The Name Game
This name was created by combining her two grandmothers' names (or her mother's and grandmother's names) to form her middle name. It also means "Little Lamb."
What is Ralyn?
While Ariana was born in the middle of January, it wasn't too, too cold, as she was born in this southern state.
What is North Carolina?
It was this grade that Ariana began private school at St Joan of Arc.
What is seventh?
These animals consume about 300lbs per day and spend upwards of 16 hours eating. They're also Ariana's favorite.
What are elephants?
Just like U.S. Olympian Hope Solo, Ari played this position for both soccer and field hockey.
What is goalie?
This nickname was given to her by her mom and has lasted her lifetime, although she often complains it is not used enough anymore.
What is Bug?
Ari is currently in the culinary program at Harford Tech. Upon graduation, her current goal is to attend culinary school in this location.
What is France (or Sweden)?
Ari currently stands this tall - the same height as Bruno Mars, but not quite tall enough to beat her mom... yet.
What is 5' 5"?
What is pasta?
During this sport, Ariana met her best friend, whose name also happens to be part of Ariana's middle name.
What is softball?
Ariana hosted a funeral for this poor chicken who was once rescued from a fox attack before dying a year later.
Who is Nugget?
Ari was only 10 months old when she embarked on this type of journey for the very first time. Fun fact: She did not appreciate the mashed avocado.
What is a cruise?
This number is lucky in Chinese culture. It's also the age Ariana had her under-the-sea themed swimming birthday party.
What is 8?
If you had Porphyrophobia, you would be afraid of this color - Ariana's first non-natural hair color.
What is purple?
This video game, Ari's favorite, was developed almost entirely by one man named Eric Barone who was responsible for the game's programming, art, music, and design.
What is Stardew Valley?
Ari's first dog was the true ruler of Castle Porto and named this.
Who is King?
Ari has many family members who live in New Hampshire. This lake was a fun spot to visit (photo).
What is Ossipee Lake?
A bit of a science nerd, Ari is great at chemistry. This is the atomic number of sulfur on the periodic table. It also happens to be the total amount of cousins Ari has.
What is 16?
Ari designed her own costume and was especially excited to see this "Cry Baby" singer in concert.
Who is Melanie Martinez?
Before taking guitar lessons, Ari had a brief stint with this instrument which dates back to the 1500s in Italy.
What is the violin?
Ariana's mother told her father she would name Ariana this if he was deployed. Grandma was only able to hold the joke for a few minutes on the phone before caving and assuring Jonny that her name was in fact Ariana.
What is Ballet Flower?
This is the farthest Ari has ever traveled (mileage-wise) from her home in Aberdeen, MD. It is also the home of the first Costco.
What is San Diego, CA?
Ari is a well rounded girl. She enjoys many hobbies and has participated in this many regularly occurring extracurriculars. Hint - Gold Star activities, short camps, and one-off adventures do not count. Another hint - Each activity only counts as one (i.e. multiple field hockey teams/leagues only count as one for field hockey).
What is ten.
Dance, gymnastics, soccer, softball, girl scouts, cub scouts, ice skating, cooking classes, horseback riding, field hockey
Eleven if you include violin.
This movie, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class is Ariana's favorite.
What is Wall-e?
Lucy Moss is the youngest female director of a Broadway musical for this production, which was also Ari's first.
What is Six?