Meet Tory!

Storm Corps Participants: Getting to Know You Questionnaire

1. Name: Tory Jackson
2. Nickname(s):
3. Hometown: Henderson, NV
4. College(s) attending/attended: University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV)
5. Why you applied to be a Storm Corps Team Member: I saw that there was a need for volunteers in the Gulf Coast even though the problem isn't very widely talked about anymore where I live. My suitemate went to Tulane and had to evacuate, and my step brother was also out of school due to the hurricanes. I heard "alternative spring break" and knew that was the kind of spring break for me. It's hard to think about beaches and parties when I know that so many people are left without a home in my own country, so I applied to be a Storm Corps Team Member.
6. First reaction when you found out you were accepted: I was first really excited, because it took what seemed like forever to find out if I was accepted or not, but then the butterflies in my stomach kicked in like they always do.
7. What you are most excited about: I'm excited that I will be part of a team that helps out our fellow Americans in such a time of need and I am proud to know that I did my personal best to help out!
8. What you are least excited about: I am a little nervous about going to a far away place all by myself. I rarely go to the store by myself, yet alone another state!  But I am sure there will be someone else who is scared just like me, so hopefully I will find that person and we can calm each others nerves so we can completely focus on helping out.
9. Things you want/plan to do in the future: I plan to get my bachelor's degree in biochemistry and hopefully go onto medical school in the future.
10. Three adjectives that best describe you: hard-working, intelligent, and silly
11. Personal motto or mantra: "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
12. Favorite Book: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
13. Favorite TV show: "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
14. Favorite Movie: "40 Year Old Virgin"
15. Anything else you’d like us to know about you???  Here’s your chance!: I love math so much that to most people it seems weird. I am a self proclaimed math nerd, but I don't think there is anything wrong with that. I am often times shy and quiet, but I have a heart of gold and so much love and help to give to this world, so hopefully this experience will open more doors for me to help even more people!

Comments

[Brian]

Heh, I'm watching that movie now, The Goblet of Fire. I had to fight over the special edition yesterday. The people were craZy.

[brandy]

I in the same boat ...so nervous about the actuall travel part of this thing , I've never been really far from my home state and I've got all kinds of butterflys going on

[Eric]

Hey, I used to go to UNLV. So right there you'll have something in common with one of us down there. I might have to bust out the UNLV hat to let you know who I am.....see you Saturday...later.

[Roxanne Wanja]

Tory I am so proud of you and can't wait to hear all about your adventures! Was good to hear from you on Sunday, but must be honest I am missing talking to you! I know you're busy, just know that you are in my prayers every night as are all the people that all of you are helping!
Love you
Mom

[ryan JACKSON]

you smell like pooh...but its good youre helping folks

[David]

Hey, I live in Henderson. I just wanted to say that you are absolutely gorgeous. I was just browsing the net & somehow came across your picture. Send me an email at tunvms1@yahoo.com if you can :)

-Dave