Eastern Connecticut State University

High School: Four-year member of indoor and outdoor track & field programs who also played field hockey for two years... competed in the shot and discus... helped Bears to two conference title teams outdoors and one indoors... achieved all-conference distinction in the discus as a senior... 

PERSONAL: born Marissa M. Yambao October 28, 1999 … Parents: Cynthia and Mario … Siblings: Armando and Kayla … Major: Health Science … Career Plans: Nurse … Residence: Pawcatuck, CT

MARISSA... REVEALED

Who is the biggest influence in your life? My sister
If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be? Mariska Hargitay
What was your favorite vacation or day trip you ever took? NYC
If you were stranded on an Island who would be the two people you would want to be on the island with you?  My niece and nephew
What’s your favorite song or artist of all time? P!nk
What is your favorite energy drink? Monster but only original
Assign a letter grade to  President Trump. F++
What’s the best thing that ever happened to you? Getting into college
If Christmas had a taste what would it be? Fresh baked cookies
If you could be great at another sport what would it be? Gymnastics
What made you start playing sports? Being a potato
What is your favorite meal from the student center? Do pumpkin muffins and passion fruit tea count as a meal?
What’s your favorite part athletics at Eastern? How welcoming everyone is
What’s your favorite word?  Weenie
If you could switch places with any celebrate who would it be? Mariska Hargitay
 If you can consider yourself any type of leader, what would be the word/words to describe your leadership style? Strong and influential
If you could live in any other state or any other country where would it be? Hawaii
In 15 years where do you see yourself? On the beach with my kids
Which do you think came first the chicken or the egg? Why? I am not going to even try it takes too much thinking for whatever I choose
What would you like to be remembered for after your time has passed? That I am awesome and a great hugger
What type of Doritos do you like? The purple bag
What is your biggest fear? Losing someone I love
What has been your hardest class? Pre Calculus
What’s one of the things on your bucket list? Go cliff-diving in Hawaii