Random Facts
Name: Katie Martore
Hometown: Great Falls, VA
Year: 2010
Position: GK
Major: American Studies, Minor in Psychology
Last book you read: The Memory Keeper’s Daughter
Favorite Movie: Basically any chick flick but I really like The Wedding Planner
Favorite T.V. Show: So You Think You Can Dance
Favorite song on your warm up mix: Faded by Soul Decision
Favorite Food: Mash potatoes
Favorite Saying: Nothing is impossible
If you were a flavor of ice cream what would you be? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Favorite place on campus: I really like my room because I live with one of my good friends and next door to other good friends.
If you could be any professional athlete who would you be? Steve Nash
Favorite place in Boston: It is actually in Cambridge, but I love my grandma’s house.
What did you do over winter session? I stayed at Wellesley because I am also on the basketball team and we play during January.
Favorite class you’ve taken at Wellesley? Abnormal Psychology
Any other interests: Throughout high school I took sculpture classes and I still love to go home and work on my sculptures.
Questions
Why did you choose Wellesley College? I chose Wellesley because it is strong both academically and athletically.
What three words would you use to describe the Soccer team at Wellesley College and why? I would say crazy, competitive, and dedicated because we love to have a good time but we are dedicated and competitive both on the field and off.
What is your most memorable personal or team moment of this past season? Definitely beating Springfield in the first round of the NEWMAC tournament in PKs.
How would you describe our team’s style of play? Possessing while still looking for chances to score.
What advice can you offer to a prospective student-athlete looking at colleges right now? Make sure you love the school – everything about it not just the athletic program.
What are you going to do when you graduate? I would like to teach English at the High School level.
Prospective students often ask how hard it is to keep up with academics during the season. How do you balance athletics and academics? I actually find it easier during the season because my day is more scheduled so I am less likely to just push things off until the last minute.
What is your funniest moment from this past season? The night we all (including the coaches) carved pumpkins.