Time out with Carson High School’s Lizzie Flansberg

School: Carson High

Year: Senior

Sport: Tennis

Q: What is your favorite sport(s) to watch on TV and why?

A: I like to watch tennis and basketball on TV, because tennis is more fast paced and I can learn from watching the pros. I like watching basketball because it’s fast and entertaining.

Q: What are your feelings about “dress guidelines” at your school?

A: I think the new dress code is really good for the high school. I’ve seen a great improvement in how people dress.

Q: What is your favorite sports movie?

A: “Miracle.” It had a good moral in it, and is a great story about teamwork.

Q: What sport would you like to see offered at the high school level?

A: Polo. I really like to ride horses, and I think it would be fun to have a sport involving them.

Q: If you could pick one spot in the world to vacation, where would it be?

A: I would go to the Fiji Islands. I love the ocean, and I think it would be really fun to go to a tropical place other than Hawaii.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Mashed potatoes. I could eat them all day.

Q: What is the last non-academic book you read?

A: The first book in the Work and the Glory series.

Q: What class would you like to see offered at your school?

A: A yoga/pilates class would be really fun. It would be super relaxing, especially in the middle of the day.

Q: After graduation, where do you plan to attend college, and what will you major in?

A: I plan on attending BYU and majoring in math.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?

A: Rafael Nadal. He is an amazing tennis player, and I love watching him on TV.