White Construction Athlete of the Week…
Ellie Aplin
Wayland Academy
Parents Names
Robert Aplin
Sports Participated In:
Volleyball, Swimming, Softball, Basketball
Favorite High School Athletic Moment
When I folded at the knees to dodge a ball that was out (the crowd went wild)
Pre-Game/Event Routine To Get Focused For Competition Include…
Blasting pump-up music and dancing.
Advice You Would Give To A Freshman High School Athlete
High intensity and pressure is what turns coal to diamond.
A Person(s) Who Had A Major Impact On My Athletic Career & Why Is…
My Dad: He has coached, taught and practiced every single sport that I have
wanted to do and has always been a positive supporter. He pushed me through everything, which was very tiring at times, but I wouldn’t be the athlete that I am today without him. He deserves much of the credit for my success. Thank you Dad!
Plans For After Graduation
Choose a college that makes me happy and hopefully go on to work in the science field as a Forensic Medical Examiner.
Favorite High School Classes
Anatomy and Physiology / AP Government and Politics
Favorite High School Teacher & Why
Ms. Bell- She made learning so much fun and brought her love of the information into class everyday, which made me enjoy the class just as much as she enjoyed teaching it.
Most Interesting Place I’ve Ever Visited Is…
Copper Harbor, Michigan- very cool mining history and and AMAZING downhill mountain biking trail.
Place I Would Like To Visit
Machu Picchu
Favorite Movie
Robots
Favorite TV Show
Bones
Favorite Musical Artist
Blackbear
Favorite Food
Any kind of noodles
Favorite Athlete
The one and only Giannas Antetokounmpo
Favorite Sports Team
Wisconsin Badgers
If you have a question about this story or have an idea for a future local sports story, please email Wade Bates at ddsports@goodkarmabrands.com
Previous White Construction Athlete’s of the Week…
8/30/21 – Mustafa Sadat – Wayland Academy
9/6/21 – Maura Prochaska – Watertown
9/13/21 – Clay Blevins – Fall River
9/20/21 – Abby Ward – Marshall
9/27/21 – Caden Brugger – Dodgeland
10/4/21 – Amy Kelly – Markesan
10/11/21 – Kylee Farrington – Columbus