Prior to AC: Attended East Grand Rapids HighSchool…lettered in track and cross-country…receivedOutstanding Rookie Award for cross-country in 2007.
Personal: Plans to major in English with aminor in physical education…born in Battle Creek, Michiganon June 29, 1992…daughter of Bruce and Margaret Venema.
Favorite sports team: Grand Rapids Griffins
Favorite athlete: Paula Radcliffe
Most memorable sports achievement: Earning theOutstanding Rookie award in XC sophomore year
Favorite TV shows: NCIS, Dr. G: MedicalExaminer, and The Simpsons
Favorite movies: Slumdog Millionaire, LeFabuleux Deston D Amelie Poulain
Favorite writer: John L. Parker, Ellen Hopkins,and James Patterson
Favorite book: Impulse, Step on a Crack, andBad Dogs Have More Fun
Favorite foods: Ice cream and goldfishsnacks
Hobbies: Running, reading, and playing withpets
