Hometown:  Cherryville, NC

High School:  Cherryville High School

High School Activities and Honors:  Softball (Freshman Year), Varsity Soccer (4 yrs), Cheerleading (4 yrs), Gymnastics (4 yrs), Junior class representative, 2006/2007 Homecoming Queen, Senior class Secretary, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (4 yrs), Pep Club (4 yrs), Jr. Heart Board (4 yrs), Senior Superlative: Best Looking, Peer Helper, editor of the Yearbook

Major Course of Study at Western Carolina University:  Recreational Therapy

Class Level:  Sophomore

WCU Activities, Clubs and Hobbies:  Orientation Counselor, Student Government, Soccer (Intramurals), Crusades for Christ, RTA, Relay for Life, Up Till Dawn, St. Jude's Program, Special Olympics

Email Address: kdthornburg1@catamount.wcu.edu

Personal Fact:  I was shocked by lightning while swimming in the pool, and the doctors say that I'm lucky to be alive.

Personal Quote:   “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."  "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God." 1 John 4:7