Meet 2017 #RUGym: Jenna Rizkalla
Dec 09 | Women's Gymnastics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - With the 2017 Rutgers gymnastics season only 29 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 sophomore Jenna Rizkalla...
Name: Jenna Rizkalla
Hometown: Westfield, N.J.
Nickname: Riz
Favorite Olympic Gymnast: Nadia Comaneci
Favorite Pro Athlete: Derek Jeter
Favorite Movie: The Longest Yard
Favorite Actor: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite TV Show: Hawaii Five-0
Favorite Foods: Everything
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Song Right Now: "Yeah!" -Usher
Favorite Quote: "Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations."
Favorite Class at RU: Principles of Leadership
Favorite Campus at RU: Cook/Douglass
Bus, Walk or Drive to Class: Walk
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Sport Other than Gymnastics: Volleyball
Best advice ever given to me: If you're going to do something, do it with 110% effort.
When I was little I always wanted to be: The President
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod: Elvis Presley
If I could have dinner with any celebrity, it would be: Shaquille O'Neal
My special talent is: Singing
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 fly
My favorite place to eat on campus is: Kilmer's Market
My favorite place to hangout on campus is: Dunkin' Donuts
What I miss the most about my hometown is: Downtown
If I weren't an athlete, I would be: A Secret Agent
When at the mall, the first store I go to is: The food court
My favorite gymnastics memory was: Sticking my vault at States senior year
I committed to Rutgers over other schools because: It is close to home and I can see my family
After graduation I hope to: Own a dog
The most influential person in my life is: My brother
A pre-meet ritual of mine is to: Have bagels for breakfast
What excites me the most about the upcoming season is: Hosting Big Ten Championships
My goal for the 2017 season is to: Make it to regionals as a team
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