Ashley Banks

F/M, WOMEN’S SOCCER, #6

50 Things to Know about Ashley Banks

Identifying Information

Name: Ashley Banks
Birth date: May 15, 1986
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!

  1. Best thing about WVU:
    Mountaineer fans
  2. Best thing about Morgantown:
    It has everything that a big town has but it’s in a small town
  3. Best thing about my hometown:
    Friends and family
  4. Best thing about attending WVU:
    Meeting my friends for life
  5. Best thing about getting a college education:
    Opportunities that I will have after I graduate
  6. Best thing about my major:
    All the science courses
  7. Best experience in middle school:
    Anticipation for high school
  8. Best experience in high school:
    Winning State Championship for Soccer
  9. Best experience at WVU:
    Going whitewater rafting and camping with the team
  10. Best vacation or trip:
    San Francisco for my brother’s wedding

Three Qualities

  1. Three qualities I look for in a friend:
    Someone who is kind, compassionate, and caring
  2. Three qualities I look for in a teacher:
    Someone who is supportive, helpful, and encouraging
  3. Three qualities I look for in a coach:
    Someone who believes in you, helps you improve, and listens to you
  4. Three of my best qualities:
    My drive to succeed, my work rate and my heart
  5. Three things I want other to remember about me:
    That I am loyal, caring, and dedicated to what I do
  6. Three reasons why people succeed:
    Their effort, their passion about what they do, and their belief in what they do
  7. Three reasons why people fail:
    Lack of effort, lack of caring, and lack of heart
  8. Three things I do when I am bored:
    Watch TV, read, hang out with friends

Most Important Things

  1. Most important thing parents can do for their children:
    Encourage their children to challenge themselves.
  2. Most important things teachers can do for their students:
    Encourage their students to do the best they can in school.
  3. Most important thing coaches can do for their teams:
    Motivate the players to play and challenge them to improve
  4. Most important thing to do in school:
    Study and go to class
  5. Most important thing to do every day:
    Believe in yourself
  6. Most important thing to remember about life:
    It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

  1. If I could do anything, I would:
    learn to fly a plane.
  2. If I could change anything in my past:
    I wouldn’t have changed elementary schools in the 4th grade.
  3. If I could meet anyone, I would meet:
    Princess Diana.
  4. If I could go back in time, I would:
    visit the dinosaurs.
  5. If I could see into the future, I would:
    want to know if I am happy.
  6. If I won a million dollars, I would:
    travel the world.