Meet 2017 #RUGym: Emma Karas
Dec 23 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - With the 2017 Rutgers gymnastics season only 15 days away, it is time to meet the members of the team. The Scarlet Knights are set to host five meets at home during the campaign, starting with a Jan. 7 quad meet at the Livingston Gym and ending with the Big Ten Championships at the RAC on March 18.
Click here for ticket information and here for the promotional schedule.
To continue the "Meet the Team" series, ScarletKnights.com features freshman Emma Karas...
Name: Emma Karas
Hometown: Port Matilda, Pa.
Nickname: Em
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Aly Raisman
Favorite Pro Athlete: Sidney Crosby
Favorite Movies: Miracle, Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Actor: Mark Wahlberg or Ryan Reynolds
Favorite TV Shows: Friends, Friday Night Lights, The Office
Favorite Foods: Mac and cheese, steamed broccoli
Favorite Animal: Elephant
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Song Right Now: "Fresh Eyes" by Andy Grammar
Favorite Quote: "When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or let it strengthen you."
Favorite Class at RU: General Psychology
Favorite Campus at RU: College Ave
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Bus
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Ice Hockey
Best advice ever given to me: Never give up
When I was little I always wanted to be: An actress
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: Danielle Bradbery
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Zac Efron
My special talent is: According to my older brother, Adam, I make really good grilled cheese
If I could get on a plane and go anywhere, it would be to: Italy
If I could have a superpower, it would be: To read minds
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Henry's Diner
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: Brower
What I miss the most about my hometown is: My family and my dog Sydney
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: A figure skater
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: American Eagle
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Qualifying to Nationals in 2014 and 2015
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: I loved the campus, and the girls on the team were so nice!
After graduation I hope to: Get a job!
The most influential people in my life are: My parents
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: Listen to music
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: Getting to experience college gymnastics meets!
My goal for the 2017 season is to: Make Regionals as a team
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