Fox Valley Association

Name: Matthew Krause

School: Appleton West

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Baseball, Volleyball, Wrestling

Other school clubs/activities: NHS, Ski Club, Chess Club

Parents’ names: Dan and Michelle Krause

Siblings’ names: Mady

Favorite aspect of your school: I really enjoy the chemistry of every team that I have been on at West.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I really enjoy doing Bell Ringing with my Grandpa through the Grand Chute Lions and the Salvation Army, because I love having the ability to help people serve their community in an easy and rewarding way, and I love to see everyone banding together to make the holidays a bit easier for those who may be having a rough time.

What is your favorite class? Military History 

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Klingberg

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? The best advice a coach has given to me is to a good coach work ethic beats talent every single time.

Favorite youth coach: Coach Joe Bernhardt

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Appleton East

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Noah Larson (Appleton East)

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: My favorite memory is celebrating my teammate Collin Evers' win putting him up to a second place spot in the wrestling conference.

Favorite professional team: MIlwaukee Brewers

Favorite professional athlete: Sal Frelick

College or post-high school plans: I am attending Michigan Technological University majoring in Mechanical Engineering as well as joining Air Force ROTC.

What is your desired major/career field? I hope to be a pilot in the Air Force

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am an avid Heavy Metal fan.

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Number one on the list is learning to free-fall

What is your dream job? to be a pilot in the Air Force

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: The Fat Electrician

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Checking out a new fishing spot

A non-athletic talent I have is…: I'm pretty good at fixing and building different things.