Senior Spotlight>Dominic Bima (St. Bede Academy)

School: Saint Bede Academy.

Date/place of birth: Jan. 16, 2003/Ottawa.

Hometown: Oglesby.

Family: Kim (Mom), Mike (Dad), Mallory (Sister), Sam (Brother), Joe (Brother), and Louie (Dog).

Sports/activities: Football, Wrestling, and Baseball.

Nickname(s): Bima

Favorite sport and why: Wrestling, because it’s just me out there and only I am responsible for my success. It is also the hardest sport anyone can compete in.

Favorite food and where to get it: Beef roll from Marchelloni’s.

Likes: Sports, music, and work.

Dislikes: School.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: Coach Sam Allen, because he was the person to get me to wrestle freshman year. He helped me become a stronger athlete both mentally and physically.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My parents have been my greatest influence. They allowed me to make my own decisions and learn things the hard way.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Shakira.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet and why: Ronald Reagan, because to many people he is considered to be one of the greatest presidents ever. Dan Gable, because he is one of the greatest wrestlers and wrestling coaches of all time. I would like to just pick his ear about the sport. Walter Payton, because he is the greatest bears running back of all time. I think it would be cool to meet someone with that much talent.

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

The last song I listened to: “Broken Halos” by Chris Stapleton.

I stay home to watch: White Sox games, Bears games, and any wrestling tournament that I can find.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Try to imagine that somebody is doubting me and then use that as my motivation to prove them wrong. I usually do this before big matches.

The funniest person I’ve ever met: Tim Croissant; he always has something funny to say.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I’m not sure what they’ll say, but I hope they mention that I was a decent athlete and fun to be around.

Most embarrassing moment: Not sure, maybe when (Kewanee’s) Kavon Russell burned me right down our own sideline.

Most unforgettable moment: Winning the regional championship after scoring ten runs in the top of the seventh inning to take the lead.

Ultimate sports fantasy: To win the wrestling state championship.

What I would like to do in life: I would like to become an electrician.

Three words that best describe myself: Hardworking, motivated, and fun.