Get to Know: Softball's #9 Caitlin Caldwell

Get to Know: Softball's  #9 Caitlin Caldwell
Senior Caitlin Caldwell has been a four-year starter for the Troubadours. She is planning to go to Sierra College. She has won 22 games for the Troubadours over her career and has hit .337 at the plate. Caldwell was part of the school's internship program with Kaiser last summer.
 
What are you enjoying most about your senior year?
"It is going great and has a great feel. It is fun to be around your friends every day. We want to make it a good year in our last season of high school."
 
What has it meant to you to be part of the softball program at St. Francis?
"It means a lot to me because it has been where I have met so many good friends. Softball really helped me through high school and has always been a part of my life. It feels good to play for my school."
 
How has season been going this year?
"I have not been pitching a lot – playing more right field. It has been fun and pitching is still good. I am not trying to think too much at the plate. I want to help my team and step up for the team."
 
What did you learn on our Kaiser Internship last year?
"I learned a lot about the nursing program. It has really helped me decide what field I want to go into with nursing. I am thinking either neonatal or emergency room."
 
What is a fun fact about Catie we do not know?
"I have a scar on my right arm where I got bit  from when I was younger."
 
What do you enjoy about playing outfield?
"I sing to myself out there and it is really peaceful. I like being able to throw people out. People do not think you have a good arm in right field. I like to make good throws."
 
How does softball help you remember your Dad?
"He definitely pushed me to play softball and is one of the reasons I continued to play for so long is because of him. I know how much he enjoyed seeing me play. It is one of the reasons I have continued to play. I wanted to finish playing at St. Francis because he loved seeing me play for St. Francis."
 
If you could live in a book, TV show or movie, where would you live: Brooklyn 99.
What animal best represents you: Turtle.
Greatest Achievement: Getting into Kaiser internship.
If you had one superpower: Telekenisis.
If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future: Past.
Concert you want to see: Astro World.
Teacher who has inspired you the most: Mr. Norman.
What is your favorite holiday: Easter.
Favorite Olympic Athlete: Simone Biles.
Favorite Disney Character: Rapunzel.
Celebrity you would like to meet: Luke Hemmings.
Who is your hero: My dad.
What's your favorite dinner: Pot Roast.
Bucket List: To meet a sloth.