Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am McKenzie Jean Thomas, and I am a Junior at Meridian High School. I am a 4.0 Student-Athlete. I have two little sisters Allie, and Shayna. I also have my wonderful 3 year old brother Tristan. I am involved in Special Olympics and am blessed to have had the opportunity to represent Idaho in a Project Unify Conference in March of 2012. I am also a member of Idaho Drug Free Youth. I am Junior Representative in Student Council. I am 3 year Varsity setter and team captain. I have played Club Volleyball for 6 years. I have enjoyed having my little sister on the team with me this season. I am so excited to get to mentor a lot of the other players in my high school program this year, and pass what I know on to them. I love coaching and teaching, and its great that my coach trusts me enough to let me get some experience so young. I also enjoy being outdoors, riding 4-wheelers and camping. I love spending time with family and friends, and showing my spirit at games.
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What are your team's biggest strengths?
My High School team has a good reputation for having good Sportsmanship, and i am proud to be a warrior. When we step off the court, win or lose, we know we have played with heart and represented Meridian High to the best of our abilities.
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What team are you most excited to compete against every year, and why?
The team we are most excited to play every year is Mountain View, they are our rivals and it is always a good game. We beat them twice this year for the first time in seven years! I have a great friend on the team so its always a lot of fun to talk up our teams before the game.
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What is your favorite sport to watch? Participate in?
Volleyball definitely! Although i love a variety of sports, volleyball is always at the top!
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Who is your favorite teacher...and why?
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Phillips at Meridian High School. She was my teen living, and parent and child devolvement teacher. She is always fun, energetic and a great mentor.
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What kind of car gets you around town?
I drive a 1998 ford Mustang, yellow with black detail, 2 10 inch subs, Momo foot pedals, custom stick shift lever, sequential turn signals and rear window louver.
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Favorite food?
My favorite food is Qdoba Grilled Chicken Nachos. They are the best!
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What is your most memorable moment in a game?
I have several memorable moments, one of my favorites is when I served a set to win 25 to 0. Also at the top of my list is when I dove to dig a tip, and my middle slammed it down for a kill!
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What is your most embarrassing moment of all time?
Most embarrassing moment is when I was learning to drive my mustang, and I stalled 6 times in a subdivision intersection near my house. I had to call my dad to come drive my car the rest of the way home because I couldn't figure it out.
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It's the weekend. Sit at home or out on the town?
On the weekends I usually spend my time with my friends or family, playing sports and watching movies
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What is something most people do not know about you?
I can't sleep with socks on, no matter how exhausted I am.
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What was the last song you listened to?
Cowboys and Angels by Dustin Lynch
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Any thoughts on where you want to go to college?
I see myself at a smaller college playing volleyball. I plan to major in something to do with sports, and business.
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When you "grow up" what is your idea of the perfect job?
A job that allows me to have the time to coach and give back to the to the world of volleyball that has taught me so much through the years.
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What is the best advice you have ever received and from who?
My best friend, Alexandra Koga, always tells me that "Everything Happens for a Reason".
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100 years from now, when your name is mentioned, how do you want to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered as someone who was always there for you,and made a difference when she could.
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