Getting to Know Lady Cougar---Leah Newman

Name:  Leah Newman

Nickname: Boog, Lee, New-New

Favorite Food: Green beans

Favorite TV Show: CSI

Best Movie You Have Seen Lately: The Blind Side

Favorite Childhood Memory: going to Panama City Beach with the family & spending time with my dad

Favorite Hobby Outside of Softball:  Hanging out with Drew (fiancé), playing Wii with the team and spending time with the family

Favorite Athlete(s): ARod, Derek Jeter, Eric Better, TO

Favorite U.S. Softball Player: Leah O’Brien (We have the same name DUH)

Who do you feel has been the biggest influence in your life & why?  My mom b/c she is the strongest woman I know. She has always pushed me to do and be my best that is why I am where I am today.

How would you describe your personality:  Never met a stranger!!

What is the one thing you wish you were better at: Singing

What is one thing about you that people do not know about you? I love to dance (Yes, even ballet J)

If you could have superpower what would it be:  Fly (Gas is getting pricey)

Snack food you can’t do without:  Nerd Ropes

Favorite college team: Tennessee (Rocky Top Baby)

Person you would like to trade places with for a day:  The opposite sex

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (present or past) who would they be: 

Drew, my dad and grandfather so they could all actually meet.

What is one possession you would keep if you lost it all but this one:  Teddy (my pink teddy beat I got when I was born)

What is your dream job: Dental Hygienist or Racecar Driver

Best Advice Given: Romans 8:28

List 3 random things about you:

•  I have killed, gutted & processed my own deer.
• Even thought I am pretty tough, I am TERRIFIED of scary movies.
• I have Cleveland State Athletics to thank for their match making skills for introducing me to my fiancé Drew.