Fox Valley Association

Name: Leah Heraly

School: Hortonville

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Basketball, Golf, Softball

Other school clubs/activities: Sources of Strength, Students with a Purpose, and National Honors Society

Parents’ names: Denise and Brad Heraly

Siblings’ names: Elliot Heraly

Favorite aspect of your school: How skillful and competitive our athletics are and all the advanced classes that are offered

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? My most rewarding community service event was getting the opportunity to teach the youth during camps. It has made me realize how far I have come as an athlete. It has also made me feel like I was able to make a difference by helping the youth in my community get better and follow their dreams.

What is your favorite class? AP Biology

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr Pugliese and Mrs Budimlija

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? My golf coach always told us after a bad meet or a rough day, "The sun's going to rise tomorrow"

Favorite youth coach: Dave Gassner

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Golf- Butte Des Morts Country Club, Basketball- Kimberly, Softball- Oshkosh West

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Golf- Charlie Clinefelter, Kaukauna; Basketball- Ellie Buss, Neenah; Softball- Karly Meredith, Kaukauna

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Making friends along the way

Favorite professional team: Chicago Cubs

Favorite professional athlete: Dansby Swanson

College or post-high school plans: University of Minnesota or University of Madison

What is your desired major/career field? Possibly something in the medical field

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I like to read

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Go to a Zach Bryan concert

What is your dream job? A doctor

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Paige Clausen

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Hanging out with my friends and family

A non-athletic talent I have is…: Shopping