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Georgia Southern Rifle Amelia Pierce

Women's Rifle

Get to Know: Amelia Pierce

Name: Amelia Pierce
Hometown: Greencastle, Pa.
Major: Biology

I began shooting rifle at age: 16

If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Wyoming. In the middle of no where.

What is your biggest fear? Swimming in murky water. I. Hate. That.

What is your favorite family vacation? Every few years we go to Williamsburg, Virginia. I love the historical town.

What teammate makes you laugh the most? Brianne

What did you want to be when you were small? A dolphin trainer

If you could be an NCAA student-athlete in any other sport, what would it be? Swimming & Diving

Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? I do love driving, but riding a horse would be a cool experience

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? My mom's homemade chicken meatballs and pumpkin curry. I love curry.

If money was no object, what would you do all day? Go shopping. No specific place, just in general.

What's your favorite zoo animal? I know zoos don't usually have these, but I loved snow leopards and cheetahs.

How many pillows do you sleep with? 1. That's really all you need.

What's your favorite holiday? Easter, I love all the happy colors and the warmer weather.

Favorite place to eat on road trips? There's this place in Virginia called The BBQ Exchange, in Gordonsville, Virginia. Best bbq in the entire world, or Chick-fil-A, they are literally everywhere down south.

What was the last book you read (not for school)? The Pink Motel

What's your favorite movie? The Princess Bride

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island? A tactical shovel, a tarp, and maybe a scuba mask. Not a frying pan.

What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee? Hugh Jackman, Johnny Depp or Harrison Ford

Who was your first celebrity crush? Matt Smith

Favorite place on campus? Sweetheart Circle, I love to throw my hammock in a tree over there.

What's your favorite Coach Worman saying? "Calm baby deer" or "bark bark"

After I graduate from Georgia Southern, I want to move out west (Wyoming or Montana) and become a national parks ranger.
 

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Amelia Pierce

Amelia Pierce

Sophomore

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Amelia Pierce

Amelia Pierce

Sophomore