Fox Valley Association

Name: Gwenyth Konkle

School: Appleton West

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

Other school clubs/activities: National Honor Society, DECA and HOSA.

Parents’ names: James and Kelly Konkle

Siblings’ names: Naomi and Stella Konkle

Favorite aspect of your school: The diversity within our student body and the teachers taking time to cultivate relationships with students. 

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I am currently working on a community awareness project that is focused on engaging and educating elementary students on the importance of bike helmet safety. This project is very rewarding as my partner and I have executed it start to finish, and will go on to present the results at the DECA state competition in February. 

What is your favorite class? AP Psychology

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Arnold (Westphal)

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? At the end of the day, no one will remember how talented you were on the court but instead, they will remember the type of person you were and the choices you made. 

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Neenah High School

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Rainey Welson (Hortonville) 

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Winning regional champs my Junior soccer season. 

Favorite professional team: Millwaukee Bucks

Favorite professional athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo

College or post-high school plans: I am currently undecided however, I will likely attend UW Madison in the Fall. 

What is your desired major/career field? Pharmacy

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am obsessed with rollercoasters, I am currently working on starting a podcast and I have been to Florida 16 times. 

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Eat a baguette in France or travel to Greece. 

What is your dream job? Pediatric Inpatient Pharmacist

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Lexi Hildago

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Reading a good book or spending time with my best friends!

A non-athletic talent I have is…: Organizing