Lakeside High School senior Claire Vance plays middle for the MTXE Rams' volleyball team.
MTXE head coach Rhonda Thigpen said Vance is one of the most extraordinary student-athletes she has ever coached.
"She is a force at the net, but also in the classroom and then drama department," Thigpen said. "She has stepped up her game and is easily a player that can play at the next level."
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Vance recently met with The Sentinel-Record to provide a glimpse of what she is like off the court.
What do you like most about playing volleyball?
I really like that I can be aggressive and be at my full potential without ever having to be in physical contact with people.
What is your most memorable moment playing volleyball?
When we beat Benton last year. A lot of people were at that game and there was really good energy.
Why did you start participating in volleyball?
I used to live in Colorado and they had a rec league there, and I did it because it is a tall-people sport.
What is your main strength in volleyball?
I think I am very good at seeing the court and seeing where the ball can be placed to score.
Who is your all-time favorite athlete in any sport?
Michael Jordan
What do you like to do for fun?
I like to read.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Morning
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
I am kind of in the middle.
If you could hang out with any famous person, past or present, for a day, who would that be?
I think I would want to hang out with one of the Founding Fathers.
If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?
Greece
Is a hotdog a sandwich?
No
What one person is your biggest inspiration?
Both of my parents, I do not know if I could pick one. They are both awesome.
Other than your cell phone, what is one item you cannot live without?
Air conditioning
What is the last television series that you binge-watched, or are currently watching?
I actually do not watch TV at all.
What is your all-time favorite movie?
All Disney movies.
What is your go-to emoji?
The sobbing face.
What is your favorite color?
Turquoise
How would you spend a million dollars?
I would probably donate some of it and then I would travel the world.
Name something about you that most people would be surprised to learn.
Everyone thinks I am an overnight genius but I work to be smart.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who do not listen.
If you could take three items with you on a desert island, what would you take?
Sunscreen, tarp, and some container to hold water.
What is your favorite class in school?
I really like computer science class.
What are your plans after graduation and what type of career do you plan to pursue?
I want to be a computer programmer. I think I am going to study computer science. I want to go to BYU in Provo, Utah.