On Deck with Tara Sullivan
2/1/2006 12:00:00 AM | Swimming and Diving
Feb. 1, 2006
Meet Tara Sullivan, a junior nursing major from Pearland, Texas. Sullivan earned all-Conference USA honors during both her freshman and sophomore campaigns. She was a C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll member in 2004-05 and earned TCU's Unselfish Team Player Award her first season.
What are the biggest reasons you decided to attend TCU?
I loved the team and TCU has a great nursing school
If you weren't on the swimming team, what other sport would you most like to play in college?
That's why I'm a swimmer! I'm terrible at everything else!
What is the most memorable moment in your swimming career?
Getting second at conference my freshman year
What athlete in any sport has been your biggest idol?
Erin Goodhart
What three words would people most likely use to describe you?
Thoughtful, nice and friendly
What superstitions or rituals do you have when getting ready for a meet?
I drink a mocha frappuccino from Starbucks before every meet
What is your dream job?
Working in the ER
In a movie about your life, what actress would you choose to portray you?
Reese Witherspoon
What is your favorite part of being on the TCU swimming team?
I love being with my teammates and having the opportunity to travel around the country
What is your favorite book of all time?
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
What three people (past or present) would you most like to have lunch with?
The cast of "Desperate Housewives"
What is something thing about yourself that most people don't know?
I collect stuffed frogs
What have you always wanted to do, but haven't done yet?
Go skydiving
If you could be the swimming coach for the day, what is one thing you would do?
Make the coaches do a hard workout
What is something that you wish you were better at doing?
Reading for class
What is your favorite TV show?
"Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy"
What is your greatest fear/phobia?
I hate spiders!
Which team member would most likely win $1 million on the reality TV show "Survivor"?
Aran Bean
What is your favorite class that you have taken at TCU?
Psych nursing
