Kari

Hometown:  Ocilla, GA

College:  University of Georgia

Dance and Cheerleader Experience:  I have been dancing since age 3 and I started cheering in 7th grade. I cheered competitively at Valdosta State University on the Co-Ed squad for 2 years and danced for one year at Valdosta.  I also danced for 3 years on the University of Georgia’s football danceline, “Georgettes” and on the basketball dance team for 2 years, “Dance Dawgs.”

Other life, scholastic or career accomplishments or experiences:  Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia.

Marital Status:  Single

Siblings:  1 sister, Kristin

Pets (name and type):  Millie, Miniature Dachshund

My proudest moment:  Finally graduating from college!

Something my teammates don’t know about me:  I used to show hogs when I was in elementary and middle school.

Farthest away from home I’ve been:  Costa Rica

Favorite book:  My Sister’s Keeper by Jody Picoult

Favorite author:  Sophie Kinsella

Favorite college football team:  Gooooo Dawgs! Sic’ Em’!!

Favorite thing to do on a lazy afternoon:  Anything Crafty

Favorite outfit or piece of clothing in my closet:  Oversized Sweatpants

Favorite American Idol contestant:  Carrie Underwood

Favorite television show:  Any Dance Show 

Favorite website:  www.atlantafalcons.com

My first automobile:  1998 Black Volkswagen Beetle

Favorite Falcons player:  DJ Shockley

Person with whom I would most like to have dinner:  Marilyn Monroe   

Favorite solo artist:  Britney Spears

One of my biggest inspirations growing up:  My grandmother, Annette Thigpen

All-time favorite movie(s):  Dirty Dancing

Favorite actor and actress:  Reese Witherspoon

Favorite junk food or guilty culinary pleasure:  White Cheddar Popcorn