Getting to Know Emily Sears
10/4/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 4, 2012
Emily Sears comes from a family of volleyball players as her father, mother and both sisters played. Now, it's her turn to have the college experience.
Full Name
Emily Langsford Sears
Name as you want it to appear:
Emily
Birthdate:
09/15
Major(s):
Biochemistry
Family members (parents + include ages with siblings):
Kim and David, Lauren- 22, Sarah-25
Family members who competed in college or professional athletics (where and when):
Kim - Tulane and Missouri State 1976-79(?)
Dave - Tulane and Ohio State- 1977-1980
Sarah - volleyball at Stetson University, 2006-09
Lauren - volleyball at Southern Miss, 2008-11
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, baking, Sci- fi things
Do you do any volunteer activities?
If yes, what? Not regularly
Are you involved in any organizations or honor societies on campus?
FCA and Alpha Lambda Delta
Why did you choose Southern Miss?
For the campus, the team, and the overall charm of the place
Favorites:
Athlete: Michael Phelps
Movie: Beauty and the Beast
TV show: Gilmore Girls
Sports team: NY Giants
Food: Chocolate
Place on campus: Benches by Southern Hall and Washington Kennard
Cartoon character: Spongebob
Vacation spot: Manasquan, New Jersey
Volleyball player: Matt Anderson
First started volleyball (age/grade):
13/ 7th grade
Most memorable match:
Regional Finals 18's, I got a nose bleed in the middle of the match and had to shove gauze up my nose so I could keep playing and to eventually go on to win the match.
My favorite thing(s) about Southern Miss Volleyball is/are:
The team
This summer, I did (What are you doing now? - classes, working, etc.):
I went to St. Louis
The best thing about Hattiesburg is:
the variety of food around here When I run out onto the court in the Coliseum, I think: It's time to work
If I wasn't playing college volleyball, I would be ... (doing what):
Going to college
My idea of happiness is:
being secure and safe and able to just relax and have a good time
My role models are:
My family
What talent would you like to have?
If I could have any talent, it would be to sing
Fantasy job/career:
Doctor
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40:
Have a family Post-college/career plans: Go to PA school or Medical School
If I could bring one thing from my hometown, it would be:
Manhattan Pizzeria
I can't live without:
A blanket Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Computer
What is your greatest fear?:
Fire
Which fictional or historical figure would you like to meet?
Edward Cullen
Most famous person I've met:
Gene Simmons
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Super Strength