Sophomore Player Bio's
4 - Shannon Williams - Freshman
Parents
Kim Williams
Siblings
Cary, 15
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Allison
The grade school I attended was ...
Lincoln
Plans after GHS ...
go to a Division-I college
My favorite snack is ...
cheese nips
If I were a fish, I'd be a starfish because ...
they eat a lot and lay around
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being with the sophomores and varsity as a freshman
My favorite class at GHS is ...
civics
Did you know that I can ...
wiggle my ears
My greatest sports thrill was ...
when I was a 5'1" post in sixth grade and blocked this 5'5" boy's shot
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Evil Encounters.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
Jaque Howard because she keeps me in line and because she's a great friend.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse (even though I've never played there)
My favorite TV show is ...
7th Heaven
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
At a friend's house
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
The anticipation of having the chance to play there.
Other sports, activities or honors
none (yet)
10 - Tenisha Shepherd - Sophomore
Parents
Anne Shepherd
Siblings
Sharon, 26
Shant'e, 19
LaToyna, 18
Danielle, 8
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Lifonti
The grade school I attended was ...
Lincoln
Plans after GHS ...
I plan to go to college and get any job that deals with kids.
My favorite snacks are ...
chips, pickles, cereal bars.
If I were a fish, I'd be a tropical fish because ...
they are brightly colored.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is that I made the team
My favorite class at GHS is ...
math and English
Did you know that I can ...
make my nose flare out.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
When our girls basketball team got third in the state.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
There isn't any yet.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my family because they always told me to try my hardest and never give up. Also some of my peers.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Rock Island
My favorite TV show is ...
Comic View
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Probably out kickin' it with my friends.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
It's a big gym and you don't have to play in the small gym.
Other sports, activities or honors
Gale Scholor
12 - Molly Pendergrass - Sophomore
Parents
Mike and Julie Pendergrass
Siblings
Melanie, 18
Zach, 10
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. McQuiggin
The grade school I attended was ...
Silas Willard
Plans after GHS ...
attend Tennessee State University
My favorite snack is ...
anything chocolate
If I were a fish, I'd be a goldfish because ...
there are a lot of them but there is something unique about each one of them.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is all the other players on the team.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Spanish with McQuiggin
Did you know that I can ...
My greatest sports thrill is ...
to play basketball at Tennessee State University.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
The Little Engine That Could.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
My grandpa because he's lived so long.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Dason's Creek and Friends
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
outside beating up my brother.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
all the people who come out to support us.
Other sports, activities or honors
Vollelyball, Spanish Club, Art Club
14 - Kathy Vitale - Sophomore
Parents
Guy and Andrea Vitale
Siblings
Adam, 19
Alexis, 17
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Meyers (GHS), Mr. Hartman (overall)
The grade school I attended was ...
Costa
Plans after GHS ...
college
My favorite snack is ...
chex-mix
If I were a fish, I'd be a Beta Fish because ...
even though they are pretty, they can also be fierce.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is being with hardworking, dedicated, and fun people.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
English
Did you know that I can ...
talk in several different voices.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
winning Western Big Six in swimming in 1997 and again in 1998.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
(I'm not sure there is such a book).
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my parents because they are always supporting me and Mr. Hartman, my junior high English teacher because he helped make me realize how one person can make an impact on you.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
My favorite TV show is ...
90210, Party of Five
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
I'm not sure, but I thought Val Kilmer and George Clooney were some nice looking Batmen.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the support from the fans and the lights in the gym.
Other sports, activities or honors
swimming, G-Club, French Club, Student Council, FCA
20 - Amy Foote - Sophomore
Parents
Bruce and Denise Foote
Siblings
Christy, 18
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Hickey
The grade school I attended was ...
Neilson
Plans after GHS ...
4 year college and culinary school
My favorite snack is ...
Fruit Loops cereal
If I were a fish, I'd be a Parrot Fish because ...
no two are the same and they're all multi-colored and they can't be consumed because they're poisonous.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being part of a successful program and the hard work ethic.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Geometry
Did you know that I can ...
cook Lebanese food
My greatest sports thrill was ...
winning Western Big Six in swimming back to back (97+98) and member of 28-1 Lombard junior high basketball teams.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
The Little Engine That Could.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Dawson's Creek
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
I didn't know Michael Keaton was Batman.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the crowd an the support of the fans.
Other sports, activities or honors
swimming, G-Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Class Secretary, FCA
22 - Jenny Crock - Sophomore
Parents
Susan and Jack Crock
Siblings
Diane, 20
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Hickey
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
attend Illinois Wesleyan
My favorite snack is ...
pizza bread.
If I were a fish, I'd be a Clown Anemone because ...
they're small (like me) and I love to clown around. (off the court, of course)
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is that we have great potential.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Biology with Mr. Allison
Did you know that I can ...
curl my tounge three times.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
beating Lombard in the last second in 8th grade.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Great Expectations.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my parents because they are very hard working and dedicated in everything they do. They never do anything half-way.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
My So Called Life and 7th Heaven
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Locked in my room writing him love letters pleading with him to be Batman again. I never got a letter back.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
knowing what great things have been accomplished there, and even better, knowing what great things there are still to come.
Other sports, activities or honors
Track, FCA, CARE, French Club, Youth and Government, UMYF, G-Club, Honor Roll
24 - Cassie Pacheco - Sophomore
Parents
Dave and Gayle Pacheco
Siblings
Kyle, 13
Courtney, 10
My favorite teacher is ...
my second grade teacher, Mrs. Berry
The grade school I attended was ...
Silas Willard
Plans after GHS ...
go to college
My favorite snack is ...
popcorn
If I were a fish, I'd be a catfish because ...
they are short one sense but make it with another sense.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
playing with my peers.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Spanish
Did you know that I can ...
be a really good listener.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
being really pumped up for a game and going out on the court ready to take on any team.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my dad because he is really dedicated and helps me to keep going
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Rock Island
My favorite TV show is ...
Friends
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
It's too emotional to talk about.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the crowd
Other sports, activities or honors
football cheerleading, cross country, track, FCA, Spanish Club, Key Club
30 - Shanell Jackson - Sophomore
Parents
Sharlene Taylor and Randy Lee Jackson
Siblings
Andre, 18
Mykal, 9
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Hickey
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
College
My favorite snack is ...
string cheese
If I were a fish, I'd be a fishstick because ...
I stick to people like glue on defense
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
having a strong belief that this team will have a lot of success this year. Great quickness and great workers.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Algebra II
Did you know that I can ...
speak fluent Japanese
My greatest sports thrill was ...
defeating Lombard in eighth grade
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
The Little Engine That Could.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my mother because she has raised three kids on her own. She goes to work all day and still has time to help with homework and come to all of our activities
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Rock Island
My favorite TV show is ...
Real World/MTV Jams
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
I was auditioning to be in a Puff Daddy video.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the history of the gym and all of the great winners who have played in it.
Other sports, activities or honors
Track, Vollyball, G-Club, Honor Roll
32 - Tara Underwood - Sophomore
Parents
Roger and Barb Underwood
Siblings
Heather, 14
Alyssa, 13
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Conner
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
go to college and become a firefighter
My favorite snack is ...
French style green beans
If I were a fish, I'd be a zebra fish because ...
they are lightning fast
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is that the girls and the coach are really nice and it's fun
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Agriculture Science
Did you know that I can ...
raise and show sheep, and participated in the Civil War Reeinactment
My greatest sports thrill was ...
playing junior high basketball and only losing one game.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Gone With the Wind.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Pekin
My favorite TV show is ...
Home Improvement, Friends, and Walker Texas Ranger
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
The heck if I know.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the big floor and the nice seats.
Other sports, activities or honors
Wataga Trailblazers, 4-H Club, Firefighters Explorers Post, Reporter for the Galesburg FFA Chapter
34 - Kristen Hodgeman - Sophomore
Parents
Russ and Becky Hodgeman
Siblings
Jason, 20
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Qualls/Mrs. Fowler (3rd Grade)
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
attend college
My favorite snack is ...
green grapes
If I were a fish, I'd be a tropical fish because ...
they are very colorful and interesting
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
knowing that we'll have a winning season and just being able to play the game of basketball with my teammates and friends.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Spanish and English
Did you know that I can ...
I'm double jointed in my sholders and when I put my arms behind my back, my elbows can touch.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going undefeated in 7th grade and only losing once in 8th grade.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my mom because she is always there for me when I need her and I can count on her and rely on her always for support.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Rock Island
My favorite TV show is ...
USA High and Dawson's Creek
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
I was watching TV.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
knowing we have home court advantage in game situations and having all of our fans being there to cheer us on.
Other sports, activities or honors
Volleyball, Spanish Club, Homecoming Attendent, Honor Roll
40 - Jenny Swanson - Sophomore
Parents
Gordon and Bonnie Swanson
Siblings
Brian, 21
Jill, 29
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Noble
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
go to college and make money
My favorite snack is ...
Ritz crackers
If I were a fish, I'd be a Flying Fish because ...
then I could fly
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
my friends
My favorite class at GHS is ...
study hall
Did you know that I can ...
be cold when playing basketball
My greatest sports thrill was ...
winning
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
my photo album.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
Jesus because he is awesome.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Arthur
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
He's not Batman?
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the fans
Other sports, activities or honors
Volleyball, soccer, FCA, Spanish Club, CARE
42 - Beth Stuff - Sophomore
Parents
Bruce and Mikel Stuff
Siblings
Ami, 13
Kelsey, 11
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Hoschek/Mrs. Cline
The grade school I attended was ...
Steele
Plans after GHS ...
college to be a pharmasist
My favorite snack is ...
chocolate/oatmeal squares
If I were a sea animal, I'd be a whale because ...
I'd beat up everyone
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
working hard and having fun
My favorite class at GHS is ...
chemistry and Spanish
Did you know that I can ...
wiggle my eyes real fast
My greatest sports thrill was ...
starting my freshman year
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
the phone book.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
Sarah Larson because she works hard and is awesome.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Rock Island and Dunlap
My favorite TV show is ...
Friends and 90210
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
In bed
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
being with friends and working hard
Other sports, activities or honors
CARE, Spanish Club, Honor Roll
44 - Taren Cowen - Sophomore
Parents
Sheila Williams
Siblings
Joranna, 24
Chante, 19
Brandi, 10
Tyler, 7
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. John Allison
The grade school I attended was ...
Silas Willard, King, Neilson, Lincoln
Plans after GHS ...
going to a 4 year college
My favorite snack is ...
applesauce
If I were a fish, I'd be a rainbow fish because ...
they are colorful
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being with my friends
My favorite class at GHS is ...
study hall
Did you know that I can ...
do a dynamite Tina Turner
My greatest sports thrill was ...
playing 8th grade basketball at Lombard
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
7th Heaven
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the Fans.
Other sports, activities or honors
vollyball, track, Spanish Club
50 - Ashley Shepherd - Sophomore
Parents
Frances Hawthorne
Siblings
Jonathan, 26
Whitney, 13
India, 11
Verna
The grade school I attended was ...
Lincoln
Plans after GHS ...
go to the University of North Carolina
My favorite snack is ...
chicken crackers, or whatever is in the frig.
If I were a fish, I'd be a goldfish because ...
they just swim around and eat all day
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is being on it.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Physical Education
Did you know that I can ...
do really good belly flops in the swimming pool.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
beating Mendota in the Grand Championship game of the Bloomington-Normal Holiday Tournament.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Green Eggs and Ham.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my mom because she has done a lot for me.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Simpsons and Comic View
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
At home watching the new Batman movie and Michael Keaton wasn't in it.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
not having to walk over to Wicall in the cold.
Other sports, activities or honors
French Club, G-Club, Yearbook
52 - Ana Stachniw - Sophomore
Parents
Carol and Marty Satchniw
Siblings
Larissa, 17
Cassie, 11
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Jacobs, my fifth grade teacher
The grade school I attended was ...
Neilson
Plans after GHS ...
college
My favorite snack is ...
Dove ice cream bars
If I were a fish, I'd be a tropical fish because ...
they're brightly colored and vibrant
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
playing with everyone
My favorite class at GHS is ...
biology
Did you know that I can ...
drink Mountain Dew at 10:00 pm and go straight to bed afterwards.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
winning 1st place in a 16 and under tennis tournament.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my mom because she's been through tough times but manages to pull ahead
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Rock Island
My favorite TV show is ...
Just Shoot Me
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
at home watching TV
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the big crowds that come to watch us play
Other sports, activities or honors
Tennis, French Club, High Honor Roll