Katie

First name: Katie

Birthday Month/sign: September- Virgo

Years on the Jills: 5^th Season, 2^nd season as Co-Capt.

Degree/Major/Career: I am a Recruitment Specialist for a TeleService Company.

Dance/Cheerleading Background: I cheered in high school for football and basketball.

Most Memorable Moment/ Greatest Achievement: I will NEVER forget touring in Iraq with the Jills. Just having the opportunity to put smiles on the faces of men and women who are fighting for our freedom is quite an honor.

Four words to describe yourself: Sensitive; goofy; sarcastic; considerate

Most thrilling moment as a Jill so far: Definitely going to Iraq… it was truly incredible. Also, being on the field during the national anthem is a huge thrill. I still get choked up at every game.

The best thing about being a Jill: Having little girls look up to you! It is the best feeling when you see their eyes light up when they meet you. Plus, being at every home game is pretty incredible too!

Reasons I like Buffalo: All my friends and family are here and I LOVE the Erie County Fair!!

Goals for the future: To become a wonderful mother.

Worst Fear: I am scared of everything! My worst fear would probably be getting in a car accident.

Personal Motto: To the world you may just be one person, but to one person you may be the world.

Favorite Food: Anything with Alfredo sauce in it.

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Music Artist/Group: Christina Aguilera and Kid Rock

Favorite Actor/Actress/Movie: Vince Vaughn and Rachel McAdams. My favorite movie is Grease. Plus, I can’t get enough of the TV show “Friends.”

Favorite Animal: My two cats, Lucy and Zoey

If I could change something about myself: I would not be so sensitive. I could cry at the drop of a hat.

Something I always wanted to learn: I would like to learn to Golf.

How does being a Jill enhance different aspects of your career/personal Life? I have been able to become more assertive. I am a very shy person, but being a Jill has really brought me out of my shell. I see a complete change in my confidence level.

Most prized possession: My second family in West Seneca, and my Iraq scrapbook with all the uniform patches the troops gave us.

Most admired person and why: My Sister Kelly. She thinks of everyone else before herself. Her sense of humor is awesome and she would do anything for me. Love ya Kel!

I'm a fan of: Coffee!!

Best advice I ever received: Nothing in life is handed to you, if you want something; you have to go get it.