| Kraig Ladd '10 is a starting quarterback for the Titan football team and a first baseman for the baseball team. | |
| Your hometown? | Shelbyville, Ill. – It’s a nice, small town of 5,000 people. We just added a Wal-Mart and a 5th stoplight. |
| Why Wesleyan? |
Academically it’s a great school that gives its students the chance to succeed.
Also, it gave me the opportunity to continue playing football and baseball at the collegiate level. |
| Your major? | Finance. The stock market fascinates me, and I really enjoy math and working with numbers. |
| Favorite professor or class? |
Financial Management with Professor Jin Park.
Professor Park really furthered my interest in finance. He is one of the most helpful professors I’ve ever had. |
| After Wesleyan? |
As much as I enjoy college, I’m really looking forward to taking on the new challenges of the real world.
I would like to pursue a career in investment banking or financial planning. |
| Biggest thrill? |
Being a part of 3 CCIW Conference Championship teams with the Titans (2 in baseball and 1 in football).
Also, all of the memories and friendships I’ve developed as a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. |
| For fun? | Playing pickup basketball games at Shirk and hanging out with friends. I’m the typical college kid. I love to just relax. |
| The best? | My mom’s mostaccioli. |
| Favorite book? |
Brian’s Song by William Blinn.
It’s a phenomenal story about the Chicago Bears’ Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. |
| Favorite band or artist? |
I’m a big classic rock guy. I’m a big fan of ACDC and Guns and Roses.
However, the Shelbyville in me loves country. I’m a big fan of Garth Brooks. |
| Favorite movie? | Forrest Gump – “Lt. Dan, ICE CREAM!” |
| Favorite quote? | “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Harold R. McAlindon. |
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Athletics at Illinois Wesleyan promotes the development of well-rounded student-athletes who are motivated toward success in the classroom as well as in their chosen sports. |
