UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Hailey Johnson and Kaitlyn Knutson
ST. PAUL, Minn.---Each Wednesday throughout the year, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is featuring student-athletes in its new profile series the "UMAC Wednesday Wrap with..." Student-athletes share their perspective on being a student-athlete at their institution, in the UMAC and in Division III.
This week features basketball and soccer player Hailey Johnson of Martin Luther College and track athlete Kaitlyn Knutson of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
*Graphic Photo Credits: UMAC, UWS Sports Information
Hailey Johnson - Martin Luther College
Jr., Basketball, Soccer
Greenleaf, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran
Major(s): Elementary Education, Secondary Education Spanish
Describe yourself in one word.
Loyal.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
Being a D3 student-athlete has allowed me to not only continue competing in the sports that I love, but most importantly, it has allowed me to continue in the classroom to receive a high level college education. I am blessed to have both of these opportunities to daily glorify God and prepare me for my future as a teacher and coach.
What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Martin Luther?
At a school as small as MLC, the student body and faculty are great Christian supporters of student-athletes, both on and off the court/field. Professors are incredibly helpful catching us up in classes and are even in the bleachers cheering us on! I can't picture myself anywhere other than MLC.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Martin Luther.
This past summer, I went on a Spanish immersion trip as part of my major to Argentina. For six weeks, I was only allowed to speak Spanish. Living with a host family, attending daily language classes in Buenos Aires, and living the new culture are invaluable experiences that I could never have sitting in a classroom.
What is the something most people don't know about you?
I love woodworking! When I'm back home for the summers, my dad and I build furniture together.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
"Alive" by Sia |
| Favorite food? |
Steak |
| Dream Destination? |
Barcelona |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Carli Lloyd |
| Favorite class? |
Spanish |
| Dream job? |
Getting paid to travel the world |
| Favorite movie? |
P.S. I Love You |
| Favorite phone app? |
Instagram |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Exodus 14:24 - "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." |
Kaitlyn Knutson - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Jr., Track and Field
Cloquet, Minn./Cloquet
Major(s): Biolgoy, criminal justice minor
Describe yourself in one word:
Driven.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
It means that ultimately I am a student seeking to accomplish my four-year degree academically, while also having the privilege to compete in athletics for my school. It means that I give my best in all areas.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Wisconsin-Superior.
I had the chance to shadow an anesthesiologist during a gall-bladder removal.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I used to compete in horse barrel racing
Who has been the most influential on you athletics career and why?
My grandparents, because they have always supported me and given me encouragement when I need it the most.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Remember Me (Chris Brown x Tyga) |
| Favorite food? |
Orange Chicken |
| Dream Destination? |
Greece |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Alyson Felix |
| Favorite class? |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| Dream job? |
DNA Analyst for the FBI |
| Favorite movie? |
The Martian |
| Favorite phone app? |
Twitter |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"Not all those who wander are lost" |
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