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Kimberly Pastrana Senior Profile
4/23/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
DURHAM, N.C. ? GoDuke.com recently sat down with women's lacrosse defender/midfielder Kimberly Pastrana for her senior profile. Pastrana, a native of Edgewater, Md., discusses her favorite sport, what she plans to do after graduation, who has had the most impact on her life, plus much more.
GoDuke.com: Why do you wear No. 4?
Kimberly Pastrana: Growing up our next door neighbors were ice hockey players so we became a big time ice hockey family. My favorite player was (No. 4) Kevin Hatcher on the Dallas Stars. I idolized him so much that I had a life size poster of him hanging in my room.
GD: What is your favorite movie?
KP: The Holiday.
GD: What's your favorite book?
KP: It's Not About The Bike by Lance Armstrong.
GD: What's your favorite sport, other than your own, to watch on TV?
KP: I love to watch all the sports on the summer X Games.
GD: What's your best non-athletic talent?
KP: Making collages and scrap-booking.
GD: What's your favorite food?
KP: Mad Hatters Shortbread Cookies.
GD: What are you planning on doing after graduation?
KP: I will be working for a pediatrician in my area and then applying to Physician Assistant Graduate School.
GD: What concert do you most want to attend that you never have?
KP: Keith Urban.
GD: Where is your secret spot to study?
KP: The Gothic Reading Room is where I go when I need absolute silence to get my focus on.
GD: Who's had the most impact on your life and why?
KP: My mom and dad. They have taught me to put my heart into everything I do. They have instilled perseverance and a never-give-up mentality that has really helped me get through these past four years.
GD: What show do you most anticipate a new episode of?
KP: Grey's Anatomy.
GD: Where is your favorite place to play outside of Duke?
KP: Any hometown of a teammate because we usually get to go to their house for our pregame meal. It's not only so fun to see where your friends live but the food the parents cook is delicious!
GD: What's the thing you most admire about your coach and why?
KP: I admire her dedication and commitment to our team in helping us succeed both on and off the field.
GD: What's your favorite part of practice and why?
KP: My favorite part of practice is warm-up because it is usually the first time you get to see your friends for the day. Everyone is so giddy and excited to catch up with each other.
GD: What's the best advise you've ever received?
KP: From my dad: ”When you believe it...you will see it.”
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's LacrosseKerstin Kimel James Madison Postgame Press Conference 5-9
Friday, May 09
Kerstin Kimel Media Availability 5-7
Wednesday, May 07
Kerry Nease Media Availability 5-7
Wednesday, May 07
Madison Beale Media Availability 5-7
Wednesday, May 07
