IN THE DUGOUT WITH SENIOR ERIN ST. LEDGER:

Question: What is your favorite thing about the sport of softball?
Answer: The intensity and how it is so much of a team sport, but at the same time on an individual basis.  It lets you play together but gives you a time to shine as well.

Q: What would you be doing if you did not play softball?

A:  Definitely dancing.  I bet you guys didn’t know I was a dancer my entire life! Or volleyball, that was my other forte ;)

Q: What has been the best part of being a collegiate-athlete?
A:  Being able to be a collegiate-athlete at ECU.  It is such a great place to spend your college years, and the town lives for the Pirates.  We have such great support and it is so much fun to play for people who have so much spirit.  It is also a great way to grow up and learn about yourself.  I know I’m ready for anything my boss throws at me.
 
Q: One word that describes you on the field?
A: LOUD and excited!

Q: One word that describes you off the field?
A:  LOUD and excited! Haha…. A very happy person that spends much of my time laughing. 

Q: What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
A:  going to the beach! That’s probably one of the hardest things about being away from home.  I also enjoy volleyball, so I like to play beach volleyball anytime I’m home.

Q: What is the best advice you would give an incoming freshman?
A:  Be patient, and stay confident in yourself.  Times can get hard but never doubt your ability to play.

Q: Who has been your most influential role model(s) and why?
A:  my dad!  He has always been my biggest fan and he is such an amazing, unselfish person.

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?
A: Orioles.  But I really enjoy watching any college team.

Q: Who is your favorite singer/musical group?
A:  Lil Wayne is definitely my favorite rapper. However, I like a variety of music whether it be country or rock.  Keith Urban, Pepper, Sister Hazel.
 
Q: What is the best book that you have ever read?
A: Hmm… that’s a tough one.  I’m starting to read The Secret, thanks to Allegra.  I’m not done yet, but so far it’s very motivating.

Q: Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
A:  I think I’m pretty open and don’t hold much back.  I think people would be more surprised if they didn’t know something about me! Haha.

Q: What is your favorite quote/saying?
A:  “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter” EE Cummings

Q: What has been your proudest moment?
A:  Well I just found out I won the Walter and Marie Williams Scholarship.  It’s the most excited I’ve been in a long time.

Q: What are you planning to do once you graduate?
A: Go to grad school here at ECU for sports management.

Q: What is your favorite memory of East Carolina University?
A:  I’ve had so many I really can’t just choose one.  My time here at ECU has been so memorable and I’ve gotten to play with some of the most amazing girls each year I’ve participated.  Each year brought something new, but one thing never changed and it is the love for all the girls I play with!