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: Claire Fischer
School: Appleton North
Sports: Track and Field
Other school clubs/activities: National Honor Society, Link Crew, and Peer Helpers
Parents’ names: Randy and Kay Fischer
Favorite aspect of your school: The constant support from classmates and teachers.
Favorite aspect about being involved in school activities: The variety of people you get to meet. Sharing common interests and ideas and genuinely caring for the same things.
College or post-high school plans: I will be attending and running at UW Eau Claire.
What is your desired major/career field? Human Services
What is your favorite class? Psychology
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Eastman
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Playing a sport is almost 100% mental. If you walk onto the track with a bad mindset, you will perform that way.
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I work for a construction company.
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Neenah
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Annalise Peebles, Appleton North
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Making it to state with my team.
Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite professional athlete: Allyson Felix
Favorite person to follow on Twitter: @Jeff_miller2132
A non-athletic talent I have is…: I play the clarinet.