Name: |
Ramona Gray |
Age: |
29 |
Occupation: |
Chemist |
Marital Status: |
Single |
Hometown: |
Edison, NJ |
Luxury Item: |
Journal |
Survivor Quote: |
"Going to the island is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I plan on opening up to and totally embracing." |
Ramona is a research chemist whose company works to fit together chemical compounds that may potentially unlock combinations that will be used to develop disease-fighting drugs.
Growing up in a single parent home in Hampton, Virginia, Ramona credits her mother for helping her live up to her potential. In 1993, Ramona received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Continuing her studies at Howard, she received her Masters of Science degree in chemistry in 1997.
Ramona describes herself as independent, out-going and meticulous. In her spare time, she enjoys skydiving, kick-boxing, basketball, martial arts (she has a black belt in karate) and basically any other form of activity that gives her a good workout. She is a fan of the television show "ER" and the feature film "The Matrix." Ramona musical interests include gospel, jazz, pop, r&b, classical and rap.
Ramona currently resides in Edison, New Jersey. She is a member of the American Chemical Society and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She regularly attends the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, New Jersey. Her birth date is January 20, 1971.
Color: |
Black |
Flower: |
Roses |
Smell: |
Rain |
Game: |
Basketball |
Sports Team: |
Dallas Cowboys |
TV Show: |
ER, The Practice, X-Files |
Movie: |
The Matrix |
Actress: |
Too Many |
Actor: |
Too Many |
Music: |
Rap/R & B/Gospel |
Band: |
N/A |
Magazine: |
Essence |
Sunday paper you read: |
The Star Ledger |
Breakfast Food: |
Cereal, Frosted Flakes |
Dinner: |
Steak, Potatoes, Corn |
Meat: |
Chicken |
Vegetables: |
Corn, Broccoli |
Snack Food: |
Lay's Potato Chips |
Candy Bar: |
Butterfingers |
Dessert: |
Chocolate Chip Cookies |
Beverage (alcoholic): |
Amaretto Sour |
Beverage (non-alcoholic): |
Coke, Kool-Aid |
Activity You'll Miss Most: |
Going to the gym |
Receive a Phone Call From: |
My Mom |
Receive a Letter From: |
Marcus |
Comfort Item You'll Miss: |
My Bed |
Voted Out: |
Episode 4 |
Days on the Island: |
12 Days |
Total Votes Against Ramona: |
7 |
Who Ramona Voted For: |
B.B. (Episode 2) |
Voted Against Ramona: |
B.B., Greg (Episode 2) |
Well I just got booted off and I'm a little bummed of course. I guess I felt vulnerable anyway, but deep in my mind I was like, they're not going to vote me off. I've proven I'm a crucial part of the team, but those are the breaks. I feel kind of sad, but I think it's a win-win situation.
I think I won in just getting here. There were over six thousand applicants, they chose sixteen people and I was one of them. I believe nothing happens by chance and God ordains everything. I think I was here for a reason. I don't know. Maybe I taught somebody something, or somebody learned something from me, or I learned something from somebody else, so I can't be mad.
I got a trip to a country I've never been to before. I've seen some of the most beautiful sunsets of my life. I've seen a phenomenon that I don't think I could see anywhere else in the world. I really feel extremely blessed. That doesn't discount the fact, that yes, I'd like to stick it out until the end. But I think I did pretty good for a city girl, totally out of her element in the jungles of Borneo. I'm not too bummed.
I just want to say I have no hard feelings whatsoever towards my team. Pagong forever man! I hope you guys kick butt. I hope someone on the team wins this whole thing. Maybe I'll find out the reasons people voted me off, later down the road.
I think the first two days I was sick really hurt me, those first two days were crucial in forming relationships. I really didn't get a chance to do that because I was so sick. Those are the breaks. Everything happens for a reason, so I'm not mad.