Meet 2016 #RUGym: Jenna Williams
Dec 16 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - With the season just around the corner, it is time to meet the members of the 2016 Rutgers gymnastics team. The Scarlet Knights begin the campaign Jan. 9 in Boston versus New Hampshire and George Washington. The first home meet will be at the RAC on Jan. 16 against Illinois of the Big Ten.
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To continue the series, ScarletKnights.com features senior Jenna Williams...
Name: Jenna Williams
Nickname: Jen, Jay, Jdub
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Dominique Dawes
Favorite Pro Athletes: Peyton Manning, Cam Newton
Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington
Favorite TV Shows: Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl, Sons of Anarchy, Arrow
Favorite Foods: Steak, veggies
Favorite Animal: Monkey
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Song Right Now: "Roses" by Chainsmokers
Favorite Class at RU: Juvenile Justice
Favorite Campus at RU: Livingston
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: ALWAYS drive
Favorite Holidays: Christmas, birthday
Favorite Sports Other than Gymnastics: Football, soccer
Best advice ever given to me: Don't take anything for granted
When I was little I always wanted to be a: Marine Biologist
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: Hollywood Undead
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Kevin Hart
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Some private island
If I could have a superpower, it would be: invisibility or speed (like flash)
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Qdoba
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: My house
What I miss the most about my hometown is: Downtown food and boutiques
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Urban Outfitters
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Beating Ohio State my sophomore year (2014)
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: Its close to home, diversity, loved that it was a program being built and wanted to be a part of the success that came with the process
After graduation I hope to: Either attend Grad School or have a good paying job
The most influential person in my life are: My parents
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: eat steak, mashed potatoes and green veggies the night before
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: It's my senior year and I am ready to go out with a bang. Also ready to prove ourselves in the Big Ten and show that we belong there.
My goals for the 2016 season are to: Personally I want to compete all four events, especially floor since I have not yet during my college career. For the team, start off the season strong and keep building momentum all the way to the end, proving to the other Big Ten teams that we belong and obviously qualifying to regionals.
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