Kim Mingus, Daughter of Alums, Featured in New C.J. "Q-Up" Section

Kimberly Mingus, the daughter of Bruce Mingus (BD'82) and Karen Shaw (AM'82), was featured in the new "Q-up" section of the Courier Journal on June 29.

COURIER JOURNAL June 29, 2010

Kimberly/11th Grader Shoots for College Hoops

Holy Cross Student Doesn’t Give Up
Kimberly Mingus, 16, will be in the 11th grade in the fall at Holy Cross High School. Every week "Q-Up" will publish questions and answers from a teen in our area. Want to be featured? Go to courier-journal.com/qup, and fill out the form online.

My name is: Kimberly Mingus.
People call me: Kim or Kimmie.
I am: 5'7, blond.
I live in: Louisville.
I always: give my best effort.
I never: give up or stay mad.
I am most proud of: my accomplishments.
I read: Nicholas Sparks.
I watch: "Full House," "Boy Meets World" and "NCIS."
My family includes: my Mom, Dad and two sisters.
My favorite food is: pizza.
I love: to play sports
In teachers I most appreciate: one-on-one attention they give you if you need help.
Person I most admire is: Mia Hamm.
I dream of: playing college basketball.
I believe in: never giving up.
I want to be: a pediatric nurse.
I work: hard at everything I do.
I sleep: when I can.
My worst habit is: getting down on myself when I make a mistake.
My best quality is: caring for others.
If I ruled the world I would: like affordable college education, peace and no poverty.
On a desert island I would want: to be with my family.
I play: basketball and soccer.
Things that makes me happy: family and friends.
One thing that makes me sad: seeing people I love hurt

In addition to playing basketball, Holy Cross High School student Kimberly Mingus loves to play soccer.
By Kylene Lloyd, The Courier-Journal