Varsity Player Bio's
12 - Katie McGunnigal - Senior *
Parents
Fred and Mary McGunnigal
Siblings
Kelly, 15
Kristy, 12
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Hawes/Mrs. Shenaut
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
College
My favorite snack is ...
peanut butter and jelly sandwich
If I were a fish, I'd be a Queen Anglefish because ...
then I could live in the Bahamas.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is having fun with my teammates.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies
Did you know that I can ...
do a backflip.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
getting to state last year.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
the phone book.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my parents. They have taught me everything.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Redbird Arena.
My favorite TV show is ...
The Pretender.
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Michael who?
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the scoreboard.
Other sports, activities or honors
CARE, Spanish Club, Natoinal Honor Society, G-Club, Student Council, FCA, Key Club, Vollyball, Youth Group
42 - Jenny Zolper - Senior ***
Parents
John and Cindy Zolper
Siblings
Rebecca, 22
John, 20
Christina, 15
Michelle, 12
Sarah, 8
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Ulrich
The grade school I attended was ...
Costa
Plans after GHS ...
College somewhere
My favorite snack is ...
chicken-n-biscuits
If I were a fish, I'd be an octopus because ...
I have monkey arms.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is hanging out with the team.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Child Care and Guidence
Did you know that I can ...
touch my nose with my tounge.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
running out on to Redbird Arena floor my freshman year.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Webster's Dictionary
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
Screech from "Saved by the Bell" because he always tries to do the right thing.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Party of Five
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
You mean Michael Keaton isn't Batman anymore?
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
running out to a huge crowd.
Other sports, activities or honors
Vollyball, CARE, FCA
54 - Sarah Larson - Senior ***
Parents
Kevin and Linda Larson
Siblings
Traci, 14
Kevin, 11
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Lifonti
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
go to college and major in Business Administration, and play basketball; then go to work in a large city.
My favorite snack is ...
salad
If I were a fish, I'd be anything but a minnow because ...
minnows are stupid, whimpy fish that get fed to other fish.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
playing with experienced people who work hard and play with a lot of intensity.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Economics
Did you know that I can ...
sing "Jimmy Crack Corn" real fast.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
beating Rock Island last year in the sectional.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Small Miracles because it tells of miricles that happen to people. It helps you believe that there is someone up there watching you.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my parents for the morals and values they have instilled in me.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Jeopardy
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
watching Jeopardy
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the fans that support us so well.
Other sports, activities or honors
FCA, G-Club, CARE, Art Club, Spanish Honor Society
10 - Jaque Howard - Junior **
Parents
Todd and Gwen VanVelsor
Siblings
Riley, 4
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Qualls
The grade school I attended was ...
Silas Willard
Plans after GHS ...
go to college
My favorite snack is ...
oatmeal pies
If I were a fish, I'd be a shark because ...
they're big and they're the big dog of the ocean.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being with all of my friends and being able to play with a great group of girls.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Gym
Did you know that I can ...
polka to an Oompa band.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going to state two years in a row and making the last shot in the Grand Championship game of the Bloomington-Normal Holiday Classic against Mendota.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Chicken Soup for the Soul
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
Molly Watson, because of her hard work, good work ethic, and also because she is a good friend.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
My So Called Life
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
either in my room sleeping, or watching my second fovorite show "The Larwence Welk Show"
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
all the fans and just being on our home court.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, FCA, CARE, G-Club
20 - Michelle Flaar - Junior **
Parents
David and Coleen Flaar
Siblings
Shane, 18
Kelsey, 11
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peck
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
college-play basketball, run track; be an athletic trainer
My favorite snack is ...
Taco John's Potato Ole's
If I were a sea animal, I'd be a dolphin because ...
I would be able to do cool tricks
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being able to have fun and get the job done at the same time.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
math
Did you know that I can ...
suck my upper lip up to my nose without using my hands.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going to state two years in a row
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Whatron Feildhouse and Redbird Arena
My favorite TV show is ...
Dawson's Creek
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
In my kitchen feeling the pain with milions of other Americans.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
The home fans
Other sports, activities or honors
Track, CARE, G-Club, FCA, Who's Who in Sports
22 - Mary Lindstrom - Junior
Parents
Bob and Priscilla Lindstrom
Siblings
Scott, 20
Doug, 17
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Wolfe/Mrs. Qualls
The grade school I attended was ...
Nielson
Plans after GHS ...
attend the University of Iowa
My favorite snack is ...
tacos
If I were a fish, I'd be a rainbow fish because ...
they're pretty.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being with all the other people on the team. We have so much fun together and they all know how to work hard.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies
Did you know that I can ...
do a front flip
My greatest sports thrill was ...
running out at Redbird Arena last year.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
the encyclopedia because I'm so smart.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my parents because they always push me to do my best and are there for me for whatever I need.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
90210
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Eating tacos
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
running out and playing in front of a huge enthusiastic bunch of fans.
Other sports, activities or honors
CARE, G-Club, Spanish Club, FCA, Spanish National Honor Society, Honor Roll
24 - Stacy Boettcher - Junior *
Parents
Dave and Teresa Boettcher
Siblings
Tera, 22
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Qualls/Mr. Myers
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
go to college and play basketball.
My favorite snack is ...
tacos
If I were a fish, I'd be a minnow because ...
we can be the sharks. (for a clarification on what this means, see Jenny Zolper)
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is being a part of something so great. It is an honor just to be on this team.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies
Did you know that I can ...
chew gum and shoot a basketball at the same time.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going to state last year.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
the dictonary because it has all the other books in it.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my family because they always tell me I can be anything I want to be, and I want to be a great basketball player. They are always helping me out.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Redbird Arena
My favorite TV show is ...
Friends
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
At home watching "Gilligan's Island" and it was flashed across the screen.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
that a lot of talent and heart is formed there.
Other sports, activities or honors
G-Club, CARE, FCA (when I can go)
34 - Michelle Mundy - Junior
Parents
Bob and Barb Mundy
Siblings
Chris, 26
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Spencer
The grade school I attended was ...
Neilson
Plans after GHS ...
go to a four year college
My favorite snack is ...
BLT
If I were a fish, I'd be a minnow because ...
we won the Powder Puff game.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is playing with a great group of girls that have a lot of talent.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies
Did you know that I can ...
do jazz, tap, and ballet.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
running out at Redbird Arena
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Curious George Goes Into Space.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Simpsons
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Don't know - Where were you when you found out Catwoman wasn't coming back?
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
it's history
Other sports, activities or honors
Spanish Club, AFS, FCA, G-Club, High Honors
40 - Kimi Peck - Junior *
Parents
Jon and Cindi Peck
Siblings
Lindsey, 15
Joey England, 20
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peck (Uncle Dave)
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
go to college and have a lot of fun
My favorite snack is ...
frozen pizza
If I were a fish, I'd be a trout because ...
I would be the only fish that could swin up stream (well, except for the salmon)
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is knowing that if we stick together and work hard, we can accomplish what we want.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies
Did you know that I can ...
vibrate my eyes
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going to state
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Rules of the Road.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
the team, because they influence me to make all the right choices, to be competitive, and I know I will always have them there for me as friends.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Alleman (great consessions)
My favorite TV show is ...
California Dreams
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
I don't even know who he is. Was he on Gomer Pyle, UCMC?
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the tradition it holds.
Other sports, activities or honors
Tennis, Junior Class Vice President, Acapella and Jazz Choirs, FCA, G-Club
44 - Megan Pacheco - Junior **
Parents
Del and Tracey Pacheco
Siblings
Sarah, 15
Kelsy, 10
Shelby, 6
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peck
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
college, marrage, kids, having fun
My favorite snack is ...
Sunny Delight frozen in the freezer
If I were an sea animal, I'd be Flipper because ...
he reminds me of Jim Carry in Ace Ventura
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
being with close friends and having fun
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies and Physical Education
Did you know that I can ...
imitate funny sounds
My greatest sports thrill was ...
breaking the freshman and sophomore records for most points on the varsity and setting a bonecrushing screen for Molly Watson in a supersectional game two years ago.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Green Eggs and Ham
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
Grandpa Pacheco because he told me that I will accomplish whatever goals I set for myself.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Don't know
My favorite TV show is ...
Judge Judy
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
sleeping
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
listening to the crowd and seeing the support our fans give us and knowing that most of the people are there for us.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, CARE, Art Club
52 - Whitney Snyder - Junior **
Parents
Dr. Dawn Snyder
Siblings
Erin, 17
Grant, 13
My favorite teacher is ...
Mrs. Wolfe
The grade school I attended was ...
Silas Willard
Plans after GHS ...
go to college and eventually sell jewlery on QVC
My favorite snack is ...
frozen pizza
If I were a fish, I'd be a shark because ...
they run the water
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
the dedication and unity we have
My favorite class at GHS is ...
American Studies
Did you know that I can ...
play the harmonica with my nose.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
Last year's win over Mendota.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
my physics book.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my mom because she and I are so much alike and I respect her so much.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
90210 or anything on Public Television
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Who is Michael Keaton? If he wasn't on "Celebrity Deathmatch" I wouldn't know who is was.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
playing in a gym with four of our banners.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, G-Club, Frenc Club officer, FCA board member, church council, class officer, Student Council, CARE
14 - Rachel Bicego - Sophomore *
Parents
Amy and John Bicego
Siblings
Katy, 17
Jenna, 13
Gretchen, 10
Joey, 16
Nicki, 19
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Allison
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
go to college
My favorite snack is ...
Doritos
If I were a fish, I'd be a goldfish because ...
du-uh! gold+fish, I'd be rich!
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
the whole experience
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Gym
Did you know that I can ...
count to ten with my eyes closed.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going to state last year.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
(There isn't one book that could do it)
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
all of my sisters. They're the best.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Just Shoot Me
Where were you when you found out Michael keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
I was at school and broke down in tears. I haven't been the same since.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
the feeling you get when you walk into the gym.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, Honors
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 - Sarah Pacheco - Sophomore *
Parents
Del and Tracey Pacheco
Siblings
Megan
Kelsy, 10
Shelby, 6
My favorite teacher is ...
Miss Clay
The grade school I attended was ...
King
Plans after GHS ...
go to college
My favorite snack is ...
any food
If I were a fish, I'd be a shark because ...
everyone would be scared of "Sarah the Shark"
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is that we are all willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
lunch
Did you know that I can ...
hum the song "Dueling Banjos" with Jaque Howard
My greatest sports thrill was ...
going to state last year and supporting the team.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
My Grandpa; he did everything for us and was willing to do anything for us whenever we needed something.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
The Real World
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
playing Parcheeze with Megan and my mom was crying telling us what happened.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
We play on it.
Other sports, activities or honors
Softball, CARE
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
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)
Manager - Erin Snyder - Senior ***
Parents
Dr. Dawn Snyder
Siblings
Whitney, 16
Grant, 13
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Rux
The grade school I attended was ...
Silas Willard
Plans after GHS ...
attend college and major in elementary education
My favorite snack is ...
BBQ chips and Dr. Pepper
If I were a fish, I'd be a goldfish because ...
they're pretty, humble and meek.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
I get to be with my friends.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Child Care and Guidence
Did you know that I can ...
do a cartwheel.
My greatest sports thrill was ...
beating Mendota in the Grand Championship game of the Bloomington-Normal Holiday Tournament and going to state all three of my high school years.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
Sisters.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my dad; he was a strong person.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
ER
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Sitting on my couch watching my mom cry her eyes out.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
how loud the gym can get from the crowd.
Other sports, activities or honors
FCA, CARE, Student Council, Seinor Class Secretary, DAR nominee
Manager - Pam Bess - Junior
Parents
John and Millicent Bess
Siblings
Fei, 30
Addi, 23
Dedei, 22
Denise, 15
John, 12
My favorite teacher is ...
Mr. Peck/Mr. Cass
The grade school I attended was ...
Gale
Plans after GHS ...
attend Carl Sandburg College then transfer to Western Illinois University to major in music and minor in elementary education.
My favorite snack is ...
crackers and cheese
If I were a fish, I'd be a shark because ...
I'm really snappy and if you come at me wrong, I'll eat you up; plus they're pretty cool.
Favorite part of being on this year's team ...
is that everyone gets along and are very nice. They all work together.
My favorite class at GHS is ...
Child Care and Guidence
Did you know that I can ...
do the splits
My greatest sports thrill was ...
beating Mendota in the Grand Championship game of the Bloomington-Normal Holiday Tournament when Jaque hit the last basket to win the game, and beating Dixon for the Sectional Championship.
The book that best sums up my life so far is ...
.
The person that has influenced me to most is ...
my sister Addi because she acts like more than a sister; she's a best friend.
My favorite opponent's gym is ...
Moline's Wharton Feildhouse
My favorite TV show is ...
Wayans Brothers, Mad TV, Blues Clues, Comic View
Where were you when you found out Michael Keaton wasn't going to be Batman anymore?
Probably sleeping or working like everyone else.
The best thing about playing in Thiel Gym is ...
Everything you need is here; candy, food, ice, people, and (oh yeah) the players.
Other sports, activities or honors
jazz band, pep band, concert band, marching band, Budget, Track