Jackie Wilson, Junior, Lacrosse

Jackie Wilson, Junior, Lacrosse

Bio information

Full name:  Jacqueline Wilson

Born when and where?  June 26, 1995; Fall River, Massachusetts

Year:  2017

Major:  Nursing

Hometown:  Tiverton, Rhode Island

High School: Tiverton High School

Sport and position: Lacrosse, Midfield

 

Favorites

Song:  No favorite, anything with a beat

Professional Sports Team:  Boston Bruins

Athlete:  Patrice Bergeron

Food:  Sweet potatoes

T.V. Shows: Grey's Anatomy, Jeopardy, Chopped, anything on HGTV

Movies: Hunger Games, Harry Potter

Book:  Can't choose, love them all

 

Feature Questions

Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?

I have a camp only about an hour away so I have always loved Maine. I had no intention of coming here until I came to visit and fell in love with the campus.

What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and why?

Maternity, such an interesting class and was even able to see a live birth

What was your first job (actually received a paycheck)?

Worked at a beach club

Who would you like to trade places for a day with and why?

Ellen DeGeneres, would be cool to host own TV show and to dance on TV

What is on your "Bucket List?"

Travel anywhere and everywhere

Talent you'd most like to have:

Be able to sing. I'm always singing and sound terrible so a good voice would help with that

What do you drive?

2009 Toyota corolla

What is your motto?

Life is better when you're laughing

Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big game?

Always wear the same hairstyle

Why did you choose your jersey #?

My mom's favorite number and have had it since high school

What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at SJC?

Winning the GNAC championship last year

Besides your parents, who has had the greatest impact on your life?

My sister, always pushes me to do my best

Can you tell us something about you that most people don't know?

I love working with special needs children

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Working as a nurse in the hospital, having a family and living in Maine

If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?

Would want to meet my ancestors, curious to see how they lived and how everything turned out the way it did in our family tree

What are your hobbies?

Reading, running, Sudoku, volunteering at Special Olympics

What is your ideal day away from athletics?

Warm day on the lake

Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?

If the opportunity came about I would coach. It will be hard not to play.

What are your personal and team goals for this season?

GNAC championship and win an NCAA game