Name: Jacob Straessle
Class: Freshman
Birthday: November 21, 1995
Nicknames: Jake, sorry that’s not very original
Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas
Major: Not sure just yet, I’m thinking environmental studies or English
Relationship Status: Single
Extracurricular activities: Bonner scholar, rock climbing, hiking
Signature Dance Move: I only have one dance move, it doesn’t even matter what type of music it is. I don’t even know how to describe it…its just kind of me snapping my fingers and jumping around.
Signature Pub Order: Granger and tater tots every single time
Spirit animal: Gus Stern (my roommate)
Describe Your Sex Life in a Movie Title: Holes
What is the most embarrassing song on your iTunes? Pretty Girl Rock. I’m not proud of it.
Most embarrassing Sewanee experience so far: There’s too many to single just one out at this point.
What do you love about Sewanee? I love the outdoors aspect of Sewanee because there’s always something to do, but most of all I love the people. Everyone is so friendly and I’ve met such interesting people. I feel like everyone just comes together over the fact that we all just love Sewanee.
You’re really involved in Bonner. What is your favorite part of that experience? Bonner is great. For me, I love doing work that I can feel is making some sort of difference. Bonner has really helped me decide that whatever career I end up going into, I want it to be something that I can be proud of and something that gives back in some way. Plus I love kids—I have four younger siblings—and working with kids is something that I always find rewarding and definitely entertaining.