Sports
Senior Spotlight: Elena Potek
Elena played lacrosse in the spring and tennis in the fall for St. Louis Park.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both and . Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season
Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?
Serena Williams, because she was a fierce competitor and always had great tennis outfits
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How would you describe yourself in three words or less?
Outgoing, competitive, driven
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What is your favorite subject in school?
Psychology
Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you?
Last year on the JV lacrosse team we beat our biggest rival team under stadium lights in rain, and it was our epic victory
What is your favorite quote and who said it?
“It is not our abilities that show who we truly are, it is our choices.” – Albus Dumbledore in "Harry Potter"
What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?
“Lose Yourself” by Eminem
If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
I would go to England, because it is a beautiful country and I enjoy the accents of people who live there
What are your plans next year (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?)
I will be going to Israel for a year-long program and then will be going to the University of Maryland or Michigan. I plan to major in psychology and theater