Jan. 6, 2004

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Read up on freshman Marianne Baker, a highly energetic addition to this year's squad. The Glenelg, Md. native made her presence known as a Terp right off the bat, recording a team high six straight singles wins at the start of the fall season. The psychology major also has a singles title already under belt after clinching the Flight B singles title at the Maryland Invitational. Look for big things from Baker during the spring season.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: My favorite TV Show is The OC and my favorite movie is The MATRIX.

Favorite Actor/Actress: My favorite Actress is Mischa Barton and my favorite actor is Benjamin McKenzie - both from the OC.

The CD that is in my CD player right now: Live

The decision to come to Maryland was easy because of: I loved the coaches and the team.

The best part about being on the team: Hanging out with my chicas!

Most people do not know: I've always wanted to learn how to play the snare drum.

Favorite Food: Lasagna

Favorite Class: Math 111 (Intro. To Probability)

Most amazing place I have been: Palm Springs, CA

Place I want most to visit: Bahamas

My favorite athlete: Lance Armstrong

Age I started playing tennis: 4

One word to describe me off the court: Stubborn, but I am very nice.

After college I plan to: Get a job or go to grad school.

My greatest athletic accomplishment: Winning my high schools state tournament two years in a row!

The people I most admire: Everyone that has always been there for me helping me through hard times.

The activity I wish I had more time for: Hanging out with my friends from home and going to the movies.

In my spare time, I: hang out with friends, go shopping, talk online, listen to music, and surf online for Nike Shoes.

Nicknames: Marianna

Recent movie I gave a thumbs up to: MATRIX Revolutions

Recent websites I have surfed: www.nikeid.com ~ Create my own Nike shoe color and styles online.

Hanging on my bedroom wall is: A picture of a yellow Labrador puppy.