The Killers
Q: Favorite foods?
A: NY Pizza and my mom's lasagna
Q: Favorite sports (Other than what youplay)?
A: Volleyball
Q: Favorite team/athlete?
A: NY Mets / David Wright
Q: Favorite Color?
A: Purple
Q: Favorite TV shows?
A: Friends and The Office
Q: Favorite quote?
A: "There's no crying in baseball." "Life isn'tdefined by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that takeour breath away."
Q: Hobbies/ Special talents?
A: I can juggle, sail and sing. I like to dance,play the flute, volleyball and shop.
Q: If you could visit anywhere, where would itbe and why?
A: Australia because it is my favorite place inthe world.