Newcomer Mekayla Jones hails from Birmingham, Ala., where she was the 2016 Alabama state bar and floor champion. She finished third on beam at the 2016 Regional meet and qualified to the JO National Championship.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Jennifer Lawrence
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time. Success
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
John and Dara Lowery
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1996 Olympics
What did you like best about your hometown?
BBQ food
What is the last book you read?
The Hunger Games book series
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Unwritten by Natasha Beadingfield
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to purse them" -Walt Disney
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Burlesque
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Never give up
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Family Feud
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Learn to type faster
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Funny, sweet, friendly
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Washing dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
Going to Disneyland
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Grey's Anatomy because I love the drama
What is one place you really want to visit?
Hawaii
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
The Worrier
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Kim Kardashian
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I am a triplet
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Shawn Johnson
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My teammates
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
The feeling learning a new skill
Competition where you learned the most from.
Nationals
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Mental aspect
What is your favorite event to compete?
Floor
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Nationals
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
Lisfranc foot injury
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
Positive influences
Do you have any goals for this season?
To contribute to my team
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Jennifer Lawrence
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time. Success
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
John and Dara Lowery
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
1996 Olympics
What did you like best about your hometown?
BBQ food
What is the last book you read?
The Hunger Games book series
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
Unwritten by Natasha Beadingfield
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to purse them" -Walt Disney
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Burlesque
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Never give up
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Family Feud
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My parents
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Learn to type faster
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Funny, sweet, friendly
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Washing dishes
What is your best childhood memory?
Going to Disneyland
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Grey's Anatomy because I love the drama
What is one place you really want to visit?
Hawaii
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
The Worrier
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Kim Kardashian
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I am a triplet
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Shawn Johnson
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My teammates
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
The feeling learning a new skill
Competition where you learned the most from.
Nationals
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
Mental aspect
What is your favorite event to compete?
Floor
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Nationals
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
Lisfranc foot injury
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
Positive influences
Do you have any goals for this season?
To contribute to my team