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Wil Leathers SMC

Whether you need an outfield assist at home plate, a good techno song to dance to, or a strong force for your basketball team, Donny Duschinsky has you covered. Donny leads the team with seven stolen bases, has 18 runs, 15 RBI, and two assists from the outfield, which is not his natural position. Before he heads home to represent his school’s Student Athlete Advisory Council, check out these fun facts about Donny:

What’s your Major and why? “Accounting, because I’m not the best reader/writer, but I’m good at math. I have math in my blood.”

Favorite food? “Mexican.”

Favorite Athlete? “Derrick Rose. He’s just so fun to watch and he always plays hard.”

What is the best part about Laconia? “The fun things to do day-to-day. I’ve been hiking and going out on the lake. And the people are realy nice up here.”

Favorite Movie?
 “The Dark Knight.”

Favorite Music?
 “An interesting mix of techno, country, and rap.”

What do you think is the best invention of all time? 
“The game of baseball.”

What is your best non-athletic talent?
 “I consider myself to be a good dancer.”

If you had to cook all your own meals, what would you survive on?
 “PB&J, mac & cheese, and cereal.”

If you could switch places with one person for a day, who would it be?
 “Tom Brady on a Sunday.”

What reality TV show would you do well on?
 “Definitely not Jersey Shore. Definitely not 16 and Pregnant. Probably a challenge show like Road Rules.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
 “That I love little kittens.” (Adding to the growing list of things Donny shares with broadcaster Casey Williams)

What is your baseball superstition?
 “I have to tap my bat on each foot before I get in the box.”

Thanks to Donny for sharing a bit about himself, and good luck to him as he heads back to Southern Illinois!