#10 Amanda Boike
Freshman
Rightside Hitter
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Montevideo, MN
High School: Montevideo H.S, ('08)
Major: Spanish Education

2008 -

Personal: National Honor Society, graduated with distinguished honors....letter-winner in volleyball, basketball, track...daughter of Lyle and Kristin...hobbies include sports, going to the lake, shopping, hangout with friends, and music

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “The friendly atmosphere, good reputation, and volleyball.”

_____________________The BOIKE File

Nickname: Manda, Mandy

One word that best describes me: Laid-back

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Barcelona, Spain

Favorite foods: Anything Mexican

Favorite restaurant: Duffy's in Montevideo

Favorite movies: PS I Love You

Favorite TV show: That 70's Show, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, John & Kate Plus 8

Favorite Musical Groups: Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, & Sugarland

Favorite book: My Sister's Keeper

Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving & Christmas

One thing I can't live without: my iPod

Best gift you ever received: I liked them all!
The person I would most like to meet: Michael Phelps

The biggest influence on my volleyball career: My Parents and Coach Mader

Greatest personal sports moment: State tournament 2006

If I were to play another sport it would be: Swimming

My favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins & Wild

My dream job is: Have my own travel show & be paid to travel the world

The most unusual thing the average person would not know about me is: I can touch my tongue to my nose

Before each match I: Listen to music & relax

What is your greatest fear: Heights and falling

What was the first CD you ever owned: Backstreet Boys or Britney Spears

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Live in Spain

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: America's Next Top Model

The best thing about Fargo-Moorhead is: Its way bigger than Monte!

This summer I: worked at the outdoor pool, hung out with friends