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Featured Alumna: Erica Rubin
(2002 - 2003)
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| "Don’t
let anyone deter you from what you really
want." |
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- Erica Rubin 2003 |
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| Nickname(s): |
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Ruby, Rikki |
| Birthday, Sign: |
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6/29/83, Cancer |
| Hometown: |
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Los Angeles, CA |
| Parents: |
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Maureen and Alan |
| Siblings: |
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Hilary (21) |
| Pets: |
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dog – Nini, fish-Bob |
| Major: |
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communications |
| Hobbies: |
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dance, listening to
music, reading, hanging out with my
friends |
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Q & A - About Gymnastics and U-M
| At what age did you start
gymnastics? |
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3 |
| How did you become involved
in gymnastics? |
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I was hyperactive as a child
and was put into gymnastics to keep me from
killing myself. |
| What is your favorite event?
Why? |
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Bars and floor. Bars is fun
to swing and floor because I love to dance
and perform. |
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| What attracted you
to the University of Michigan? |
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I loved Ann Arbor, the
school spirit that filled the air was incredible,
and the academics and awesome team made it
a perfect choice. |
| What is it like competing
for U-M? |
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It’s a lot of fun.
You’re representing something bigger
than yourself, and that’s an awesome
feeling. |
| What has been your
most memorable (gymnastics) moment at U-M? |
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Beating Georgia at home
last year. That was awesome. |
| What has been your
most memorable (non-gymnastics) moment at
U-M? |
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Britney Spears dance
parties in the dorms last year. So fun! |
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| What inspires you to keep
going after a disappointing meet or a tough
week of practice? |
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Believe in yourself and work
hard. Don’t let anyone deter you from
what you really want. |
| What advice would you share
with up-and-coming gymnasts who aspire to
be like you or one of your teammates? |
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My inner drive, knowing that
I am better than that, and that I have another
chance to prove myself. |
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Some of my Favorites include...
actor/actress: |
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Edward Norton,
Gwyneth Paltrow |
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song/music: |
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pop & hip-hop |
movie: |
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Chicago |
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class/subject: |
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English |
food: |
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sushi |
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website: |
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Don’t have one, but
I love
AOL instant messenger |
restaurant: |
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Cosi |
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volunteer
event: |
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going to Motts Children’s
H ospital as a team |
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Q & A - About You Personally
Something
unique about me:
I have 2 famous
cousins. One is Lou Pearlman, who put together
O Town, NSync and the Backstreet Boys. The
other is Art Garfunkel, of Simon and Garfunkel.
Of all the places
you have traveled to, which has been your
favorite? Why?
Hawaii. We got to do
so many fun things like surfing, snorkeling,
and luaus. Plus, we got to escape from the
Michigan winter.
Who do you
admire most in this world? Why?
My parents, they
always seem to have the answers to everything.
Besides family
or friends, what is the ONE thing you couldn't
live without?
The phone
What do you
plan on doing after you graduate from U-M?
Probably moving
back to LA and getting a job in the media
or entertainment industry. |
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Some Random Facts!
one
word to describe me: |
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diva |
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favorite
sport at age 7: |
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gymnastics |
favorite
leotard: |
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the navy velvet with sheer
arms and a gold patter on
the front. It’s so elegant. |
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favorite
sport at age 17: |
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gymnastics,
basketball |
shoe
size: |
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7 |
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cell
phone color: |
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blue |
shampoo
i use: |
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Biolage |
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favorite
jellybean flavor: |
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Watermelon |
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Even More Random Facts!
| Best/worst excuse for being
late to class/practice: |
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best: I had class until 2. |
| How many inches I’ve
grown since 8th grade: |
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6 |
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| One thing I will miss
about college: |
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my friends, gymnastics,
the lifestyle |
| One thing I probably
won’t miss about college: |
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classes, exams, and papers |
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| My best Halloween costume: |
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Cavegirl |
| If I could see anyone in
the world do a wicked floor exercise, it would
be: |
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Madonna, Britney Spears,
or Janet Jackson |
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| My choice over saying
“soda” or “pop”: |
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soda |
| Latest I have ever
stayed up at night: |
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All night |
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| What
I do on the bus/plane when traveling to away
meets: |
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Sleep, listen to music, chat,
or homework |
| Best
(or strangest) pre-event routine: |
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Deep breaths, visualization,
music |
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