Mariana Martinez Benitez
- Grade: 9
- School Activities: Soccer, track, cross country
How would other people describe you as a person?
Pretty dedicated, I try to be there for everyone else on the teams.
What career do you want to pursue? Why?
I want to become a coach because if I can’t keep playing I would at least like to pass it to other people.
When people get to know you, what are they most surprised to learn about you?
I’m shy at first but then I get comfortable with people.
What is something you know a weird amount about?
Probably soccer.
What’s on your phone background? Tell us why you chose that.
A picture of a sunset, I thought it was pretty.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
For being part of all the teams I’ve been in because I really like playing.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
Coach Diaz because he helped me a lot, he was my Moorhead coach.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
To not listen to anyone and keep doing what I do.
What do you hope to be remembered for?
For never giving up on anything.
What’s on your bucket list?
To go watch at least one Barcelona game.
Favorites
- Food: Orange chicken and fried rice
- Restaurant: Panda Express
- Music: Random, I don’t have a favorite
- TV Show: Any cartoon
- Movie: “Howl’s Moving Castle”
- Book: “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” by Erika Sanchez
- Class: Geometry
- Teacher: Henbar
