With the 2019 season set to begin on February 8 at the Kajikawa Classic, freshman Emily Klingaman took time to answer a few questions to help introduce herself to the Stanford softball fanbase.
I chose Stanford because…:
I get to get a world class education and follow my passions as well as play for an amazing coaching staff against great competition.
Road trip I'm most looking forward to this year:
I am super excited to go to Washington! I've never been to the PNW.
One fun fact about me:
My dog has an instagram! @goodboy.beckett.
My favorite place to travel:
Colorado or any national park.
Favorite quote:
The Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper, not to harm, but plans to give you hope and a future."
Favorite pro sports athlete:
Dustin Pedroia.
Favorite midnight snack:
Cheez-Its and peanut butter.
Greatest athletic moment to date:
Hitting a walk-off home run to win states my junior year of high school!
Favorite book:
Harry Potter.
Favorite movie:
Good Will Hunting.
My can't-miss TV show:
Friends.
Favorite food:
Berries or lasagna.
When I have free time I…:
Love to be outside doing things like hiking, hammocking, surfing in the summer; I also like reading and playing with my dog.
Biggest fear:
Snakes.
Magazine cover I want to be on:
Outside Magazine!
Favorite spot on campus:
In the middle of main quad, it feels unreal every time I go there.
My future plans:
I want to become a doctor and work for a humanitarian effort like Doctors Without Borders or the Peace Corp! I also want to hike a thru-trail like the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail.
Freshman Focus: Emily Klingaman
Share