Women's Volleyball

Vanessa King

Name:
Vanessa King
Birthday:
June 18, XXXX
Parent's Names:
David & Kathleen
Height:
6-0
Position:
Middle Blocker
Year:
Senior
Major:
Media & Communications
What makes your hometown special?
It's a pretty small town so everyone knows everyone. Even though I've been away for 3 years I still get support from the community all the time. The teachers and coaches around me were supportive and helpful throughout my high school career.
What is your favorite memory from high school volleyball?
Playing Fruitpot in the district finals my senior year. Even though we lost, we had a lot of fans and support from everyone.
Favorite memory with the MSU volleyball team so far?
Playing in the Breslin Center and beating Michigan.
What age did you start playing volleyball?
12
Favorite Movie:
Man on Fire
Favorite Food:
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My Brothers
Childhood Idol?
--
What is one thing you could not live without?
My Volvo
What is your favorite professional sports team?
Pistons
Who is your favorite professional athlete?
Chauncey Billups
What is the most played song on your Ipod?
"Back Like That" by Ghostface Killah
If you could take a week-long trip to anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The Bahamas
Who is your role model?
--
If you could get front row tickets to any concert, who would it be?
Lil' Wayne
Do you have any hidden talents, if so what are they?
Lately I've been getting really good at making omelets.
What is one thing you wish you could learn to do?
Whistle

Mischelle Nelson

Name:
Mischelle Nelson
Birthday:
Nov. 6, 1987
Parent's Names:
David and Yvonne Nelson
Height:
6-0
Position:
Middle Blocker
Year:
Senior
Major:
Comparative Cultures and Politics ... and Pre-Med
What makes your hometown special?
An underground railroad that was used during slavery is located in Naperville; the Fallout Boys are from Naperville
What is your favorite memory from high school volleyball?
Warrior Blast Tournament
Favorite memory with the MSU volleyball team so far?
Sweet Sixteen playing against Nebraska
What age did you start playing volleyball?
13
Favorite Movie:
Love and Basketball
Favorite Food:
All Natural Peanut Butter
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
My Mom
Childhood Idol?
My Dad
What is one thing you could not live without?
My Mom
What is your favorite professional sports team?
L.A. Sparks
Who is your favorite professional athlete?
Old teammate Lindsay Wisdom
What is the most played song on your Ipod?
"Another Again" by John Legend
If you could take a week-long trip to anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Home
Who is your role model?
My parents
If you could get front row tickets to any concert, who would it be?
John Legend
Do you have any hidden talents, if so what are they?
I used to be a ballet dancer for 10 years
What is one thing you wish you could learn to do?
Surf

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