Senior spotlight - Mary Bartoli

Name: Mary Bartoli

Nickname: Mar-Bear.

School: LaMoille High School.

Date/place of birth: Oct. 23, 1991.

Hometown: Arlington.

Family: Dad — Ernie; Mom — Barb; Sister — Kathy; Brother — Joe; Sister in law — Yolanda.

Sports: Volleyball, basketball, softball.

Favorite sport and why: Softball because it’s fun, and I’ve been playing it forever.

Favorite food and where to get it: Chinese from either China House or the House of Hunan.

Likes: Being able to sleep in, my friends, and shopping.

Dislikes: Artificial grape flavor ... disgusting, and masks.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My parents. They always push me to do my best even when I give them a hard time.

Person with the greatest influence on my life: My parents.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: Ipod and cell phone.

The CD in my player at home/car is: A mix of everything.

People would be surprised to know that: I make baby corn (pollinate corn as a summer job).

I stay home to watch: I honestly don’t have a show I stay home for.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to my Ipod.

The funniest person(s) I’ve ever met (why?): Laura Stouffer because most of the time, I only get her humor, or I’m the only one who hears her.

What they’ll say about me after I graduate: She was fun; we’re going to miss her.

Most embarrassing moment: I got a concussion before volleyball practice this year by ripping a paper towel dispenser off the wall with my head.

Most unforgettable moment: When the boys’ basketball team won regionals two years ago.

Ultimate sports fantasy: It would be pretty sweet if the basketball or softball teams won regionals. It would be nice to leave as a senior doing that.

What I would like to do in life: I would like to become a pediatric physical therapist.

Three words that best describe me: Friendly, fun and sometimes very stubborn.