Rebecca FORBES Junior F Throws Norris, Tenn. F Knoxville Catholic
Rebecca is a strong and very promising student-athlete who is bringing her skills into her third season with the Golden Eagle squad...along with her solid athletic abilities, she is also a outstanding student, having been valedictorian of her graduating class...also played volleyball in high school. AT TECH - (In 2008-09): Rebecca competed often in her events freshman season...competed in the weight throw and the shot put during the indoor track season...achieved a best distance in the weight throw of 32 feet, 8 1/2 inches at the OVC Indoor Championships...her best distance in the shot put was 29 feet, 1 3/4 inches...also competed in the discus throw and the javelin throw during the outdoor season...best distance in the discus was at Western Kentucky with a 97 feet, 9 inch performance...achieved a distance of 90 feet, 10 inches in the javelin at Murray State. HIGH SCHOOL: Rebecca comes to Tech from Knoxville Catholic High School, where she was a two-sport athlete...competed in track under Coach Jason Surlus...named all-region in discus...her longest distance in the event during high school was 98 feet...also played volleyball, in which she was named all-district, all-region, and all-state...she was named valedictorian of her graduating class, and served as a Girls State representative. PERSONAL: Rebecca is the daughter of Steve and Martha Forbes...born on November 2, 1989...majoring in mechanical engineering...her sister, Rachel, is also on the Tech squad, and competes in hurdles and the pole vault.
Rebecca in Bits and Pieces
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One phrase I would like to stop using: Sorry coach Best advice I’ve been given: Don’t let your education get in the way of your learning My favorite book: The Harry Potter series My favorite movie: The Goonies My favorite meal: Pad Thai My favorite pro athlete: Michael Jordan My favorite actor: Bruce Willis My favorite place to run: Songbird Trail, Norris, Tenn. The most beautiful spot on earth I’ve seen: My living room, Christmas Eve around my family My favorite vacation destination: Outer Banks, N.C. My favorite midnight snack: Peppermint ice cream My favorite musician: Shania Twain My greatest accomplishment: Finding my faith Rebecca on a ski trip. From left, her mother Martha Forbes, brother Daniel Forbes, Rebecca, sisters Rachel and Kathryn, and her father Steve Forbes.
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