Name: Marin McClowry
School: Neenah
Year in School: Senior
Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field
Other school clubs/activities: National Honor Society, Key Club, Best Friends
Parents’ names: Tracy and Jim McClowry
Siblings’ names: Colin, Payton, and Gavin
Favorite aspect of your school: Neenah is so big and diverse, and there's a lot of really different, amazing people that inspire you to be your best.
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I've loved being involved in Best Friends, which is a one-on-one mentoring program with elementary school students in Neenah. It's really cool to watch the kids grow as people throughout the year and make positive changes, and know you were a tiny part of that.
What is your favorite class? AP Psychology
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Funk
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? "If you cut corners in cross country, you cut corners in life." -Mike Heidke
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Titan Stadium at UW-Oshkosh
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Tara Pratt from Appleton West. She's a great competitor and pushes me to be my best.
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Qualifying for state in the 4x400 junior year. We knew sectionals was going to be close, but we were running under the lights and for the first time it felt like everything fell into place. It felt so good to experience that with a team.
Favorite professional team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite professional athlete: Allyson Felix
College or post-high school plans: Marquette University for Track and Field
What is your desired major/career field? Speech-Language Pathology
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I don't know how to peel bananas.
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Right now, winning state :)
What is your dream job? Disney Princess at Disneyland
Favorite person to follow on Social Media: @RunnersandCats
When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Traveling, even just to Madison or Milwaukee
A non-athletic talent I have is…: Playing the ukulele and petting other people's cats