Teasia Cooks, senior setter, McCallum
What has been your favorite volleyball memory at McCallum?
My high school favorite memory was picture day. Before we took our lights-out picture, we all made a TikTok video. It was very fun and a good bonding moment for everybody.
Does this season feel different because you’re a senior?
For me, it kind of feels the same. I’d say that the only difference is that I feel like it’s going by way too fast.
Have you learned any lessons from volleyball that you apply to daily life?
Yes, I have learned to communicate with people more, and I feel as though my personality has changed a little bit in a good way. For starters, I feel like I’ve become more outgoing.
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What do you plan to do after graduation?
I plan on playing more volleyball, of course, and I want to major in business marketing.
Outside of athletics, what do you like most about your school?
I would say I like the pep rally. Also, I like how big our fine arts (department) is.
If you could have dinner with four people in the history of the world, who would they be?
I would select Rosa Parks, MLK, Barbara Jordan and Tupac.
Why did you pick Rosa Parks?
I picked Rosa Parks because she was a very brave, smart and caring person. And like me, she believed in human rights. I think we would have some good talks together.
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Tell me something about you most people don’t know.
I do hair, and I’ve been doing hair for almost a year.
What has been your favorite vacation?
Our trip to New Orleans was my favorite because the experience I had was so good. I also had a connection with Louisiana to the point where I wouldn’t mind going there for college. I also love downtown New Orleans because their food was so good.
Do you have any game-day rituals?
Before every game day I just listen to music and think of some scenarios to hype me up.