Sydney Brustkern

Major Elementary Education

Hometown: Cedar Falls

What year is this for you in Spectrum Project? 2

What is your first memory of being really excited? Opening gifts on Christmas morning when I was really little

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

Game #1 A deck of cards

Game #2 Otrio

Game #3 Catch phrase

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

Have you ever been on a team that played games (e.g., volleyball, swimming, quidditch)? What team was it? Soccer and golf

What are some small things that make your day better? Long hugs, coffee, a laugh with a loved one

When you were younger, what was something you'd LOVE to play and could do for hours? Hide & seek!

What games did you or do you play on long car trips? I usually just read a book or listen to music

Which do you like better? Hide & seek or sardines? Hide and seek, hands down

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? Special Education teacher

Tell us a funny story about play? Whenever I play catchphrase, I have such a hard time playing because I am hysterically laughing the whole time when attempting to explain the phrase. Because of that, no one ever wants to be on my team :/

What’s the best single day on the calendar? Thanksgiving

Favorite video game of all time? Mario Kart

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

Wish #1 Communicate with loved ones that have passed

Wish #2 Unlimited iced coffee

Wish #3 Unlimited time and funds to travel so many places

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project? I’m looking forward to becoming great friends with my buddy and becoming close with the others in our group :)