University of Minnesota Athletics
Meet Cora, Minnesota's Newest Gopher
4/7/2020 9:15:00 AM | Volleyball
The Gopher Volleyball team would like to introduce you to their new team member, Cora. As a part of Team Impact, Cora was paired with the Gopher Volleyball team early March and has already become a part of the team! They all met their newest teammate through a recent zoom meeting and are excited to continue that team bond!
Click HERE for more information on Team Impact and read up on our newest team member in this question/answer session.
Nickname: Cora Junebug
Hometown: Minneapolis
Birthday: August 1
College: University of Minnesota
Sport: Volleyball
What was your reaction when you found out about being connected with Gopher Volleyball?Â
"Super excited because I love Gopher Sports!"
As a part of the Gopher Volleyball team, what are you most looking forward to?Â
"Looking forward to giggling every time you spike on your opponents (she has infections giggle) my grandpa calls me Dr. Giggles."
Have you gotten a chance to meet any of the team members? If so, how did you meet them?
"We zoomed the other day and was able to see everyone!"
What one word do you think best describes you?
"Persistent."
What's your favorite sport to watch or play?
"The Minnesota Vikings."
What super power would you want to have?
"Bring happiness to everyone I encounter."
What is your dream vacation destination?
"Warm beach-floating in the ocean."
Favorite television show: Puppy Dog Pals
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite movie: Frozen
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite athlete/Idol: Taylor Swift
Favorite Quote: "Though she be but little, she is fierce."
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Click HERE for more information on Team Impact and read up on our newest team member in this question/answer session.
Nickname: Cora Junebug
Hometown: Minneapolis
Birthday: August 1
College: University of Minnesota
Sport: Volleyball
What was your reaction when you found out about being connected with Gopher Volleyball?Â
"Super excited because I love Gopher Sports!"
As a part of the Gopher Volleyball team, what are you most looking forward to?Â
"Looking forward to giggling every time you spike on your opponents (she has infections giggle) my grandpa calls me Dr. Giggles."
Have you gotten a chance to meet any of the team members? If so, how did you meet them?
"We zoomed the other day and was able to see everyone!"
What one word do you think best describes you?
"Persistent."
What's your favorite sport to watch or play?
"The Minnesota Vikings."
What super power would you want to have?
"Bring happiness to everyone I encounter."
What is your dream vacation destination?
"Warm beach-floating in the ocean."
Favorite television show: Puppy Dog Pals
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite movie: Frozen
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite athlete/Idol: Taylor Swift
Favorite Quote: "Though she be but little, she is fierce."
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