Name: Olivia VanZeeland
School: Kaukauna
Year in School: Senior
Sports: Track and Field, Volleyball
Other school clubs/activities: National Honor Society, Key Club, and Ghost Crew
Parents’ names: Heidi and Kevin VanZeeland
Siblings’ names: Jacob VanZeeland
Favorite aspect of your school: I love the support the students show for the numerous sports and activities we have through school
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? My Mission Trip to Dallas, Texas through my church group has been the most rewarding service project because it was through the support of our own community that we were able to make the trip possible, and we gained many new experiences through our work in the new environment.
What is your favorite class? Human Anatomy and Physiology
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Frost
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Your potential is limitless as long as you continue to put in the effort to improve.
Favorite youth coach: Bill Leon
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Kimberly
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Grace Gilkay- Appleton East
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: going out to eat with friends or teammates after sporting events, especially at Culvers
Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite professional athlete: Yuliia Levchenko
College or post-high school plans: Attending a four year university in pursuit of a post-secondary education and continuing my athletic career in track at the college level
What is your desired major/career field? Medical Field- Biomedical Science
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I only ever started to high jump because I wanted to be a pole vaulter; however, that was not offered in middle school and this seemed like the next best thing
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Traveling the world, specifically visiting Hawaii
What is your dream job? Physical Therapy
Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Anna Archer
When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... hanging out with my friends
A non-athletic talent I have is…: being able to write a quality essay in 30 minutes