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Athlete of the Week: Marissa Johnson, Fairfield High School

Monday, November 17, 2008

Name: Marissa Johnson.

School: Fairfield High School.

Sport: Soccer.

Class: Senior.

Age: 17.

Claim to fame: "Kicking the ball off of people's shins." Johnson, a center back, played two years on varsity for the Indians. She hopes to attend Northern Kentucky, and with a 3.2 GPA, major in education.

Bet you didn't know: "I want to be in a musical."

Toughest opponent: Mason.

Person who would play you in a movie: Ellen Page.

Last DVD you bought: "The Phantom of the Opera."

Hours per week you're on the field: 15.

Vegetable you just won't eat: "I eat all vegetables."

Most prized possession: "My cell phone."

Exercise you hate the most: "The run to the tree."

Favorite cereals: Trix and Cap'n Crunch.

Favorite movie: "The Wedding Singer."

Favorite book: "The Five People You Meet in Heaven."

Favorite magazine: "Cosmo Girl."

Favorite musical artist: Secondhand Serenade.

Favorite TV show: "Grounded for Life."

Biggest influence: "My sister (Chelsea) because I love her."

Philosophy on life: "Life is like a box of chocolates."

Best thing about soccer: "The teammates because you learn a lot about them and you bond with them well, especially this year."

Worst thing about soccer: "Losing. It sucks knowing that you're better than the team that you lost to."

In 10 years, I'll be ... "Hopefully having a family and being a fifth-grade math teacher."


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