Sara Benson

Major Elementary Education

Hometown: Galena IL

What year is this for you in Spectrum Project? 1

What is your first memory of being really excited? I remember my whole family taking a trip to St. Louis MO and I was really excited to go up in the arch.

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

Game #1 Apples to Apples

Game #2 Sorry

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? Volleyball, softball, basketball

What are some small things that make your day better? Naps, music, my friends, family

When you were younger, what was something you'd LOVE to play and could do for hours? I loved to swing on the playground and still occasionally go swing to clear my head

What games did you or do you play on long car trips? I spy

Which do you like better? Hide & seek or sardines? Sardines

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? I want to be a teacher

Tell us a funny story about play? When I was in elementary school my parents got me and my friend new golf clubs at a garage sale and we were in my front yard playing with wiffle balls and I was standing behind my friend and she accidentally hit my head with the club and I had to get stitches

What’s the best single day on the calendar? The first day of summer

Favorite video game of all time? Mario Kart

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

Wish #1 Life long happiness

Wish #2 Travel the the world for free

Wish #3 No debt ever in life

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project? Growing a connection with my buddy and watching all the buddies grow and learn throughout the Spectrum Project. Also, getting to know so many new people and I’m really excited for the final show in April!