Name: Amanda Solda

Sport: Gymnastics

Grade: Sophomore

Events: Beam, Floor, Vault

The Lowdown: In her sophomore season, Solda has seen significant action for Pascack, participating in at least one event in a six of Pascack’s meets this season.  According to NJ.com, Solda’s high score on balance beam this season is 9.075, while her high scores on vault and floor are 8.7 and 8.975 respectively.  Solda has also competed in the all-around for Pascack, putting up a high score of 33.85 against Indian Hills. Today, Solda will help Pascack Regional vie for its first Bergen County Tournament win since 2010.

Expectations For The Rest Of The Season: She expects her to team to win the Bergen County Tournament.

What She Likes Most About Her Sport: “It’s a team effort and not just about one person.”

Best Sport Memory: When she successfully finished an event, coach Petaccia came over and gave her a big hug.

Best Thing About PV: Solda said that PV is way better than middle school.

Favorite Event: Beam

What’s The Most Difficult Part Of Gymnastics: Having a competitive mindset when she performs her routines.

Which Event Makes You Most Nervous: Beam because it’s the most difficult event and slipping on it could result in injury.

Favorite Actor: Patrick Dempsey

Favorite Movie: The Hunger Games

Favorite Music Artists: Ed Sheeran

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Bill Rawson – English (Rawson’s presence during the interview likely impacted the answer)

Favorite Subject: Solda said that math is her favorite because it’s easy.

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Season: Winter is her favorite season because she enjoys the cold.

Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite Pro Athlete: Simone Biles

Favorite Animal: Dog

Four People Living Or Dead She Would Invite To A Dinner Party: Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo and two other random members from the cast of Grey’s Anatomy.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint chocolate chip

One Superpower: Flying

One Thing People May Not Know: Solda said she is a loud person once you get to know her.

Role Model: Her brother because he looks out for her and she wants to follow in his footsteps.

Future Plans: To be a trauma nurse after graduating from UCLA or Ohio State.

Dream Vacation Spot: Cancún, Mexico