From the Sidelines: White Oak’s Samantha McGrew

Published 9:00 pm Monday, June 8, 2020

With spring sports currently suspended, the Tyler Morning Telegraph wants to profile East Texas seniors in those sports in a feature called “From the Sidelines”. If you’re an East Texas senior who competes in a spring sport and would like to be featured, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured female athlete is White Oak’s Samantha McGrew.

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Name: Samantha McGrew

School: White Oak High School

Parents names: Stephanie McGrew and Richard McGrew

Brothers/sisters: JT McGrew and Travis McGrew brothers, Jenna Chatham sister

Sports you play: Volleyball and softball

Favorite high school sports memory: All the bus rides home from softball games

Plans after high school: Go to TJC or UT Tyler and attend nursing school

Favorite song: Whole Lotta Woman by Kelly Clarkson

Favorite food: Chicken and dumplings

Favorite TV show: Once Upon a Time

Favorite movie: Shrek (the first one)

Who are your role models? Kelly Clarkson and my mom

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Nineah Blankenship because she always believes in me and isn’t afraid to call me out when I do something wrong.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Pamella Lattin

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working in huge hospital somewhere in Texas

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I love to take pictures! Not only of my friends and I but other people.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The practices