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Trenton Bauer, Neenah

FVA Spotlight: Trenton Bauer, Neenah Cross Country and Track and Field

Name: Trenton Bauer

School: Neenah

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Cross Country, Track and Field

Other school clubs/activities: Adventure Club, National Honors Society, LAUNCH, Student-Athlete Leadership Team 

Parents’ names: Thomas and Dawn Bauer

Siblings’ names: Taelyn Bauer

Favorite aspect of your school: The wide array of class options, allowing students to explore and challenge themselves.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? Leading a campaign to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was perhaps the most rewarding service project I have taken on. My campaign was very community-centered, so it was really awesome to see my friends, family, and community all rally together in support of this amazing cause, raising over $10,000 over the course of 7 weeks.

What is your favorite class? Computer Science

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Thiede

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? "Never waste a day."

Favorite youth coach: Coach Birr (baseball)

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

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Jack Scherer (Oshkosh North)

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: winning a state title in cross country.

Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Brewers

Favorite professional athlete: Yasmani Grandal

College or post-high school plans: Four-year college, undecided

What is your desired major/career field? Computer Science/Business

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am extremely passionate about all things outdoors (fishing, hunting, mountain-biking, kayaking, and more).

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Complete the self-supported Trans-America bike race

What is your dream job? Startup Founder

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Elon Musk

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... on the water, fishing.

A non-athletic talent I have is…: Writing