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Parent: Lisa Ayres
Major: Physics

High School: Attended Mound Westonka High School... Participated in tennis... National Honor Society.

Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Career Goal? My career goal is to be an engineer, hopefully working in developing and designing new approaches to renewable energy. 
Why did I choose to attend Augsburg? I chose Augsburg because of the atmosphere here. The Physics department alone welcomed me in long before I even graduated high school. This school made me believe that I could make my dreams come true and that this institution could help me get there. I also appreciate the small school aspect because it gives me allows me to have more access to the professors and other students in my class. Make connections and build a true community that can hopefully help me get to where I want to go. 
Athletic Goal at Augsburg? My athletic goal at Augsburg is to not only work on my fitness and health but also to make new friends and challenge myself to get better in something outside of academics. 
Biggest Thrill in Athletics? Biggest thrill in Athletics is working towards something with your team and being able to attain that goal you've been working for. It is so fulfilling and gives you the biggest rush. 
List any interesting, non-athletic hobbies, talents or unusual facts about yourself? Some hobbies I have outside of athletics is music. I love to sing and I have recently learned how to play the ukulele and banjo. I like to push myself to be creative so to challenge that side of my brain and give my life some balance. 
What are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for the friends and family that I have supporting me in all my endeavors. I wouldn't be able to do any of this without them.