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Keegan Gallup, Appleton West
FVA Spotlight: Keegan Gallup, Appleton West Hockey, Soccer and Tennis
Each week during the 2015-16 school year, 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: Keegan Gallup
School: Appleton West
Sports: Hockey, Soccer, Tennis
Other school clubs/activities: Jazz Band, NHS, A-Team, Peer Helpers, TATU, Fashion Club
Parents’ names: Larry and Cheryl Gallup
Siblings’ names: Shea Gallup
Favorite aspect of your school: West has deep tradition that no other school in the FVA can compete with. Everyone gets along, it's a close-knit community.
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I have done a lot of community service through NHS, but the most rewarding is being a volunteer monster mite ref.
College or post-high school plans: Attend a Big Ten university and study communications.
What is your desired major/career field? Communications
What is your favorite class? CAPP English
Who is your favorite teacher? Jake Larsh
Favorite youth coach: Scott Beyer
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? "Continue doing what has gotten you this far" -Coach Matt Hughes
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I have an ice cream maker at home and I make my own ice cream.
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Neenah soccer field
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Collin Lang Kimberly
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: The Rochester trip over winter break with the hockey team.
Favorite professional team: Brandon Wheat KIngs
Favorite professional athlete: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Skydiving
What is your dream job? Backup punter for an NFL team
Favorite person to follow on Twitter: @SpenceBard
A non-athletic talent I have is…: I am a fantastic cook
