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Michael Whittemore from Momence, IL, balances student life with managing the football team and supervising university catering. A fan of hip hop and country music, he relishes comedy films like "Shaun of the Dead" and action-packed films such as "Jurassic Park." With a love for his family, he cherishes time spent together despite living across different states. As he envisions the future, Michael seeks a fulfilling career and dreams of starting a family. His dad serves as his greatest hero, embodying wisdom and understanding through life's ups and downs.
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Bio: • Name: Michael Whittemore • Hometown: Momence, IL • Family: 1 brother, 1 sister • Occupations: Student Manager for football team and Student Supervisor for University Catering.
Music • Hip Hop • Country • Pretty much anything
Movies • Comedy: Shaun of the Dead • Horror: Halloween • Action: Jurassic Park • War: Saving Private Ryan
TV Shows • HIMYM • The Office • I don’t have time to watch much TV.
Sports • ILLINI • Cubs • Dolphins • College Football
Favorite day of the year. Why? • My favorite day of the year is any day I get to be with my family since we all live in different states (Wisconsin, Virginia, California, Illinois)
Champaign • What is your favorite thing about Champaign? I enjoy the campus in spring, fall before the leaves fall, and summer. Champaign is much bigger than my hometown, it has much more to offer for entertainment and opportunities.
Future: • After High School? - I always planned to go to college. My choice was whether for education or athletics. Had opportunities to play baseball, but came to U of I for the educational advantages.
Future: 5 years • I picture myself with a full-time job. My goal is to move south or wherever a job takes me. Begin a family, pets.
Who is your hero? Why? • My hero is my father. No matter how many times I have screwed up he has always been level with me and allowed me to make my own mistakes while providing wisdom.