1. Mike Foran I hardly knew me.

2. Mike Foran2 About Me I am a junior Elementary Education major at EIU. I am a junior Elementary Education major at EIU. I am a diehard Chicago White Sox fan, hailing from the south side of Chicago. I am a diehard Chicago White Sox fan, hailing from the south side of Chicago. A lot of people think I’m funny, but I think I’m hilarious. A lot of people think I’m funny, but I think I’m hilarious. I have four brothers and sisters, so I am very loud and very impatient. I have four brothers and sisters, so I am very loud and very impatient.

3. Mike Foran3 Photos 1 My 21 st birthday My 21 st birthday My girlfriend Kristy and me My girlfriend Kristy and me

4. Mike Foran4 Photos 2 Striking a pose! Striking a pose! Christmas Party 2005 Christmas Party 2005

5. Mike Foran5 Heritage Irish Irish German German French French

6. Mike Foran6 Family Father: Bill Foran-Cook County Sheriff Father: Bill Foran-Cook County Sheriff Mother: Beth Foran-Pre-school Teacher Mother: Beth Foran-Pre-school Teacher Brothers: Jack, 23; Kevin, 20; Danny, 18 Brothers: Jack, 23; Kevin, 20; Danny, 18 Sister: Colleen, 17 Sister: Colleen, 17 Dog: Fred, 1975-1988 R.I.P. Dog: Fred, 1975-1988 R.I.P.

7. Mike Foran7 Where I Came From I was born on August 4, 1984. I was born on August 4, 1984. I have lived on the south side of Chicago for my entire life. I have lived on the south side of Chicago for my entire life. I attended St. Rita High School. I attended St. Rita High School. Coming from a big city, I have had to make adjustments to get used to the rural life. Coming from a big city, I have had to make adjustments to get used to the rural life.

8. Mike Foran8 Past Jobs Picked Corn in Southern Illinois Picked Corn in Southern Illinois Worked at a fast food restaurant Worked at a fast food restaurant Cashier at a gas station Cashier at a gas station Janitor Janitor Camp Counselor Camp Counselor

9. Mike Foran9 Favorites Food: Soup Food: Soup Color: Green Color: Green Sport: Baseball Sport: Baseball Sports Team: Chicago White Sox Sports Team: Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxChicago White Sox Movie: The Boondock Saints Movie: The Boondock SaintsThe Boondock SaintsThe Boondock Saints Music: Eminem Music: EminemEminem Season: Spring Season: Spring Book: The Catcher in the Rye Book: The Catcher in the Rye Animal: Cow Animal: Cow

10. Mike Foran10 Least Favorites Food: Tuna Food: Tuna Color: Purple Color: Purple Sport: The WNBA Sport: The WNBA Sports Team: Chicago Cubs Sports Team: Chicago CubsChicago CubsChicago Cubs Movie: Monster-in-Law Movie: Monster-in-Law Music: Anything Country Music: Anything Country Season: Winter Season: Winter Book: The Robe Book: The Robe Animal: Cat Animal: Cat

11. Mike Foran11 Hobbies Sleeping Sleeping Eating Eating Watching T.V. Watching T.V. Playing sports Playing sports Hanging out with my friends Hanging out with my friends Fantasy Football Fantasy Football Facebook Facebook

12. Mike Foran12 Favorite Quotes “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, kid, and you’ll never go wrong.” “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, kid, and you’ll never go wrong.” -Babe Ruth, The Sandlot -Babe Ruth, The Sandlot "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. " -Michael Jordan "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. " -Michael Jordan

13. Mike Foran13 Role Models My parents, who pushed me to always do my best. My parents, who pushed me to always do my best. Pat Tillman, a former NFL safety, fought bravely in Iraq and gave his life protecting our country. Pat Tillman, a former NFL safety, fought bravely in Iraq and gave his life protecting our country. Dr. K., my high school English teacher, was very influential in my decision of becoming a teacher. Dr. K., my high school English teacher, was very influential in my decision of becoming a teacher.

14. Mike Foran14 Goals Graduate College with a degree in Education Get married and have a family Own my own home on the south side of Chicago Be successful and happy with what I have accomplished