White Construction Athlete of the Week…
Gracie Gopalan
Waupun High School
Parents Names
Tasha & Mike Gopalan
Sports Participated In:
Basketball
Favorite High School Athletic Moment
Playing at the Resch and winning state my Sophomore year.
Pre-Game/Event Routine To Get Focused For Competition Include…
I drink a V8 energy before every game. I get dialed in by listening to my game day playlist with my teammates.
Advice You Would Give To A Freshman High School Athlete
Don’t dwell on the past because you can’t change it. Live in the present and enjoy each moment because time flies.
A Person(s) Who Had A Major Impact On My Athletic Career & Why Is…
My mom has had a major impact on my athletic career because she taught me that hard work and passion can help you achieve anything. From an early age on I had a ball in my hand and learned to love the game because of her.
Plans For After Graduation
I plan to attend Quinnipiac University in Connecticut to continue my basketball and academic career. I plan to get my bachelors degree in Nursing.
Favorite High School Class
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Favorite High School Teacher & Why
Mr. Dunlap is my favorite teacher because he is very likable and easy to talk to and wants the best for each of his students.
Most Interesting Place I’ve Ever Visited Is…
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Place I Would Like To Visit
Jamaica
Favorite Movie
The Best of Me
Favorite TV Show
Outer Banks
Favorite Musical Artist
Morgan Wallen
Favorite Food
Steak with sauteed mushrooms.
Favorite Athlete
Stephen Curry
Favorite Sports Team
Milwaukee Bucks
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Previous White Construction Athlete’s of the Week
9/4/23 – Nathan Wierough – Wayland Academy
9/11/23 – Tristan McCray – Beaver Dam
9/18/23 – Macy Kohlbeck- Randolph
9/25/23 – Brayden Schmidt – Watertown
10/2/23 – Leah Bobek – Markesan
10/9/23 – Emily O’Keefe – Columbus
19/16/23 – Catherine Kaczmarek – Watertown
10/23/23 – Lucia McGuinnes – Wayland
10/30/23 – Carter Hahn – Lomira
11/6/23 – Reece Kamrath – Watertown
11/13/23 – Mila Westra – Beaver Dam
11/20/23 – Colton Brunell – Columbus
11/27/23 – Camron Mendoza – Beaver Dam High School
12/4/23 – Sasha Doyle – Lomira
12/11/23 – Ava Raasch – Dodgeland
12/18/23 – Lily Oiler – Watertown
12/25/23 – Bradyn Strachota -Beaver Dam High School
1/1/24: Annika Salettel – Beaver Dam
1/8/24 – Emma Carpenter – Dodgeland
1/15/24 – Aubrey Lehman – Beaver Dam
1/22/24 – Daniela Espinoza – Wayland
1/28/24 – Javan Hirwa – Wayland
2/5/24 – JT Kaul – Beaver Dam
2/12/24 – Ali Stanul – Beaver Dam
2/19/24 – Mya Moldenhauer – Randolph
2/26/24 – Gracie Gopalan – Waupun
