Rose

Rookie

Hometown: Vandalia, IL
Age: 21 
High School: Vandalia High School
College and Major: Bradley University - Marketing
Occupation: Student 
Pets: A bunny named Oliver
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, singing, buying shoes, and cleaning

Dance and Cheerleading Experience: I have danced since I was 3 years old. I have done jazz, tap, clogging, pointe, ballet, hip hop, and modern. I have danced and competed with various studios. I was a dance instructor with Vandalia Dance Academy throughout high school. I was a member of the Bradley Competition Dance Team as well as the Bradley Bravettes. Two years ago I traveled with the Competition Team to Las Vegas to compete in Collegiate Nationals. We were named Regional Champions my freshmen year at Ohio. 

What would you like to be doing in 5 years? I would like to be working in a company that I love, not sure where that is yet, and perhaps coaching a high school or college dance team.

Rose’s favorites…
Food: Chocolate
TV Show: The Hills
Movie: Mall Cop
Song: Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Restaurant: Gallatin Street Grille (Place at home)
Place to shop: Aerie
Style of dance: Modern or Jazz

Three words that describe me: Dtermined, Fun, and Outgoing

Most people don’t know this about me: I can play the violin behind my back and I can play 4 musical instruments

Most famous person I have ever met: Gale Sayers at the first Peoria Pirates Home Game

Celebrity Dream Date: A date with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson from Twilight)

Greatest accomplishment to date: First Runner-Up in the Miss Fayette County Fair Beauty Pageant or winning Regionals my Freshmen year at Bradley in Ohio.

Dream Vacation Spot: Disney World

Favorite Thing You Own: My cell phone (I couldn’t live with out it)

I’m happiest when: I’m dancing

Best advice or quote: “Put on your big girl panties and deal with it”

Best advice you could give young children who aspire to be a professional cheerleader or dancer? Never give up and keep trying. Hope for the best and hold on to your dreams!

Pregame ritual: Saying a prayer

Best thing about being a Black Pearl: Being a role model to young girls

A message to Pirates fans: Hey Pirate Fans, come out and cheer on our Pirates to a victory and support the Black Pearls. We wouldn’t be here without you!