Athlete of the Week Northwestern High School

Grade: 11th

Age: 16

Sports: Cross Country, Swimming, Track

Claim to fame/honors: CBC Runner of the Year

Words you live by: “I don’t need easy. I just need possible”

Toughest opponent: Myself

Biggest influence: My parents

Game-day rituals: Doing the superwoman stance at the start line

What’s on your bedroom walls: Bethany Hamilton poster, medals

When I’m bored I like to … hang out with my friends

Favorite movie: White Chicks

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift

Favorite book: The Glass Castle

Favorite home-cooked meal: Quesadillas

Favorite restaurant: El Toro

Place where you’d love to travel: Greece

Talent you’d like to have: Singing

Favorite school subject: Science

Favorite athlete: Bethany Hamilton

Favorite sports moment: Breaking 20 minutes in a 5k

Favorite junk food: Cookie dough

Best thing about your favorite sport: We have a great team environment