Amherst Falcons’ Student-Athlete Amara Beaudoin excels for the Falcons as a multi-sport athlete, and it’s on the volleyball court where she has ambitions to continue her craft in college. We take a closer look at Amara with our world-famous interview, ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’ to get a better idea at what makes Beaudoin ‘tick.’
OnFocus: What are your favorite subjects/classes and why?
Beaudoin: My favorite subject is English because I love to write and I’m good at it.
Beaudoin: The best thing about being a student-athlete at Amherst is the amount of support you get from your peers and teachers. It’s a great feeling knowing that everyone is there for you.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Beaudoin: My hobbies include volleyball, softball, track, hunting, fishing, water skiing, kayaking, taekwando, 4-H, and hanging out with my friends.
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Beaudoin: My first favorite teacher was kindergarten teacher Mrs. Oleson. I liked her because she was super caring, had spirited energy and was always smiling.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
The most unusual food I’ve eaten was deer heart.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
I like to listen to country music but mainly Morgan Wallen.
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
My plan after high school is to attend college and play volleyball at a high level.
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
The movie about me would be called “Small Town Sports Girl”
OnFocus: What sports do you play?
The sports I play are volleyball, softball and track.
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
I would not want to be stranded on a deserted island with Helana Konkol because she would probably eat me.
OnFocus: What are some memorable moments you have had as an athlete?
Some memorable moments I have as an athlete were hitting an out-of-the-park homerun at Nelson Park. Another special moment was my first time getting in on a varsity volleyball match as a freshman, making a kill and the crowd chanting “She’s a freshman!”
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams? My favorite athletes are Dana Rettke, April Ross and Alix Klineman . My favorite teams are the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball and the Milwaukee Brewers.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Beaudoin: I like the feeling of making my family,friends and fans proud of me and the feeling of an adrenaline rush right after a big kill or block.
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Amherst?
Beaudoin: The best thing about being a student-athlete at Amherst is the amount of support you get from your peers and teachers. It’s a great feeling knowing that everyone is there for you.
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?
Beaudoin: The words of wisdom I would give other student-athletes is that your studies come first, enjoy your teammates, and make tons of memories with them.
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Beaudoin: Waffles because it holds the syrup better.
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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]
