Get to know the Tonganoxie Chieftain girls squad
Editor’s note: Tonganoxie High basketball players and coaches were asked to answer a few questions about themselves. Here are their responses:
Elizabeth Baska
Editor’s note: Tonganoxie High basketball players and coaches were asked to answer a few questions about themselves. Here are their responses:
Birthdate: Sept. 5, 1989
Birthplace: Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
Nickname: Liz
Favorite subject: Español
Favorite food: Chocolate cake
Favorite place to eat: Mad Greek
You may not know this, but: I hate dry elbows.
I picked my jersey number because: Tracie’s favorite number was already 4, so I just put a “1” in front.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU
Favorite song on my iPod: “Ring the Alarm” by Beyonce.
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “Dirty Dancing – Havana Nights”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Singing in the shower.
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Liv Tyler or Sandra Bullock
Hero(es): My parents and brother.
If I could meet one person, it would be: Giselle Bundchen
Rachel Bogard
Birthdate: Sept. 16, 1988
Birthplace: Lawrence
Nickname: Richie
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite food: All foods
Favorite place to eat: Ixtapa
I mold my game after: Nobody
I picked my jersey number because: I have had it since seventh-grade volleyball.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU
Favorite song on my iPod: “Far Away” by Nickelback
Favorite TV show: All “CSI” shows and “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: Anchorman
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Being dorky
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Kate Hudson
Hero(es): My Mom and Dad
If I could meet one person, it would be: Will Ferrell
Rebecca Bogard
Birthdate: Sept. 16, 1988
Birthplace: Lawrence
Nickname: Becca, BK
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite place to eat: Paisano’s
You may not know this, but: I rock at DDR (Dance Dance Revolution).
I picked my jersey number because: Kelly Breuer had it when I was a freshman and she was my idol.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU of course
Favorite song on my iPod: “This is the Way I Live”
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “Anchorman”
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Elizabeth Shue
Hero(es): Mom and Dad because they are always there to support me.
If I could meet one person, it would be: Will Ferrell
Shannon Carlin
Birthdate: March 10, 1990
Birthplace: Buffalo, N.Y.
Favorite subject: Spanish
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite place to eat: Argosy Casino (for the crab legs)
You may not know this, but: I hate meat! (other than crab legs)
I mold my game after: Mr. Jacques!
I picked my jersey number because: 2 is my favorite number and they didn’t have 2 so 22 was close enough.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU, Buffalo Bills
Favorite song on my iPod: “When Your Heart Stops Beating” by +44.
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “How to Lose a Guy In 10 Days”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Swimming
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Drew Barrymore
Hero(es): My dad, Spiderman
If I could meet one person, it would be: Channing Tatum!
Ann Erickson
Birthdate: April 30, 1990
Birthplace: Hutchinson
Nickname: Annabelle Laauisha
Favorite subject: Debate and forensics
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite place to eat: Salty Iguana
I mold my game after: A lot of different people.
I picked my jersey number because: I always choose a number that nobody else wants. It’s also close to my favorite number — 43.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: Jayhawks
Favorite song on my iPod: There are way too many to choose from!
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “A Walk to Remember”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Forensics — speech giving
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Kiera Knightly
Hero(es): My family: Mom, Dad, Dane, Grandparents.
If I could meet one person, it would be: James Franco or Johnny Depp
Roni Grizzle
Birthdate: Aug. 10, 1991
Birthplace: Shawnee
Nickname: Ron-Jon, Ron-Dizzle
Favorite subject: Lunch
Favorite food: I’ll eat anything!
Favorite place to eat: Taco Bell
I mold my game after: I don’t mold my game off of anyone! I am original!
I picked my jersey number because: It was easy to write.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU!
Favorite song on my iPod: “Mandolicious”
Favorite TV show: “DeGrassi”
Favorite movie: “White Chicks”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Track, softball and I make a mean (impersonation of) Ian Benardo
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: I have no clue.
Hero(es): My mom, Coach Jacques, Craig Lohman, Ian Benardo
If I could meet one person, it would be: Ian Benardo!!!
Roxanne Grizzle
Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1990
Birthplace: Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Nickname: Roxie
Favorite subject: English
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite place to eat: King Buffet, Fire Mountain
You may not know this, but: I can eat seven plates of food at Coyote Canyon.
I mold my game after: Brandon Rush!
I picked my jersey number because: I have No. 20 and I’ve always had it. It’s closest to my favorite number.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: Kansas Jayhawks
Favorite song on my iPod: “You” by Young Lloyd
Favorite TV show: “Degrassi: The Next Generation”
Favorite movie: “Just Friends”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Track (javelin)
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Christina Millian
Hero(es): Mom and Dad
If I could meet one person, it would be: Ryan Gossling
Tracie Hileman
Birthdate: Dec. 5, 1989
Birthplace: Lawrence
Nickname: T-Hi
Favorite subject: Media
Favorite food: BBQ
Favorite place to eat: A picnic in the park
You may not know this, but: People seem to like me because I’m rarely late and very polite.
I mold my game after: Brandon Parker
I picked my jersey number because: Of Brett Favre
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: Kansas City Royals
Favorite song on my iPod: “Centerfold” by J. Geils Band
Favorite TV show: “Malcolm in the Middle”
Favorite movie: “Flushed Away”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: No-handed cartwheels
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Jennifer Garner
Hero(es): Molly Shannon from “Superstar.”
If I could meet one person, it would be: Jimmy Fallon
Chrissie Jeannin
Birthdate: Oct. 25, 1990
Birthplace: Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
Nickname: CJ
Favorite subject: English
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite place to eat: Carlos O’ Kelly’s
I mold my game after: Myself
I picked my jersey number because: I’ve had my number since fourth grade.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU
Favorite song on my iPod: “Ballin'”
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “Talladega Nights
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Volleyball, track
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Natalie Portman
Hero(es): My family
If I could meet one person, it would be: Michael Jordan
Aimee Ostermeyer
Birthdate: Nov. 6, 1988
Birthplace: Shawnee Mission
Nickname: Aimee O, “O,” Big O
Favorite subject: Lunch-LOL, history.
Favorite food: Anything edible.
Favorite place to eat: King Buffet
You may not know this, but: I broke my ankle tripping over a garden hose.
I mold my game after: Former teammates
I picked my jersey number because: It looked good.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: Duke and Kansas State (women’s teams)
Favorite song on my iPod: “Remedy” by Seether
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “Norbit”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Showing animals in 4-H.
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story:Natalie Portman
If I could meet one person, it would be: John Travolta
Ali Pistora
Birthdate: Aug. 3, 1989
Birthplace: Lawrence
Nickname: Ali Wow
Favorite subject: Calculus
Favorite food: Dove Chocolates
Favorite place to eat: My living room.
You may not know this, but: I can’t skateboard.
I mold my game after: Chance Riley and Austin Bond
I picked my jersey number because: It is awesome!
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: Gonzaga men’s basketball, KU basketball and Hawaii football.
Favorite song on my iPod: I don’t have an iPod, but I would have to say “Beast” by Tech N9ne.
Favorite TV show: “Spongebob Squarepants,” “Little People” and “Big World.”
Favorite movie: Fight Club, Van Helsing.
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Drooling on the training tables while I’m sleeping.
Actor or actress (or politician) who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Hillary Clinton
Hero(es): Batman, Spiderman and Mr. Jacques
If I could meet one person, it would be: Muhammad Ali or Gandhi
Christy Weller
Birthdate: June 29, 1990
Birthplace: Lawrence Memorial
Nickname: C-Well
Favorite subject: Spanish
Favorite food: Doughnuts!
Favorite place to eat: Olive Garden
You may not know this, but: I don’t like to eat my vegetables.
I mold my game after: Ali P!
I picked my jersey number because: In the third grade I had that number, so ever since.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU all the way!
Favorite song on my iPod: “Spice Up Your Life” by Spice Girls
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite movie: “Mean Girls”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Dancing!
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Cameron Diaz
Hero(es): Brandon Parker and Michael Jordan
If I could meet one person, it would be: Richard Simmons
Randy Kraft
Birthdate: Dec. 25, ????
Birthplace: Burlington
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite place to eat: Longhorn
I mold my game after: Michael Jordan
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: K-State Wildcats
Favorite song on my iPod: Don’t have an iPod.
Favorite TV show: “CSI”
Favorite movie: “Glory Road”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Not golf, but I love to play.
Hero(es): My Dad
Lindsey Graf
Birthdate: Nov. 3, 1978
Birthplace: Leavenworth
Favorite food: Chips and salsa
Favorite place to eat: Olive Garden
You may not know this, but: I played AAU basketball with former WNBA player Jackie Stiles.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: KU basketball and Notre Dame football
Favorite song on my iPod: “Lean on Me”
Favorite TV show: “Brothers and Sisters”
Favorite movie: “Major Payne” and “Antwone Fisher”
Aside from basketball, my greatest talent is: Text messaging
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Jodie Foster
Hero(es): My Mom, my Dad and my Brother for being the most supportive people I could ask for.
If I could meet one person, it would be: Rosa Parks, Helen Keller.
Jon Jacques
Birthdate: Feb. 20, 1979
Birthplace: Graden City
Nickname: Coach
Favorite subject: Civics
Favorite food: Cheeseburger
Favorite place to eat: At my Grandma’s house.
You may not know this, but: I had a relative sign The Constitution.
Favorite team(s) other than the Chieftains: K-State, Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite song on my iPod: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
Favorite TV show: “SportsCenter”
Favorite movie: “Hoosiers”
Actor or actress who would portray me in a movie about my life story: Kevin Spacey
Hero(es): My Dad
If I could meet one person, it would be: Winston Churchill