Athlete of the Week Greenon High School

Makenzie Gossett is the Athlete of the Week from Greenon High School. CONTRIBUTED

Makenzie Gossett is the Athlete of the Week from Greenon High School. CONTRIBUTED

Name: Makenzie Gossett

School: Greenon High School

Grade: 12

Age: 17

Sports: Golf, Bowling

Claim to fame/honors: President of Student Council, President of Tri-M Music Honors Society, Student Body President of the Class of 2021, Member of National Honors Society, Member of Varsity G, and Member of Greenon’s Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam

Words you live by: “Our flesh may fail but God’s strength never will.” Psalms 73:26

Toughest opponent: definitely myself. I always tell myself that I have to be the best, but in reality I just have to be the best version of myself.

Biggest influence: my dad

Game-day rituals: I have to listen to country music super loud because it helps to calm my nerves.

What’s on your bedroom walls: pictures of me with friends and family, my medals that I have earned over the years, as well as some inspiring quotes.

When I’m bored I like to… Create designs on my IPad or watch netflix with my family.

Favorite movie: The Blind Side

Person who would play you in a movie: Melissa McCarthy because I love her sense of humor.

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite music artist: Luke Combs

Favorite book: Where the Wild Things Are

Favorite home-cooked meal: Steak, baked potatoes and corn on the cob

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Whose mind would you like to read: my mom’s mind because she is very good at keeping her thoughts in her head.

Place where you’d love to travel: Paris, France.

Talent you’d like to have: to play the guitar or piano fluently.

Favorite school subject: Science

Favorite athlete: E.J. Tackett or Jason Belmonte

Favorite team: Baltimore Ravens

Something in the world I would like to change: I would like to be able to provide healthcare to anybody in need and there have to be no worry of how much it costs.

Favorite sports moment: When I found out that I had made it to state as an individual my freshman year and was the first ever bowler from Greenon to participate in the state tournament.

Favorite junk food: Goldfish and Cosmic Brownies

Best thing about your favorite sport: is the chance to share the love for the sport with my whole family.

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