Lauren ​Leman

Major: Choral Music Education

Hometown: Webster City, IA

What year is this for you in Spectrum Project? 3

What is your first memory of being really excited? The first time I got to go skiing. I was 7 years old, and we took a train through the mountains to get there.

What three board or card games would you take with you if you were on a deserted island?

Game #1: Uno

Game #2: Monopoly

Game #3: Life

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If someone said, "Let's go watch a game!" What kind of game would you hope to go watch? Baseball

Have you ever been on a team that played games (e.g., volleyball, swimming, quidditch)? What team was it? I have been on a volleyball, softball, basketball, track, and soccer team

What are some small things that make your day better? Laughing with my friends, candy, or seeing a puppy on campus.

When you were younger, what was something you'd LOVE to play and could do for hours? I loved to make up dances to Disney songs in my living room

What games did you or do you play on long car trips? The "going on a picnic" alphabet game

Which do you like better? Hide & seek or sardines? Hide and Seek

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? I wanted to be a teacher, and I am going to be!

Tell us a funny story about play? Once my uncle told me that if I put on my butterfly wings and ran down the hallway fast enough that I would fly. I tried to fly for hours!

What’s the best single day on the calendar? December 21st

Favorite video game of all time? Lego Star Wars

If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be?

Wish #1: Mountains in Iowa

Wish #2: A real lightsaber

Wish #3: To travel the world

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project? I am most looking forward to getting to spend time with the kiddos every Saturday, they always put a smile on my face.