From July 2015, we'd like to recognize this BAD skater . . .
Mary Prankster is no joke when it comes to BAD finances. She’s been whipping the Finance Committee into to all-star shape by streamlining processes, compiling excellent reports so we can all see where the league is financially, and generally rocking things all around. Also, in her arsenal is an array of valuable architectural knowledge as BAD continues searching for a new practice space. From drawing up track dimensions and then helping us maintain our budget – BAD is lucky to have Pranks keeping us from too much mayhem.
Photo credit: Lucas Saugen
Name: Mary Prankster
Number: 64
Team: Oakland Outlaws
B.A.D. League Involvement: Finance Manager and also involved with the Space Search
What’s the story behind your derby name?
The Merry Pranksters are an infamous group that traveled around the States in the 60’s causing general delight and mayhem. They were chronicled in the book the Electric Cool-Aid Acid Test. This is a play on their name by changing Merry to Mary, which also happens to be my paternal grandmother’s name. I supposedly take after her, though I never met her.
How long have you been playing roller derby?
Two years.
How long have you been with B.A.D.? What brought you to B.A.D.?
Also two years since I started at B.A.D.! I wore my old speed skates from the 80’s as part of a Halloween costume a few years ago. A friend said to me, “You should play roller derby!” They were right . . . a few months later I found B.A.D. and signed up for a pre-Reckless class.
What’s your skate set-up?
Antiks. I’m a fan of ankle support.
What is your favorite non-derby sport or cross-training activity?
Trail running with my pup, Harvey! And backpacking when I can get away for a weekend in the Sierras.
Share your favorite derby memory/moment from 2015.
In our game against the Belles this year, in the last few minutes of the game the score was very close – within a few points. Our coach, Huck Sinn, called a timeout and we huddled for a regroup. Huck pulled out a passionate motivational speech and declared, “I won’t lose by three points again!” (The Outlaws have lost to the Belles by three points twice in recent years.) And sure enough, the Outlaws came together for a win . . . by four points.
Share one of your favorite motivational quotes with us.
From a woman who will always be my inspiration, my Mom, “What’s the worst that could happen? They say no. But they might say yes and you won’t know unless you ask.”