Lauren Chesley
Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2015-2016
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Jersey Number: 68
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Nickname: LiteBrite
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Position: OL
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Age: 30
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Height: 5-6
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Weight: 180
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Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
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High School: Gaithersburg HS (MD)
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College: Virginia Tech
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Occupation: Benefit Specialist, Fairfax County Government
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Lauren Chesley Q&A
Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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Mostly comic book characters…I think that was because they had the courage to be themselves when everyone else wanted them to fit in. |
Who is your biggest supporter?
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My families, both the one I was born into and the one I have cultivated over the years. |
If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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My maternal grandfather…I miss him, and I know he would be proud of me. |
Who is your female sports idol?
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Serena Williams. |
Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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Troy Polamalu…the perfect combination of power and humility. |
What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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Watching football and Googling whatever random questions come to mind! |
What is your favorite movie?
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Cleopatra, City of God, 7 Pounds, and anything scary! |
What is your favorite TV show?
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The Big Bang Theory, Vikings, and American Horror Story. |
What is your favorite travel location?
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Anywhere with a beach! |
What is your favorite food?
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Macaroni and cheese. |
What is your favorite book?
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The Purple Crayon. |
Who is your favorite musician or group?
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Etta James. |
What is your favorite quote?
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“Someday we all have to choose between what is easy and what is right.” – Albus Dumbledore |
How would you describe yourself in three words?
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Persistent, eccentric, honest. |
What are your lifetime aspirations?
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To own a pitbull rescue. |
What was the first sport you ever played?
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Does marching band count as a sport? |
What is your favorite sports memory?
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Playing indoor hockey in middle school and blocking all the boys’ shots. |
How did you hear about women’s football?
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While playing flag football. |
Why do you want to play women’s football?
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I get to be my complete self without having to say I’m sorry. |
What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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Family and never giving up. |