MILTON, Mass. – Curry College Athletics has announced the implementation of the Summer Spotlight series, which will feature profiles of returning student-athletes and coaches across the Colonels' 14 NCAA Division III programs.

We continue the series with Rebecca Johnson (St. Petersburg, Fla.), a rising junior from our women's volleyball program:

How did you get into your sport? Gym class in eighth grade and having friends that played.

Why did you choose Curry? The cooler weather and proximity to Boston.

What hobbies do you have outside your sport? Swimming, going to the gym, and watching movies.

Are you involved in other activities on the Curry campus? If so, explain. I'm going to be in the Forensics Club and I am involved with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

What is your dream job? FBI Agent

What is your greatest sports moment? Blocking a ball with one hand.

What is your favorite thing to do off the playing surface with your teammates?  Just hanging out with them.

Interesting fact about yourself? I cannot ride a bike.

Three things on your "bucket list"? 1. To skydive, 2. Swim with sharks, 3. Graduate from Curry.

Do you have any pregame/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they? Pregame dancing with my teammates in the locker room.

Favorites

Favorite athlete: Simone Biles or Michael Phelps

Favorite part of being a part of your team: Having the best teammates

Favorite professor at Curry: James Jabbour

Favorite memory at Curry: Meeting lifelong friends

Favorite movie/tv show: It (2017) or Breakfast Club

Favorite pregame pump-up song: M.A.A.d City - Kendrick Lamar

Favorite show you are currently binging: Jersey Shore

Favorite food: Spaghetti or any Italian food

Favorite vacation spot: Upham Beach in Florida

Favorite quote/motto: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."

Favorite spot on campus: Miller or Bell Hall

Check out our previous Summer Spotlights:

Allie Wysocki - Women's Lacrosse

Thomas Agliata - Football 

Jocelyn Dimond - Softball, Women's Soccer 

Tarek Paranica - Men's Ice Hockey 

Keep an eye on curryathletics.com for more Summer Spotlights!