Meet 2016 #RUGym: Claire Jones
Dec 20 | 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 Claire Jones...
Name: Claire Jones
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Shawn Johnson
Favorite Pro Athlete: Cam Newton
Favorite Movies: Big Daddy, The Ugly Truth, Along Came Polly
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite Shows: Say Yes to the Dress, Botched
Favorite Foods: Ice cream, coffee
Favorite Animal: Puppies
Favorite Color: Light blue
Favorite Song Right Now: "Year 3000" by Jonas Brothers will always be my favorite song
Favorite Quotes: "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city." -Proverbs 16:32
"Winning isn't everything--but wanting to win is." -Vince Lombardi
Favorite Class at RU: Health Psych
Favorite Campus at RU: College Ave
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Drive
Favorite Holiday: My Birthday
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Football
Best advice ever given to me: My daddy has always told me it is not about what happens to you, it's about how you react that matters, it is what people will remember.
When I was little I always wanted to be: an ice cream store owner
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: James Taylor
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Jesus
My special talent is: braiding hair
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Africa to play with kids
If I could have a superpower, it would be: to clean my room without moving from my bed
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Papa Grande or Brother Jimmy's
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: Papa Grande, I love taco Tuesdays
What I miss the most about my hometown is: sweet tea, the warm weather and my parents
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: less stressed out but not as well dressed
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: J. Crew
My favorite gymnastics memory was: meeting my roommate, teammate and best friend April Baker
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: Emma Hoffman made it seem really fun and I really liked the coaches!
After graduation I hope to: go to grad school back south
The most influential people in my life are: my parents
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: call my mom and cry about how nervous I am
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: This Team, it is going to be a good year.
My goal for the 2016 season: Same as every year, WIN
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