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Lumberjack Newcomer Spotlight (Gianna Giacomotto)

Gianna Giacomotto

Lumberjack Newcomer Spotlight:  

Gianna Giacomotto

Throughout the next couple of weeks, we will be spotlighting our new Humboldt State Lumberjacks of all 11 of our intercollegiate athletic teams.  This is a chance for the Humboldt State University Lumberjack community to get to know our newest Lumberjacks.

Why did you choose to become a Lumberjack?

Arcata
After visiting Humboldt, I fell in love with the campus and Arcata in general. On my official visit, my potential teammates were welcoming and I felt like it could be an overall really good first for myself.

What is your favorite book that you have read?   

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

What is your favorite movie?      

Step Brothers
Step Brothers

What is your favorite television show?

Grey's Anatomy

Who do you look up to?

My grandpa is a huge role model in my life. He is a constant reminder to be kind, open-minded and overall a better person.

Where do you want to be in ten years?

Living somewhere beautiful California with a stable career.  I hope to be coaching on the side or working with young athletes in some way.

What is your favorite athletic memory?

My favorite athletic memory is beating my high school rival's volleyball team at an away game.  This win was so sweet because we had been down 2-0 wet wide and collectively we put our heads down and fought for every point bringing us back to a W.

What do you most like about Humboldt State and the community?

Humboldt Forests
My favorite thing about Humboldt State would have to be the location. You just can't beat walking into the forest right behind the dorms and then making a 15-minute drive to a beautiful ocean all within the hour. The natural adventures have already created amazing memories and an amazing college experience.

What is your favorite childhood memory?

Bodega Bay
Going to Bodega Bay with my family every year! I enjoyed so much quality time with them and we have a blast every year.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama, because I look up the way she cares about people and she seems like she would be very down to Earth. I am sure that I could learn a lot from her.

If you had a chance to meet one person, who would that person be?

If you got to pick one place to go on vacation, where would that be?

I would love to visit Malta, a country in Europe.  My grandpa grew up there and I would love to see the places he has been.

If you had a million dollars, what would be the first things you would do with it?

Donate to a conservation charity of some sort, pay off college fees for my brother and myself, pay off my family's home, take a trip out of the country to do community service and assist with possible financial matters and finally I would invest in order to be able to donate and give back more if possible.

What is your favorite thing about being on an athletic team?

The team atmosphere is definitely something I thrive in.  Getting to know my teammates, coaches and staff is something really special that I look forward to every year with new people.  There is unmeasurable support and love that comes from these people.

What is your favorite food to eat?

Sushi
Sushi

 

Do you have pets, if so what are their names?

Boxer
I have a dog named Rocky, he's a boxer.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mrs. Naranyan, my high school statistics teacher, is my absolute favorite. She cares about her students in and out of the classroom and recognizes there is more going on in her students' lives than what she is going within her classroom.

What is your favorite subject in school and why?

Psychology!  I think understanding why people are the way they are or why they think certain ways is extremely interesting and important.

What is your favorite song and why?

Cyanide by Daniel Caesar. The vibes are just immaculate.

Have you learned any new skills or hobbies during Covid?

I started learning ASL!

When you have to stay inside and work out, what do you do?

I love doing sets of "Terrible 20s" which includes 20 burpees, 20 sit-ups, 20 push-ups, 20 lunges, 20 squats. Repeat 3-5 times and you've just completed a solid body-weight workout!