Friday, April 13, 2012
Lydia is on the St. Louis Park track and field, Nordic skiing and soccer teams.
Editor's Note: "Senior Spotlight" is an occasional feature that focuses on senior athletes at St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Mia Hamm, because she was an amazing soccer player and she always put the team before herself How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Motivated, creative, caring What is your favorite subject in school? English and Spanish Do you have a favorite sports memory? Winning the 4x800 at the conference track meet as a sophomore What is your favorite quote and who said it? "The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when no one else is watching.” – Anson Dorrance What song do you…
Monday, November 7, 2011
Yulia is a member of the St. Louis Park girls lacrosse team.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season. Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Maria Sharapova. I loved tennis when I was younger. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Athletic, strong, funny What is your favorite subject in school? Chemistry Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? Playing my first lacrosse game What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up? Techno music If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Palm Springs desert. I love …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Patrick plays baseball for Benilde-St. Margaret's. He also plays hockey in the winter.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Duncan Keith, a great hockey defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Outgoing, happy, optimistic What is your favorite subject in school? Science Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? The state hockey tournament when I was a freshman. What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up? "Chicken Fried" by the Zac Brown Band If you could visit any place in the …
Monday, May 9, 2011
Taylor plays for the St. Louis Park girls lacrosse team.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Fun, athletic, strong What is your favorite subject in school? Geography, world history Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? My first lacrosse game What song/artist do you listen to before games to get you pumped up? Lil Wayne If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Paris, it looks like a pretty and fun place to go What are your plans next year (going to college? majoring in? playing …
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Greg plays baseball for Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season. Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez. I like him because he “made it” with his defense. How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Thankful, leader, caring. What is your favorite subject in school? Business Management, Marketing Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? When I was 12 years old, we won the Little League Classic tournament. What is your favorite quote and who said it? “Tomorrow isn’t promised …
Monday, April 25, 2011
Leah is on the St. Louis Park synchronized swimming team.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? Michael Phelps—he is a beast in the pool! How would you describe yourself in three words or less? A compassionate, understanding Jew What is your favorite subject in school? AP Psychology Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? My first year in synchronized swimming, our final dual meet was at Edina. The pool and pool deck have great acoustics, and after we finished team, I popped up and heard the crowd cheering like never …
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Devin is a member of the St. Louis Park lacrosse team.
Editor's Note: St. Louis Park Patch is running a series of occasional features that will highlight senior athletes at both St. Louis Park High School and Benilde-St. Margaret's. Look for more "Senior Spotlights" throughout the spring sports season Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why? David Beckham. He is the greatest soccer player ever! How would you describe yourself in three words or less? Outgoing, energetic, practical What is your favorite subject in school? Psychology Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? My goal in a rival game. In the last three seconds in the game, I scored a tying goal! What is your favorite quote and who said it? “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Ghandi If…
