James Wood High School 16-year-old sophomore
Sport: Track & field. Main events: 400, 4×100, 4×400
Parents: Lilian Unger
Hometown: Winchester
What do you love about track & field?: I love the friendships that I make along the way and the thrill of racing.
Most memorable moment in track & field: Last year, going to states with all my friends and having the best time. Watching one of my teammates [Kate Konyar] win a state championship [in the 3,200] and watching everyone do their best in their races [made it memorable].
Most embarrassing moment in track & field: Going on runs with my friends and falling on the sidewalk.
Most difficult moment in track & field: The mental aspect that goes into it, and kind of getting in your head. Not racing to your full potential when you know you can [is difficult].
Three people you can have dinner with, dead or alive: Gracie Abrams, because I’m a big fan of her music; [Olympic gold medalist sprinter and hurdler] Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, because she inspires me to keep running; and Michelle Rodriguez, because she’s my favorite actor.
Biggest athletic influence: [James Wood head track & field] Coach [Danielle] Koelker has definitely shaped me as an athlete for the short amount of time that I’ve known her. She always gives me the benefit of the doubt, and she has always shown me that hard work pays off, and she’s always believed in me and showed up for me.
Favorite teacher: Ms. [Sara] Hayes. She was my [freshman year] math teacher, and she was always very nice and made math fun.
Favorite athlete: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Favorite team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite movie: “Fast & Furious” series
Favorite TV show: “Criminal Minds”
Favorite song: “Best” by Gracie Abrams
Favorite food: A Chipotle bowl
Worst thing you’ve eaten: Crabcakes from a place I went to once and haven’t been back. I don’t remember the name of the diner.
Plans after high school: I plan on going to college to pursue the medical field, and I’m also considering running in college. The medical field interests me because I’ve always wanted to help people.
— Compiled by Joe Tuman