Ashley Banks
F/M, WOMEN’S SOCCER, #6
50 Things to Know about Ashley Banks
Identifying Information
Name: Ashley Banks
Birth date: 1/15/86
Hometown: Annandale, Virginia
Parents’ Names: Sandy and Dave Banks
Siblings’ Names: Brent and Brian
Pets and Names: Two cats, Jasimine and Sierra
College Major: Forensic Biology
The Favorites!
1. Favorite Quotation (and who said it):
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” (Mark Twain)
2. Favorite Color:
Blue
3. Favorite Performer:
Yellowcard
4. Favorite Movie:
Down Periscope
5. Favorite Book:
The Andromeda Strain
6. Favorite Television Show:
Friends
7. Favorite Song:
Blink 182 – Feeling This
8. Favorite Class (from what grade, school?):
Political Science 12th Grade, WT Woodson
9. Favorite Teacher (from what grade, school?):
Suzy Shue – 12th Grade, WT Woodson
10. Favorite Subject (from what grade, school?):
Biology, 10th Grade, WT Woodson
11. Favorite Food:
Steak
12. Favorite Vacation Spot:
Pemaquin Point, Maine and Clearwater Beach, Florida
13. Favorite Place to Hang Out at WVU:
Chiles
14. Favorite Sport to Play:
Soccer
15. Favorite Sport to Watch:
Football
16. Favorite College Team:
WVU
17. Favorite Professional Team:
Washington Redskins
18. Favorite Car:
My 2005 Jeep Liberty
The Bests!
19. Best thing about WVU:
Mountaineer fans
20. Best thing about Morgantown:
It has everything that a big town has but it’s in a small town.
21. Best thing about my hometown:
Friends and family
22. Best thing about attending WVU:
Meeting my friends for life
23. Best thing about getting a college education:
Opportunities that I will have after I graduate
24. Best thing about my major:
All the science courses
25. Best experience in middle school:
Anticipation for high school
26. Best experience in high school:
Winning State Championship for Soccer
27. Best experience at WVU:
Going whitewater rafting and camping with the team
28. Best vacation or trip:
San Francisco for my brother’s wedding
Three Qualities
29. Three qualities I look for in a friend:
Someone who is kind, compassionate, and caring
30. Three qualities I look for in a teacher:
Someone who is supportive, helpful, and encouraging
31. Three qualities I look for in a coach:
Someone who believes in you, helps you improve, and listens to you
32. Three of my best qualities:
My drive to succeed, my work rate and my heart
33. Three things I want other to remember about me:
That I am loyal, caring, and dedicated to what I do
34. Three reasons why people succeed:
Their effort, their passion about what they do, and their belief in what they do
35. Three reasons why people fail:
Lack of effort, lack of caring, and lack of heart
36. Three things I do when I am bored:
Watch TV, read, hang out with friends
Most Important Things
37. Most important thing parents can do for their children:
Encourage their children to challenge themselves.
38. Most important things teachers can do for their students:
Encourage their students to do the best they can in school.
39. Most important thing coaches can do for their teams:
Motivate the players to play and challenge them to improve.
40. Most important thing to do in school:
Study and go to class.
41. Most important thing to do every day:
Believe in yourself.
42. Most important thing to remember about life:
It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey.
43. Most important thing to remember about family:
They are the ones who helped you get this far and they always will be there for you.
44. Most important thing to do when the going gets rough:
Take a step back to breathe and relax and examine why things are so rough.
Ifs
45. If I could do anything, I would:
learn to fly a plane.
46. If I could change anything in my past:
I wouldn’t have changed elementary schools in the 4th grade.
47. If I could meet anyone, I would meet:
Princess Diana.
48. If I could go back in time, I would:
visit the dinosaurs.
49. If I could see into the future, I would:
want to know if I am happy.
50. If I won a million dollars, I would:
travel the world.
