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Student-Athlete Spotlight: Kara Jones

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Kara Jones

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Name: Kara Jones
Sport:
Volleyball
Number:
2
Position:
MB
Year in school:
Senior
Major:
Kinesiology
Hometown:
Moody, Texas

Q: Why did you choose to attend Louisiana Tech?
A: I'm a small town kid and Tech is small enough to give that feel but still big enough to get the college experience.

Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Definitely going to surrounding junior highs and putting on mini camps for them.

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: When I'm at home I enjoy riding horses, spending time with my family, fishing and shooting turtles. At Tech I like to sleep and spend time with friends.

Q: If you could have lunch with three people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
A: Jesus, my mom and my dad. Who wouldn't want to have lunch with Jesus? I just figured my parents might want to join that lunch date!

Q: Tell us something most people don't know about you.
A: I'm as country as they come! I love riding horses, driving big trucks and if I kill it, I can cook it!

Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: To coach volleyball back in Texas

Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Psych

Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: To be a good teammate and lead by example.

Q: What are your top three movies?
A: Knocked Up, Amityville Horror and The Notebook

Q: What class have you enjoyed the most thus far?
A: The senior practicum class because I get to meet and train older women and men.

Q: What book would you recommend to a friend?
A: The Notebook. Regardless if you watch it or read it, it's still amazing.

Q: What goals / expectations do you have for your team this season?
A: To be in the top five in the WAC.

Q: If you could only eat one item for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Broccoli & cheese bread bowl