GETTING TO KNOW ......

Name: Ellen Scott

Favorite Food: frozen yogurt, sushi, or REAL Mexican food

Favorite Movie: Crash

Favorite Television Show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite Musical Artist: Ben Harper

A word to describe me on the court: Jumpy…is that a word? I am always jumping all over the place!

A word to describe me off the court: Cheerful

My most memorable athletic moment was: high school CIF championship game

My most memorable Emory athletic moment: The first time I stepped on the court

What I like most about Emory: All of the incredible opportunities available to me

I would like to switch places for the day with: Ann Nicoletti

My favorite place on the Emory campus: Lullwater

Favorite pro athlete:  Kahlil Greene or Kerry Walsh

The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Padres…I was just a few weeks old at my first ball game

My favorite class at Emory and why: Art History. I have always had an interest in art and I also have a visual memory so it was easier for me to memorize the images.

The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: All of the people who support the athletic programs, the absolutely dedicated volleyball staff, and all of supportive and incredibly FUN teammates!

Any pre-game rituals:  Dancing in the locker room is a must. Also, I play the role of the hatching eagle during our cheer “Juice”

The sport I would be playing if I wasn’t playing volleyball: Soccer, I played up until high school

The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: My dad has always told me “You can be anything you want to be” and continues to encourage me I can accomplish anything I want in my life if I am determined.  

What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: I enjoy techno music. All the time, everytime.

Ellen is a sophomore from Rancho Santa Fe, California. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.