Marshfield Student-Athlete Alexis Mushel: Enjoy the Moment, Appreciate the Opportunities at Marshfield Area Senior High

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Marshfield’s Alexis Mushel is in her prime competition season, with the gymnastics season winding down. As a member of the Marshfield Tigers’ Gymnastics Team, Mushel has been  a key contributor to the Tigers this season.

We take a look at Mushel with our world-famous interview, ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’ and learn more about what makes the senior gymnast ‘tick.’

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OnFocus: What are your hobbies?

Mushel: I do gymnastics, show llamas, and spend a lot of time on the water up north in the summer.

OnFocus: What classes are you taking this year?
Mushel: AP statistics, AP economics, Medical Terminology, Biomedical innovations, English, health career connections.
OnFocus: What is your favorite class?
Mushel: This year my favorite class is Biomedical Innovations because we get to do lots of activities a normal science class wouldn’t do.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Mushel: I do gymnastics, show llamas, and spend a lot of time on the water up north in the summer.

OnFocus: Who is/was your favorite teacher?

Mushel: Mrs. Dargenio.

OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?

Mushel: Sushi, I don’t usually eat many different foods.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?

Mushel:
Country.

OnFocus:
What are your plans after high school?

Mushel:
Four year college, not sure where yet.

OnFocus:
If they made a movie about you, and your life,  what would it be called?


Mushel: ‘
Same Stuff, Different Day.’

OnFocus: What sports do you play?

Mushel: Gymnastics.

OnFocus:
Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island with?

Mushel: Taylor, she’d probably be very overwhelmed.

OnFocus:
What is your most memorable moment as an athlete?

Mushel:
Competing at state the past two years as a team.

OnFocus:
Who is your favorite athlete?

Mushel:
Olivia Dunne.

OnFocus:
What do you enjoy most about playing home meets?

Mushel:
Having my parents get to watch since they can’t come to away meets.

OnFocus:
What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Marshfield Area Senior High?

Mushel:
All the different opportunities.
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?
Mushel: Everyone says it goes by fast but you don’t really realize it how fast until you are actually a senior, so enjoy every moment.
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Mushel: Pancakes.
David Keech
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]