Fox Valley Association

Name: Natalie Nielsen

School: Appleton East

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Soccer

Other school clubs/activities: DECA Officer, Link Crew, NHS.

Parents’ names: Jill and Dave Nielsen

Siblings’ names: Matthew Nielsen

Favorite aspect of your school: My favorite aspect of my school is the great support system for students. There are so many teachers that are constantly there for their students and work hard to make sure their students are happy and comfortable.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? For the 2024-2025 school year I served as the Vice President of Community Service for my DECA chapter. Because of this I was able to lead a plethora of community service events such as Fall Yard Clean Up, where we raked yards for those who couldn’t, a Trick-or-Can food drive, and a Tie Blanket Party. However, my the most rewarding community service activity was our East Tackles Cancer event. At this event we were able to raise over $23,000 for Families of Children with Cancer.

What is your favorite class?  Psychology

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Platt

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Control what you can control.

Favorite youth coach: Jesus Ramirez

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Titan Stadium

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Alivia Greer - Appleton North

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Being able to attend ICDC for DECA 3 years in a row.

Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Bucks

Favorite professional athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo

College or post-high school plans: I will be attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

What is your desired major/career field? Psychology

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am deathly afraid of birds.

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Travel to every country in Europe.

What is your dream job? Occupational Therapist

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Nicole Laeno

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

A non-athletic talent I have is…: I can recite most of the Mamma Mia movie.