Varsity Player Bio's
12 - Katie McGunnigal - Junior
Parents
Fred and Mary McGunnigal
Siblings
Kelly, 14
Kristy, 11
After high school, I hope to ...
attend college
My favorite meal is ...
tacos
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
dunk
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
basketball
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
American Studies
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Hawes
I wish I had the phone number to ...
God
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Bye."
My greatest sports thrill is ...
going 19-2 on the sophomore team, and being able to videotape for the varsity when they went to state.
Favorite quote or saying
"You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything."
The person I admire the most is...
my grandma because she's very courageous and has been through a lot.
Other sports, activities or honors
Vollyball, FCA, CARE, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Key Club, Church Youth Group, Student Council, AFS, High Honor Roll
22 - Hilary Hennenfent - Junior
Parents
Clint and Jennifer Hennenfent
Bev and Jim Kenney
Siblings
Clint Jr. 13
Danny, 5
Brandi, 20
Tami, 16
After high school, I hope to ...
go to a four year college
My favorite meal is ...
meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, bread, and milk
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
do stuff on the internet
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
graphing calculators
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
Pre-Calculus
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Townsell
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Brett Favre, or any other Green Bay Packer for that matter.
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Drive careful. I love you. Good luck." (lots of things)
My greatest sports thrill is ...
Making another player throw th ball at the ceiling in 8th grade because she couldn't get past me with it.
Favorite quote or saying
"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."
The person I admire the most is...
my mom because she's done almost everything she's wanted to do with her life. She's smart, has a good job, and most importantly, she's happy.
Other sports, activities or honors
Spanish Club
42 - Jenny Zolper - Junior **
Parents
John and Cindy Zolper
Siblings
Rebecca, 21
John, 19
Christina, 14
Michelle, 11
Sarah, 7
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college to be a physical therapist or a welfare reformer.
My favorite meal is ...
chicken and mashed potatoes
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
play the saxaphone or violin
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
girls could play sports
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
College Prep Chemistry
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Ulrich and Mr. Baxter
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Hakeem Olajuwon
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"When are you going to be home?"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
running out of the tunnel at Redbird Arena my freshman year
Favorite quote or saying
"Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun!"
The person I admire the most is...
Sara Wood because she always dedicates herself to things she wants to achieve.
Other sports, activities or honors
Vollyball, CARE
54 - Sarah Larson - Junior **
Parents
Kevin and Linda Larson
Siblings
Traci, 13
KC, 10
After high school, I hope to ...
go to a good college and play basketball and major in psychology.
My favorite meal is ...
Friday chicken nugget day at school.
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
work a computer
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
bankboards and Pepsi-freezes
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
Biology
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Spencer
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Leonardo Di Caprio
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Have a nice day, Sweetie."
My greatest sports thrill is ...
Playing Taylorville in front of 8,000 fans.
Favorite quote or saying
"It doesn't take talent to hustle"
The person I admire the most is...
My parents because they bought me a car. (Even though I think it's a junker)
Other sports, activities or honors
Power Puff Football, Teen Court, Spanish Club, FCA, G-Club
10 - Jaque Howard - Sophomore *
Parents
Todd and Gwen VanVelsor
Mike and Terri Howard
Siblings
Riley, 3
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college.
My favorite meal is ...
tacos or taco pizza
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
skydive
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
I was born.
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
Geometry
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peachey
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Debbie Black
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Do you have everything you need?"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
running out of the tunnel at ISU, and making it to state in the Three-Point Shootout.
Favorite quote or saying
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"
The person I admire the most is...
Molly Watson, because she always goes out and plays hard and never gives up.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, FCA, CARE, G-Club, Spanish Club
20 - Michelle Flaar - Sophomore *
Parents
David and Coleen Flaar
Siblings
Shane, 17
Kelsey, 10
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college, major in sports medicine, and continue playing basketball and running track.
My favorite meal is ...
chicken strips mashed potatoes, corn, and milk.
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
spell
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
I was born.
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
Civics
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peachey
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Kate Starbird
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Have a good day. Do you have everything?"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
going to state as a freshman last year in both basketball and track.
Favorite quote or saying
"If you have a clear mind and an open heart, you won't have to search for direction. Direction will come to you."
The person I admire the most is...
my junior high coach because he gave me the love for basketball.
Other sports, activities or honors
Track, CARE, Spanish Club, FCA, G-Club, Who's Who in Sports
24 - Stacy Boettcher - Sophomore
Parents
Dave and Teresa Boettcher
Siblings
Tera, 21
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college
My favorite meal is ...
pizza
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
skydive
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
girls basketball
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
Advanced Chemestry
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Hickey
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Michael Jordan
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Have fun and stay out of trouble."
My greatest sports thrill is ...
being undefeated my 8th grade year.
Favorite quote or saying
"On the same token ..."
The person I admire the most is...
Michael Jordan because the way he plays basketball. He plays the game like it's the last game he will ever play.
Other sports, activities or honors
Vollyball, Track, FCA, Spanish Club, Spanish Club, used to be a staight A student untill I entered high school.
40 - Kimi Peck - Sophomore
Parents
Jon and Cindi Peck
Siblings
Lindsey, 14
Joey England, 19
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college and be something like my parents are today.
My favorite meal is ...
my mom's chili!
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
shoot a behind the back hook shot like my Uncle Jim.
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
there were telephones.
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
Biology
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Wynne, my freshman basketball coach, because she taught me so much about basketball and life.
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Rebecca Lobo's house
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Be careful!"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
becoming a part of the Galesburg High School basketball program.
Favorite quote or saying
A winner says, "There ought to be a better way to do it."
A loser says, " That's the way it's always been done."
The person I admire the most is...
my mom and dad, because they always know the right thing to do, and they are two people who will always be there for me. Also, Sarah Larson because of her strong work ethic and commitment to basketball.
Other sports, activities or honors
Track
44 - Megan Pacheco - Sophomore *
Parents
Del and Tracey Pacheco
Siblings
Sarah, 14
Kelsy, 9
Shelby, 5
Caroline, 18 (AFS sister)
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college
My favorite meal is ...
roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
ice fish
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
nuculear physics, molecular biology, chewing gum, and zippers
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
science class
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peck
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Jim Carry
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Be the bigga"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
surpassing the freshman scoring record.
Favorite quote or saying
"A team plays together and goes as hard as they can for 32 minutes."
The person I admire the most is...
my Grandpa Pacheco, because he told me whatever I do, make sure you keep trying until you get it.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, CARE
52 - Whitney Snyder - Sophomore *
Parents
Dr. Dawn Snyder
Siblings
Erin, 17
Grant, 12
After high school, I hope to ...
attend college and major in broadcast journalism.
My favorite meal is ...
waffles and eggs
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
do a backflip
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
indoor plumbing
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
college prep chemestry
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peck
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Prince William and Will Smith
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"What time are you coming home? Who are you going with? Who's going to be there?"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
running out to hundreds of fans cheering and waving at Redbird Arena after the loss to Talorville.
Favorite quote or saying
"A man removes a mountain by carring away small stones."
The person I admire the most is...
my mom for putting up with me for so long.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, Youth and Government, CARE, Vice-President of Sophomore Class, Church Youth Group, FCA
14 - Rachel Bicego - Freshman
Parents
Amy and John Bicego
Siblings
Katy, 16
Jenna, 12
Gretchen, 9
Joey, 14
Nicki, 18
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college
My favorite meal is ...
tacos
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
do magic
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
girls could participate in sports
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
science
My favorite teacher is ...
Miss Gibbs
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Michael Jordan
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Do you have everything?"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
Lombard/Churchill 8th grade game last year.
Favorite quote or saying
"The only thing to fear is fear itself"
The person I admire the most is...
my mom for having to raise me.
Other sports, activities or honors
Soccer
32 - Sarah Pacheco - Freshman
Parents
Del and Tracey Pacheco
Siblings
Megan
Kelsy, 9
Shelby, 5
Caroline, 18 (AFS Sister)
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college
My favorite meal is ...
steak, mashed potatoes, and corn
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
touch my tounge to my nose
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
fast food places
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
physical science
My favorite teacher is ...
none (they're all awesome)
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Dennis Rodman
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Be the bigga"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
going undefeated in 7th and 8th grade in junior high
Favorite quote or saying
Whatever comes out of my mouth
The person I admire the most is...
my Grandpa Pacheco
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, CARE
50 - Ashley Shepard - Freshman
Parents
Frances Hawthorne
Siblings
Jonathan, 25
Whitney, 12
After high school, I hope to ...
go to the University of North Carolina or any good college.
My favorite meal is ...
chicken
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
water ski and skydive
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
I started 1st grade
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
science
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Townsell
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Lisa Leslie and the famous singer "Usher"
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Do you have your house key? What time will you be home?"
My greatest sports thrill is ...
scoring 34 points in one game
Favorite quote or saying
"What's up."
"You need to get a job."
The person I admire the most is...
Lisa Leslie because she is an awesome basketball player and she's one of the women that can dunk in the WNBA.
Other sports, activities or honors
Track
Manager - Erin Snyder - Junior **
Parents
Dr. Dawn Snyder
Siblings
Whitney, 15
Grant, 12
After high school, I hope to ...
go to college, have a career and family
My favorite meal is ...
porkchops, mashed potatoes, and corn
I've always wanted to learn how to ...
use the internet better
I can't imagine what it was like before ...
I had my own car
The toughest high school course I've taken is ...
American Studies
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Lomax
I wish I had the phone number to ...
Frank Thomas
When I leave the house, my mother says ...
"Be careful. I love you."
My greatest sports thrill is ...
Going to state my freshman and sophomore years.
Favorite quote or saying
"Play hard, play together, and always play like champions"
The person I admire the most is...
my father--he gave me strength.
Other sports, activities or honors
Spanish Club, Student Council, CARE, FCA