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Shelby Hiltgen, Appleton West

FVA Spotlight: Shelby Hiltgen, Appleton West Golf, Hockey and Soccer

Name: Shelby Hiltgen

School: Appleton West

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Golf, Hockey, Soccer

Other school clubs/activities: NHS, A-Team, and Yearbook

Parents’ names: Chris and Amy

Siblings’ names: Carsten and Greta

Favorite aspect of your school: The diversity of my school, and the great teachers.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? The mission trips I went on to Texas and Detroit. Those trips helped me learn the value of volunteer work.

What is your favorite class? AP Psychology

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Franklin

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Do your job!

Favorite youth coach: Carolyn Barnett-Howe

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Reid Golf Course

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Sami Plankey, Appleton North

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Chipping in for birdie at the conference golf tournament my senior year.

Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers

Favorite professional athlete: Hilary Knight

College or post-high school plans: I'm planning on attending UW-Madison, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, or Carthage College.

What is your desired major/career field? A science major. Possibly engineering or architecture.

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am a huge Survivor fan.

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Traveling to Europe.

What is your dream job? A job that I love.

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Jimmy Fallon

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... At my cottage.

A non-athletic talent I have is…: Drawing