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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