Mosinee (OnFocus) – Brooklyn Montgomery concluded a fabulous volleyball career at Mosinee, earning second team honors on the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team.
We caught up with Montgomery with the world-famous interview capped off by the ultimate question by the same title: ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’
OnFocus: What classes are you taking this year?
Montgomery: I am taking Sociology, Accounting, Discovering your Career, AP Environmental Science and Pre- Calc.
OnFocus: What is your favorite class?
Montgomery: My favorite class is Sociology.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Montgomery: Spending time with friends and family and going on the lake.
OnFocus: What is your most memorable moment as an athlete?
Montgomery: My most memorable moment as an athlete was going to state as a sophomore and not just the playing part but the way that we were treated while we were there was crazy. I just remembered walking out of the tunnel to play and all of our community cheering for us. It was such a humble feeling to see how many people in our community were there for us.
OnFocus: Who is/was your favorite teacher?
Montgomery: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Jahnke.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Montgomery: Alligator.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Montgomery:I really do enjoy all kinds of music but my favorite is probably R&B.
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Montgomery: I plan on going to a 4 year university. I will either go in state for 3 years and study abroad in Europe for one year or I will go out of state for 4 years.
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
Montgomery: Mischief at the Montgomery’s.
OnFocus: What sports do you play?
Montgomery: I just play volleyball but I play it year round.
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Montgomery: I would not want to be stranded on a desert island with Claire Selenske because she gets too scared.
Montgomery: The coaches are definitely the best part of being an athlete. They really do make sure to push you but they also make sure that it is a fun experience. Also,this community is very different. Since we are a small town, a lot of the community watched our high school sports and I find that really special too.
OnFocus: What is your most memorable moment as an athlete?
Montgomery: My most memorable moment as an athlete was going to state as a sophomore and not just the playing part but the way that we were treated while we were there was crazy. I just remembered walking out of the tunnel to play and all of our community cheering for us. It was such a humble feeling to see how many people in our community were there for us.
OnFocus: Who is your favorite athlete?
Montgomery: My favorite athlete is Steph Curry because he has been pursuing his dream ever since he was very young.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about playing home games?
Montgomery: Seeing all of our fans come to them and being able to pack the gym.
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Mosinee?
Montgomery: The coaches are definitely the best part of being an athlete. They really do make sure to push you but they also make sure that it is a fun experience. Also,this community is very different. Since we are a small town, a lot of the community watched our high school sports and I find that really special too.
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?
Montgomery: My advice would be that hard work pays off and I know that is such a popular saying but if you work hard every time that you’re in the gym then I promise you, it will pay off.
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
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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]
