The Mirror’s female athlete of the week for Jan. 12 is senior Ariana Arcos-Rocha of Todd Beamer High School, gymnastics.
What is your favorite subject/class in school?
Pottery
What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?
Hang out with friends and do hair and makeup
Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) of Movies?
I don’t watch much TV but my childhood favorites were Disney princess movies.
You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?
Gatorade and spicy chips
Describe your pre-game ritual and your favorite post-game meal.
Before a meet, I visualize my routines and prepare myself mentally. I make sure I eat healthy, stay hydrated and enjoy listening to musi
Song you currently can’t stop listening to?
I don’t have a favorite but I listen to a lot of Hispanic music.
From the sidelines: Ariana is a fourth year gymnast with us and she has continued to be a hardworking and supportive member of our team. She has been working very hard this season to get some new skills and this week will be the first time competing a new dismount on beam! Ari is determined to get better and comes to practice every day with a positive attitude ready to work.