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Senior Spotlight: Jesse Abelson

Jesse plays soccer for St. Louis Park. He is also on the Nordic ski team in the winter and is a pole vaulter for the track and field team in the spring.

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Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?

Allison Stokke. She is a great pole vaulter.

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How would you describe yourself in three words or less?

Active, energetic, compassionate

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What is your favorite subject in school?

AP U.S. History with Mrs. Bispala

Do you have a favorite sports memory?

First varsity goal in my first game playing varsity against Orono

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make that change.” – Michael Jackson

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?

“Just Lose It” by Eminem

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?

New Zealand. It is beautiful there.

 What are your plans next year (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?)

Israel for a year, then college

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