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Senior Spotlight: John Danforth

John competes in cross-country running, Nordic skiing, and track and field at St. Louis Park High School.

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 fall sports season.

How would you describe yourself in three words or less?

Polite, caring individual

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What is your favorite subject in school?

Science, particularly biology

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What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“A penny saved is a penny earned.” – Ben Franklin

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

It depends.

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

Oland, Sweden. I have family there and enjoyed it while I was there in ’07.

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

University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Majoring in biology and running cross-country.

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