| Jimena Gandara |
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High School: A 2007 graduate of El Paso High School in El Paso, Texas...earned four varsity letters on the volleyball team there...led her team to three area playoff appearances and two district championships, including an undefeated district championship game...led the team in kills and blocks for three years, from her sophomore year through her senior...her senior year she was named All-District MVP, All-State MVP as well as All-State First Team.
Personal: Pre-med major... full name is Jimena Gandara ... parents are Jaime (lawyer) and Elisa Gandara of El Paso, Texas...youngest of six; brothers Albino (27), Jaime (25), Roberto (23), Fernando (21) and sister, Angelina (29)...born September 29, 1988 in El Paso, Texas.
Getting to know Jimena Gandara:
1.) The most interesting thing I did this summer was: Go on a road trip to Tucson with my friends
2.) My favorite song is: Shakira's "Moscas En La Casa"
3.) If I could live anywhere, it would be: California
4.) My advice to youngsters would be: Don't Do Drugs?
5.) My favorite course in college is: Math
6.) My most prized possession is: My car
7.) My favorite restaurant is: PF Chang's
8.) The best place I have traveled to is: San Deigo
9.) My favorite quote is: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
10.) My favorite pro team is: The Spurs