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Name: Taylor Smith.
Nickname: "Tator Tot".
School: Princeton High School."
Date/Place of birth: Nov. 25, 1994; Spring Valley.
Hometown: Princeton.
Family: Mom, Cindy Smith; dad, Scott Smith, and sister, Trisha.
Sports: Cross country and track.
Favorite sport and why: Cross country because the people are friendly and there is great food after the races.
Favorite food and where to get it: Tacos, from my dad.
Likes: Dogs, art and sweet tea.
Dislikes: Bugs, cleaning and getting up early.
Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career: My sister, Trisha, because she encouraged me to run cross country and track with her and always pushes me to do my best.
Person with the greatest influence on my life: My dad because he is always there for me and is supportive in whatever I do. He also gives me advice whenever I need it.
If stranded on a deserted island: I would have to have my: Cell phone and a good book.
The CD in my player at home/car is: A mix CD my sister gave me.
People would be surprised to know that: I have a dinosaur collection in my room.
I stay home to watch: The Big Bang Theory.
When I need luck for a big game, I: Listen to my Ipad.
The funniest person I've ever met: Laura Fredenhagen because she can make almost any situation funny and always makes random comments that are hilarious.
What they'll say about me at school after I graduate: That I was laid back.
Most embarrassing moment: I thought the finish line was 10 feet before it actually was at a track meet and I stopped running. My dad had to yell at me to keep going and finish.
Most unforgettable moment: Winning state in 4-H dog obedience with my dog Midnight.
Ultimate sports fantasy: To become an Olympic runner.
What I would like to do in life: Go to college, get a job and see where that takes me.
Three words that best describe me: Considerate, friendly, optimistic.