Meet the Mystics - Hailey Jackson

Name: Hailey Jackson
Year of Eligibility: 3rd
Home Town: Fall River, NS
Major: Biology

How long have you been playing volleyball?
For 10 years

Did you play any other sports growing up? 
I played both softball and hockey growing up

Why did you come to the Mount?
I came to the Mount because of the smaller class sizes as well as being able to be close to home while playing volleyball and going to school

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy video games, outings around the city with friends, and watching sports

How would you describe your time with the team so far ?
It is super fun and exciting to meet new friends

Any pre-game superstitions/routines?
I always have to have my hair in a messy bun

Do you have any hidden talents?
I can make complex friendship bracelets at rapid speed

What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be a doctor

What was your favourite book growing up? 
The "I survived" series of books

What's your favourite quote? 
"If you want to be the best, you have to do the things that other people aren’t willing to do."

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would eat gnocchi with pesto cream sauce for the rest of my life

What's your favourite post-game snack?
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich

What animal can you most relate and why?
I would relate most to a golden retriever because I get distracted every 5 seconds and get excited about the smallest things

If your life were a movie, what would the title be?
In one ear out the other

What’s your go-to karaoke song?
9-5 by Dolly Parton

What’s a random fact you know?
Winnipeg, Manitoba is the Slurpee capital of the world

What’s a surprising thing on your bucket list?
I want to swim with sharks in the Bahamas

Current favourite song? Don't We - Morgan Wallen
Favouritye food? Cheeseburgers
Favourite movie? The Benchwarmers
Phone call or text? Phone call
Favourite professional athlete? Lexi Rodriguez
Book or movie? Movie
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset