A Closer Look, Marshfield Student-Athlete Kailyn Kurth Answers the Tough Questions: Pancakes or Waffles?
We take a closer look at Marshfield Tigers Senior Standout Student-Athlete Kailyn Kurth, with our world famous interview, ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’
OnFocus: What are your favorite subjects/classes and why?
Kurth: I love psychology and anatomy and physiology. I have always loved any science class or STEM classes.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Kurth: I love to sculpt with air dry clay and paint them. I also love to read and listen to music. I’m always looking at Target for more vinyl records to buy.
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Kurth: My first favorite teacher was my 7th and 8th grade global studies teacher, Mrs. Schmidt. She always made coming to class really fun and made learning about history enjoyable.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Kurth: I ate a salted cricket in 5th grade for science class.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Kurth: I love to listen to relaxing folk music while doing homework, but also love to listen to rap before a game.
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Kurth: I plan on attending UW La Crosse to major in biology or molecular sciences on the Pre PA track. I also am playing volleyball at UW La Crosse.
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called? Legally
Kurth: Ginger
OnFocus: What sports do you play?
Kurth: I play Volleyball and Soccer
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Kurth: Lauren Homolka because she would be too distracted trying to find her eyelash curler when I would be building a shelter.
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams?
Kurth: I love watching the badger volleyball team along with Argentina when the World Cup was on.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Kurth: I love having a support system around me and knowing that my family and friends are there puts me at ease. I love the atmosphere fans bring to the game. It’s fun to play in a loud gym.
OnFocus: Do you have a funny or unusual moment(s) you have experienced in sports?
Kurth: My team knows I don’t really know how to dive for a ball, so every time I dive it makes that weird squeaky noise.
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Marshfield Area Senior High School?
Kurth: I love the flexibility of the teachers. They are always very accommodating if you have a heavy load and feel overwhelmed. Communication is everything.
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?
Kurth: Have the attitude that you always can be better. Never be satisfied with the athlete you are. Trust your teammates around you and always be 2% better than you were the day before.
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Kurth: Waffles definitely. Pancakes can get soggy before you even get to eat them.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
