Fox Valley Association

Name: Riley Verboomen

School: Appleton West

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Football, Powerlifting

Other school clubs/activities: DECA and NHS

Parents’ names: Jason and Beth Verboomen

Siblings’ names: Chase Verboomen

Favorite aspect of your school: My favorite aspect of school is the relationships I have with friends and teachers.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? The most rewarding community service project I have ever done was food service for people in need. Our DECA chapter at Appleton West works with Pillars, a homeless shelter that provides housing, food, and support. It was rewarding because the people are super fun and I enjoyed seeing the smiles on everyone's faces. 

What is your favorite class? Calculus

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Franklin

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Consistency is more important talent.

Favorite youth coach: My father

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

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Peter Thao, Appleton East

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: My favorite memory from co-curricular activities is squatting 485 lbs in state powerlifting.

Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers

Favorite professional athlete: Bo Melton

College or post-high school plans: Attending UW-Madison

What is your desired major/career field? Biomedical Engineering

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I throw and kick lefty and do everything else righty.

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Skydiving

What is your dream job? Stay-at-home dad

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Bo Melton

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... working at Chipotle.

A non-athletic talent I have is…: attitude towards life.