Meet the 2002.03 Luvabulls

Age / Birth date: 22 / December 15
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Tinley Park
Occupation: Graduate student at Loyola University
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Monkey
Favorite food: Taco Bell
Favorite movie and song: "Ocean’s Eleven" and "Tiny Dancer"
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be successful in my career
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Hardworking, Unique
Best advice or quote: "Live life to the fullest"
Greatest accomplishment: Getting in to graduate school
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Australia
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When trucks are in the left hand lane
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I enjoy being part of a hard-working team and I love performing.
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Age / Birth date: 21 / September 28
Hair Color: Strawberry blonde
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single, but my heart is in Michigan
College: Columbia College in Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: My cat, Sterling
Favorite food: Pineapple
Favorite movie and song: "Die Hard” and "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John
I stay home to watch . . . The Simpsons
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy, whatever or wherever…
Three words that describe me are: Dedicated, Spunky, Loving
Best advice or quote: "Dream Big"
Greatest accomplishment: Realizing each dream as it comes
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel the world
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Laziness
The person I most admire is . . . My mom, she’s the greatest!
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to entertain with those who enjoy performing as much as I do.
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Age / Birth date: 24 / May 8
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Hickory Hills, Illinois
Occupation: Group Fitness Instructor
Marital status: Single
College: Moraine Valley Community College
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: Tiger
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite movie and song: "The Heist" and “Bold as Love” by Jimi Hendrix
I stay home to watch . . . SportsCenter
Lifetime ambition or goal: To own a dance studio and be a housewife
Three words that describe me are: Moody, Honest and Shy
Best advice or quote: "Live every day as if it’s your last."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls two years in a row
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel the world
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people litter
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . We get to dance and have the best seats in the house.
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Age / Birth date: 23 / October 24
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'3"
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Occupation: Event Coordinator/Legal Assistant
Marital status: Single
College: University of Iowa
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: Kittens
Favorite food: Japanese and Italian
Favorite movie and song: “I Am Sam” and anything by Ashanti
I stay home to watch . . . Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To open my own dance studio
Three words that describe me are: Dedicated, Ambitious, Loyal
Best advice or quote: "Dance like no one is watching."
Greatest accomplishment: Pursuing my dance career
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel in Europe
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Insincerity
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love being part of a team and performing.
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Age / Birth date: 24 / October 26
Hair Color: Auburn
Height: 5'8"
Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois
Occupation: Exercise Specialist
Marital status: Single
College: Illinois State University
Years as a Luvabull: Three
Favorite animal / pet: My dogs, Shadow & Leo
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite movie and song: “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Together Again” by Janet Jackson
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and American Idol
Lifetime ambition or goal: To dance with Janet Jackson one day!
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Humorous, Honest
Best advice or quote: "Live life to the fullest."
Greatest accomplishment: Living a great life so far
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Slow people in the left lane!
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It’s a combination of two things—basketball and dance!
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Age / Birth date: 22 / September 8
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Lorain, Ohio
Occupation: Bartender/Sales for Nike team sports
Marital status: Not married, but off the market
College: University of Cincinnati
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Arthur the Aardvark
Favorite food: Montgomery Inn’s sweet potatoes
Favorite movie and song: “Clueless” and “All I Got” by Jimmy Cozier
I stay home to watch . . . Sex and the City and Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To own a dance studio and to be married with three children (Donald, Demaya, Devon)
Three words that describe me are: Forgiving, Committed, Determined
Best advice or quote: "Just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls and packing up and moving
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Bora Bora
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people lie and I know they are
The person I most admire is . . . Paula Abdul
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Moving to a new city and becoming part of a team again.
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Age / Birth date: 23 / March 27
Hair Color: Honey blonde
Height: 5'3"
Hometown: Lake Zurich, Illinois
Occupation: Office Manager
Marital status: Single
College: Harper College
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: Labrador Retriever
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite movie and song: “Saving Silverman” and “Epiphany”
I stay home to watch . . . Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be a successful fashion designer
Three words that describe me are: Friendly, Patient, Unique
Best advice or quote: "Seek in life the things that make your heart smile."
Greatest accomplishment: Pursuing my dance career
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Ibiza
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Dishonesty
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love dancing and I enjoy basketball and performing for energetic crowds.
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Age / Birth date: 25 / October 23
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: South Holland, Illinois
Occupation: Project Analyst
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois-Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: Four
Favorite animal / pet: Deer
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite movie and song: "Love & Basketball" and “Nothing in this World”
I stay home to watch . . . Girlfriends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To have a family
Three words that describe me are: Sarcastic, Spiritual, Caring
Best advice or quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you’re gonna get."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Africa
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who don’t think before they speak
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance.
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Age / Birth date: 24 / October 2
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5" 1/2
Hometown: Peoria, Illinois
Occupation: Claims Adjuster
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Tiger
Favorite food: Lobster
Favorite movie and song: “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Crash” by Dave Matthews Band
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To never stop laughing
Three words that describe me are: Enthusiastic, Caring, Ambitious
Best advice or quote: "Live each day as if it’s your last."
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a Luvabull
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel across Europe
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who interrupt others
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Dancing is my passion.
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Age / Birth date: 22 / February 28
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'0
Hometown: Slidell, Louisiana
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Marital status: Single, but taken
College: University of Southern Mississippi
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: My dog, Phoenix
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie and song: “Braveheart” and “Least Complicated” by the Indigo Girls
I stay home to watch . . . Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be a successful businesswoman
Three words that describe me are: Easygoing, Talkative, Ambitious
Best advice or quote: "Everything happens for a reason."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating college and making the “big move” to Chicago
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go back to Spain
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When someone does not change the toilet paper roll
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It gives me the opportunity for a new experience.
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Age / Birth date: 24 / May 22
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5'5" 1/2
Hometown: Lombard, Illinois
Occupation: Food & Beverage Consultant
Marital status: Single
College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Years as a Luvabull: Four
Favorite animal / pet: My puppy, Cuddles
Favorite food: Fajitas, Pizza
Favorite songs: “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz and “Just to see you Smile” by Tim McGraw
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy in life and love
Three words that describe me are: Quiet, but dangerous…
Best advice or quote: "The road to success has many tempting parking spaces."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls for four years now. Yeah!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Ibiza, Spain
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who leave their blinker on after switching lanes or turning
The person I most admire is . . . My sister Tina
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and it was always a dream of mine.
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Age / Birth date: 23 / December 1
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Palatine, Illinois
Occupation: Graphic Artist
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois-Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Chocolate Lab
Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite movie and song: “The Godfather” and “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
I stay home to watch . . . The Sopranos
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy in life and love
Three words that describe me are: Animated, Outgoing, Energetic
Best advice or quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard."
Greatest accomplishment: Helping with Special Olympics
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Cruise the Greek Islands
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who don’t pay attention
The person I most admire is . . . My father
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform in front of a crowd.
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Age / Birth date: 22 / April 20
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
Occupation: Student, pursuing my masters in education
Marital status: Single
College: Benedictine University
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: My cats, Tom and Muffy
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite movie and song: “Grease” and “Best Friend” by Tim McGraw
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To become a high school science teacher, wife and mother
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Energetic, Family-oriented
Best advice or quote: "Shoot for the moon because if you miss you will always be among the stars."
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a Luvabull!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Take a cruise to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Disrespect
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . Dancing and having fun is what life is all about.
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Age / Birth date: 23 /June 20
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Wauwatosa, WI
Occupation: Marketing Assistant
Marital status: Not married but happily taken
College: University of Minnesota
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: My dog, Sophie
Favorite food: Grandma’s Jell-O mold
Favorite movie and song: “French Kiss” and “I Will Remember You”
I stay home to watch . . . Old home videos
Lifetime ambition or goal: To own my own dance studio
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Enthusiastic, Driven
Best advice or quote: "Always keep in touch with old friends."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel Europe… again
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When people keep sniffing and don’t blow their nose
The person I most admire is . . . Miss Kellie (my favorite dance teacher)
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform and be surrounded by people who share my passion for dance.
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Age / Birth date: 23 /September 1
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: St. John, Indiana
Occupation: Student
Marital status: Single
College: Purdue
Years as a Luvabull: Three
Favorite animal / pet: Polar bears
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie and song: "Moonstruck" and "Chances Are"
I stay home to watch . . . Friends
Lifetime ambition or goal: To have a family and career
Three words that describe me are: Happy, Compassionate, Loving
Best advice or quote: "Always look forward, not behind."
Greatest accomplishment: Graduating from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Italy
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People that do not use their blinkers
The person I most admire is . . . There are two-my parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I LOVE to dance.
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Age / Birth date: 22/ May 15
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'46"
Hometown: Normal, Illinois
Occupation: Dancer/Front office manager
Marital status: Single, but taken
College: Illinois State University
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Dog
Favorite food: Chinese food
Favorite movie and song: “Centerstage” and “Baby Got Back!”
I stay home to watch . . . The Real World
Lifetime ambition or goal: To go to Broadway
Three words that describe me are: Smart, Funny, Ambitious
Best advice or quote: "Live life to the fullest!"
Greatest accomplishment: Making it as a dancer
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Australia
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Bad breath
The person I most admire is . . . My mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love performing and making lasting friendships.
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Age / Birth date: 27 / November 3
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Occupation: Spanish teacher
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Years as a Luvabull: Four
Favorite animal / pet: My boxer, Dutchess
Favorite food: Deep dish spinach pizza
Favorite movie and song: “Austin Powers 3” and “I’ll Fly with You”
I stay home to watch . . . Friends, Will & Grace, The Osbournes
Lifetime ambition or goal: To keep challenging myself
Three words that describe me are: Perfectionist, Dedicated, Goofy
Best advice or quote: "Be so good they can't ignore you!"
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a teacher
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Spain
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who chew with their mouth open
The people I most admire are . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get the best seats in the house!
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Age / Birth date: 21 / August 23
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'3"
Hometown: Schaumburg, Illinois
Occupation: Student/Pharmacy technician
Marital status: Single… but taken
College: University of Illinois at Chicago
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: My puppy, Cheefoo and my bunny
Favorite food: Thai & Mexican
Favorite movie and song: “What Dreams May Come” and “Amores Perros” Soundtrack by Celia Cruz
I stay home to watch . . . The Simpsons
Lifetime ambition or goal: To graduate pharmacy with a doctorate degree
Three words that describe me are: Loyal, Goofy, Hopeless-Romantic
Best advice or quote: "Reach for the stars and you’ll become one."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls… yet there’s more to come
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Ibiza, Spain or visit Egypt
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Socks with flip-flops between toes
The people I most admire are . . . My dad, mom and brother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It’s a childhood dream come true.
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Age / Birth date: 23 / April 27
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'5"
Hometown: Sugar Grove, Illinois
Occupation: Fitness center manager/personal trainer
Marital status: Single
College: Illinois State University
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: My cat I used to have named Buster
Favorite food: Grilled cheese
Favorite movie and song: “Billy Madison” and “Angel” by Sarah McLaughlin
I stay home to watch . . . Friends and Will & Grace
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be happy in life and love forever
Three words that describe me are: Charismatic, Silly, Caring
Best advice or quote: "Follow your passions."
Greatest accomplishment: Making the Luvabulls and graduating from college in four years
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Visit Maui
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Not washing your hands
The person I most admire is . . . My parents
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to dance and perform in front of a crowd.
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Age / Birth date: 22 / May 4
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: McHenry, Illinois
Occupation: Advertising and Promotions Assistant
Marital status: Married (as of September 7, 2002!)
College: Concordia University
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: My dog, Lady
Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza
Favorite movie and song: "Dirty Dancing" and “From Here to Eternity”
I stay home to watch . . . NASCAR, The Sopranos
Lifetime ambition or goal: To serve the Lord and have a happy and healthy family
Three words that describe me are: Spiritual, Passionate and Loving
Best advice or quote: "Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, live like it's heaven on earth!"
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a Luvabull—again!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Traffic, traffic, traffic…
The person I most admire is . . . My husband, my parents and my sister
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to live out my dream!
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Age / Birth date: 21 / October 7
Hair Color: Light brown
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Advertising Sales & Marketing
Marital status: Single
College: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Dog
Favorite food: Chicken fingers
Favorite movie and song: “Dirty Dancing” and “Anything” by Janet Jackson
I stay home to watch . . . Friends, Real World
Lifetime ambition or goal: To always be happy with my career and relationships with my family and friends and to perform to the best of my ability
Three words that describe me are: Energetic, Outgoing, Disciplined
Best advice or quote: "Never give up on achieving your goals no matter how many obstacles you may come across."
Greatest accomplishment: Moving to Chicago from New York with a great job and becoming a Luvabull
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Take a cruise to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Disrespect
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I love to perform in front of large crowds.
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Age / Birth date: 22 / September 17
Hair Color: Dark brown
Height: 5'1"
Hometown: Gaborone, Botswana
Occupation: Full-time student
Marital status: Single
College: Chicago State University
Years as a Luvabull: Two
Favorite animal / pet: Dogs
Favorite food: Oriental
Favorite movie and song: “Vanilla Sky” and “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette
I stay home to watch . . . Morning news shows, news documentaries
Lifetime ambition or goal: To be well balanced in all aspects of my life
Three words that describe me are: Compassionate, Loyal, Creative
Best advice or quote: "If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again."
Greatest accomplishment: Coming to America!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Be in Johannesburg with my Grandma.
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Bad grammar and lack of phone etiquette.
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It makes me question myself with every challenge I face in my life as a whole.
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Age / Birth date: 26 / September 3
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Marital status: Married
College: North Carolina State University
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Dogs
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite movie and song: “Shawshank Redemption” and “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
I stay home to watch . . . Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To live a long, healthy, happy life
Three words that describe me are: Happy, Nice, Silly
Best advice or quote: "Never give up” by Jimmy Valvano
Greatest accomplishment: Being the first person in my family to graduate from college
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to the Cayman Islands
My biggest pet peeve is . . .When people are negative
The person I most admire is . . . A toss up between my mom and my husband
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I am surrounded by motivated individuals who enjoy dancing as much as I do.
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Age / Birth date: 25 / December 10
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Reservationist/maitre’ D
Marital status: Single
College: Hampton University
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Snow tiger
Favorite food: Seafood
Favorite movie and song: : “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons (Spring)”
I stay home to watch . . . Dark Angel
Lifetime ambition or goal: To become a well-accomplished actress and choreographer
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Ambitious, Sarcastic
Best advice or quote: "If you want something bad enough, you’ve got to work to get it."
Greatest accomplishment: Being my own person… always
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Travel to see the 7 wonders of the world
My biggest pet peeve is . . . Not keeping your word
The person I most admire is . . . Debbie Allen
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I get to dance with a group who loves to dance just for the feeling that it brings.
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Age / Birth date: 21 / June 8
Hair Color: Reddish brown
Height: 5'2"
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupation: Dance teacher/full-time student/bartender
Marital status: Single
College: UNLV
Years as a Luvabull: Rookie
Favorite animal / pet: Chinchilla
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie and song: “Meet the Parents” and “Complicated”
I stay home to watch . . . Sex and the City
Lifetime ambition or goal: To own my own dance studio, competition and convention
Three words that describe me are: Outgoing, Caring, Crazy
Best advice or quote: "Live each day to the fullest."
Greatest accomplishment:Being on Ed McMahon’s “Star Search”
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Hawaii
My biggest pet peeve is . . . When the toilet paper roll is backwards
The person I most admire is . . . My mom
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . I’m dancing on a team again and cheering for the best NBA team!
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Age / Birth date: 31/ August 25
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5' 4"
Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
Occupation: Office manager
Marital status: Single
College: University of Illinois
Years as a Luvabull: Four
Favorite animal / pet: My brother's dog, Babs
Favorite food:Chocolate-covered pretzels
Favorite song: "Dancing Queen"
I stay home to watch . . . Who has time to watch the tube?
Lifetime ambition or goal: To feel that each year I keep getting better!
Three words that describe me are: Never too serious!
Best advice or quote: "You will fail 100% of the times you don't try."
Greatest accomplishment: Hopefully it hasn’t happened yet!
If I could vacation anywhere, I'd . . . Go to Singapore!
My biggest pet peeve is . . . People who think that their way is the only way and are not open to other’s point of view!
The person I most admire is . . . A selfless mother
I enjoy being a Luvabull because . . . It is a constant challenge and offers so many wonderful opportunities!
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