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Musco Student-Athlete Spotlight
Institution: Columbus State University
Sport: Track & Field/Basketball
Major: Mass Media Communications
Year in School: Sophomore
Hometown: Morrow, Georgia
Why did you choose a Division II institution?
The level of play and competition were most compatible with my skill level.
What is your most memorable experience to date as a student-athlete?
Winning the conference championship as a high school freshman starting on the varsity squad.
What are your career aspirations?
I would like to start out on radio and make my way up to national TV as a sports analyst.
What was the first job you ever had?
Lifeguard for Clayton County parks and Recreation.
What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Doritos.
If you could be a student-athlete in a sport other than your own, what would it be?
Volleyball.
What is your favorite song to listen to before you compete?
The Wobble.
What is your favorite book?
Captain Underpants.
What is your favorite sports team (other than the one you play for)?
Miami Heat
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Orlando
When you are not hitting the books, what are your hobbies?
Shopping and hanging out with friends.
What animal are you most like, and why?
A bird because I like to be in a group setting or flock but I can also fly alone if I have to.
Name an actor/actress that is most like you, and why?
Monique, because she is outgoing, loud and funny.
See all the previous student-athletes in the Musco Spotlight here!
PBC Student-Athletes who would like to be considered for the Musco Student-Athlete Spotlight can fill out the form here!
Musco Student-Athlete Spotlight – Lauren Ely
Name: Lauren Ely
Institution: Flagler
Sport: Softball
Major: Communication
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Winter Springs, Florida
Why did you choose a Division II institution?
I liked the smaller campus and smaller class sizes because it makes it easier to make friends and communicate with professors while still providing a competitive environment for athletics.
What is your most memorable experience to date as a student-athlete?
Last year in a game against UNC Pembroke I hit an inside the park homerun.
What are your career aspirations?
I would like to become a beat writer for an MLB team.
What was the first job you ever had?
I worked as a hostess at Buffalo Wild Wings.
What is your favorite pre-game meal?
I like to keep things light. Usually just a sub sandwich with fruit or chips. No soda.
If you could be a student-athlete in a sport other than your own, what would it be?
I would’ve liked to play volleyball. I used to play in middle school and high school to stay in shape during the off-season for softball.
What is your favorite song to listen to before you compete?
Any song by Zac Brown Band
What is your favorite book?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
What is your favorite sports team (other than the one you play for)?
St. Louis Cardinals
What is your favorite vacation spot?
The Florida Keys. There aren’t many beaches, but the views and the water are beautiful, especially if you rent a boat. It’s a great place for fishing and snorkeling, and the local places to eat are fantastic.
When you are not hitting the books, what are your hobbies?
I enjoy reading and writing when I feel like being by myself. Otherwise, I love going to the beach, going to the movies and going to concerts.
What animal are you most like, and why?
I would have to say a dog. I am a loyal friend and always there even if it’s just to listen.
Name an actor/actress that is most like you, and why?
Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada. She is an aspiring writer who is willing to bend over backwards to get the job she wants.
PBC Student-Athletes who would like to be considered for the Musco Student-Athlete Spotlight can fill out the form here!
Musco Student-Athlete Spotlight – Alex Bonus
Name: Alex Bonus
Institution: Flagler
Sport: Cross Country
Major: Communication and Sociology
Year in School: Senior
Hometown: Palmyra, PA
Why did you choose a Division II institution?
I wanted to thrive in an atmosphere that put equal weight on both academics and athletics.
What is your most memorable experience to date as a student-athlete?
My most memorable experience was planning and running the Lionheart Relay last Spring. As a team, we logged 187 miles from Savannah, GA to St. Augustine FL to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In all, we raised over $3,500. Not only was it a wonderful team bonding experience, but we were able to use our athletic ability for a great cause.
What are your career aspirations?
I would like to one day work for the public affairs office in the US State Department, employing my communication background in an international environment.
What was the first job you ever had?
I was a Caricature Artist at Hersheypark in 10th and 11th grade.
What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Sweet Sixteen donuts!
If you could be a student-athlete in a sport other than your own, what would it be?
I would have loved to play soccer because it employs running but takes a lot of skill to play. I’m always impressed with what soccer players can do under high pressure. However, my hand-eye coordination has only ever been good enough to run.
What is your favorite song to listen to before you compete?
“Collide” by Howie Day
What is your favorite book?
Once a Runner by John L. Parker, Jr.
What is your favorite sports team (other than the one you play for)?
Palmyra Cougars Cross Country
What is your favorite vacation spot?
St. Augustine — but only because its one of two places I’ve vacationed!
When you are not hitting the books, what are your hobbies?
Eating, napping, relaxing at the beach.
What animal are you most like, and why?
I would say I’m most like a dolphin. I love the water and I love carefree fun. I also feel like people are generally happy to see me when I’m around, just like people love to see dolphins at the beach.
Name an actor/actress that is most like you, and why?
I’m always told I look exactly like Elijah Wood–but I can’t say we have the same personality.
PBC Student-Athletes who would like to be considered for the Musco Student-Athlete Spotlight can fill out the form here!
