Freshmen Files: Alison Landwehr

AMES, Iowa - In the third edition of "Freshmen Files", cyclones.com will be featuring Alison Landwehr. The 6-0 setter from Chesterfield, Mo. was ranked as the No. 24 high school senior in the country and earned AVCA High School All-America honors.

cyclones.com: Where were you born?
Landwehr: St. Louis. Lived here my whole life.

cyclones.com: Any big plans for the summer?
Landwehr: I'm going to Paris and London with my aunt.

cyclones.com: Favorite TV Show?
Landwehr: One Tree Hill and American Idol.

cyclones.com: What is in your IPOD?
Landwehr: Everything from Rascal Flatts to Lil Wayne.

cyclones.com: Favorite Movie?
Landwehr: Remember The Titans is all-time favorite.

cyclones.com: Best book you've ever read?
Landwehr: "Twilight"

cyclones: Website you visit each time you log on?
Landwehr: Facebook and YouTube.

cyclones.com: Any match-day superstitions?
Landwehr: I have to eat something right before game time.

cyclones.com: Why Iowa State?
Landwehr: Love the team, coaches and campus.

cyclones.com: Favorite athlete?
Landwehr: Michael Jordan.

cyclones.com: Most memorable athletic moment?
Landwehr: Playing in the Under Armour All-America game in Omaha.

cyclones.com: When Iowa State fans watch you play, what kind of player can they expect to see?
Landwehr: Someone who works hard and never gives up.

cyclones.com: Favorite thing about volleyball?
Landwehr: Teammates because they make the game worth playing.

cyclones.com: Favortie vacation you've taken?
Landwehr: When I went to Cancun this year on spring break with all my best friends.

cyclones.com: Any hidden talents?
Landwehr: Unfortunately no.

cyclones.com: Motto you live by?
Landwehr: "Do what makes you happy. Be with who makes you smile. Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live."

cyclones.com: Favorite meal?
Landwehr: Lasagna.