Get to Know ... Tara Hester

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Nicknames: Tarbear, T-bear
Family: Dad-Rex; Mom-Jane; two older brothers-Ryan 26, Brady 22
Childhood heroes: Walter Payton. I named my gerbil after him when I was in 5th grade
Favorite food: Peppermints
Magazine subscription(s): I just steal my friends’ magazines
Last book read: “Harry Potter” 7
Musical tastes: Everything
Favorite superhero: Superman because he has the best theme song
Dream car: A royal blue sports car with white racing stripes
TV shows you never miss: “Heroes” and “The Office”
Hobbies/interests: Baking, playing cards, reading, all sports
Favorite charity: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Favorite vacation spot: Visiting family
First job: Working for my cousin’s interior design firm in downtown Chicago
First pro sports event you attended: A Chicago Bulls game in the 90’s when Michael Jordan dominated
First time you started playing organized sports: Probably T-ball or soccer when I was in grade school
Most famous person you have met (where and when): Bob Dole, in third grade. He was running for President at the time and came to my house to watch the Vice Presidential debates, and I sat next to him on the couch
Best thing about Charlottesville: The University
Favorite spot on Grounds: The Lawn or one of the libraries
What reality TV show would you be on: “What Not to Wear”
One thing about you that would surprise most people reading this: I did a lot of dance, ballet, hip-hop, and jazz when I was younger… so apparently at one point in my life I was actually pretty coordinated.
In 10 years, what do you hope to be doing: Married with a job I enjoy and maybe have a kid or two already
Greatest sports moment: Winning State my senior year of high school
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Internet