Name: Austin Henderson
School: Neenah
Year in School: Senior
Sports: Cross Country, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field
Other school clubs/activities: SALT (Student Activities Leadership Team), National Honors Society
Parents’ names: Amy and Jason Henderson
Siblings’ names: Bryce Henderson
Favorite aspect of your school: Positive atmosphere around our sports teams and club throughout the school year
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I’ve volunteered at the Fox Cities Marathon with my Neenah Cross Country teammates. We set up and manage a water station for the runners, and it is always very rewarding to see so many people accomplish their goal of finishing a half or full marathon.
What is your favorite class? Environmental Biology
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Krueger
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Focus on the process, not the result. It’s easy to get caught up in chasing your goals, but it’s more beneficial to enjoy every experience you have and to focus on learning how to get better each and every day.
Favorite youth coach: Melissa Wolf (Club Team swim coach)
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Fond du Lac
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Logan Salzmann (Kimberly)
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Winning the 2018 State Cross Country Meet as a team.
Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite professional athlete: Michael Phelps
College or post-high school plans: Attend college and compete in Cross Country/Track
What is your desired major/career field? Management, Business
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I enjoy playing Ping Pong
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Travel Europe and visit every US state
What is your dream job? Movie Director
Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Rafael Nadal
When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Playing basketball in my driveway
A non-athletic talent I have is…: I can fall asleep anywhere