Getting To Know Marisa

Marisa Rousu

She/Her

Hometown: Alexandria, Minnesota (halfway between Twin Cities & Fargo, ND) Family: Made up of 6 people; 3 sibilings Hobbies/Interests: sports (fan of any Minnesota team), music (love all genres], helping others (enjoy coaching and teaching) Work: Creative Touch Boutique, Seasonal Tennis Coach (both in Alexandria)

Involvement

Music Education Major

Wartburg Women's Tennis Team

Kantorei

Interested in Dance Marathon

Favorites

Alexandria Area High School

Size

Music

Sports

1200

Choir

Tennis

Basketball

Track

Color: lavender (light purple)

Ice Cream: mint chocolate chip

Music Artist/Band: too many to choose from, but probably Niall Horan

Sport: Tennis

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