FVA Student-Athlete Spotlight
FVA Spotlight: Ava Thoreson, Appleton West Cross Country and Track and Field
Name: Ava Thoreson
School: Appleton West
Year in School: Senior
Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field
Other school clubs/activities: National Honors Society, Student Council
Parents’ names: Michelle and Aric
Siblings’ names: Maddy, Nick, Olivia, Emily
Favorite aspect of your school: The community and relationships built with staff members.
What is your favorite class? Spanish
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Rudie
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? My distance coaches have always told me to take three quick steps in a race to turnover and make the next move.
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Neenah
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Ava Pingel (Appleton East)
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Cross Country Conference 2023 because I ran a PR and the race was very special to me.
Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite professional athlete: Alicia Monson
College or post-high school plans: Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison
What is your desired major/career field? Nursing
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: My favorite app is Strava
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” To run in the Boston Marathon!
What is your dream job? Nurse Practitioner
Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Colleen Quigley!
When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Working, hanging out with friends, and spending time with my family.
A non-athletic talent I have is…: I can play the guitar, viola, and piano.
