2020 Montana Soccer Yearbook by University of Montana Athletics

2020 Montana Soccer Yearbook

2020 Montana Soccer

2020 Roster No. 00 1 2

Name Claire Howard Brooke Johnston Ali Monroe

Year R-Sr. Jr. R-So.

Pos. G G M

Ht. 5-7 5-9 5-4

Hometown Santa Rosa, Calif. Puyallup, Wash. Edmonds, Wash.

Previous school Maria Carrillo HS Puyallup HS Edmonds-Woodway HS

3 4 5 6

Sydney Haustein Marley Muelhaupt Sami Siems Alexa Coyle

So. So. Jr. Sr.

M D M F

5-3 5-8 5-7 5-10

Las Vegas, Nev. West Des Moines, Iowa Portland, Ore. Bozeman, Mont.

Sha uck-St. Mary’s School Sha uck-St. Mary’s School Westview HS Bozeman HS

7 8 9

McKenzie Kilpatrick Mimi Eiden Ca e Buck

Jr. Sr. R-Jr.

D F D

5-7 5-3 6-0

Boise, Idaho Forest Lake, Minn. Bellevue, Wash.

Borah HS Forest Lake HS / North Dakota Bellevue HS

10 11 12 13

Taylor Stoeger Quinn Peacock Taylor Hansen Reese Ellio

Sr. So. Sr. Fr.

F M D D

5-10 5-2 5-4 5-10

Green River, Wyo. Missoula, Mont. Cardiﬀ by the Sea, Calif. Blacklick, Ohio

Green River HS / Laramie County CC Sen nel HS Del Norte HS St. Francis DeSales HS / IMG Academy

14 15 16

Allie Larsen Raye Burton Avery Adams

So. R-Jr. Sr.

D M M

5-5 5-5 5-4

Louisville, Colo. Centennial, Colo. Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Monarch HS Cherokee Trail HS Mountain Vista HS

17 18 19 20

Kendall Furrow Jaden Griggs Kennedi Christ Meredith Udovich

R-So. So. So. Fr.

D F M F

5-7 5-5 5-8 5-2

Fort Collins, Colo. Orondo, Wash. Encinitas, Calif. Puyallup, Wash.

Rocky Mountain HS Wenatchee HS La Costa Canyon HS Puyallup HS

21 22 23

Caitlin Rogers Molly Massman Rita Lang

R-Jr. So. R-Jr.

D M M

5-6 5-10 5-4

Murrieta, Calif. San Luis Obispo, Calif. Sherwood, Ore.

Murrieta Valley HS San Luis Obispo HS Sherwood HS

24 25 26 27

Emme Fernandez Josie Windauer Zoe Transtrum Elizabeth Basile

So. Fr. Jr. Fr.

F F M D

5-7 5-9 5-9 5-4

Van Alstyne, Texas Columbia Falls, Mont. Boise, Idaho Renton, Wash.

Van Alstyne HS Columbia Falls HS Borah HS Tahoma HS

28 35 36

Alejandra Melendez Elizabeth Todd Camellia Xu

Fr. So. Fr.

M G G

5-1 5-7 5-8

Oakland, Calif. Oakland, Calif. Port Moody, B.C.

Bishop O’Dowd HS Bishop O’Dowd HS Burnaby Central Secondary School

Head coach: Chris Citowicki, third year (Lock Haven, ’06) Assistant coaches: Ka e Benz, fourth year; J. Landham, second year

2020 Montana Soccer

00 || CLAIRE HOWARD R-S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To never take anything for granted. We o en assume me is on our side but this pandemic taught me to cherish the things I value because they can be taken away very quickly. What is your biggest fear? That Avery won’t think I’m cool. What really makes you angry? That I s ll haven’t been able to beat my Temple Run high score from when I was 10. What is your biggest complaint about your sport? That since I am goalkeeper apparently I shouldn’t try and take on the opposing team and try and score. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I would hire someone to be my personal driver, because one me I got pulled over for driving too slow. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? Tried to li the same weight as Taylor Hansen in the weight room. Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous? I don’t think so but if you asked anyone in my family if they were they would say Claire Howard. What is one thing you will never do again? Give up six goals against Washington State on their home opener with thousands of fans in a endance. What job would you be terrible at? Anything with math, like literally anything with math. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? The me our team went to Barcelona ... okay fine ... the me we went to Hawaii ... oh wait. What amazing thing did you do that no one was around to see? Beat Lebron James in a game of H-O-R-S-E. What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? Coﬀee. I literally hate it. Drinks should not be hot!

If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? Online shopping. If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? I would call my freshman-year college self and tell her that during this me you will make some of your favorite memories and best friends, so enjoy every li le thing that being a Griz has to oﬀer. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? Running a 120 at the same speed as Josie. What is one of your personal rules that you never break? Step on a crack, break your mother’s back. I have never and will never step on a crack while walking. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Showering. There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? People who say data vs. people who data. What is one event in your life that made you who you are? “Gasser day” at South Campus Stadium. If you know, you know. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? That everyone has to refer to me as “Your Majesty.” What’s the most illegal thing you’ve done? I’d tell ya but I’d have to kill ya.

2020 Montana Soccer

16 || AVERY ADAMS S

| M | H

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: Life can change at any moment, which causes your plans to change, but you have to find the posi ves during this me. There are many if you just look for them. What is your biggest fear? Rita Lang touching my neck. How would your friends describe you? Silent but deadly. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with seven pillows, minimum, but only one blanket. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? While in gymnas cs, I was on vault and I tripped on the springboard and hit my head on the metal knob that adjusts the vault to go up and down. I got 45 s tches in my head and have two separate scars.

What really makes you angry? When Ali Monroe tries to convince me that Washington is be er than Colorado. What’s your favorite family recipe? Every year for all my siblings’ birthdays, my mom makes us the same four- ered birthday cake. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? We used to go to Chincoteague in Virginia every few years with my cousins. It’s a small li le island on the water, so we would spend every day at the beach and riding bikes around.

What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Learning to play the piano or stretching more.

What’s your favorite family tradi on? We have three rules as a family. 1) Don’t embarrass yourself, 2) Don’t embarrass your family, and 3) Never steal Mariel’s chair. (Mariel’s my sister and if you sat in the chair she was in, it was bad news for you.)

On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? Around Taylor Hansen I feel like a 10 because she laughs at literally everything.

What do you wish you knew more about? I wish I knew more about tools so that I could build anything I needed.

What is one thing you will never do again? Play Sami Siems in any card game. Anyone who has ever played her knows what I’m talking about.

If you were ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? Christmas lights are up year-round.

What is special about the place you grew up? I live 30 minutes away from Red Rocks Amphitheater and got to graduate high school there! If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? Untying knots. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Having our dogs great us when I come home. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? When I was li le, I couldn’t say my “r,” and people would always ask me to say words they knew I couldn’t pronounce. The worst was “world war.”

If you had a warning label, what would yours say? “Says words, but you will have no idea what she means.” What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? I have never and will never drink coﬀee. I believe it tastes quite bad. How do you relax a er a long day? I watch cooking videos.

2020 Montana Soccer

6 || ALEXA COYLE S

| F | B

. | B

The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To appreciate the li le things in life and to be more present each day, not always looking ahead to the future. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I have a bad habit of leaving the fridge open and the sink running. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I would say I am an introverted extrovert. I love being social and around people, but I need alone me to re-charge. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? My family and I went to Costa Rica this last Christmas, which was an amazing experience! It is a beau ful country! We explored the beaches, surfed in the ocean and stayed in an eco-lodge in the rainforest! There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? People who like cinnamon rolls and those who don’t (I am not sure how you could not like them). What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I wish I had started playing an instrument at a younger age! I think it would be so cool to be able to play an instrument well! What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? Fishing and backpacking! I really have enjoyed the mes I have gone and would love to spend the me and the money doing both! What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Food. I am a “foodie” who loves to eat healthy, good-quality food. What is special about the place you grew up? There are mountains surrounding the city 360 degrees, there are two amazing ski mountains less than an hour away, and it is a very community-based place (similar to Missoula!). Who is your hero? My mom! She is so incredibly inspiring through her constant posi vity and selflessness. I try to be more like her every day! What personality trait do you value most, and which do you dislike the most? Empathy is a personality trait I really value, and arrogance is a personality trait I dislike.

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Singing and dancing to music in the car with my girls. It makes me smile. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? New experiences. I hope to do some traveling and exploring of new places around the world. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Go skiing! It is such a fun sport! If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? I would call my future self 20 years from now and ask myself advice for the next 20 years. I think it would be cool to know where I will be in 20 years! What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? When I was eight months old my family moved to Poland for a year. That is the farthest I have been from home! How many pillows do you sleep with? I have eight pillows on my bed, but I only sleep on one of them. What do you wish you knew more about? How to start a business. I would love to start my own business someday! What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? Robo c process automaon! I have been interning for a company that creates robo c processes that can complete tasks on the computer that humans usually do. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would win the lo ery, then I could use the money to give back, to travel and to start a business! I wouldn’t have to wait! If you had a warning label, what would yours say? May be hangry.

2020 Montana Soccer

8 || MIMI EIDEN S

| F | F

. | F

HS | N

The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To hug my loved ones and tell them that I love them as o en as possible. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I would hire a makeup ar st that would do my makeup whenever I needed it done.

What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I am always listening to music. I listen to music when I wake up, cook, clean, you name it.

How would your friends describe you? Weird and funny.

If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Be nice to everyone or you’re going to jail.

What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A private plane so I can go wherever I wanted without wai ng in line and being crammed with a bunch of people. What could you give a 40-minute presentaon on with absolutely no prepara on? Why Ronaldo is the best player in the world. What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? TikTok. I do not get the point of scrolling for hours and hours looking at the same videos but with diﬀerent people. If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? A chili-cooking contest of who can make any chili recipe the fastest. I would win a bronze medal. If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? I would call myself freshmen year of college. I would tell myself to save my money. And that I have food at home and clothes in my closet. In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? An environment where people look, talk and dress the same is when I feel most out of place. There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? There are the people who say, “OMG, I need to fill up” when their gas tank is at the halfway mark and the people who say, “I got this” when it’s on E.

Who is your hero? My mom and Nicki Minaj because they are queens. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with five pillows and I know when one falls from my bed at night. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an extrovert but also can be an introvert at mes. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Taste. I love food so much. I think about the next meal that I am going to eat while I am ea ng. What’s your favorite family recipe? My mom makes the meanest lasagna. Nobody makes lasagna be er than my mom. On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? I would rate myself a 5. I have my days. Who is the most intelligent person you know? My dad. He knows about every topic there is to know about on this earth. What is one thing you will never do again? I will never again go on the roller coaster called the Wild Thing at Valley Fair in Minnesota.

2020 Montana Soccer

12 || TAYLOR HANSEN S

| D | C

S ,C

. | D

The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That rela onships are what ma er the most in a me of uncertainty. What is your biggest complaint about your sport? All of the running. A er season it pains me to even think about going for a jog.

In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? Heavy metal concert. It’s just not for me.

How many pillows do you sleep with? Ten pillows is the minimum for a quality sleep.

There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? Those that like pineapple on pizza and the other kind of people.

What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? I shot on Claire Howard and thought I could score. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? How’s the view from down there? (Well, that’s not asked but it’s pre y much implied in all the jokes.) What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? The ability to look back and connect all the dots that will lead me to where I end up. What amazing thing did you do that no one was around to see? I got a frisbee in the Kan Jam slot (I think that has been my biggest accomplishment thus far this year). If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I’d hire a chef to cook all of my meals. This way I get a quality meal and save lots of me. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I usually leave the social gathering before it becomes a social gathering, so you could say introvert. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Li le talks and bel ng out songs with my roommates in the kitchen. (Ooo, also the li le candles in my room). What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A lake house, where I can get away and do nothing.

What job would you be terrible at? A job that requires me to sit s ll. How do you relax a er a long day? I usually light my WoodWick White Teak scented candles and read a book with some hot chocolate. What could you give a 40-minute presenta on on with absolutely no prepara on? Coffee and how delicious it is. What age do you wish you could permanently be? I want to say 35 because that sounds like a great age, but I haven’t been there yet so ... What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? A quality breakfast burrito and a coffee. What is one thing you will never do again? Argue with my mom, thinking I could win. If you had a warning label, what would yours say? WARNING: Needs caffeine and good workout daily. If not received, good luck to you . Who is the most intelligent person you know? My brother. He’s managed to convince me he’s intelligent at least.

2020 Montana Soccer

10 || TAYLOR STOEGER S

| F | G

. | G

HS | L

The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That our world is much more connected than I previously thought. That the virus spread to all parts of the world so fast just proves that. Another thing it’s taught me is how we are very social beings. Being in quaran ne was much more diﬃcult than I originally thought because of the lack of daily social interac ons. What is your biggest fear? Failing, whether that be in my personal life, sports or school. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? A trip we took to San Francisco. I had a soccer tournament there at the me, but we made it into a fun, li le vaca on with the whole family. What really makes you angry? Snoring is something that makes me very angry. For some reason it just drives me crazy. What mo vates you to work hard? Trying to be the best that I can be mo vates me to work hard. I want to be the best version of myself possible. What is your biggest complaint about your sport? The amount of running that comes along with it. My other complaint is that some mes we have to play our games during snowstorms, which can be absolutely miserable. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Without hesita on, I would rather drive a car. There are so many more places you can go with a car. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I would have them cook me gourmet meals all the me. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I think that you can have a job you really like, but I don’t believe that there is a perfect job so I would rather win the lo ery. How many pillows do you sleep with? I only sleep with one pillow, but I have three other pillows next to me. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? Skydiving! I’m definitely an adrenaline junky, so I love these types of ac vi es.

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Sight. 20/20 vision, baby. What do you wish you knew more about? My lineage. I would like to know more about the history of my family. What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Shoes are worth spending more money on to get the best. How do you relax a er a long day? A er a long day, I love to come home, change into some cozy sweats and a hoodie, and then lay in bed to watch a movie. What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? I love, love, love to travel, so if me and money weren’t an issue, I would be exploring all parts of the world. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Go to a concert. There is something about listening to live music that brings so much joy and appreciaon to the songs. If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? Solo ping pong. I would be guaranteed a top-two finish every me. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? My long, dark eyelashes. There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? Those that like The Oﬃce and those that don’t. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? For everyone to be kind to one another. I think that kindness can go a long way and that is something our world needs more of.

2020 Montana Soccer

9 || CATIE BUCK R-J

| D | B

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: How much people value rela onships and social interac ons, and to not take the li le things for granted. What is your biggest fear? I’m terrified of bugs, especially spiders. I check my room every night before I go to bed.

What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Slippers. I am obsessed with my pink slippers.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? We went to Salyulita, Mexico, for Christmas last year and went on a zipline that went up to 60 mph!

What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? Drink water. I thoroughly enjoy room-temperature tap water with no ice even if cold filtered ice water is an op on.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Drive a car but I don’t have the best driving skills.

How do you relax a er a long day? Watch TikTok in bed with a candle lit.

If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? Cook and meal prep for me because I am constantly hungry. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Work at the perfect job because I love being around and collabora ng with people. What’s your favorite family recipe? Norwegian pancakes! My grandma makes them every holiday with cinnamon and sugar. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Extrovert for sure. I love being around my friends and when I’m not, I’m probably Face ming one of them. If you had a warning label, what would yours say? Hiccups frequently that sound like a frog. What is one thing you will never do again? Go surfing. I was horrible at it and ended up swallowing a lot of water. What do you wish you knew more about? Cooking! I’ve grown to like cooking since coming to college but want to learn more recipes. What age do you wish you could permanently be? I wish I could be in college forever. I love living with and down the street from all my best friends and ge ng to play soccer with them every day.

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? A sunny day and a warm cup of coﬀee. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? Why I haven’t changed out of my loop three hours a er prac ce. It’s just comfortable. If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? I think I would have a solid chance at some sort of food-ea ng compe on. Last year at the conference tournament my team convinced me to try to eat eight pounds of pasta, six breads cks and two baseball-sized hot dogs in under 30 minutes. I think if I trained I would have a good shot at it. What do you spend the most me thinking about? When and what I will eat next. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? I have a scar on both of my knees from two ACL surgeries. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I regret not being in dance classes when I was younger because I have no rhythm. There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? People who prefer vanilla ice cream when they have other opons and people who are normal.

2020 Montana Soccer

15 || RAYE BURTON R-J

| M | C

. | C

The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To never take anything for granted! You never know what is going to happen next, so always live life to the fullest! What is your biggest fear? Not living my best life. The world has so much to oﬀer and I want to be able to embrace all of it!

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Depends who you ask and what day you ask me, haha. I’d say overall an extrovert!

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? My family went to Puerto Rico last summer! We woke up next to the ocean, hiked in a rainforest and tried lots of amazing, authen c food.

Are you related or distantly related to anyone famous? No, but I always tell people my uncle is the founder of Burton since that’s my last name. They believe it 90 percent of the me.

What really makes you angry? When I text someone and they don’t respond but I know they’re on their phone. What mo vates you to work hard? My family. They constantly push me to be the best version of myself. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Depends on the distance. For sure ride a horse! They are so cool. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? Be my stylist. I don’t hate my style but it could definitely use some improvements. And I take forever to choose what I want to wear. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Work at the perfect job. Hopefully, the sa sfac on will last longer and I’ll be making good money. If money was no object, what would you do all day? Buy all the clothes I’ve ever wanted or couldn’t aﬀord. I’m always wan ng a wardrobe update. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with one but I have five decora ve pillows. Oops. What’s your favorite family tradi on? For Christmas we have always slept in the same room together so we could start the day together. Than we make breakfast for our parents and grandmas while watching Elf or Home Alone!

If you had a warning label, what would yours say? WARNING. I’m not mean, I’m just shy un l you peal back my layers! On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? A solid 7.5. Some mes my a tude comes across as funny. I think I’m funny. What age do you wish you could permanently be? 22! You’re s ll young, can have fun and be ac ve but also star ng a new chapter in your life that’s exci ng. How do you relax a er a long day? Light a candle, binge watch New Girl and order some food! What one thing do you really want but can’t afford yet? The ability to travel the world and do fun things in each place I visit. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? A cup of coffee that hits the spot! I loveeeee coffee. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? My ACL scars. My ba le wound. The persistence it took mentally and physically to be where I am today is cool to look back at. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I am very OCD. I like things clean and like things organized.

2020 Montana Soccer

23 || RITA LANG R-J

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,O . | S

The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That life is very unpredictable, but regardless of the situa on, it is what you make it and there is always something posi ve you can take from it. What is your biggest fear? The ocean. If you’re not afraid of the unknown that’s in there, you’re lying. What really makes you angry? Close-minded people with no interest in gaining a diﬀerent perspec ve on something or life in general. What mo vates you to work hard? My family and the goals I put in place for myself. How many pillows do you sleep with? Two. Any more than that would be uncomfy and overdoing it. What’s your favorite family recipe? My mom makes the most amazing pineapple brownies. They’re just heavenly. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? 1000% an extrovert. I will make friends with a stranger on a bus. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Probably taste. Anyone who knows me knows it’s not sight or sound. If you were ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? Equal rights to everyone, non-descrimin ve of gender, race, religious beliefs or sexual preference. On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? A solid 9. I have some room for improvement. What age do you wish you could permanently be? 23. It’s a great number to start with but also it just seems like a solid me in your life to enjoy, have fun, travel and meet new people. What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? My dream car, which is a 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class in ma e black. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Travel to a new country. I think experiencing other cultures is so important to understanding the world and becoming a be er person.

What do you spend the most me thinking about? My future. I constantly think about how my ac ons right now will eﬀect where I want to get to. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? Love and unwaivering support. Without them and their sacrifices I wouldn’t be here today. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? I gave up on this a longgg me ago. I think anything can happen to anyone at any me. I mean look at this pandemic. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? I have a scar on top of my right foot because when I was six, I dropped a large knife on my foot because I wanted to cut some more ham for myself once I finished dinner. I had to get six s ches. What’s the most illegal thing you’ve done? One me in middle school, I was an accomplice to two boys ligh ng fireworks oﬀ and burning 60 acres of my hometown. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? You’re not allowed to be a jerk to people for no reason (to put it nicely). What is one event in your life that made you who you are? Honestly tearing my ACL helped me develop a completely new mindset and has changed me for the be er, which I’m forever grateful for. If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? Right before I meet the man I’m going to marry. I’d tell myself to act cool and not mess it up.

2020 Montana Soccer

21 || CAITLIN ROGERS R-J

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To roll with the punches of life. What really makes you angry? When people don’t push their chairs back in

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Taking my dog Jasmine for a walk will always brighten my day.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I would rather ride my bike. I remember freshman year there was a big group of us that would bike every day to prac ce. It was awesome!

What could you give a 40-minute presenta on on with absolutely no prepara on? I could talk for an hour about HIV 101 and safe sex with absolutely no notes or presenta on.

Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would rather work the perfect job, so that way I am loving what I do with my life while also ge ng paid for it.

What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? Squirrel parachuting. I just think not having the typical chute would be a cool experience.

How many pillows do you sleep with? I typically sleep with five pillows. I have a body pillow, a Tempur-Pedic pillow, a normal pillow, an extra-large pillow pet and an average-size pillow pet.

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Travel somewhere that is the complete opposite of where they grew up so they can experience something new and get out of their li le bubbles.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say? Cau on, biggest weakness is walking/ running on concrete/cement.

What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? TV shows like the Kardashians or The Bachelor. I just don’t see the point. It is just pointless/senseless drama.

What job would you be terrible at? I would be a terrible snake-milker. I am just very clumsy and would probably spill the venom everywhere. What do you wish you knew more about? Area 51. What do they keep there and why will they shoot someone if they pass a certain point? What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Fine wine if it meant it would be the best.

What’s the best thing you got from your parents? My dog Jasmine. She is an Australian Shepard who is nine years old. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? Dunking a basketball. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? The scar on my right hip. High school powder puﬀ my senior year went hard.

How do you relax a er a long day? I take my dog Jasmine for a bike ride to the dog park and/or to the river. I will then just sit in the river listening to music on a speaker.

What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Learning how to ski/snowboard. I have wanted to learn for a while now, snowboarding more than skiing, however.

What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A yacht. Being able to just go out on the lake, river and/or ocean would be awesome.

There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? Those who like ranch and those who do not. I am one of those who do not.

2020 Montana Soccer

1 || BROOKE JOHNSTON J

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To really embrace the me I get to spend present with the people I care about. It has also taught me that everything can so easily be stripped away, so really take advantage of the me you’re blessed with. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? A trip to South Africa that we took when I was eight. My dad grew up in Africa, so we got to experience a li le bit of what that was like for him while we were there.

What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? TikTok. It’s the app everyone loves and spends so much me on, but I really don’t get the hype behind it.

What mo vates you to work hard? It stems from my iden ty. I am a daughter of God and I am here to glorify Him in everything I do.

What’s the best thing you got from your parents? Growing up in a Chris an home and being raised with so many morals and values.

Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? The perfect job. A job is very stable and knowing I get to go to work loving what I do is what would make me happy.

What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? Hell. Ya girl will be in heaven and I can’t wait to be living in paradise with my heavenly father.

How would your friends describe you? Someone they can count on. I would also men on they will say that I’m loud.

What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Not playing guitar when I was younger. It’s harder to learn now.

How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with eight pillows on my bed. I like to feel cozy and tucked in at night.

What’s your favorite family recipe? A thing called “orange salad.” I can’t tell you what it’s made of or else it wouldn’t be a family recipe anymore.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am definitely an extrovert, but I do have some introvert tendencies. What is one thing you will never do again? Confine myself to my comfort zone. I want to be pushed so I will say yes to a lot of things I normally wouldn’t. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? Da ng. I’m a big fan of when a guy would call me on the phone instead of text me. When he would walk up and knock on the door to say he’s here instead of text me. How do you relax a er a long day? A er a long day, relaxing for me looks like journaling/ reading or watching a movie with my girls. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Thanking God for a couple of things in the beginning of the day. He has blessed me with so much, saying thank you isn’t that hard. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Star ng my life and seeing how much I grow as a person. Looking back at my life 10 years ago from now, I was a completely diﬀerent person.

There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? Those that are op mis c and those that are pessimis c. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? My sense of smell is the strongest sense I have. I’m very sensi ve to certain foods. I could smell a ripe/bad avocado from upstairs if it’s ro ng downstairs on the kitchen counter. What is one event in your life that made you who you are? My freshman year of college. I was not anywhere near to the person I am today and I’m so thankful I went through that and reflected on it to grow from it. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? To love your neighbor as yourself. Same thing as treat others how you want to be treated. I think it’s so important to show others love and compassion always.

2020 Montana Soccer

7 || M KENZIE KILPATRICK J

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That I am a people person and enjoy mee ng new people more than I thought I did. What is your biggest fear? Lady bugs. I got bit by one once. Absolutely terrifying.

How would your friends describe you? Probably funny and obnoxious.

What really makes you angry? I get really mad when people lie to me.

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Drinking coďŹ&#x20AC;ee always makes my day be er.

How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with at least four pillows. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth spending more money on to get the best? Toilet paper. You can never go wrong with nice toilet paper. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an extrovert. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? Is your hair naturally that color? What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Having a family. What do you spend the most me thinking about? I think about breakfast foods a lot. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I wish I would have been interested in gymnas cs. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? How loud I am all the me. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Probably win the lo ery.

In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? On a stage in front of people. How do you relax a er a long day? I put on sweats and sweatshirt and crawl into bed. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Going to Amsterdam the summer of 2019. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? I feel like all my senses are decent but taste is my favorite. What could you give a 40-minute presenta on on with absolutely no prepara on? Costco. I am obsessed with that place. What age do you wish you could permanently be? Twelve. That was such a fun year. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I would rather drive a car.

2020 Montana Soccer

5 || SAMI SIEMS J

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: How important it is to appreciate the li le things in life, like going to soccer prac ce, seeing family members or even going out for a cup of coﬀee What is/was your favorite family vaca on? When my family and I traveled all over Southern Africa.

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Work in the customer-service industry.

What really makes you angry? The sound of the vacuum cleaner.

What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? TikTok.

What is your biggest complaint about your sport? So much sweat.

What’s the best thing you got from your parents? Straight teeth. No braces for me!

How many pillows do you sleep with? Zero. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I would hire a personal chef. If money was no object, what would you do all day? Be hiking in the mountains somewhere. What’s your favorite family recipe? Tuna casserole (sounds gross, I know, but it’s amazing). If you had a warning label, what would yours say? Cau on: aggressive eater. What do you wish you knew more about? Dreams. What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Tillamook cheese. How do you relax a er a long day? Watching a movie with my house. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? For corona to die oﬀ.

Which of your scars has the best story behind it? An oval on my thigh from accidently pressure-washing my leg. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Learning another language. What personality trait do you value most, and which do you dislike the most? I like that I am uber-compe ve because I always try my hardest to win. And I dislike that I am uber-compe ve because I get way too heated if I lose. If you were ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? No speed limits. What is special about the place you grew up? You can take an hour drive to the beach or an hour drive to the ski mountain.

2020 Montana Soccer

26 || ZOE TRANSTRUM J

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: Mental health is so important, and we need to create be er systems in our country and world to be er serve people and planet. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? My sophomore year my dad drove me back to school and we made a weekend trip to Glacier Na onal Park and made memories that will always be special to me.

What do you spend the most me thinking about? Climate change and the future.

Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Win the lo ery because then I could work at a job that makes me happy without having to worry about money.

If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? I would call my 30 year old self and remind her of all the dreams and aspira ons I have for her.

If money was no object, what would you do all day? Travel all the me.

What’s the best thing you got from your parents? An open mindset and a hard work ethic.

What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? Being on a reality TV show.

What’s your favorite family recipe? My great-grandma used to make the best cinnamon rolls, and rela ves from that side of the family can recreate it pre y close, but it’s never the same.

What are some of your personal rules that you never break? Never wear jeans a er 8 p.m. in your own house, and if a dog comes up to you, you have to say hello.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert. I could spend my life alone in the woods and be happy.

What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Learning another language.

Who is the most intelligent person you know? My grandpa. The man is a legend.

What is one event in your life that made you who you are? When I was 17, I went backpacking in Europe with a friend and the diﬀerent people we got to meet and places we saw opened my eyes and mind, and made me have a completely diﬀerent perspec ve on life.

What job would you be terrible at? Driver’s ed teacher. The student and I would both be freaking out. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? I like taking handwri en notes and marking up texts on paper rather than electronically. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Coffee and rain. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Hopefully traveling and finding a career path I’m passionate about. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Have a conversa on with someone who lives in a different country and culture, with completely different perspec ves and experiences from your own.

What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I leave half empty glasses of water everywhere. What’s the most illegal thing you’ve done? Haha, nice try.

2020 Montana Soccer

17 || KENDALL FURROW R-S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That I love social interac on and made me realize that I took several things for granted before. It was a huge eye-opener for me. I also think it’s kind of cool to say that I was in a huge part of history. What is your biggest fear? Either ge ng kidnapped or grasshoppers. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? My favorite family vaca on was going to Hawaii for New Year’s Eve. One of my favorite parts was watching fireworks on the beach at midnight. What really makes you angry? When people chew with their mouth open. What mo vates you to work hard? Every single person in my family mo vates me in some way and I want to be as successful as they are. How many pillows do you sleep with? I have a total of eleven pillows on my bed but I only sleep with four. What’s your favorite family recipe? My favorite family recipe is our homemade eggnog for Christmas. Are you an introvert or extrovert? I am definitely an extrovert because I love being around people and mee ng new people. But I do like my alone me occasionally. What job would you be terrible at? Being any type of surgeon, because I hate dealing with blood and needles. How do you relax a er a long day? I usually take a long shower and get in comfy clothes and watch a movie. What thing do you really want, but can’t aﬀord yet? A boat. I love boa ng on the lake in the summer me. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? When people tell me good morning or watching the sunset.

What do you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Go camping. Everyone should get away from the world for just a night. What do you spend the most me thinking about? What I’m going to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? The one on my shin from the me I ran across a pond because there was a snake. Fun fact: there is a video on YouTube of it. What is one event in your life that made you who you are? Tearing my ACL along with two other knee surgeries following that and I s ll am playing Division I soccer. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I like to go on bike rides, car rides with friends and it’s always fun riding horses. On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you were? I would say 10, or at least that’s what people tell me. What are you most looking forward in the next 10 years? Living my life and being wild while I’m young. What’s the furthest you’ve ever been from home? I’ve always been with my family if I’m far away from home, so since I’m in Montana that is probably the furthest away from home. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? My parents have made sure to make me happy and have given me so many things that I’m beyond grateful for. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.

2020 Montana Soccer

2 || ALI MONROE R-S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: More than ever to appreciate what you have and the people around you. It seems crazy to think that we can take something as simple as seeing our friends and family for granted, but this pandemic has shown the importance of those rela onships. It also has challenged me, and I think everyone, to be be er and to look a er our community. That is something I hope we all con nue to do even a er the pandemic has subsided. Who is your hero? My mom and my dad. Classic choice, but they both work so hard and are so persistent in so many ways and care deeply for other people, which I admire greatly. What is your biggest fear? Being stranded at sea. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? Free-diving.

What do you wish you knew more about? A lot of things, but one that is at the top of the list is my family history! I would love to know more about where my ancestors came from and the lives they had. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Laughing with someone or making someone else laugh.

What really makes you angry? I get incredibly frustrated when I cannot figure something out or when I can’t do something. Drives me insane.

What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A lake house. I have always pictured myself having one when I am older, poten ally on Lake Chelan where my family always vaca ons.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Bike. Cars are more prac cal a lot of the me but riding a bike is more fun.

What’s the best thing you got from your parents? Their humor. They both have such a goofy sense of humor and I love it.

Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Work at the perfect job.

Which of your scars has the best story behind it? That’s a tough choice. Probably a scar I have on my leg from cu ng it on coral in Hawaii a few years ago. Two ACL scars and an appendectomy surgery are close seconds though.

How many pillows do you sleep with? Just one, although I have at least four on my bed. What’s the tallest building you’ve been to the top of? Empire State Building! What’s your favorite family recipe? My grandma makes the best French toast. It was definitely one of my favorite things to eat growing up, but she won’t tell me her secret. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? I have a surprisingly good sense of smell. I think I got that from my mom (if that’s how that works). On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? I laugh at almost all my own jokes, so I’d like to consider myself a 7, maybe an 8 on a good day. What job would you be terrible at? Exterminator. I am horrible when it comes to ge ng bugs out of the house.

What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I wish I had learned how to ski when I was younger. I want to learn now but I have heard that learning at a younger age is best. What personality trait do you value most, and which do you dislike the most? There are a lot of quali es I value but I think I value kindness the most and dislike jealousy the most. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? New experiences. I have no idea what the next 10 years will look like for me, but I think that is what I am most excited for: reflec ng on things I would have never predicted happening.

2020 Montana Soccer

19 || KENNEDI CHRIST S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To take life day by day and enjoy it. I have learned a lot about myself in quaran ne especially. In life you can’t focus on what you can’t fix. Focus on the things you can fix. I learned to be pa ent in frustra ng, unknowing mes and just be posi ve while doing my part to help. What is your biggest fear? The dark and losing the people I love.

On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? Around 8.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Fiji.

What job would you be terrible at? A surgeon because I don’t like blood or seeing people hurt.

What mo vates you to work hard? Myself and my goals. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Drive a car because you can go anywhere and faster. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? Be my personal school agenda and remind me when something is due. How many pillows do you sleep with? Two, one for my head and one next to me. What’s your favorite family recipe? My mom’s lemon cake or orange soup! What’s your favorite family tradi on? Christmas for sure. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I would say extrovert but love my alone me. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Sight for sure. If you had a warning label, what would yours say? My warning label would be: Loud.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? Tavarua, an island oﬀ Fiji. What is special about the place you grew up? I got to be by the ocean. What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Clothes and food. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? I like to hand-write things. How do you relax a er a long day? Lay in bed and watch TV. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? When my friends make me laugh. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Seeing if I get my dream job. What could you give a 40-minute presentaon on with absolutely no prepara on? How to make the perfect grilled cheese.

2020 Montana Soccer

24 || EMME FERNANDEZ S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That everything is in the good Lord’s hands. What’s your biggest fear? My biggest fear is burning or drowning/suﬀoca ng to death. I would rather be stabbed. What really makes you angry? When people misuse the word retarded to make themselves seem humorous.

What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? Honestly just about everything. I think pu ng the me and eﬀort to get the outcome you want is so much more rewarding than running something through a machine. That is unless it’s math. I’ll gladly take a calculator in that case.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I would definitely rather ride a horse. Being at college I obviously don’t get to ride mine. It’s something I miss a lot.

What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? I really want a couple hundred acres somewhere in Montana so I can have a small family ca le opera on.

If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would probably hunt and play with my dog all day.

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Coﬀee. For your own sake, don’t talk to me before coﬀee.

How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with four pillows. I use one for my head and then barricade myself with the other three.

What could you give a 40-minute presenta on on with absolutely no prepara on? I could most definitely cover the basics of taking care of a horse and how to ride in all diﬀerent saddles.

What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? Cliﬀ jumping. What’s your favorite family recipe? Either my mom’s scalloped potatoes or my dad’s fried venison backstrap.

What are some of your personal rules that you never break? I never, under any circumstance, get in my bed or even sit on it without being clean.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am most definitely an extrovert un l I meet people who lack common sense, then I become an introvert because I get annoyed.

What is one event in your life that made you who you are? The day I formed my own rela onship with God the winter of my junior year in high school.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say? Warning: coﬀee addict ahead.

If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Just be a good person.

What job would you be terrible at? I would be a pi ful yoga instructor. I have no flexibility capabili es. What do you wish you knew more about? I wish I knew more about God and the Bible so I could be er explain and influence people to believe. What is special about the place you grew up? Van Alstyne is special to me because the community is so suppor ve. It’s like a giant family.

What’s the best thing you got from your parents? I would say my work ethic and determina on, but some mes it comes oﬀ as stubbornness.

2020 Montana Soccer

18 || JADEN GRIGGS S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: First, how to be pa ent. Things are always changing, day-by-day, and we never know when they might schedule us to play. Next, it has taught me how to persevere. We have had to see our season moved many mes and this can be frustra ng. Lastly, it has taught me to be resilient, because we have had to work so hard even though we do not know when we will play next, so the will to keep going is important. What is your biggest fear? Spiders, they’re just awful.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say? CAUTION: TOO LOUD.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Costa Rica.

On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? 10.

What really makes you angry? Allie (my roommate) not doing her dishes.

Who is the most intelligent person you know? My mom or dad.

What mo vates you to work hard? My family.

What job would you be terrible at? Any isolated desk job.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Bike rides are nice.

What do you wish you knew more about? The ocean.

If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? Cook and clean my house.

What is special about the place you grew up? The road I live on is named a er me.

Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Win the lo ery.

What age do you wish you could permanently be? 26.

If money was no object, what would you do all day? Lay on a beach or shop.

How do you relax a er a long day? In bed watching TV.

How many pillows do you sleep with? Usually two.

What do you spend the most me thinking about? Things I can’t aﬀord.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Extrovert. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Feeling.

2020 Montana Soccer

3 || SYDNEY HAUSTEIN S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That some mes life will take a turn for the worst and the way you react to a given situa on shows what kind of person you are. What is your biggest fear? Failure. I hate knowing that something could not go my way and take a turn for the worst.

On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? I’d give myself a solid 7 at my funniest.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? When I went on a cruise with my family and our friends. My family surprised us saying we were going to California but then we got to the port and went on a week-long cruise instead.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? I went to boarding school away from my parents for three years, so I’d say I was far from home then.

What is your biggest complaint about your sport? Honestly, I hate running. I don’t really know why I picked this sport. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Drive a car. I need to listen to music or else I will get really bored. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would rather win the lo ery so I do not have to work. If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would ride rollercoasters at the biggest amusement parks all day long. How would your friends describe you? Funny once you get to know me but shy at first. How many pillows do you sleep with? I have at least 10 pillows on my bed, but only sleep with two of them. What’s your favorite family recipe? When my mom makes parmesan crusted chicken. It’s like the one made at the restaurant BJ’s except my mom’s is made with love. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I’d say to new people I am an introvert but once I am comfortable with you, I have traits of an extrovert. If you were ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? My first law is there will be no judgment of others. We have too much hate in the world so I’d get rid of that.

What is special about the place you grew up? Growing up in Las Vegas is special because it’s a big city that’s well known for tourism so living there and having access to shows and the strip is a big perk. How do you relax a er a long day? I eat some Boom Chick-Pop in bed and watch whatever show I am currently on which is Ozark at the moment. If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? I would call myself when I am about 25 and tell myself to do whatever makes you happy, otherwise it’s not worth it. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? I have a scar on my knee from trying to jump on my dorm bed and absolutely annihila ng my knee on my dorm desk instead. There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? Leaders who do their own thing and followers who do what other people do. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I am a clean freak. Everything must be in its place and put away at all mes or I feel like my life is a mess.

2020 Montana Soccer

14 || ALLIE LARSEN S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To enjoy your life day-by-day, and to not take even the li lest things for granted. It’s very cliché, I know, but that is the simplest way I can explain the many things this pandemic has taught me. Nobody knows what the future will hold with this virus, but I do know that when this pandemic is over, I will con nue to try to enjoy every li le thing this wonderful life has to oﬀer. What’s the most annoying ques on people ask you regularly? If I am mad at them. I seem to have a pre y serious face, and to some it comes across as if I am mad at them.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? My family’s summer trips to Minnesota. Thinking back to all the amazing memories I had there always puts a smile on my face.

What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I do not like doing dishes. Like really do not like it. One of the worst household chores. I wish I could just snap my fingers and make them disappear.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Ride a bike. I love just listening to music and riding a bike by the river.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an introvert most definitely, however, I do love being around people who I am close with, and when people get to know me I think they are surprised by my personality, as it’s very diﬀerent than what a random person may think I am like. What is your biggest fear? Not being successful. I know I am very privileged in many aspects of life and le ng that go to waste would be devasta ng. What mo vates you to work hard? Success. One of my biggest fears is not living a successful life and not being able to fulfill the high standards that I have set for myself.

Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would rather work at the perfect job because I really want to feel like I am contribu ng to the world, and I don’t think winning the lo ery would fulfill that. How would your friends describe you? I believe that my friends would describe me as weird and a li le quirky. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with four pillows. What’s your favorite family tradi on? Decora ng the Christmas tree as a family while music plays the days following Thanksgiving. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? I have been to Europe to play soccer.

What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? I love to write pen on paper. I really believe it’s so much more soothing than typing on a computer.

What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Earning my degree, going to nursing school and pursuing my career as a nurse anesthesiologist.

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Seeing an elderly couple living a happy life is always a small sight that makes me smile. There is something about seeing people age with the person they love most that hits a so spot in my heart.

What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? I already am very into skiing, but I would spend so much more me doing it if money and me were not an issue.

If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? I would call myself right before leaving for college and tell myself to enjoy it and don’t stress too much over the small day-to-day things. Freshman year will be crazy for sure but enjoy it! How do you relax a er a long day? Lay down in my bed and watch Grey’s Anatomy.

What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? I will never experience skydiving. I am so scared of heights. In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? At a party full of strangers. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? BE A GOOD PERSON.

2020 Montana Soccer

22 || MOLLY MASSMAN S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: I need to find more hobbies outside of just human social interac on, because I have spent way too much me watching TikTok and staring at Instagram. It also has taught me to never forget a mask and take advantage of this weird me to get out and explore more. What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? Ceramics, because it is super fun but really expensive to do on your own. What is your biggest complaint about your sport? The random soreness that just hits you when you least expect it. It’s like you wake up and try to get out of bed and, boom, you can’t walk. What do you spend the most me thinking about? If I am forge ng to do homework, quizzes or tests for school. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Random funny moments with my roommates. What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Lululemon, even though it drains my bank account. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? If I had myself as a roommate, I don’t think I would be that annoying at all. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? I have a scar on my le eyebrow from when my head got split open with another girl’s head in a soccer game. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Not trying to learn another language. I have always wanted to be fluent in Spanish, but it is just so hard now. If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would travel all day, every day. How do you relax a er a long day? Ordering myself DoorDash and watching Ne lix. If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? Badminton is already an Olympic sport, but I feel like I would have a good chance at winning if I competed in it.

What personality trait do you value most, and which do you dislike the most? One personality trait I love is humor because a good laugh is always awesome. The personality trait I dislike the most is dishonesty. What is your biggest fear? Falling from a really high place and not being able to stop myself. How many pillows do you sleep with? I only sleep with one pillow, but I have like five others around me on my bed in a pillow wall. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? If I dye my hair or not. The answer is no, my hair is just like this. In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? When I am ordering food. Some mes the servers are just so awkward, so then I get awkward, which makes it so much worse. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Going to Mexico. The beach is just so much fun. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Have at least one pet. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? If I had to travel a long distance I would rather drive in a car, but if it is short I wouldn’t mind riding my bike. What’s your favorite family tradi on? Having a bonfire with our Christmas tree on New Year’s Eve.

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4 || MARLEY MUELHAUPT S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That the flu has killed more people, but for some reason this virus was important enough to take away sports and shut down businesses and churches. What mo vates you to work hard? The thought of my future mo vates me to work hard. I want to have a successful life for my family one day and be able to easily support them. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I would rather ride a horse. I just find it fascina ng how people used to travel so far by horse and think it would be cool to do so. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I would have them get groceries for me and help me do paperwork when I need to. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would rather work at the perfect job because this would fulfill something more than money. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with one or two pillows. It depends how flat they are. What’s the tallest building you’ve been to the top of? My friend Raven’s condo in downtown Chicago. What’s your favorite family recipe? Corn casserole. We have it on special holidays. What’s your favorite family tradi on? The “egg-cracking contest.” We take hardboiled eggs and make a bracket. You try to crack the opponent’s egg without cracking your own. On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? 8. I can be funny when I feel like it. Who is the most intelligent person you know? My uncle. He is super smart.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? Mexico is the furthest I have ever been from my home. What is special about the place you grew up? Block par es. Our neighbors were all super close and would have par es on the block. What age do you wish you could permanently be? 26. I feel like that is a good age for a job and family, and to s ll have fun. What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? Sushi is worth spending good money on. How do you relax a er a long day? I put a movie on and usually take a nap. What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A dirt bike is something I really want but cannot aﬀord. I would ride it everywhere. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Having no homework at the end of the day is the best feeling. What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? Conspiracy theory. I love them and know a lot about them. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? “Don’t you think you are too young to be married?” What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? Roller derby. I have always wanted to be on a team since I grew up at a rink watching it.

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11 || QUINN PEACOCK S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: How to be more versa le and adapt to every situa on I am in while figuring out how to make the most of it. Who is your hero? Elizabeth Todd. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Every few years we go to visit the majority of my family on the East Coast and that is always very fun. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I would have them pick up every coin they see wherever they are and put it in my bank account. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would rather win the lo ery and volunteer my me instead. How many pillows do you sleep with? One under my head, about ten on the floor. What’s the tallest building you’ve been to the top of? The Willis (Sears) Tower in Chicago. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? I went paragliding this summer. It was amazing. What’s your favorite family tradi on? Going to Special Olympics with my brother every winter. What job would you be terrible at? I think that anything that involves si ng at a desk all day would be very hard for me. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? I went to Europe a while ago. Hopefully I will go back some me soon. I loved it there. What is special about the place you grew up? It’s home of Griz Na on. There’s nothing be er than that. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? I don’t do it very o en, but I think wri ng le ers is fun.

How do you relax a er a long day? I watch a show or listen to music and play solitaire on my phone. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Traveling the country and world. What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? Probably paragliding. I’d like to be able to do it while traveling to new places as an extra dimension of exploring. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? Go backpacking. It’s the best way to disconnect from the world and spend quality me with those you go with, all while ge ng a workout. What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? I’m probably going to get some hate for saying this, but I don’t get the point of TikTok. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? I have never been stung by a bee and I plan to keep it that way. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? I have a scar by my eye because I fell on my face in elementary school and broke my glasses. It was show-and-tell that day and the stuﬀed animal in my backpack was apparently too big and heavy for me. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? Hockey. I actually played for a bit, but I wish I would’ve committed to it more.

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35 || ELIZABETH TODD S

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To always appreciate friends and not take close rela onships for granted. And that I need to be more apprecia ve of my health and take care of those around me who are not in the best of health. I also need to be thankful for my life and my family who can provide and survive these mes of uncertainty and financial fear. Who is your hero? Malala is my hero and forever will be. She is a stronger leader and person than many government oﬃcials will ever be. What is your biggest fear? Having to choose where to eat in a large group of people. What really makes you angry? The lack of atten on and money that professional women’s soccer receives. How would your friends describe you? Silly but also sarcas c. I am serious when need be but can immediately be the silliest, outgoing person. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? I used to s lt walk when I was younger with my parents for a s lt-walking company, Women Walking Tall. What’s your favorite family recipe? My greatgreat aunt’s layered chocolate garbanzo bean cake. What’s your favorite family tradi on? On Christmas Day we always watch “We Are The Millers.” Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an extrovert for sure. I love to meet new people and talk to whoever I sit next to. If you had a warning label, what would yours say? Some mes not a great first impression. On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? On a good day I average at a 6.5. What do you wish you knew more about? I want to learn more about the Mariana Trench. What is special about the place you grew up? I grew up in Oakland, California, the home to the Athle cs (baseball), the Warriors (basketball), the Oakland Roots (soccer) and the Raiders (football). Oakland is also the original home to the Black Panthers in the 1960’s and Pixar Studios. I love Oakland also because of the great inclusion and diversity in the city.

What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? Why did you die your hair? I dyed my hair because I wanted to and because it looks cool, not because you assume dyed hair correlates to an unhealthy mental state and hard mes. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Traveling to Thailand and volunteering at an elephant sanctuary for a month. What could you give a 40-minute presentaon on with absolutely no prepara on? Climate change and world environmental jus ce. What do you spend the most me thinking about? How much ice cream I can eat based on how much I worked out. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? My understanding demeanor and my pa ence for others. I also got scoliosis and a thick skull. In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? At a butcher shop because of my history of vegetarianism and lack of an appe te for dead animals. What personality trait do you value most? I value the most the trait of simplicity and acceptance. Acceptance to live a life of simplicity, not needing things and rela ons and social defini ons to define you. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? Some mes I recycle my mugs by washing them and pu ng them back in the cabinets. My roommates get really annoyed with this even though I thoroughly wash them. I stopped doing that but my roommates called me out a few mes. If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? The golden rule is my ul mate favorite rule of all me and the simplest to enforce and accept. Growing up with this rule really shaped me. If this was a global rule there would be a lot less suﬀering and a lot more saving.

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27 || ELIZABETH BASILE F

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: How to be more pa ent and how to work out in weird condi ons. Who is your hero? Tom Brady. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Going to New York, Pennsylvania and Massachuse s to visit family. What really makes you angry? People who chew with their mouth open or when people are rude. What mo vates you to work hard? The feeling of success and accomplishment. How would your friends describe you? Outgoing, passionate and caring. How many pillows do you sleep with? At home four but in the dorms two because there isn’t enough room. ): What’s your favorite family recipe? My mom’s homemade spaghe sauce. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? The farthest I’ve been from home is Mexico. In the U.S., it’s Florida. How do you relax a er a long day? I lay in bed. What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A mansion and a Lamborghini. What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? Spam.

If you could make one rule that everyone had to follow, what rule would you make? Don’t be rude. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Crea ng great friendships, ge ng a cool job and traveling. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? Did you know you look like Charli D’ Amelio? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an extrovert. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Taste is my strongest. What job would you be terrible at? I would be terrible at being a math teacher. I don’t have the pa ence for that. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? Being born or looks. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? Neither of us would wake up for early li s or class. If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would travel or go shopping.

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13 || REESE ELLIOTT F

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That you should never take the li le things for granted. Hug the people you love as o en as possible because you never know what is going to happen the next day, hour, minute or second. What is your biggest fear? Clowns. I will never understand the point of an adult pu ng on creepy face makeup, weird clothes and big shoes to scare kids. What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Cabo. We were able to experience the culture and be in a breathtaking place. What mo vates you to work hard? My family. My dad, mom and both of my sisters are my biggest fan system, and every day I do everything I can to make them proud. Without their love and support I would not be who or where I am. If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would spend as much me with my family as possible, and probably lay on the beach or by the pool all day! How would your friends describe you? Loyal, funny and straigh orward! How many pillows do you sleep with? Usually I sleep with one pillow! It gives me the perfect amount of comfort. What’s your favorite family recipe? My mom’s cheesy potatoes are legendary. At any family holiday and event those are the first thing everyone goes to and the first dish to be gone! What’s your favorite family tradi on? The Tuesday before Thanksgiving my family goes to the North Market in Downtown Columbus, which is filled with independent restaurants that offer different types of food. We go there to get the turkey, have lunch and that is what really kicks off the holidays. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I am an extrovert. I am usually one of the loudest people in the room. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? My sense of smell. This can be good or bad, but I can smell anything from anywhere!

What is one thing you will never do again? I will never go up in a hot air balloon again. My family and I almost landed on the highway, and I am glad that I can say I have done it, but I never need to do it again. What is special about the place you grew up? The pride everyone takes in being a Buckeye. Columbus, Ohio, on a Saturday in the fall is unmatched. How do you relax a er a long day? Watch TV or hang out with my family. Both of these things really help relieve my stress. What one thing do you really want but can’t aﬀord yet? A black Mercedes G-Wagon with red interior, which is my dream car. What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? Is your favorite candy Reese’s? What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? I am looking forward to figuring out my life. I am looking forward to se ling down, finding my dream job and star ng a family. What could you give a 40-minute presenta on on with absolutely no prepara on? Talking about the Kardashians. If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? Binge-watching TV shows. I can proudly say that I can get through a TV series very quickly. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? The amazing opportuni es, life and family they have given me. They have given me my built-in best friends, which are my sisters, and they have given me the greatest life any kid could ever want. I am so beyond grateful for them, words cannot even express. What personality trait do you value most, and which do you dislike the most? The personality trait I value the most is honesty and being straigh orward. The one I dislike the most is being fake or untrustworthy.

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28 || ALEJANDRA MELENDEZ F

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: To appreciate the li le things. What is your biggest fear? Public speaking. When I was in elementary school I had to give a speech and I was very embarrassed.

What job would you be terrible at? Anything related to customer service would not be good because I’m really shy.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Christmas in Cancun was my favorite family vaca on because we got to visit a lot of historical places in Mexico and we got to go to the beaches.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? The furthest I’ve been from home was when I went to Russia.

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Drive a car even though I do not know how to drive yet. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I’d hire someone to do my homework because it’s meconsuming. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? Win the lo ery because I’d have a ton of free me for hobbies. If money was no object, what would you do all day? I would just spend all my me playing soccer and video games. How many pillows do you sleep with? I usually only sleep with two pillows. What’s your favorite family recipe? My grandma makes amazing chicken soup. I want to learn how to make it one day. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? I’m definitely an introvert. On a scale of 1-10, how funny would you say you are? Most people think I’m pre y funny, so I’d say maybe an 8 or 9.

What age do you wish you could permanently be? I would want to permanently be 14 because pre y much everything in my life was going well. What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? I love shoes. I am really crazy about keeping them spotless too. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? Take handwri en notes because I feel like I study be er with them. How do you relax a er a long day? Playing video games, listening to music or watching TV. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Just talking to my friends. What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? I recently started watching Anime and I feel like that is something a lot of people don’t really hear about. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? I’m a very picky eater, so I don’t think I’ll ever try an oyster. What is the most annoying thing about having yourself as a roommate? I like to stay up late playing video games and that could be pre y annoying to someone who goes to bed early.

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20 || MEREDITH UDOVICH F

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That we are ungrateful for what we had/have, that we need personal interac on or life is boring and that the world can turn upside down in the blink of an eye. Who is your hero? My sister Jessica. She’s shown me how to take on life even if there’s so much in the way at mes.

What do you wish you knew more about? The career I’m working towards so I could get all A’s haha.

What is your biggest fear? Not being enough.

How do you relax a er a long day? I take long, long naps and watch movies.

What is/was your favorite family vaca on? Eleven-day vaca on in Hawaii! What really makes you angry? When people don’t have respect for others who might have diﬀerent values or beliefs than them. What mo vates you to work harder? My family. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? Well, a horse would be awesome but a car lets you get places faster and drier. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I would want to work the perfect job and do something I love every day and earn the money myself. If money was no object, what would you do all day? Buy all the shoes in the world. How many pillows do you sleep with? Three. What’s your favorite family recipe? Strawberry whipped cream pretzel cake. What’s your favorite family tradi on? My sisters and I sleep together on Christmas Eve and then wake up and have breakfast with family, do gi s, then dinner at my grandpa’s. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest? Definitely smell.

What is the most annoying ques on that people ask you regularly? “What’s your blood sugar?” I’m a Type 1 diabe c. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Start my career, start a family and start my life. If you could turn any ac vity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for? I’m a queen at taking naps. Four hours is nothing haha. Which of your scars has the best story behind it? I have one that goes across my head from when I was three months old and my sister dropped me on my head. I had hematoma on my brain. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I regret not being a gymnast. What is one event in your life that made you who you are? Ge ng diagnosed with diabetes taught me how strong I really am and what I wanna do with my life and career.

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25 || JOSIE WINDAUER F

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: That my friends and family are the most important thing in my life. Who is your hero? I have many heroes in my life. One is my Papa (a former Iowa State basketball player s ll biking 120 miles in one day at the age of 85). He is not only an inspira on to me, but he is also generous, caring and determined in life. What really makes you angry? It makes me angry when I stub my toes. What mo vates you to work hard? Se ng goals and s cking to them. Also, seeing improvement in things I put a lot of eﬀort into. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I would rather ride a horse because then I wouldn’t have to pay for gas anymore and I could take a horse pre y much anywhere. What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? One me I ate a huge liverwurst sandwich for lunch that my grandma made me. What’s your favorite family recipe? My favorite family recipe is called “polatchinkan.” It is a German crepe that I like to eat with peanut bu er and fruit but is usually eaten with melted bu er and powdered sugar. What’s your favorite family tradi on? Going carp shoo ng during Father’s Day weekend every year. Carp shoo ng is fishing but with a bow and arrow. Who is the most intelligent person you know? The most intelligent person I know is my Opa because he always teaches people around him about hun ng, life and how to be a be er person. He is the best storyteller around. What is special about the place you grew up? Columbia Falls is special because I never have to go far to find my family: cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc. I also like the small-town feel and knowing people everywhere I go. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? I like to make ice cream the old-fashioned way with my grandparents’ hand-crank ice-cream barrel. My favorite flavors are huckleberry and mint chocolate chip.

How do you relax a er a long day? Ea ng a good meal and playing board and card games. What one thing do you really want but can’t afford yet? I want my own ra because I like to float the river, fish, whitewater ra and being on the water. What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Drinking a matcha la e is a good way start to my day. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives? I think that everyone should go on a backpacking trip. There is nothing like hiking to a different lake every day to set up camp and cooking fresh fish and meals over the fire. What’s the best thing you got from your parents? My work ethic. They taught me that effort goes a long way in life. What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? I will never bungee jump off a bridge! Which of your scars has the best story behind it? The scar on my arm that I got while playing a childhood game that my brothers and I made up called “rollerblade wars.” My li le brother pushed me into a two-by-four in our basement and a four-inch sliver lodged into my bicep. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I regret not wrestling when I was younger. Both of my brothers wrestled, and I think I would have liked it. In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? I would feel out of place living in a big city away from Montana. There are two types of people in this world. What are the two types? There are nice people and mean people in this world.

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36 || CAMELLIA XU F

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The coronavirus pandemic has taught me: How much my friends mean to me. Following the global shutdown and restric on of social interac ons, it really made me realize how dependent I am on my friends and that without them, life would be so much more bleak. I’m grateful for them every day. The pandemic has taught me how much I value them. If you could hire someone to help you, what would you have them do? I’d hire someone to follow me around and e my shoelaces when I’m playing because somehow my shoelaces always come undone while I play. Their second job would be to remind me not to lock my keys in the dorms because I’ve done that about 10 mes this semester already. How many pillows do you sleep with? I sleep with two, one for my head, the other to hug.

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home? China, when I was two years old. What age do you wish you could permanently be? I wish I could be 26 years old forever. An age that I’m out of school, s ll young and at the most adventurous me of my life. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? I like calling people. I’d much rather hear their voice over the phone than imagine it through a screen.

What’s worth spending more money on to get the best? A good quality blanket can change your life, like my weighted blanket has changed mine. Best birthday present ever.

How do you relax a er a long day? Kick back on my bed, headphones on, lights dimmed and music on. I like to nap a lot.

What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years? Building my dream career and doing more backpacking and outdoor exploring.

What could you give a 40-minute presentaon on with absolutely no prepara on? How to be prepared for an earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Northwest.

What hobby would you get into if me and money weren’t an issue? I have a dream trip that I’ve named the “Great 48.” It’s a road trip throughout all 48 lower states.

What is a small thing that makes your day be er? Looking at my wall of pictures when I miss my friends and home.

What is something you are certain you’ll never experience? I’m certain that I will never find joy in ea ng celery. There is nothing appealing about the vegetable to me. What is your biggest fear? When I was younger, I was afraid of red lights. Today, it’s probably cen pedes or millipedes. Would you rather win the lo ery or work at the perfect job? I’d definitely rather work at a dream job. I think that even if I were to win the lo ery I’d s ll want to be doing something related to my dream job. What’s the tallest building you’ve been to the top of? The Empire State Building in NYC! What do you wish you knew more about? I wish I knew more about dancing. I have zero dancing skills and wish I could partake in all the fun trends without making myself look like a fool.

What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with, but you just don’t get the point of? Reality TV. I don’t understand the concept of finding love on live TV. I just think it’s boring. If you could make a 20-second phone call to yourself at any point in your life, when would you call and what would you say? The summer of 2019. I’d tell myself that everything is going to be okay and that be er opportuni es are to come. What do you regret not doing or star ng when you were younger? I really wish I played volleyball more. I really enjoyed the sport and wish I discovered it earlier than I did. In what situa on or place would you feel the most out of place? I don’t think I could ever see myself in a sorority. I would feel so out of place and uncomfortable. As cool as it seems watching everyone rush and have pride for their society, I don’t think I could ever be a part of one.

2020 Montana Soccer

CHRIS CITOWICKI H M The 2020 season is Chris Citowicki’s third year as head coach of the Montana soccer program. He was hired in May 2018 a er previously working as the associate head coach at North Dakota. He is just the fourth coach in the history of the program, which started in 1994. He follows Betsy Duerksen (1994-2003), Neil Sedgwick (200410) and Mark Plakorus (2011-17) in leading a program that has won seven Big Sky Conference regular-season championships and five tournament tles in its history. In two years under Citowicki, Montana has won a pair of Big Sky Conference championships. The Grizzlies won the tournament tle in the coach’s first season, in 2018, the regular-season championship in 2019. The tournament tle in 2018, when Montana won three matches in five days, all by shutout, all over higher-seeded teams, sent Montana to its first NCAA tournament since 2011. Citowicki has a two-year record of 14-15-12. The Grizzlies have been nearly unbeatable against Big Sky compe on, going 12-3-7.

C | T Y | L H (’06) : 14-15-12 | Big Sky Record: 12-3-7 | Career Record: 61-72-16

Taryn Miller was named firstteam All-Big Sky and third-team United Soccer Coaches All-West Region in 2018. In 2019, Taylor Hansen repeated that double, while Avery Adams was first-team All-Big Sky. Miller, in 2018, and Adams and Claire Howard, in 2019, earned United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-West Region honors. Montana has had 29 Academic All-Big Sky selec ons in two years under Citowicki. Citowicki spent the 2017 season as the associate head coach at North Dakota in the Figh ng Hawks’ final year as a member of the Big Sky. North Dakota had its most successful season as an NCAA Division I member, finishing 6-8-4, a four-win improvement from the previous year. UND improved its end-of-year RPI by 66 spots from 2016. Prior to working at North Dakota, Citowicki was the head coach at Division III St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. He led the Wildcats for six seasons (2011-16). The Wildcats went 1-17 in Citowicki’s first season and im-

proved to 9-8 the following fall, the biggest turnaround that season in Division III. In 2016, the Wildcats went 116-2 and advanced to the semifinals of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athle c Conference tournament for the first me in program history. With that founda on in place, St. Kate’s won the MIAC in 2017, during Citowicki’s one season at North Dakota, and advanced to the NCAA Division III na onal tournament. Citowicki was a graduate assistant at Division II Bemidji State for the 2006 and ’07 seasons and an assistant coach at Division III Augsburg in 2010 before being hired by St. Kate’s. He spent eight years working in the Minnesota Olympic Development Program and coached five years for the Minnesota Thunder Academy, an ECNL club. Citowicki earned an undergraduate degree in sports administraon from Lock Haven in 2006, a master’s degree in sport studies from Bemidji State in 2008. He and his wife, Aryn, have a daughter, Vivia, and a son, Sebas an.

The Citowicki File Bemidji State Graduate Assistant 2006-07 Augsburg Assistant Coach 2010 St. Catherine Head Coach 2011-16 North Dakota Associate Head Coach 2017 Montana Head Coach 2018-present

Citowicki Year-by-Year 2006 ....................... 10-6-2 2007 ........................ 9-9-3 BSU total ............. 19-15-5 2010 ........................ 6-8-4 AU total ................. 6-8-4 2011 ....................... 1-17-0 2012 ........................ 9-8-0 2013 ....................... 7-11-0 2014 ........................ 7-9-1 2015 ....................... 12-6-1 2016 ....................... 11-6-2 SCU total ............. 47-57-4 2017 ........................ 6-8-4 UND total .............. 6-8-4 2018 ........................ 7-9-6 2019 ........................ 7-6-6 UM total ............. 14-15-12 Head coach record: 61-72-16 College coach record: 92-103-29

2020 Montana Soccer

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The 2020 season is Ka e Benz’s fourth year as an assistant coach with the Montana soccer program. She has been on staﬀ for a pair of Big Sky Conference championships, a tournament tle in 2018, which sent the program to its first NCAA tournament since 2011, and a regular-season championship in 2019. In her first season with Montana, in 2017, the Grizzlies finished second in the Big Sky and advanced to the conference tournament semifinals. Montana has gone 24-22-16 with Benz as an

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assistant coach. She oversaw the program for four months in early 2018 while the Grizzlies were between head coaches. Benz spent the 2016 season working as director of opera ons at Denver, her first year working at the collegiate level, and coaching in the Colorado Rush club program. Born in Halifax, Nova Sco a, but raised in Sonoma, Calif., Benz played collegiately at California. She scored three goals in her first three seasons playing behind Alex Morgan. Each of those teams advanced to the NCAA tourna-

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ment. As a senior in 2011, Benz, a one- me Pac-12 Player of the Week, scored 10 goals in Cal’s first eight matches, including a hat trick against Denver, before suﬀering a career-ending broken leg midway through a season that concluded with another trip to the NCAAs. Benz graduated from Cal in 2012 with a degree in legal studies. She spent one year a er college wri ng, recording and touring with the band The Youngest. She is married to Patrick Owen.

J. LANDHAM A The 2020 season is J. Landham’s second year as an assistant coach with the Montana soccer program. His primary responsibility is training the team’s goalkeepers. Landham, whose given name is James, was hired in June 2019 a er previously working as a goalkeeper and volunteer assistant coach at Vanderbilt. In his first season at Montana, Landham coached goalkeeper Claire Howard to second-team All-Big Sky Conference honors. Howard had a 0.78 goals-against average, the third-lowest in program history, and nine shutouts as she became the program leader for career shutouts with 26. Montana and Howard allowed two goals in nine Big Sky matches as the Grizzlies won their seventh regular-season conference tle in program history.

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Originally from Hendersonville, Tenn., Landham played collegiately at Union University, then an NAIA program in Jackson, Tenn. He was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs, three mes earning All-TranSouth Conference honors. He finished with a 0.62 goals-against average as a junior in 2010 and had 14 career shutouts. Landham would con nue his playing career with Inter Nashville FC of the Na onal Premier Soccer League and FC Greeley (Colo.) of the United Premier Soccer League. Landham began his collegiate coaching career with the men’s program at Union in 2012. He was the assistant and goalkeeper coach for the Northern Colorado women’s program in 2016 and ’17. He spent the 2018 season at Vanderbilt. The Commodores were the SEC regular-season

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champions and advanced to the round of 32 at the NCAA tournament. Lauren Demarchi ended the season with an SEC-leading 0.56 goals-against average and five shutouts. Landham has coaching experience with both the Tennessee Soccer Club and Northern Colorado Rush Soccer Club. He earned a degree in sports medicine and exercise science from Union in 2012 and is working toward a master’s degree in sports coaching and educa on from Northern Colorado. He has a C License from the United States Soccer Federa on and has earned a Na onal Diploma of Coaching and Advanced Na onal Goalkeeper Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches.