Nov. 10, 2008

We want to start the preseason out by introducing the gymnasts to Tiger fans. Every Monday throughout this upcoming year, we will uniquely get to know one of our gymnasts by asking them interesting questions about themselves.

By doing this, everyone can get to know them a little better-- not just as an athlete, but as a student, a family member and a friend. This week, the spotlight is on Leah Vining from Woodstock, Ga. Vining is currently a sophomore at Auburn majoring in chemistry.

1. Name:
Leah Vining

2. What is your hometown best known for?
Coca-Cola

3. What is your fondest childhood memory?
Going to Sanibel Island with my entire extended family

4. What do you like to do in your spare time other than gymnastics?
Read and play Ultimate Frisbee

5. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you (not related to gymnastics)?
I want to be able to speak German someday

6. What is one out of the gym talent that you have that few people know about?
I can play a mean Ultimate Frisbee

7. What is your favorite room in your house/apartment and why?
My room because it has my books, my favorite things and my bed

8. What are the top songs in your iPod?
Anything by Rascal Flatts or Casting Crowns

9. What is the best movie or DVD you have seen recently?
The Dark Knight

10. What is the one luxury item that you could not do without?
My laptop

11. If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you take with you?
Bible, cell phone and extra pair of clothes

12. Who is your favorite athlete?
Roger Federer

13. What is your favorite food?
Any type of fruit

14. If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Disappear and reappear anywhere at anytime

16. Why did you choose Auburn?
My mom went there, and I wanted to do gymnastics; it was also in the south and close to home

17. What is the best thing about being a gymnast at Auburn?
The team

18. What is your favorite thing to do during practice?
Swing bars

19. What do you like to do while the team is traveling-- homework, read, watch movies, etc.?
Watch movies and do homework

20. What are your favorite classes at Auburn?
Calculus, World History, World Literature and American Government

21. What is your favorite place on campus and why?
The whole campus is pretty

22. What do you envision doing as a career after earning your degree at Auburn?
Teach or be a physical therapist

23. What do you enjoy about the town of Auburn?
Small and southern

24.What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
Saying "War Eagle" about everything