Emily Samuelson
Born:May 14, 1990
Birthplace:Southfield, Mich.
Height:5' 4"
Level:Senior
Hometown:Novi, Mich.
College:University of Michigan
Club: Arctic FSC

Evan Bates
Born:February 23, 1989
Birthplace:Ann Arbor, Mich.
Height:6' 2"
Level:Senior
Hometown:Ann Arbor, Mich.
College:University of Michigan
Club: Arctic FSC
Coach:Igor Shpilband, Marina Zoueva
Choreographer:Igor Shpilband, Marina Zoueva

EMILY'S FAVORITES
Favorite sports figure: Lance Armstrong
Favorite sports team: Detroit Red Wings
Favorite city: Rome
Favorite season: Spring
Favorite author: Jane Austen
Favorite books: Pride and Prejudice, The Alchemist, Redeeming Love
Favorite magazine: Nutrition Action
Favorite gadget: Laptop
Favorite TV characters: Shawn and Gus from "Psych"
Favorite TV shows: Gilmore Girls, Friends, Psych
Favorite reality show: Survivor
Favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite concert she's attended: The Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
Favorite websites: icenetwork.com, ice-dance.com, ISU.org
Favorite foods: Mom's homemade apple pie, salad with Grandpa's homemade dressing, Atlantic lobster (eaten at my family's New Hampshire cottage)
Favorite drink: Sparkling water with lemon, hot chocolate, a cold glass of milk
Favorite vacation spot: My family's cottage in New Hampshire
Favorite place to which she's traveled for skating: Italy
Favorite quote: "Dance like no one is watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like no one is listening, and live like it's heaven on earth." - William Purkey

2009 U.S. silver medalists, the 2009 Four Continents bronze medalists, and the 2008 World Junior Champions.



Samates Supporters
1. moncoeur
2. un rêve
3. channingco92
4. LoveActually
5. tsforever

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I need a hug - Kurt browning after his 1994 Olympic Short program