The Alaska Nanooks are just as busy in the off-season as they are during their respective sports seasons working, working out, taking classes, etc. We will catch up with and feature one Nanook student-athlete each week throughout the summer for a quick Q&A. Here's an inside look at women's volleyball player
Marybeth Wikander:
Quick Facts
Age: 20
Birthday: January 4, 1990
Hometown: Portland, OR
Position: Middle Blocker
Marybeth's Favorite...
Movie: The Boondock Saints I and II
Band: Jack Johnson and The Dave Matthews Band
Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Sports Team: The Trail Blazers
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I dream of a career in the Medical Field.
If I wasn't a middle blocker, I would be a lost soul or right side.
The best moment in a volleyball game, is when the back set over the net lands on the opponents side and wins you the game.
Everything Else...
Sum up yourself in one sentence: I seek adventure and challenge in the experiences of life by choosing fun and unique activities that I enjoy doing with the people in my life that I care about.
Goal for next season: To become a solid force on the court that my teammates can rely on and use that to enhance the performance of the players around me.
Greatest asset to the team: My work ethic and enthusiasm towards volleyball.
Sand or Indoor: Indoor
Favorite set to hit: Aaaaaa!
Best server on the team: Handy Mandy
