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Megan Best, Oshkosh West

FVA Spotlight: Megan Best, Oshkosh West Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Name: Megan Best

School: Oshkosh West

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Other school clubs/activities: Project West, SAVE, O'Neil National Honors Society

Parents’ names: Carrie and Clay Best

Siblings’ names: Lauren Best

Favorite aspect of your school: Creating friendships within my clubs and sports that will last me a lifetime.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I have never been involved in a community service project in Oshkosh but I have been a part of one in the Dominican Republic where I took care of young children for a few days. The most rewarding part was making them smile since they do not come from much.

What is your favorite class? Spanish

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Podvin

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? "Mentality is everything."

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Kimberly

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Payton Hanselman, Neenah

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Every sectional meet during the track season, nothing will compare to the joy we felt once we crossed the finish line and qualified for state.

Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers

Favorite professional athlete: Simone Biles

College or post-high school plans: UW-Eau Claire or UW-Madison

What is your desired major/career field? Hopefully something in the sciences, possibly Forensics.

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I was born in California.

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Travel to as many places as I can outside of the United States.

What is your dream job? Anything that will make me happy.

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Ty Montgomery

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... At football games or spending time with family and friends.

A non-athletic talent I have is…: I am quite crafty and creative.