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Brittany Missall, Kaukauna

FVA Spotlight: Brittany Missall, Kaukauna Gymnastics and Track and Field

Each week during the 2015-16 school year, the Fox Valley Association will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its 10 schools for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Tuesday and Thursday and individuals are selected by the school.

Name: Brittany Missall
 
School: Kaukauna
 
Sports: Gymnastics, Track and Field
 
Other school clubs/activities: Key Club and Dream Club
 
Parents’ names: Scott and Jodi Missall 
 
Siblings’ names: Tyler Missall
 
Favorite aspect of your school: The fact that it gives everyone the chance to be involved in sports, music, clubs, or anything else they may be interested in because it allows the students to do what they like.
 
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? The time I volunteered for Special Olympics Bowling.  I was able to see how happy the athletes were when I was around them, and it was a great experience to be there cheering them on.
 
College or post-high school plans: I am attending UW Stevens Point and planning on achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.
 
What is your desired major/career field? Fine Arts focusing on 2D and 3D design
 
What is your favorite class? Nutritional Science
 
Who is your favorite teacher? Ms. Grissman
 
Favorite youth coach: Brad Pagel
 
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? If you fall, get back up and try again.  My gymnastics coach has said this to me many times, and I will always remember it.
 
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am very determined.  When I set a goal for myself, I will work hard and do whatever I can to achieve it. 
 
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Oshkosh
 
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Theresa Richards
 
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: team bus rides
 
Favorite professional team: USA Gymnastics
 
Favorite professional athlete: Nastia Liukin
 
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Go skydiving
 
What is your dream job? Designer for Nike
 
Favorite person to follow on Twitter: @amber_stumpf
 
A non-athletic talent I have is…: Drawing and Painting