Jessica Tollberg
Sophomore
Events: Freestyle, distance

Height: 5'7"
Hometown: North Branch, Minn.
High School: Chisago Lakes ('05)
Major: Elementary Education

2005-06 Season: Placed second in the 200-yard freestyle at the MSU-M Dual...earned third both in the 1000-yard and the 1650-yard freestyle on one occasion...finished second in the 500-yard freestyle at the St. Thomas Dual...member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team that placed first at the St. Ben's Dual.

Personal: HS letters in swimming and academics…daughter of David and Patricia Tollberg…hobbies include watching the twins, taking pictures, drinking coffee, tubing, hanging out , being with family, playing DDR, eating, playing groomball and ultimate frisbee, going on missionary trips, and traveling.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “I loved the campus, it was just very friendly and inviting. There was a swim team that was fun and intense but still cared about academics. The academic programs were good and the overall feel was just right.”

What do you like the most about Concordia? The people

The person I admire most is: “My family, and Michelle Backus (H.S. FCA leader)

The TOLLBERG File:

Nickname: Jess

Place I would most like to visit: Australia/New Zealand, or Haiti

Favorite foods: Cheese

Favorite movies: Blue Crush, Pirates of the Carribean, Elf, The Sword in the Stone, Elizabethtown

Favorite TV show: LOST

Favorite musical groups: Audio Adrenaline, The Fray, Jars of Clay, Rascal Flatts, Jack Johnson

Favorite book: Blue Like Jazz
The three people I would most like to meet: Joe Mauer, My comparison kids, Rohan and Shokuru, and Jesus

The biggest influence on my swimming/diving career is: Danieele Allmaras

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

My dream job is: To teach and educate kids in other countries who don't always have opportunities to learn or get an education.