Getting to Know Our Athletes - April Rahn

April Rahn was born in the month of April and has a "springtime" shine in her eyes when she talks about her interests and activities. April lives in Millstadt with her parents and has one brother, Joel and a nephew, Jacob. Jacob is 3 yrs old and just finished playing T-Ball. It's easy to see how much she loves her family! Recently Courtney Hoernis, Colleen Nesbit and Lindsey Petterson (along with Cindy Petterson and Cathy Nesbit) had dinner with April and we got to know some interesting things about her. 



Q: What is your favorite Special Olympics sport? 
A: Bowling, I LOVE to bowl! 

Q. Are you enjoying the 2012 London Olympics? 
A. Yes! I have been watching the Poland/USA Volleyball game and Ilove ALL the sports at the Olympics! I don't really have a favorite. 

Q. What is your favorite Wii game? 
A. Again...BOWLING 

Q. Where is your favorite place to shop? 
A. Claire's Boutique at the Mall. April loves jewelry and she likes to buy necklaces and rings. 

Q. What is your favorite movie? 
A. Anything with Kevin Costner but especially "Tin Cup." April told us she loved being "Sandy" in the LINC Fun and Learning production of "Grease". It is her dream to win an Academy Award. She would enjoy all aspects of a production. She enjoys acting, writing and thinks producing would be fun! 

Q. Do you have any pets? 
A. April has 2 cats, Milo and Jedi. 

April went on to tell us she loves Chinese food and all kinds of Music. Her favorite color is purple and she likes to relax! 
April told us about her collections. She has a large collection of costume jewelry which made her smile. She also told us of her interest in collecting Dreamcatchers. Dreamcatchers are homemade and have a hoop surrounding a web. Feathers and beads are hung from the hoop. April explained that the Cherokee Indians made dreamcatchers. The Medicine Man believed that the web of the dreamcatcher would fight off nightmares and take away fear. April has a collection of Magic Books and learned about the dreamcatchers. 

April has many interests and many friends in PTOEC. She loves her LINC Art class and enjoys learning more about Art at Trinity Services in Mascoutah where she attends 2 days a week. April has much to offer and as Courtney says "she is nice and a good friend". Thanks Courtney, Colleen and Lindsey for helping us get to know April better! We will see you at the Bowling Alley, April on Wednesdays during PTOEC Bowling season! 

April loves Special Olympics because it is fun, you get to meet new people, you get medals, and it challenges her to use her good sportsmanship.

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