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Martha Santandreu, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Senior
Hamburg, NY
1. How did you get into (sport you play)?
All of my friends in 4th grade school did track and the coach put me in the mile, the longest event for those meets. In 6th grade I started cross country and have been running long distance in both sports ever since.
2. What brought you to QU?
I came for the physical therapy program and I have always liked New England. I originally wasn’t planning on running in college because I didn’t think I could make it on the team. I didn’t even look the team up when deciding to go here.
3. If you had ten words to describe your team, what words would you use?
-tough -smart
-unified -happy
-competitive -encouraging
-dedicated -dependable
-“one team, one dream” -family
4. What is your most embarrassing moment?
Freshman year my coach was telling us about a news story he heard on tv. They were testing how different drinks affected a person’s MRI. He said that the person drank a cup of orange juice, no change, a cup of milk, no change, but when he drank a glass of coca cola he…and this is where the story is. I thought my coach said he “blew up”. Since he was laughing after I spoke up frantically saying, “He blew up!” He laughed even harder and said, “No, he threw up”. You also have to know that my freshman year I didn’t talk very much on the team so for the few words that I said to be “He blew up!” and having the team and coach laugh at my comment, I was a little embarrassed.
5. What is your team’s goal this season?
Cross country- to win conferences for the 7th year in a row and place higher than all previous years at regionals
Track and Field- to earn as many points as possible at NECs and have great performances at New Englands
6. What is your favorite sport other than the one that you play?
I love pretty much any sport in any season.
7. Ray and Mikes or Corner Deli?
Corner deli
8. What celebrity would play your part in a movie about your life?
Jennifer Aniston- just because she can play any role
9. Who is your role model and what have you learned from him or her?
My role models have always been my parents and older siblings. I have learned how to keep calm in tough situations, look on the bright side of life, roll with the punches, be independent, have faith in God, the power of forgiveness, how to listen, and most importantly, how to love with all my heart.
10. Better dancer, Chris Brown or Billy Mecca?
Billy Mecca (is there really any contest?)
Quick Fact: I love free food and events!
Favorite Movie: From Justin to Kelly (just because Kelly Clarkson is in it)
Favorite Food: I love bread, in any form
Shuffle iPod, first five songs:
1. White Houses by Vanessa Carlton
2. Fight Like a Girl by Bombshell
3. How Far We’ve Come by Matchbox 20
4. Behind these Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson
5. Bring ‘Em Out by T.I.
5. Bring ‘Em Out by T.I.
Academic major: Physical Therapy
Plans after QU: Practice physical therapy, run a marathon, have a family, and never forget what I will take away from Quinnipiac
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