Each week during the 2014-15 year beginning in late October, 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: Cory Call
School: Kimberly
Sports: Soccer, Track and Field
Other school clubs/activities: National Honor Society, Key Club
Parents’ names: Dave & Jodie Call
Siblings’ names: Jaime Call
Favorite aspect of your school: Once the final bell rings school isn't over, there are so many opportunities for students to get involved in athletics, clubs, drama.. etc. Some of which, at least in my experience, have led to some of the greatest high school memories I hold.
Favorite aspect about being involved in school activities: I've always found staying busy is the best way to stay on track and if that can include being with your friends and serving the community then it makes for a pretty rewarding experience.
College or post-high school plans: Attend UW-Madison or Minnesota Twin-Cities for undergraduate education then go on to medical school to become a doctor.
What is your desired major/career field? Major in Biomedical Engineering or Biochemistry and pursue a career in the medical field
What is your favorite class? Math
Who is your favorite teacher? I like them all
Favorite youth coach: Jim Schmidt - youth soccer coach
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? My track and field coach once said, run every race as hard as you possibly can. Ignore your suffering, it's only a weakness of mind. You can't be afraid of the pain, the best athletes thrive in pain. So run as hard as you can. I promise you, you will be okay. You'll pass out before you die anyways. I found that advice to be very influential and it's served me well not only in athletics but life.
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I really want to chance to go to Europe and experience their culture, mostly their affinity for soccer, and see different places around the world.
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Neenah
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Going to state for track and soccer, both were unforgettable
Favorite professional team: Real Madrid
Favorite professional athlete: Cristano Ronaldo
Favorite person to follow on Twitter: Don’t have Twitter
A non-athletic talent I have is…: Rubik’s Cube