Personal: HS letters in band, Spanish club, pep band, and academics…member of the National Honor Society..daughter of Bruce and Patti Penas…hobbies include cycling, spinning, yoga, rollerblading, practicing clarinet, and watching movies in foreign languages.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “I grew up on the campus more or less, so I feel very comfortable here.”

What do you like best about Concordia? ”I like the feeling of community and the high level of academics and extra-curriculars.”

The person I admire most is: ”My mom.”

The PENAS File:

Nickname: "None, but I think Bunny would be fun!"

Place I would most like to visit: Egypt

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite movies: When Harry Met Sally, Alice in Wonderland, Under the Tuscan Sun

Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy

Favorite music groups: Three Days Grace, Daddy Yankee, Fiona Apple

Favorite book: The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory

The three people I would most like to meet: Queen Elizabeth I, Cleopatra, Catherine the Great

Nobody knows how much I like to: Dance ballet

The biggest influence on my running career: "Natalie Hanson and her fantastic attitude."

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

My dream job is: CEO of a successful international corporation