In her freshman year of high school, she was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society
Went to Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Neb․, on an academic scholarship
Lettered in both volleyball and track during high school, served as class treasurer, was involved in the student council and was a member of many clubs including Key Club
Moved to Gering, Neb․, when she was 6 and grew up on a farm
Quote: "[on Jane Eyre] "She's admirable, a heroine that relies on herself to get back on her feet․ She's complex and passionate․""
Was working as a cosmetics developer when she joined the season 19 cast of "The Bachelor․"
Enjoys traveling and talking, laughing and listening to music with friends
If she could be any animal, she would choose an elephant because they are associated with wisdom and altruism, they are graceful despite their large size and they are matriarchal
If she won the lottery, she would launch her own business, pay off her debt, set her parents up for retirement, invest and give back
Stated that she couldn't live without her dog, her car, her family, avocados or books