Hawkettes

 

Joanna R.

Years On Team: 2nd Year, Coach/Captain

Hometown: Davidsonville, MD

College & Major: University of Maryland, College Park - B.A. in Elementary Education; Towson University - Arts Integration

Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher and Dance Coach

Favorite Movie: Rent

Favorite Song: Anything I Can Sing Along to!

Favorite Quote: "Look forward with confidence and back without regret."

Dream Vacation: I'd love to take time away from the craziness of life to travel. I've always wanted to go to Australia and Italy.

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: I love working out and training, seeing my adorable nephew, and spending time outdoors.

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Becca S.

Years on Team: 2nd year/ Assistant Coach

Hometown: West River, MD

College & Major: University of Mississippi, B.S. in Dietetics & Nutrition

Occupation: Nutrition Consultant

Favorite Movie: Tommy Boy

Favorite Song: “Summer of 69” by Bryan Adams

Favorite Quote: "You are what you eat"

Dream Vacation: Spending a year traveling the world.

Favorite Hobbies and Activities: Dancing, running, cooking, traveling, and meeting new people.

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Stephanie B.

Years on Team: 2

Hometown: Bowie, MD

College & Major: Anne Arundel Community College - Medical Administration and General Studies

Occupation: Student and part time waitress

Favorite Movie: The Godfather

Favorite Song: Anything by Kenny Chesney

Favorite Quote: "Be kind, be yourself, love others, give big."

Dream Vacation: Any beach

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: I love to spend time with my family and close friends at home but I also love to go out and travel! One of my newest hobbies is baking and learning how to cook. Watching movies is always fun as well. My favorite place to be is at the beach relaxing!

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Kim B.

Years on Team: 2

Hometown: Pasadena, MD

College & Major: Towson University - Elementary Education

Occupation: Student Teacher

Favorite Movie: Old School

Favorite Song: “Peace of Mind” by Boston (I love classic rock)

Favorite Quote: "Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose." -Tennessee Williams

Dream Vacation: Caribbean Islands

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: photography, dancing (of course!), snowboarding & traveling (anywhere and everywhere!)

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Valerie D.

Years on Team: 2

Hometown: Laytonsville, MD

College & Major: Towson University, Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resource

Occupation: Compensation Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center

Favorite Movie: How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days

Favorite Song: E.T. by Katy Perry

Favorite Quote: "When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance."

Dream Vacation: I would love to go on a cruise to every exotic island in the world

Favorite Hobbies and Activities: I love to dance, read, swim, and soak up the sun! I also love spending time with my family and friends and just living life!

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Heather M.

Years on Team: 2

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD

College & Major: University of Maryland, College Park - B.A. in Graphic Design

Occupation: Graphic Designer for Believe In Tomorrow Children’s Foundation

Favorite Movie: Face/Off

Favorite Song: “In My Life” by The Beatles

Favorite Quote: "They're tribal. Oh, they're - they're tri - I'm sorry, what tribe are you from?"

Dream Vacation: Anywhere tropical! I'd love to visit Fiji and Machu Piccu in Peru.

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: Dancing, painting, watching football and lacrosse, working out, and reading

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Tina S.

Years on Team: 2

Hometown: Bowie, MD

College & Major: University of Maryland, College Park – B.A. in Sociology

Occupation: Human Resources and Waitress

Favorite Movie: The Hangover

Favorite Song: “Best I Ever Had” by Drake

Favorite Quote: "It will cost you nothing to dream, and everything not to."

Dream Vacation: Bora Bora

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: Traveling, dancing, working out, spending time with family and friends and going to the beach.   I enjoy watching lacrosse and hockey and I am always looking to try new things :)

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Katelyn J.

Years on Team: Rookie

Hometown: Linthicum, MD

College & Major: UMBC - BA in Graphic Design, Art History Minor

Occupation: Student and Dancer

Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump, Disney Movies, and the lsit goes on :)

Favorite Song: “Don't Stop Believing” Journey

FavoriteQuote: "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman

Dream Vacation: Bermuda and its pink beaches!

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: Tumbling, painting, and dancing.

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Shiresse B.

Years on Team: Rookie

Hometown: Marlboro, MD

College & Major: UNC, Clinical Social Work Major

Occupation: Psychotherapist

Favorite Movie: The Book of Eli

Favorite Song: “Born This Way” Lady Gaga

FavoriteQuote: "No dream is ever caught without being chased."

Dream Vacation: Rio Di Janeiro. It's a beautiful place with beautiful people and the weather seem slike its always perfect.

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: Dancing and anything else that makes me sweat!

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Sydney K.

Years On Team: Rookie

Hometown: Riva, Maryland

College & Major: Theater Major at UMBC

Occupation: Dock Hand at Annapolis Bay Charter

Favorite Movie: A Knight's Tale

Favorite Song: Mumbo #5

Favorite Quote: "Be careful what you set your heart on, for it will surely be yours."

Dream Vacation: I go on it once a year- to visit Miami - to see family and hang around South Beach for a few days.

Favorite Hobbies and Activities: Making jewelry, reading, knitting, watching movies& documentaries, boat maintenance, scrabble, outdoor adventures.

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Sarah G.

Years on Team: Rookie

Hometown: Paoli, PA

College & Major: George Mason University, Communication Major

Occupation: Govenrment Contractor

Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean

Favorite Song: “Then” by Braid Paisley

Favorite Quote: "There are big ships and small ships, but the best ship of all is friendship"

Dream Vacation: Spending a year traveling the world.

Favorite Hobbies and Activities: Vacation/party planning, hanging out with my dog, and signing up for half marathons even though the last was supposed to be the last one.

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Brittany H.

Years on Team: Rookie

Hometown: Waldorf, MD

College & Major: Sacred Heart Univeristy, English Minor

Occupation: Logistic Management Analyst

Favorite Movie: Hope Floats

Favorite Song: “The Change” Garth Brooks

FavoriteQuote: "Be who you are and be it well." - St. Francis deSales

Dream Vacation: A Disney Cruise!

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: Cheerleading, ballroom dance, horseback riding, skiing, and reading.

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Danielle S.

Years on Team: Rookie

Hometown: Charlestown, WV

College & Major: Morgan State University, BA in Political Science

Occupation: Assistant Academic Coordinator for Athletics at Morgan State University

Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball

Favorite Song: I love music so my favorite song changes almost weekly, but if I had to choose I would say Dangerously in Love by Beyonce.

FavoriteQuote: "Sing like no-one is listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like noone is wacthing and live like it's heaven on earth."

Dream Vacation: Paris in the Spring

Favorite Hobbies and Activites: Dancing, Reading, Shopping, and Traveling.

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