UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Zachary Peterson and David Roanhorse
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 player Zachary Peterson of Martin Luther College and cross country and track athlete David Roanhorse of the University of Minnesota-Morris.
*Graphic Photo Credits: Martin Luther Sports Information, UMAC
Zachary Peterson - Martin Luther College
Sr., Basketball
Watertown, S.D./Great Plains Lutheran
Major(s): Elementary Education and Physical Education
Describe yourself in one word.
Driven.
What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Martin Luther?
While I am continuing my education and setting up my future, I also am blessed to play the sport that I love.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Martin Luther.
Being able to spend some time in a grade school classroom and stepping into the shoes of the teacher.
What is the something most people don't know about you?
I have been to Alaska twice for Spanish Mission Trips.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My high school football coach, who I had as a principal in grade school. He has always been the perfect example of who I want to be in this world. He has always encouraged me in everything I do whether it was sports, academics, or my future ministry.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
I Believe by KB |
| Favorite food? |
Nice juicy steak |
| Dream Destination? |
Europe |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Teddy Bridgewater- Faith and Family above all |
| Favorite class? |
Physiology of Exercise |
| Dream job? |
Personal Trainer |
| Favorite movie? |
The Goonies |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
Easter |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Cor. 10:31 |
David Roanhorse - University of Minnesota Morris
Jr., Cross Country, Track and Field
Owatonna, Minn./Owatonna
Major(s): Financial Management
Describe yourself in one word:
Satistfied.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Minnesota Morris?
Keeps me immensely busy and reminds me that my body has to be strong just as my mind is.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Minnesota Morris.
Working in the native and organic gardens on campus helped me value my food and made me understand flawed food systems.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I love riding horses.
Who has been the most influential on you athletics career and why?
My sister Shelah - she gives me advice to stay healthy, and helps me stay active. She also helps support my academic life.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Hardwell intro for live sets. |
| Favorite food? |
Sushi |
| Dream Destination? |
Salzburg |
| Favorite class? |
Transnational enterprise |
| Dream job? |
Business owner/ CEO |
| Favorite movie? |
Kill Bill 1-2 |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Comparison is the thief of joy. |
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