Class of 2015

INTRODUCING: Alyssa Riley

1. What has been your proudest achievement so far?
I have two things that I am really proud of: making first team all conference and being selected for the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).


2. What do you expect to be doing ten years from now?
Ten years from now I can see myself happily married in a smaller community teaching and mentoring students.


3. How do you define “success?”
To me success doesn't mean how much money you make or how much prestige you have. I don't believe in materialistic items bringing success or happiness. Success means having loyal and supporting friends and family. Being happy with who you are and making the best of every situation determines how successful you can be in life.


4. How would you describe yourself to someone who did not know you?
To someone I did not know I would say that I am very passionate. I have a deep care for everything that I do and put forth 110% all the time no matter what it is. If someone tells me I can't do something I am going to try ten times harder to prove them wrong. I have been told that I am sarcastic and blunt. My friends know only to ask my opinion if they really want to hear it. I am enthusiastic and a happy easy going person overall.


5. If you could talk with any one living (or deceased) person, whom would it be and why?
I would like to talk to James J. Braddock. He was a heavyweight boxer during the Great Depression. My favorite movie, Cinderella Man, is based on his life. He struggled through many hardships and was always the underdog because nobody believed in him, yet he rose to the top and became the heavyweight champion of the world. He has been very inspiring to me and I would love a chance to talk to him.


6. What about you is unique?
I have a few unique characteristics about me. I have several scars from moles that I have had to get removed due to melanoma skin cancer. My left ear is slightly deformed which prevents me from wearing regular headphones haha I am also unique because not only do I attend a gym, but I am part of a CrossFit family because we are so close.

7. What do you want to get out of your college experience?
I am hoping to broaden my horizons with meeting new people and participating in new activities. I would like to gain knowledge in my major because I think it is really interesting. I hope to become a better person overall and open new doors to lead to new experiences. I plan to use college to start a new chapter of my life without any regrets.