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MERYL DAVIS 1. When I was little, I had a pony named One-Spot. 2. I grew up on a lake where I first learned to skate. 3. I have a fascination with foreign language and culture, which is why Im an Anthropology major. 4. Im a member of the Iota chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority at the University of Michigan. 5. My favorite vacation destination is Positano, Italy. 6. Spending time outdoors with my family is my favorite pastime. 7. My 2012 resolution is to be technology free one full day per week. 8. Reading The Lord of the Rings Trilogy with my dad while growing up inspired my love for reading. 9. When I finally have time for a puppy, I will get the wrinkliest kind and name it Gus-Gus after the mouse in Cinderella. 10. I would live on chocolate if it could sustain me. 11. As Ive grown older, Ive gained a great appreciation for what a healthy lifestyle can do for your body and mind. 12. I love genealogy and talking to my grandmother about where our family comes fromI am particularly fascinated by my Black Irish roots. CHARLIE WHITE 13. I have been obsessed with U of M athletics since I was a kid. 14. I have a pretty bad fear of heights. 15. I prefer my hair styled short even though I keep it longer for skating. 16. My favorite color is blue (Go Blue!). 17. If I werent a figure skater I would be a hockey player. 18. Im always stumped by the question, Whats something that people dont know about you? 19. Ill usually say I like long walks on the beach, even though I prefer biking on the beach. 20. I always cheer for Detroit sports teams, even at the expense of the players on my fantasy football team. 21. My favorite cities to visit are Tokyo and Vienna. 22. I went to a really awesome school called The Roeper School, all the way from kindergarten through 12th grade. 23. I pretty much only buy clothes from Banana Republic. The style suits me. 24. Im a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy genres; I m really excited for The Hobbit movie to come out.

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photos: Courtesy of David White/US Figure Skating Association