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Age: 18

Parents: Philip and Afton Wacholz

Where are you from? Albert Lea

Which elementary school did you attend? Sibley Elementary

Favorite teacher of all time and why: Mr. Gentz — He is passionate about what he does and he cares about his students as people and leaders, not just students.

Favorite book/author: “Live” by Sadie Robertson

Current/past activities, volunteer work and accomplishments: Volleyball, basketball, softball, Student Council, National Honor Society, Link Crew, band, jazz band, marching band, middle school girls small group leader at my church, ALHS Excel and Triple A award winner, member of the superintendent cabinet, three-sport captain, 1,000-point scorer in basketball, 1,000 assists in volleyball

What do you want to do after high school? Attend Bethel University to become a nurse and one day coach a high school basketball team

What advice would you give to younger students in Albert Lea? Be involved in as much as you can and say “yes” more! You never get to be in high school again so make the most out of it and find the little joys in each day!