Meet the Spartans: Sierra Patton

Aug. 15, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State field hockey team will feature a freshman student-athlete every week this fall in attempt to "Meet the Spartans". This week freshman Sierra Patton (Chelsea, Mich.) sat down with msuspartans.com to answer some questions about her experience so far at MSU and her favorite things.

Name: Sierra

Year in School: Freshman

Hometown: Chelsea

Major: undecided

Jersey #: 1

Best thing about being at MSU: Everyone is super friendly! I just love the happy atmosphere on campus!

Favorite class: Astronomy

Favorite movie: Wall-E

Favorite food: Watermelon

Favorite restaurant: DKY sushi

Do you have any special talents: I can paint and draw.

Do you have any famous relatives: One of my very distant relatives was on one of the first ten dollar bills and was treasurer of the USA for a while.

Pets: I have a horse named Pi and an Alaskan malamute named Kyia.

Siblings: none

What do you want to be when you grow up: Astronomer or Astro-Physicist

Where is the most exotic place you have traveled to: I went to Sevilla, Spain.

Dream vacation spot: Sydney, Australia

Favorite musician or band: Skrillex

What song gets you pumped up before a game: DISCO POGO by DIE ATZEN (FRAUENARZT & MANNY MARC)

Why did you pick MSU: I picked MSU because it had a great environment. Everyone is so inviting and welcoming. I love how hard working the team is and how much fun they make training.

Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory

Favorite celebrity: David Tennant

Favorite thing to do besides play field hockey: Any kind of sport! I also like to go stargazing and go on road trips.

Favorite store to shop: Forever 21 or DSW

If you were not playing field hockey, what other sport would you be involved with: Soccer or Track

Favorite spot on campus: Dairy Store or Botanical Gardens

Favorite pro sport & team: DETROIT REDWINGS