Pittsville Standout Alum Derek Grossman, Pancakes or Waffles?
We take a look at Pittsville Panther alumnus and Athletic Standout Derek Grossman, with our world-famous interview, Pancakes or Waffles?
OnFocus: What are your favorite subjects/classes and why?
Grossman: Agriculture or Tech Ed Classes, I like to do hands-on stuff.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Grossman: Being outside, playing different sports/games, being with friends and family.
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Grossman: I don’t have a favorite, I’ve had great teachers every year at Pittsville.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Grossman: I haven’t eaten anything unusual.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Grossman: Country
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Grossman: Attending UW-River Falls for the Farm and Industry Short Course
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
Grossman: It would be called The Boys of Wood. It would highlight all of my adventures with my friends.
OnFocus: What sports do you play?
Grossman: Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Grossman: Jameson Krueger or Braden Friday
OnFocus: What are some memorable moments you have had as an athlete?
Grossman: Qualifying for State Cross Country and Winning conference for baseball
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams?
Grossman: I like the Packers Bucks and Brewers. My favorite Brewers are Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, and Jackson Churio.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Grossman: I like making my family proud when they watch me.
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Pittsville?
Grossman: The sports atmosphere here on gameday is always pretty awesome. We also get a lot of support from many different people.
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?Grossman: Work hard and enjoy every moment.
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Grossman: Pancakes are good but waffles are 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]
