AMC Student-Athlete Spotlight: Allison Wakeland, St. Louis Pharmacy

Every Friday, the American Midwest Conference (AMC) will recognize one Student-Athlete from one of our 13 schools. Check back next week to learn about another AMC Student-Athlete.

Name: Allison Wakeland

School: St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Sport: Cross country and track and field

Major: Pharmacy

Which NAIA Core Value do you relate to the most and why (Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Servant Leadership and Sportsmanship): The NAIA core value I relate to the most is responsibility. A responsible team member is helpful, conscientious, accountable, persevering, and reliable. I believe that all of these characteristics are important for success not only in athletics but in academics as well.

Favorite quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" - Steve Prefontaine

Why did you choose St. Louis Pharmacy: I chose STLCOP because it is a well-known and respected pharmacy program. I have access to state of the art labs and the campus is situated in the center of a busy medical center.

Who had the greatest impact or influence growing up: My amazing family that have supported my academic and running career throughout my life.

Role Model: Amber Tu. Amber is a senior on the STLCOP cross country team this year. She inspires me every day to be my best self. She is incredibly hard-working and genuinely cares about everyone on the team.

Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Favorite Candy Bar: Hershey

Favorite Food: Pasta anything

Favorite Cereal: Oatmeal

Favorite Movie: Harry Potter

Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones

Favorite Color: Yellow

Greatest Sport Memory: Travelling with the team last year to Joplin, MO to run at the southern stampede. This was my first "big" meet and the energy was amazing.

Dream Job: Oncology infusion pharmacist

One word teammates and/or coaches would use to describe you: Motivated

iPhone or Android: iPhone

Cats or dogs: Dogs

Favorite emoji: ??

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint chocolate chip

Biggest Fear: Honestly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Hidden Talent: I can roll my tongue

One Skill you wish you had: I wish I could do a backflip

If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 items would you want: water purifier, knife, and matches

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would with the money: Pay for college.