Meet the Athlete: Parker Hemmingsen
Published 8:35 am Thursday, September 19, 2013
Alden-Conger senior guard hopes to find the win column
Q: What year are you in school?
A: Senior.
Q: What school do you attend?
A: Alden-Conger.
Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: My mother is Tanya, father is Scott, and I have an older sister Courtney.
Q: What sports are you involved in?
A: I play football and baseball.
Q: What is your favorite part of playing football?
A: Probably just being out with the team and working hard.
Q: What has playing football taught you?
A: I’ve learned to work hard for what I believe in, and it takes effort to come out ahead.
Q: What number are you?
A: No. 70.
Q: How did you get started in football?
A: I started in second grade with elementary football, and I’ve played ever since.
Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: My dad used to play football.
Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Win a couple games and be competitive in each game.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Jared Allen, because he works hard and goes hard every play.
Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Probably woods or math class.
Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Amy Wallin.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Working on Supermileage, a competition for automobile fuel efficiency.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Duck Dynasty.”
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Pasta.
Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I like snowmobiling.