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January 18, 2013

2012 All-Missourian Volleyball Team

Members of the 2012 All-Missourian volleyball team.

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville senior Natalie Gremaud Plans for next year: Play volleyball at Mineral Area College and major in chemistry Most memorable game this season and why: Quarterfinal game against Lutheran South. Lost first game, won second game by 2. We were down in third game 20-16 when their best hitter rotated to the front row. We came back and won and earned a trip to state! If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Shopping Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Setting my teammates and watching them kill it on the other side Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Belting out high school musical songs with my teammates Describe yourself in three words: Passionate, competitive, enthusiastic Best team tradition: Singing and dancing to High School Musical before each game Favorite TV show: Good Luck Charlie Place you'd like to go on vacation: Bahamas How you would spend a snow day: Sleeping late and playing in the snow Dream job: Forensic scientist Favorite season: Volleyball season Song that pumps you up: We're All In This Together -- Danza Knauro Favorite color: Bright blue Favorite animal: Koala bear Favorite social media: Twitter Morning person or night owl: Morning person Favorite school subject: Chemistry and biology

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance senior Aimie Simmers Plans for next year: Hopefully play volleyball in college somewhere Most memorable game this season and why: When we beat St. Vincent at Districts because I got four blocks in a row without realizing it If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Probably spend it all at Charolette Russe and The Buckle Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Getting a block because it's a great feeling to have Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Sing ... very annoyingly ... and loud Describe yourself in three words: Loud, smiley, obnoxious Best team tradition: The hand-slap thing we did in our huddle Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy Place you'd like to go on vacation:Bahamas How you would spend a snow day: Laying in bed watching movies Dream job: Kindergarten teacher Favorite season: Fall Song that pumps you up: Bootywurk Favorite color: Purple Favorite animal: Monkey Favorite social media: Twitter Morning person or night owl: Morning person Favorite school subject: AP language

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Caitlin Petty

All-Missourian Volleyball - St. Vincent High School - Monika Smith

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold sophomore Caitlin Petty Most memorable game this season and why: Pink night at Leopold when we won against Jackson, cause my grandma just got breast cancer If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Save it for gas money now that I'm driving Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Getting a block, I love the thrill of shutting someone down Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Listen to my iPod Describe yourself in three words: Blonde, fun, caring Best team tradition: Praying before each game Favorite TV show: The Lying Game Place you'd like to go on vacation: The beach, Florida Keys How you would spend a snow day: Sleeping and then sledding Favorite season: Spring Song that pumps you up: Knockout -- Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj Favorite color: Purple Favorite animal: My dog, Molly Favorite social media: Twitter Morning person or night owl: Night owl Favorite school subject: Algebra

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson senior Melinna Craft Plans for next year: Attending Maryville University to get my doctorate in physical therapy Most memorable game this season and why: The game against Farmington because it was a challenge and we all worked together as a team and we all played to our best potential If you won $1000, how would you spend it: I would put it toward my dream vacation to Maui Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill, because it is such an adrenaline rush and helps pump up the team Favorite thing to do during bus rides: talking with my teammates and listening to music Describe yourself in three words: Smart, determined, entertaining Best team tradition: Writing an inspirational word on our left hand Favorite TV show: Laverne and Shirley Place you'd like to go on vacation: Maui How you would spend a snow day: Outside playing in the snow with sleds and 4-wheelers Dream job: Becoming a professional beach volleyball player Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: Wagon Wheel -- The Old Medicine Show Favorite color: Purple Favorite animal: Panda bear Favorite social media: Pintrest Morning person or night owl: Night owl Favorite school subject: Human anatomy and math

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers

All-Missourian Volleyball - Cape Central High School - Katie Williams

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - St. Vincent senior Monika Smith Monika Smith, sr., St. Vincent Plans for next year: Moving to St. Louis for school Most memorable game this season and why: Senior Night, we won our last home game, it was bittersweet If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Save half and go on a shopping spree with other half! Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill, because it makes me feel powerful Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Singing and getting pumped up Describe yourself in three words: Determined, energetic, stubborn Best team tradition: Singing while we stretch Favorite TV show: Modern Family Place you'd like to go on vacation: Australia How you would spend a snow day: Sitting by the fire watching movies Dream job: Fashion designer Favorite season: Fall Song that pumps you up: Till I Collapse -- Eminem Favorite color: Pink Favorite animal: Monkey Favorite social media: Pintrest Morning person or night owl: Night owl Favorite school subject: Art

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Cape Central High School - Katie Williams

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland junior Josie Long Most memorable game this season and why: Beating Clearwater in the district semifinals, because we played awesome If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Spend it on shoes, especially Nikes Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill, it makes me feel powerful Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Goof off with friends and get pumped up Describe yourself in three words: Determined, energetic, full of life Best team tradition: Praying before game Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars Place you'd like to go on vacation: Hawaii How you would spend a snow day: Outside sledding Dream job: Athletic trainer Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: 300 Violins Favorite color: Pink Favorite animal: Zebra Favorite social media: Facebook Morning person or night owl: Night owl Favorite school subject: PE!

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler, left, and Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers, left, Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - Cape Central High School - Katie Williams

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - St. Vincent High School - Monika Smith

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame senior Taylor Ward Plans for next year: Go to college Most memorable game this season and why: The game against Perryville because we were behind and came back and won If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Buy 1000 Dr. Peppers Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Block, because it didn't happen often for me Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Sing Taylor Swift songs as loud as possible Describe yourself in three words: Competitive, outgoing, hungry Best team tradition: Dance parties in the locker room Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy Place you'd like to go on vacation: Hawaii How you would spend a snow day: Laying in my bed Dream job: Pediatrician Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: The Real Slim Shady -- Eminem Favorite color: Red Favorite animal: Sea turtle Favorite social media: Twitter Morning person or night owl: Night owl Favorite school subject: Advanced biology

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers, left, Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - St. Vincent High School - Monika Smith

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler, left, and Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Cape Central senior Katie Williams Plans for next year: Play college volleyball, major in media broadcasting Most memorable game this season and why: First home game, we opened our season with a win If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Shopping Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill, because the power surging through your body makes it that much better and the looks on the other teams' faces. Priceless! Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Turn up my pandora, get some sleep, and get ready Describe yourself in three words: Positive, aggressive Best team tradition: No comment Favorite TV show: Big Rich Texas Place you'd like to go on vacation: Hawaii How you would spend a snow day: Building a snowman, drinking hot chocolate Dream job: NFL news reporter Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: Can't Stop -- Faux Pavillion Favorite color: Cheetah Favorite animal: Tigers Favorite social media: Wanelo Morning person or night owl: Morning Favorite school subject: Orchestra

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - St. Vincent High School - Monika Smith

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Natalie Gremaud

All-Missourian Volleyball - Cape Central High School - Katie Williams

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville sophomore Alex Spears Most memorable game this season and why: Quarterfinal game against Lutheran South because we got the chance to go to state If you won $1000, how would you spend it: I would save some of the money and spend the rest on things that would help me get better at volleyball Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill, because it gives me a great feeling and pumps me up Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Sing out loud with all my teammates Describe yourself in three words: Athletic, smart, friendly Best team tradition: Branson Summer Camp Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars Place you'd like to go on vacation: Hawaii How you would spend a snow day: Going sledding with friends and having snowball fights Dream job: Fashion designer/Olympic volleyball player Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: We're All In This Together Favorite color: Blue Favorite animal: Monkey Favorite social media: Twitter Morning person or night owl: Morning person Favorite school subject: Math

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Caitlin Petty

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers, left, Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Miranda Fowler, left, and Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame senior Miranda Fowler Plans for next year: Play volleyball at Murray State University Most memorable game this season and why: Winning the SEMO Spike Tournament because it was only the second time our school has won that tournament If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Go on a vacation and eat really good food Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Block, because it is a really good feeling Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Eat all the delicious food Describe yourself in three words: Determined, outgoing, competitive Best team tradition: Our team-bonding sleepovers Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy Place you'd like to go on vacation: Italy How you would spend a snow day: Sledding and then going inside to sit by a fireplace and drink hot chocolate Dream job: Something I will enjoy every day Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: Gagnam Style Favorite color: Baby blue Favorite animal: Definitely a panda Favorite social media: Pintrest Morning person or night owl: I am both Favorite school subject: Anatomy and physiology

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - St. Vincent High School - Monika Smith

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Caitlin Petty

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Notre Dame Regional High School - Taylor Ward

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Woodland High School - Josie Long

All-Missourian Volleyball - Perryville High School - Alex Spears

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance senior Liza Gray Plans for next year: Going to college at MAC and play volleyball Most memorable game this season and why: When we beat St. Vincent in districts because it felt great If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Save it for later in life Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill, it is a good feeling Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Listen to my music and sing very loudly Describe yourself in three words: Outgoing, fun, happy Best team tradition: Slapping hands in the huddle Favorite TV show: Duck Dynasty Place you'd like to go on vacation: Anywhere with a beach How you would spend a snow day: Watching movies or playing out in it Dream job: I'm not sure Favorite season: Summer Song that pumps you up: We Ready Favorite color: Pink Favorite animal: Dog Favorite social media: Facebook Morning person or night owl: Night owl Favorite school subject: Zoology

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Caitlin Petty

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers, left, Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Alli Woodfin

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers, left, Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers

All-Missourian Volleyball - Advance High School - Aimie Simmers, left, Liza Gray

All-Missourian Volleyball - Jackson High School - Melinna Craft

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold High School - Caitlin Petty

All-Missourian Volleyball - Leopold senior Alli Woodfin Plans for next year: Go to SEMO Air Force ROTC classes and join the Air Force Most memorable game this season and why: Any game against Advance. They're an all-around great team and our rival. If you won $1000, how would you spend it: Invest it and get more money Which is your favorite and why: serving an ace, recording a kill or getting a block: Kill; it gets me and the rest of the team pumped Favorite thing to do during bus rides: Listen to music turned up really loud to get in "my zone" Describe yourself in three words: Daring, independent, athletic Best team tradition: Praying before every game Favorite TV show: Spongebob Squarepants Place you'd like to go on vacation: Africa How you would spend a snow day: Sleeping in. And then a 4-wheeler ride through the woods Dream job: Pilot Favorite season: Fall Song that pumps you up: Cinema by Skrillex Favorite color: Aqua Favorite animal: Kudu Favorite social media: Facebook Morning person or night owl: Night owl, definitely Favorite school subject: Human anatomy and physiology