Senior Spotlight>Sophia Harris (Putnam County High School)

Name: Sophia Harris.

School: Putnam County High School.

Date/place of birth: June 5, 2003/Spring Valley.

Hometown: Hennepin.

Family: Esmeralda (mother), Micheal (father) , Christian and Orlando (brothers).

Sports/activities: Basketball, Volleyball.

Nickname(s): Sophie.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball, my family has always been very big on basketball. They have taught me to love it in a way that is unexplainable.

Favorite food and where to get it: Crab Rangoon, House Of Hunan.

Likes: Sports, books, and movies.

Dislikes: Sweet potatoes.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My older brother seeing his love for the game throughout his career really inspired me to step up my game.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My mom. She is my rock, and my best friend without her I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Michael B Jordan.

Name three historical figures you’d like to meet and why: Princess Diana, Marie Curie, and Mother Teresa. All of these women played such important roles in history it would just be interesting to meet them.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Books.

The last song I listened to: “Sitting In The Park” - Billy Stewart.

People would be surprised to know: I’m a big reader, I really enjoy reading in my spare time.

I stay home to watch: “The Vampire Diaries.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Try to visualize the game going well that usually helps.

The funniest person I’ve ever met: My dad, he’s just such a funny and random guy, He’s funny without even trying all the time. If anyone makes me laugh all the time it’s him.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I hope they’ll say I was a good teammate, and player.

Most embarrassing moment: During my freshman year I was asked to play up for varsity for a game that was in Midland. I forgot to bring a jersey so during the game I literally just wore a black shirt. It was horrifying I was so scared of all the seniors.

Most unforgettable moment: Probably last year’s game at Midland. I had a record high of 26 points, all I remember is how much fun I had during that game.

Ultimate sports fantasy: To be able to play for a state title.

What I would like to do in life: Become a dentist.

Three words that best describe myself: Funny, energetic, and loyal.