Feb. 3, 2014
Maggie Forker
Junior, Defender, 5-1
Havertown, Pa.
In four days, the Vanderbilt lacrosse team begins the 2014 season on Friday at Kennesaw State. To get ready for the 19th season in program history, vucommodores.com will spotlight all 29 players and coaches Cathy Swezey, Susan Ellis and Julie Gardner. This segment will offer an inside look into the team on and off the field.
Today, Maggie Forker, who wears jersey No. 4, continues our countdown. A junior from Havertown, Pa., she played in 13 games and started two last year. She is a medicine, health and society major and has been named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll the past two years.
Age I picked up a lacrosse stick: Seven years old
When I was a kid I tried to be like: My sister (Chloe)
The thing that impresses me most about Coach Swezey: How much she cares about us
Favorite part about playing at Vanderbilt: The people
Favorite sport other than lacrosse: Field hockey
Favorite musical performer: Justin Bieber
Favorite movie: We Bought a Zoo
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show: Real World
Favorite midnight snack: Chips
Favorite thing about myself: My shoe collection
Worst habit: Online shopping
Dream Date: April 23. Because it’s not too hot and not too cold and all you need is a light jacket
The best tasting food I can make: Eggplant parm
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: DeSean Jackson
Talent I’d most like to have: Sing
Favorite thing to do away from lacrosse: Hang out with friends
One thing my hometown is famous for: Philly cheesesteaks
My best non-athletic talent: Watching Netflix for extensive periods of time
Favorite aspect of Nashville: There is always something to do
Superstitions: Same clothes every game if I win wearing it
The person I’d love to trade places with for a day: Selena Gomez
What I would do if I won the lottery: Pay my parents back for all the money they spent on me
Ultimate vacation destination: Greek islands
The best advice I’ve received: “You have to beat the best to be the best” – (Former Vanderbilt All-American) Ally Carey
The most famous person I’ve met: JC Chasez
Biggest influence in my life: My family
Most important thing I’ve learned since coming to Vanderbilt: Work hard, play hard
My advice to young people is: Don’t take yourself too seriously
