Name: Lilli VanHandel
School: Appleton North
Year in School: Senior
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball
Other school clubs/activities: NHS, Link Crew, Inspire From Within, Psych Club
Parents’ names: Ross and Sheila
Siblings’ names: Frank, Claire, and Luke
Favorite aspect of your school: There are so many opportunities for students to get involved. There is something for everyone.
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? I've been involved with Inspire Sports which is an organization that allows athletes to share their love of sports with individuals who have special needs. My favorite part is seeing how big everyone's smiles are and knowing I am helping them have the best time.
What is your favorite class? AP psychology or criminal justice
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Huenink and C Salm
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Control the controlables. Trust the process.
Favorite youth coach: Tim Riebau
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Kimberly
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Emily Nelson - Hortonville
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Holding up my second gold ball
Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite professional athlete: Pat Mahomes
College or post-high school plans: I plan to attend UW-Madison
What is your desired major/career field? I am currently undecided
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I'm really not that quiet
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Travel around Europe with my sister
What is your dream job? Ice cream taster
Favorite person to follow on Social Media: WeRateDogs
When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... with family, friends, or my pets
A non-athletic talent I have is…: I'm really good at taking naps