Get to know sophomore Jen Snyder from Highland Heights, Ohio. Learn about her career aspirations, favorite music, and more!
Why did you choose W&L?
I choose W and L because I wanted to branch out for college. I am from the Midwest so I knew I definitely wanted to go somewhere in the South. I also wanted to go somewhere with a good tennis team and W and L had just won nationals. It’s also a plus that it is much warmer here than in Cleveland.
What’s your major?
Biology
What’s your animal?
Black Lab puppy
Favorite place in Lexington?
Wal Mart because it is open 24/7 and it is where I get all my necessities such as food and themed outfits for parties.
Favorite activity outside of tennis?
Soccer. I played throughout high school on the State Team and I miss it. It kept me in good shape for tennis too. I also like how it was a contact sport so you could foul people. I actually got a red card and got kicked out of the last soccer game I ever played in.
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Cookies and Cream although D-hall had a flavor called fuzzy foot raspberry that sounds tasty (true story).
If you could eat anywhere on a tennis trip where would it be?
Pattillo’s house. Joanie is the best cook. It was my favorite part of going to Atlanta. Nothing beats home cooked food. I would know because my mom does not cook and we get take out or go out to eat every night.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be a dentist. My dad is also a dentist. He brushed and flossed my teeth until I was in high school. I have never had a cavity!
What’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?
I don’t travel that many places. My dad has not flown on an airplane since 9/11 and he canceled all our cool vacations after that. I have never been out of the country so I’m going to have to go with Sanibel, Florida. It is very relaxing island off the coast of Florida and it’s also where I had my first tennis lesson ever. My mom calls it our “most expensive vacation” because that’s when I decided I wanted to play tennis.
What’s your favorite tennis memory?
My favorite memory was our Spring Break Trip to Charleston, South Carolina last spring. The team got to stay in a beach house and it was a really fun team experience. My favorite memory from the trip was the “cookie scare”. Another good memory would be when we beat Emory this year at Fab 5 with all the tennis alumni there and cheering for us.
The Beach House
Family Circle Cup in Charleston
Wildlife
Favorite band or artist ?
Kid Cudi. I actually liked him before he even became famous. He is from Cleveland too. I like to rap to his songs, especially on tennis trips. I know all the words to every rap song so that’s why my nickname is J-pac.Eric likes to call me J-pac on the court- it intimidates people.
J-Pac showing off her mad rap skills
What’s your favorite color and why?
Red because it is the color I make my opponent’s face.
