Student-Athlete Spotlight: Kaylora Thompson
9/24/2014 9:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
Kaylora Thompson is in her sophomore season with the Millersville women's tennis team. A special/early education major and native of Hughesville, Pa., Kaylora posted a singles record of 3-5 for the 2013-14 season.
What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is the pond. I love going there to feed the ducks and turtles and it's always so beautiful and peaceful.
Who is your favorite professor/class?
My favorite professor thus far has been Dr. Victor DeSantis. He teaches his class with a passion. I really enjoyed doing open discussions and debates during his class.
Why did you choose your major?
I chose my major because I want to be able to work with children and help them.
Why did you choose Millersville?
I chose Millersville because it is considered one of the best schools for education and I want to be able to do my very best in my career.
What is a day in the life of a student-athlete?
Busy! Balancing school, work and tennis is hard and that's not even considering trying to spend time with friends or going home once in a while to see family.
How has playing sports at Millersville changed you as an individual?
I feel it has helped me make some great connections with people I probably would not have met otherwise.
What has been the most rewarding community service project?
The breast cancer support match we had was my favorite because breast cancer has touched a person very close to me and no one should have to go through that.
What is your favorite sports team?
My favorite team would be a baseball team: the New York Mets!
Who is your favorite professional athlete?
David Wright. He represents what athletics should be like; competitive, but friendly and honorable as well.
What is your favorite sports memory?
My favorite memory would be when my doubles partner and I beat Loyalsock to take first place in Districts and go on to States.
Who do you most admire?
I admire my mom the most. She is the backbone of our family, and takes care of us so well we don't even realize it sometimes. I hope to be as much of a good person as she is when I grow up.
What is the greatest risk you've ever taken?
The greatest risk I've ever taken would be sometimes not studying even before a big test. Boring, I know!
Where will you be in 10 years?
In 10 years, I will be happily married, living in a house with children and dogs, working at an elementary school, and living life to its fullest.
What is the most significant challenge you've overcome?
The most significant challenge for me was beating my school's previous No. 1 player my senior year.
Best piece of advice you've received?
Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.
What is your favorite place you've visited/vacationed?
Harry Potter World at Universal
The one thing you cannot live without?
My cell phone…as awful as that sounds. It's my connection to my family, and I can get everything else I can't live without from it: books, music, Pinterest.
What hobby or ability might we not know you have?
I collect teacups!
What is at the top of your "bucket list?"
Travel! Everywhere: Italy, Rome, Ireland, Great Barrier Reef, the Green Lake.
What is your favorite TV show?
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
What is your favorite movie?
The Lord of the Rings.
Who is your favorite band/artist and have you seen them live?
Today, my favorite would be Tycho and no I have not.
What is your favorite meal?
Today, my favorite meal would be homemade black bean soup with fresh, homemade bread.
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