Phillips Loggers’ standout student-athlete and 2023 graduate James Bruhn excelled throughout the seasons at Phillips. We take a closer look with our famous interview: Pancakes or Waffles?
OnFocus: What subjects/classes have been your favorite, and why?
Bruhn: Gym or shop class, didn’t have to use my brain
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Bruhn: You can make friends and family proud and you can prove people wrong.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Bruhn: Fishing, hunting, and working
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Bruhn: Ms. Mollman and Ms. Kleinhans, because they were always supportive and helped you if you ever needed it.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Bruhn: I’m simple I don’t really eat unusual foods
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Bruhn: Either country or rap
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Bruhn: Union construction
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
Bruhn: It would be so random I don’t even know
OnFocus: What sports did you play throughout your high school career?
Bruhn: Football, baseball, wrestling
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Bruhn: Any of them because some way or somehow we would find something dumb to do, but I’m sure we would have fun
OnFocus: What are some memorable moments you have had as an athlete?
All moments are memory’s playing and being coached by the people I have been.
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams?
Bruhn: I didn’t look up to any athletes or teams because I wanted my team to be its own team and me to be my own athlete if that makes any sense
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Bruhn: You can make friends and family proud and you can prove people wrong.
OnFocus: Do you have a funny or unusual moment(s) you have experienced in sports?
Bruhn: Playing with the team I have there would be less usual moments then unusual, to many to list off but I wouldn’t trade it for anything
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete?
Bruhn: You will never fail a class
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?
Bruhn: If you have goals don’t give up and work for them
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Bruhn: Pancakes all day
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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]
