Athlete of the Week: Chris Arozarena, Lakota West High School
Monday, May 19, 2008
Name: Chris Arozarena.
School: Lakota West High School.
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Sport: Tennis.
Class: Senior.
Age: 18.
Claim to fame: "I warmed up (teammate) Wyatt (Lippert) at the state tournament." Arozarena plays first doubles for the Firebirds. He plans to attend Clemson University, and with a 4.2 GPA, major in business.
Bet you didn't know: "I'm Cuban."
Toughest opponent: Sycamore.
Favorite pro athlete: Carson Palmer.
Person who would play you in a movie: Brad Pitt.
Game-day rituals: "Just listen to music and get prepared mentally."
Last DVD you bought: "Superbad."
Hours per week you're on the court: 10.
Vegetable you just won't eat: Broccoli.
Most prized possession: "My dog."
Exercise you hate the most: "Running in general."
Favorite movie: "Happy Gilmore."
Favorite book: "Freakonomics."
Favorite magazine: Sports Illustrated.
Favorite TV show: "Scrubs."
Favorite musical artist: Lil Wayne.
Biggest influences: "My parents (Tony and Valerie). They've always been good influences for me and I've looked up to them my whole life."
Philosophy on life: "Just live every day to the fullest."
Best thing about tennis: "Being with my friends and being outside in the nice weather."
Worst thing about tennis: "The season's too fast."
In 10 years, I'll be ... "Working. I'll have my own business."
