Masyn Cole is a junior entering her second year on The Central Trend. When Masyn isn't writing stories for The Central Trend, she loves spending time with her horses. Masyn is a competitive rider at Curtis Performance Horses and also for the FHC Equestrian Team. She competes at the regional and national levels and has two lessons a week throughout all four seasons. As for the equestrian team, she spends the beginning of the school year practicing. When Masyn isn't busy with her horse, she finds herself either dancing and singing, trying out new activities, or hanging out at home with friends and family.
Favorite song: "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals
Someone who inspires Masyn: Her trainer, Cassidy
Favorite fast food place: Culvers
The pets she has: Three snails, four fish, two dogs, two cats, and two horses
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What made you decide to join Improv?
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What is your favorite Improv memory?
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