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Female Athlete of the Month - January 2015

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Our female Athlete of the Month for the month of February is women's fencing team member Devora Scott-Thoennes. Devora is in her second season with the women's fencing team and has been a steady contributer for the Maccabees. A narive of Seattle, Washington, Devora competes in epee and has earned five wins this season.

 
NameDevora Scott-Thoennes
MajorEnglish Literature
What is your career ambition?To be a Foreign Service Officer and work in an embassy abroad.
What is your favorite thing about Yeshiva University?The campus couple, Schwab and Esti, they are such an amazing inspiration.
What is your favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Yeshiva University?The ability to participate fully in all athletic experiences without having to compromise any of my Jewish values.
What Yeshiva University class have you found most beneficial?Speech with Professor Penninah Schram. She is such an incredibly talented and gifted individual it was such a great honor to be among her last class of students here at Stern.
What was your greatest memory as a Yeshiva student-athlete?The first time I competed, I was nervous and a little intimidated but everyone on my team was so supportive and kind that I quickly regained my confidence.
Who was the most influential person to you as a child?My parents, who were a never ending source of support and encouragement.
Growing up what teacher in school do you remember to have the biggest influence on you?I was homeschooled by my parents until 11th grade.
What is your favorite food?My favorite food is feta cheese spread.
What is your favorite television show?Life, a BBC nature documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough
What is your favorite movie?Casablanca
In high school, what clubs were you involved with?Mock Trial, Debate, Student Council, Poetry
If you can have dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose?Paul Allen
What accomplishment are you most proud of?Working with all of the amazing cast and crew of the Tempest in my role as Prospero.
What is your favorite hobby (besides the sport you play)?I write lots of poetry