Name: Abby Bray
Nicknames: Abs
Birthday: November 1, 1993 (yep just turned 21 y’all)
Class: 2016 (Junior)
Greek Organization: Kappa Omega
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Major: Biochemistry
Relationship status: I’m very picky, but taking applications.
Extracurricular Activities: Cru, Irish Dance/Perpetual Motion, Riding, Running
Best Class You’ve taken at Sewanee: Too hard to choose! The American Novel with Dr. Grammer, Chem 111 with Dr. Bachman, and Intro to Cultural Anthropology with Dr. O’Connor.
Signature Pub Order: Chocolate chip pancakes if I want sweet and mozz sticks if I want salty.
Signature Dance Move: I just copy what people around me are doing, which can get a bit awkward at times. And also I like to dance on tables.
Go-to McClurg Line: Salad Bar… hummus and veggies are my BFFLs.
What qualities do you find most attractive in boy/girl: Humor, love of adventure, and genuine care for others.
Biggest Pet Peeve: People who pack up their stuff before the professor is done teaching.
Spirit Animal: Irish setter
Weird Body Fact: My feet are permanently calloused from dance and riding – I need to pick a sport that doesn’t involve breaking in leather shoes.
What is the most embarrassing song on your iTunes? Bio 233 lecture recordings because I’m afraid to delete them.
What is your most embarrassing Sewanee story?
Freshman year, I met Dr. (Alyssa) Summers at the Winchester Clinic and I thought she was a student.
What is your favorite part about riding for the Equestrian Team?
Everything!!! I love the horses, the challenge of competition, my teammates, and my coaches. And of course, going out to eat at restaurants on horse show weekends! ;)
What is on your Sewanee Bucket List?
Go on an outreach trip; Take an English class with Dr. Tucker; Streak the quad…