Meet 2016 #RUGym: April Baker
Dec 17 | 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.
Click here for ticket information and here for the promotional lineup.
To continue the series, ScarletKnights.com features junior April Baker...
Name: April Baker
Nickname: Ape, Apey
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Aly Raisman
Favorite Pro Athlete: Tom Brady
Favorite Movie: Hunger Games
Favorite Actor: Matt Damon
Favorite TV Station: Food Channel
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Animal: Puppies
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Song Right Now: Anything country music
Favorite Quote: "Life's a climb, but the view is great."
Favorite Class at RU: Topics in African Americans in Sports
Favorite Campus at RU: College Ave
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Drive
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Football
Best advice ever given to me: Be happy
When I was little I always wanted to be: a dog
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: music from the 90s
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Miley Cyrus
My special talent is: gymnastics
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Cape Town
If I could have a superpower, it would be: Time travel
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Kilmer's Market
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: My house
What I miss the most about my hometown is: My family and friends
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: traveling the world
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: Chick fil A
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Stunning the nation my freshman year and setting records
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: of the "family" atmosphere and the proximity to Boston
After graduation I hope to: Travel
The most influential people in my life are: my family
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: the excitement of hitting routines, setting new records
My goals for the 2016 season are to: stay consistent both as a team and individually, make regionals as a team, set new records and never settle
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