Periodically, UKAthletics.com will profile each member of the Kentucky gymnastics team and its staff members leading up to the start of the season on Jan. 12, 2008. Today?s featured athlete is sophomore Emilie Rymer.

Full Name: Emilie Katherine Rymer

Nicknames: Mer, Em
Hometown: Medina, Ohio
Miles from Home: 301
Do you have any relatives who played college sports? My mom, Kathy, was a member of the track and field team at Kentucky
Major: Integrated Strategic Communications
Age you started gymnastics: 3
The gymnast you pretended to be as a child: Shannon Miller
If I were Coach Mo Mitchell for a day, I would: Watch TV on the plasma screen in his new office
The best part of UK Gymnastics is: The friendships made with my teammates
Do you have any pre-meet superstitions? Wearing my hair and makeup the same way and listening to my iPod
What is your favorite thing about yourself? I can get along with almost anyone
What is your favorite spot on the UK campus? C.A.T.S. (Center for Academic and Tutorial Services)
What is your best non-athletic talent? I am an artsy/creative person
What actress would you have portray you in a movie? Jessica Alba
If you were a finalist on American Idol, what song would you choose to sing? When I Get Where I?m Going by Dolly Parton and Brad Paisley
If your room were on fire, what would you grab on the way out? My photo album
What is your dream vacation? Australia or Puerto Rico
What song are you listening to right now? Kiss Kiss by Chris Brown
People say you most look like what celebrity? Mandy Moore
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball

Favorite TV Show Fresh Prince

Favorite Meal Stuffed peppers
Favorite Book The Promise by Danielle Steele
Favorite Song to dance to:
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